108's

Toe-side · Post by **Toe-side** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:34 pm

The way that Hadies wheels was exactly how my 108's had been finished off with the coating covering all the titanium bolts. Looked 'ok ish' when I was viewing the car but I was concentrating on other things and put them down as a winter refurb project.
It has taken me quite a while to clean the coating off the bolts and around the splines. Pain staking

Ready to bolt them up shortly just need a few spare bolts one definitely the other may resuscitate. Just a cheap job not the full works. Trying a different colour scheme before I go for the 'full monty' refurb..............

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Hadies · Post by **Hadies** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:56 pm

I'd say that's a pretty good job toe-side. I'd be happy with that! Also, I didn't realise the bolts were Ti. Exotic.
I'd probably be more accepting if this had happened months down the line or if I'd mistreated the wheels. But I've only filled the car up once and have had it 9 days. I paid 13k for the car it so the wheels should be in much better nick than this.

Toe-side · Post by **Toe-side** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:11 pm

I would agree see what they come up with.
Review a few consumer sites and learn some buzz words and phrases to describe your position and what you expect from them. Good luck let us know how you get on

Toe-side · Post by **Toe-side** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:13 pm

Jonny essex wrote:f***ing cowboys, i agree the 108s were the best of the OEM wheels for a non M but best of a bad bunch and only 18" big as you can go, i actually prefered my 107s to my 108s

You been on the shandy's Johnny?

Mark-Z4 · Post by **Mark-Z4** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:53 am

Very shoddy work. I've just part ex'd my 108's for 19s but I'm glad to be rid of them to be honest. Even after the refurb I had bolt issues and had to heli-coil a wheel and then recently the paint was too thick on the rim and was up tight against the spoke which caused the laquer to crack. Hence why they have been part ex'd with the company I bought them from.

They are lovely wheels from factory, but not suitable for our weather conditions.

Hadies · Post by **Hadies** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:45 am

Have you got any pics Mark?
I originally wanted the car on 19" CSL reps but after driving the car, I like how it rides and the 108's styling has really grown on me.

I visited the wheel refurb specialist this morning and they agree with what I've said. They also added that the blast used has been far too big and harsh. This was obvious in areas that hadn't been painted properly as the alloy was extremely rough. I'm waiting on a response from the dealership now.
Fingers crossed.

Mark-Z4 · Post by **Mark-Z4** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:47 pm

Hadies wrote:Have you got any pics Mark?

In there perfect glory or with the defects? I will probably have pics of both.

Hadies · Post by **Hadies** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:28 pm

Mark-Z4 wrote:
Hadies wrote:Have you got any pics Mark?

In there perfect glory or with the defects? I will probably have pics of both.

Of your 19's. I have plenty of pics of defective 108's lol.

Hadies · Post by **Hadies** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:15 pm

Good news.
After the photo's and an expert opinion the guys at the dealership have agreed to cover the costs or most of the cost depending on how much the refurb is going to cost.
They seemed genuinely disappointed that they have sold a car in that condition and they have now offered to rectify it. Can't ask for anymore than that so they get a thumbs up from me.

The going rate seems to be about £100 + vat. Very expensive but I guess split rims are a bit more complicated.

aquazi · Post by **aquazi** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:18 pm

Hadies wrote:Good news.
After the photo's and an expert opinion the guys at the dealership have agreed to cover the costs or most of the cost depending on how much the refurb is going to cost.
They seemed genuinely disappointed that they have sold a car in that condition and they have now offered to rectify it. Can't ask for anymore than that so they get a thumbs up from me.

The going rate seems to be about £100 + vat. Very expensive but I guess split rims are a bit more complicated.

Great news.

I'm guessing you mean £100 per corner? The wheel specialist wanted £550 to refurb the set i got off here... Did them myself and wrapped them in winter tyres instead.

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Bing · Post by **Bing** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:20 pm

Great result

Are you getting them refurbed OEM with the diamond cut / polished rim ? If so then (from what I recall when I had an idle poke around) £100 plus VAT per wheel seems to ring a bell.

Toe-side · Post by **Toe-side** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:22 pm

Good news

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:24 pm

Just had a look - Lepsons quote £105 plus VAT per wheel for 18" split rims with a diamond cut rim and standard paint finish on the rest :

http://www.lepsons.com/prices/

If your quote is for a simple paint / powdercoat finish then it's too high...but if it's for all four wheels then it may be too low for a quality job...

Think I need some sleep

Rusky · Post by **Rusky** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:46 pm

Think I was quoted approx 150 all in per corner with whatever finish and that was with wheel genie. Don't need it as mine are tip top

but sure I will need them in the future

Hadies · Post by **Hadies** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:51 pm

Haha. Yeah sorry gents. It's £100 + vat per wheel.
I'd get it done in OEM style. So the standard silver for the middle and maybe get the originally polished rim coated in a silver chrome finish.
I actually spotted something on eBay that seemed ok value if you live near London and you're looking to have your 108's refurbished. See linky

http://bit.ly/16yBSp9

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