Aftermarket Rims

[Guest JoshL]

Hi hi,

Anyone can help with the contact to get the Eibach spacers? Called some places and they don't carry, only have in-house customised ones.

Thanks v much!

[Guest jan999]

my prodrive not on my merc, on my impreza.

bro, if u need me to help to buy from Malaysia, i can help. but have to let me know the exact +mm u want.

[Guest JoshL]

jan999 wrote:

my prodrive not on my merc, on my impreza.

bro, if u need me to help to buy from Malaysia, i can help. but have to let me know the exact +mm u want.

Thanks bro. I managed to get a quote from the local importer. They told me its $213 for 2x5mm spacers. Longer bolts at $6 per piece. Is this reasonable compared to Malaysia?

They don't have stock and indenting will take at least 4 weeks. By that time, my new rims would already be here.

So I'm thinking I'll put on the new rims first and see how it looks and handles. If not ok, then I'll order the spacers.

Btw, I thought prodrives are supposed to be custom made for Subarus, you still need spacer ah...

[Guest jan999]

think its reasonable. as for the bolts, better buy better brand, IMO. coz u wouldnt want to buy those made in XXX then sekali broken then jialat lo. i paid ard S$200++ and bought a brand made in USA.

as for the spacer from Eibach, its reasonable. MY selling ard rm500.

haha, i think u a bit confused here.

My Prodrive fitted on Subaru, royal flushwith fender. no spacer needed.

as for my W209, i using Brabus Monoblock VI +38mm offset and added 6mm spacer on it.

[Guest JoshL]

jan999 wrote:

think its reasonable. as for the bolts, better buy better brand, IMO. coz u wouldnt want to buy those made in XXX then sekali broken then jialat lo. i paid ard S$200++ and bought a brand made in USA.

as for the spacer from Eibach, its reasonable. MY selling ard rm500.

haha, i think u a bit confused here.

My Prodrive fitted on Subaru, royal flushwith fender. no spacer needed.

as for my W209, i using Brabus Monoblock VI +38mm offset and added 6mm spacer on it.

Ah... now i understand. 2 nice drives u have there bro.

Hmm... looks like i'm still on course to be the first merc with prodrives haha

What brand of bolts u bought ah?

[Guest jan999]

i not sure whats the brand already. the shop did shown to me those cheap one. then said like can be broken la, dangerous la, bla bla bla. also freak me out. so i just lppl then pay lo.

[Guest JoshL]

Just got my new rims over the weekend. End up didn't put in spacers and I can't really see much visible difference in offset.

It's a good 4kg lighter per rim and can feel a slight difference in handling (not as bumpy) as well as pick up.

[Guest windss]

congrats JoshL. See some pix? :becky:

[Guest JoshL]

Wanted to post pics but the "insert image" function only accepts a URL?

Not sure how to attach pics from folder...

[Guest relagsingh]

JoshL wrote:

Wanted to post pics but the "insert image" function only accepts a URL?

Not sure how to attach pics from folder...

NPNT!

:becky::becky::becky:

[Guest 9339]

relagsingh wrote:

NPNT!

:becky::becky::becky:

www.photobucket.com

[Guest JoshL]

ok, let's try ah...

[Guest relagsingh]

JoshL wrote:

ok, let's try ah...

Not bad!:bounce:

I must say they look almost the same as the 18" AMG V rims.

Yeah u're right, the offset didn't really make any difference. Aesthetically that is.

[Guest JoshL]

relagsingh wrote:

Not bad!:bounce:

I must say they look almost the same as the 18" AMG V rims.

Yeah u're right, the offset didn't really make any difference. Aesthetically that is.

Thanks. It's similar to the AMG rims, but the spokes for the prodrives are thinner. Plus they're forged so they're much lighter than AMG. Only downside is no 3 pointed star hub cab and AMG logo on the rims :becky: Some commented in another forum that the rims look a bit like those on the Audi R8 lol

I think the higher offset caused the steering to stiffen a little. Read somewhere this has something to do with the scrub radius being smaller or something. But I like it cos I found the original steering too light, being used to my previous bmw meaty steering feel.

Now trying to see if there is any difference to the fuel consumption. Initial impression is that there is a slight improvement of a few %.

[Guest blackmercs]

JoshL wrote:

Thanks. It's similar to the AMG rims, but the spokes for the prodrives are thinner. Plus they're forged so they're much lighter than AMG. Only downside is no 3 pointed star hub cab and AMG logo on the rims :becky: Some commented in another forum that the rims look a bit like those on the Audi R8 lol

I think the higher offset caused the steering to stiffen a little. Read somewhere this has something to do with the scrub radius being smaller or something. But I like it cos I found the original steering too light, being used to my previous bmw meaty steering feel.

