Lauren

Yep, needs the centres. I wasn't really sure if they did any as such, as I don't think they bothererd for the race cars, so you rarely see TE37s with centre caps. But, need to make sure those are authentic.

Maybe you guys could have a group fitting at the meet on Sat?

Yeah, I'd be interested in spring/suspension options. Cheers.

Thanks, Keith. The GT3RS wa where I got the inspiration from.

Okay all done. Decided to go for the red stripe in the end. Glad I did. Obviously everyone thinks it needs lowering and I will be researching options in regard to this. Totally stunned by the result it looks like a different car. Had it's 30K service at the same time too. Big thanks to Richard at RRG Macc for getting stuff organised. I'm loving the TRD aero fins. Glad I went for body colour as it's almost subtle in comparison to the wheels. Maybe the TRD logo should be red?

Isn't it now a Shell Garage at J16 of the M6? Hi Mike, we can do. Can meet at Sandbach southbound at say 8.30.

Mark, Richard said we are meeting on the way down? Is it Sandbach or Keele? Guessing Keele. Currently sat in RRG Macc getting my service and wheels and fins put on!

Yeah, food for thought I think. Here's a mock up with stickers and nuts on:

Cheers Keith. I don't know I didn't find out about anodising. They had already been powder coated previously in the gold colour but would have been anodised out of the factory. I just thought powder coating would suffice if that makes sense. It cost me £230 for the refurb and £575 for the wheels, so spent enough on it for now. I knew anodising would be more expensive, but not really sure how much. It's a bit more specialised. I was also a bit unsure about the colour as it's quite bold, but admit I was blown away when I clapped my eyes on them! Hmm, interesting with the side striped matched. I'm not sure. Think I'll leave it and ponder it when the wheels have been on a while. Will, I think it was the fluorescent lighting in the garage that washed the colour out a bit in the pics. They are actually pretty bright in the flesh so to speak.

Those wheels Will are anodised. Mine are powder coated. Just took a few more pics to try and show the colour in a more natural light: Stretch: I think this is the rim that had the bent lip. Now repaired, can only just see it:

Question is, should I change the side stripes to match, or leave them black?

A few quick pics of the refurbed wheels: You can see the little bit of stretch here:

If you're around, why not pop down to Walsall for the meet on the 22nd? It's probably about a two hour drive or so.

LOL, don't worry, Alec, the stickers are a job for Mark! I'm not sure as I probably should leave the winter tyres on till March really. I pick them up in a couple of hours time.

I should be picking up the wheels tomorrow.

Replacement stickers have arrived!

Happy Birthday.

I'm planning to come, though using Mark's Go Pro will likely depend on him being there, I seriously doubt he'd trust me or anyone else near it.

I've had this a few times, it's always started so I've never worried about it.

Mark has the latest one 3 Black Series, but I guess you are looking for someone closer?

Cheers Faith.

I think it was a bit of a shame that Hammond didn't seem to talk about the 4C properly. It was good until Clarkson turned up on that quad bike boat thing, but then the review of the 4C was no more. Other reviews have picked up issues with the 4C but Hammond didn't seem to get into any detail. The P1 review was okay-ish, only because it took in two of my favourite parts of Belgium, Bruges and Spa.

Sounds exciting!

Don't worry I've given up too, is an impossible task on white, but black will be even harder. So, do you have any plans for the car in terms of modifications? A lot of people swop out the standard exhaust and wheel changes are becoming popular.

Tbh, Keith, I wasn't expecting any particular weight as such. I tend not to obsess about wheel weight, or weight saving generally when it comes to road cars. I guess they're 2kgs lighter than stock wheels which will likely make no difference at all to how the car feels on the road. I'm quite interested though to see how the bit of stretch on the tyre affects the sidewall stiffness. I expect it to be stiffer. I'm more worried about this red powdercoating looking alright, feel like I've really taken a punt on going for that colour!