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gti bbs wheels

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hey, i'm new on here peeps, but does anyone know if the gti bbs wheels are actually split rims or are they just made to look like them? i want mine refurbed but it is twice the price if they are real split rims!!!
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Post by Redline »

Yes they are genuine split rims.

Trust me, I've had them apart and refurbished a set myself.
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are they that hard to refurbish yourself?
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Not particually!
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Post by AD_GTI »

Phil GTI, were u at the demon vw meet at the sage a few weeks back, ur car looks familiar, i was the lad wiv the gti running ats cups, we had a chat bout the sidelight bulbs and how much ov a t**t they are to replace??
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Post by AD_GTI »

oh well, i think i'll have a crack at them myself since i got quoted nearly £400 to get them refurbed, cheers for the help and i'll catch u all in a bit
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http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=13624

This DIY guide gives you a pretty good step-by-step description of how to do them.
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cheers bud, looks do-able, i'll give it a shot!
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Post by VDUBGTI »

just this morning finished refurbing mine, il get some pics up later, they are looking good!
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