Now trying to see if there is any difference to the fuel consumption. Initial impression is that there is a slight improvement of a few %.

Forged rims!! Brand name & where to purchase? What's e damage? For wheels cap, did u try Hurry? Or any other Rims shop?

[Guest JoshL]

blackmercs wrote:

Forged rims!! Brand name & where to purchase? What's e damage? For wheels cap, did u try Hurry? Or any other Rims shop?

They're Prodrive Rims, model GC-05K. Got them from Leong Seng @ $750 per piece (17").

I actually kept my old stock rims so I still have the option of swapping out the prodrive hub cap with the merc ones. Tho I must say that the prodrive caps are growing on me so I might not change at all... :becky:

[Guest blackmercs]

JoshL wrote:

They're Prodrive Rims, model GC-05K. Got them from Leong Seng @ $750 per piece (17").

I actually kept my old stock rims so I still have the option of swapping out the prodrive hub cap with the merc ones. Tho I must say that the prodrive caps are growing on me so I might not change at all... :becky:

Greats!! New shoes always makes u smile whenever you look at yr ride. Thanks for the infro.

[Guest relagsingh]

JoshL wrote:

They're Prodrive Rims, model GC-05K. Got them from Leong Seng @ $750 per piece (17").

I actually kept my old stock rims so I still have the option of swapping out the prodrive hub cap with the merc ones. Tho I must say that the prodrive caps are growing on me so I might not change at all... :becky:

Price is quite ok actually.

Last time Leong Seng used to have one of the better pricing ard alexandra area when they're opposite the present MB centre. Still can rmb my 1st set of alloys bought from them for my very 1st car.

btw what is the hub dia. for yr GC? stock os 66.5 IIRC... or else i think cannot swap the cap. anyway, i'll also keep the prodrive caps on if i were you :bounce:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

blackmercs wrote:

Forged rims!! Brand name & where to purchase? What's e damage? For wheels cap, did u try Hurry? Or any other Rims shop?

Bro P,

If U wanna ditched your cabrio amg rims for forged rims, let Unker know.

Unker karung guni will take your rims by the kilo.....hehehe! :becky:

[Guest JoshL]

relagsingh wrote:

Price is quite ok actually.

Last time Leong Seng used to have one of the better pricing ard alexandra area when they're opposite the present MB centre. Still can rmb my 1st set of alloys bought from them for my very 1st car.

btw what is the hub dia. for yr GC? stock os 66.5 IIRC... or else i think cannot swap the cap. anyway, i'll also keep the prodrive caps on if i were you :bounce:

hub dia for the GC is either 73 or 77 if i remember correctly. guess no swapping of hub caps. its ok, i kinda like the prodrive cap now :bounce:

now, i need to buy some armor all rim protection to help keep the brake dust off...

[Guest blackmercs]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Bro P,

If U wanna ditched your cabrio amg rims for forged rims, let Unker know.

Unker karung guni will take your rims by the kilo.....hehehe! :becky:

Unker I ask around liao, best price offered $1500 by Hurry. Btw is 17", u interested meh?

[Guest relagsingh]

JoshL wrote:

hub dia for the GC is either 73 or 77 if i remember correctly. guess no swapping of hub caps. its ok, i kinda like the prodrive cap now :bounce:

now, i need to buy some armor all rim protection to help keep the brake dust off...

good idea. anyway thin 5 spokes easier clean lah :bounce:

not like my 17 spokes. knn clean until like siao...

[Guest JoshL]

relagsingh wrote:

good idea. anyway thin 5 spokes easier clean lah :bounce:

not like my 17 spokes. knn clean until like siao...

17 spokes... ouch :eek:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

blackmercs wrote:

Unker I ask around liao, best price offered $1500 by Hurry. Btw is 17", u interested meh?

AMG 6 twin spokes rite?

17" No problem with me except I dun need tires!

U can trade in your tires to Hurry, I take your rims!

This Sat late morning Unker goin to MBC to collect cheque balance!

When U gonna get your ride?

Next mth July?

[Guest lightning]

kepiting1sg wrote:

AMG 6 twin spokes rite?

17" No problem with me except I dun need tires!

U can trade in your tires to Hurry, I take your rims!

This Sat late morning Unker goin to MBC to collect cheque balance!

When U gonna get your ride?

Next mth July?

wow bro...after collecting your new ride still got $$$ to take back from C&C...not bad :whistle: :becky: