Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Yes - I'd have to agree there... But I still haven't entirely come round to the JDM school of styling. Managed to avoid buying an Impreza for years due to the blue paint/gold wheels thing... I think I'm chasing some sort of retro thing. This shot is gorgeous... Almost makes me wish I bought a white one. Always a good sign that a car is basically well proportioned if it can pull off white paintwork... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 And so things begin... Spare set of rear lights ordered... I have plans for them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Keethos and Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Those black with polished rims look good, only gripe is they are way to flat on the face of the spokes for my liking but they look awesome on a white car nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Know what you mean, but tempted though I am to fit something nice and wide with a bit of depth to the wheels, I really want to keep the wheel size near stock as I like the nimble feel from modest rubber. I'm just aiming for a bit less offset to help fill the arches, and Yokohamas will give me the little extra grip I'd like. 7 1/2 inches wide about perfect... The inevitable coilovers will do the rest. Still looking though... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Seriously consider going 8" wide, take out some of that sidewall flex, car will feel a fair bit sharper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 It's sharp enough for me... We're not all racing drivers ;-) But I would go as wide as 8". Will just depend on the fitment of the particular wheel I end up with. Looks wise - 8.5 plus looks even better, but just too much for 200 bhp... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 8" width with stock tyre sizes works well. 8.5" would need 225's really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 I've got 7.5" et35 (-13mm from standard) wheels with 225 tyres (V105) on mine and I love how it handles and looks, its spot on for me. You'd be more than welcome to try it if you'd like seen as you're close enough I'm not free until the 20th though... 1 Nicebiscuit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Cheers. I might take you up on that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 You can have a go in mine too, if you like, I'm only up the road. That way you can compare and contrast. 1 Nicebiscuit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 You can have a go in mine too, if you like, I'm only up the road. That way you can compare and contrast. Would probably be better if you had a go in mine. Might find out what it's capable of that way... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 Happy to take you for a spin in mine, too Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Scared now... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 15 mins, gas mark 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Doesn't work with the tail lights. They're plastic welded. It's either out with the dremel or the soldering iron... Hence why I'm trying it with a spare pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Ahh good luck then, take plenty of pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 14, 2016 Bob is back on a boat again leaving the UK Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Keethos and Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 14, 2016 Oh FFS. Only in France for a few hours and already had an elderly wavy armed Frenchman reverse into my car. Yes the bumper is scuffed, but in the end just couldn't be arsed to argue... C'est la vie... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 14, 2016 Merde! When I got to the bit where it said 'wavy armed', I immediately thought the Gendermarie had nicked you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 14, 2016 No. They were nowhere to be seen. Thus we could make rapid progress south. One thing I noticed - everyone gets out of the way. I think they see something low and red approaching fast from behind, and it's only once I'm past they see it's only a Toyota. As for the bump. Frankly if you want your car to stay nice, never go to France in it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Very wise words. Brussels should also be avoided at all costs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Sorry to hear this, but let's hope you have some fun while you're out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Sod it... It's what bumpers are for. If I fix it it'll only happen again... Meanwhile having a LOT of fun. As everyone on here knows, RWD is perfectly good on snow and ice with the right tyres. Bob is handling the mountains beautifully. Have a gratuitous photo with a pylon in it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Lauren and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 How about this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Tareim, Riceburner, Lauren and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 My wife is quite annoyed at me. She doesn't think that it's necessary to manoeuvre around the car park on opposite lock... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Tareim and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
