well guys been looking for awhile now on the forum and cam across a few things i wouldn't mind changing on my car...
here is a list of things which i was hoping some of you guys could help me out with on where to buy & how much?

chrome strip
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/s311_bvm/back.jpg
full chrome grill will this fit my S2?
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36253&d=1216284595
or just do this? is it painted?
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4585/14112008129ie4.jpg

o and rims i'm unsure on what ones i want in 20's i really like the ones below
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/BG_FOX_FASHION.jpg
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/bg_DF1.JPG
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/eurostyle7.jpg
http://www.7daytyres.com.au/content/products/Madonna_Blk.jpg

cheers :)

chrome strip on rear can get at Mitsi dealer

of the 2 grilles only the second will fit your car as the first one is for a ES/LS/GTL and their front bars are different to the SX

i'd go the series 1 and 2 vrx/gt tail lights with the matching rear lip wing. Would look the goods

i'd go the series 1 and 2 vrx/gt tail lights with the matching rear lip wing. Would look the goods

of course you would

me I am getting the Ralliart Galant tails

chrome strip on rear can get at Mitsi dealer

of the 2 grilles only the second will fit your car as the first one is for a ES/LS/GTL and their front bars are different to the SX

Right on both counts.

Chrome strip is around $60 IIRC and is an easy DIY job, even I managed it!

I didn't price what a dealer would charge to fit it but I wouldn't expect much change out of $100.

There's a post or two around here somewhere with measurements and tools needed, from memory all you need is a measuring tape/rule, a marker pen, a drill, a small drill bit for making the guide holes and a 5, 5.5 or 6mm drill bit. But double check the main drill bit size as it's vital you get it right.

I thought the GT-L ran the same front bar as the SX and VRX?

of course you would

me I am getting the Ralliart Galant tails

Why? the reflectors in what is our indicator panels look horrible. (are you a member on club9g? if so whats your tag)

of course you would

me I am getting the Ralliart Galant tails

me...ive got 1 Ralliart Galant tailight coming very soon....just gotta find another one now....

Why? the reflectors in what is our indicator panels look horrible. (are you a member on club9g? if so whats your tag)

on the tails i am getting,there doesnt appear to be a reflector strip,as in that section,our indicator,there is a globe...maybe they are for parkers.it has four globes in it where ours has only three.

..will find out when i get them,

I thought the GT-L ran the same front bar as the SX and VRX?

Yes Type40, Mecha is incorect. The GT-L has the same front bar as the SX and VRX.

I think the grill that SMK380 would like the most is my Series IV grill :-)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/s311_bvm/overtop.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/s311_bvm/3quarter_gril.jpg

me...ive got 1 Ralliart Galant tailight coming very soon....just gotta find another one now....


HAHA....I got one coming too mate! Its the drivers side (well our drivers side).

well guys been looking for awhile now on the forum and cam across a few things i wouldn't mind changing on my car...
here is a list of things which i was hoping some of you guys could help me out with on where to buy & how much?

http://www.7daytyres.com.au/content/products/Madonna_Blk.jpg

cheers :)

Mate I had these on my car, but in full chrome! Made the car look VERY classy espesh being black!!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/s311_bvm/overtop.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb7/s311_bvm/3quarter_gril.jpg

So just to clear things up, this grille will fit in a GT?

Would look awesome on the dark blue, UNF!

Also, what is the colour actually called for the dark blue. Only seen one on here and its a VRX

Mate I had these on my car, but in full chrome! Made the car look VERY classy espesh being black!!
awesome i really like them hi might get them but will wait till my tax is done :) wonder where i can get cheap in 20's sydney area?

aRiOle that grill is smoking where did you get it from or did you mod it? cheers

So just to clear things up, this grille will fit in a GT?

Would look awesome on the dark blue, UNF!

Also, what is the colour actually called for the dark blue. Only seen one on here and its a VRX

from memory the dark blue is called blue steel or steel blue dont remember which way around. its in the 'what colour is your 380?' thread in any case.


awesome i really like them hi might get them but will wait till my tax is done :) wonder where i can get cheap in 20's sydney area?

aRiOle that grill is smoking where did you get it from or did you mod it? cheers

from memory s311bvm (or similar) found it retail somewhere, there were only supposed to be four of them or something.
apparently prototypes for a series 4 grille (pretty sure that was unconfirmed)

HAHA....I got one coming too mate! Its the drivers side (well our drivers side).

double ha..the one ive got coming is our drivers side as well.....to bad one of us didnt get a passenger side....then we could have tried to sell to each other ..lol

Where did you get yours from..??

[QUOTE=SMK380;1279431]awesome i really like them hi might get them but will wait till my tax is done :) wonder where i can get cheap in 20's sydney area?/QUOTE]




steer VERY clear of Tempe Tires and Ozzy Tire sis all i can say mate. Anyone who knows my car can tell you why. Especially with my 20's

well i need a reason lol you can't just say not to go there? what if they are the cheapest? to buy from etc more details would be good if not do through pm cheers

double ha..the one ive got coming is our drivers side as well.....to bad one of us didnt get a passenger side....then we could have tried to sell to each other ..lol

Where did you get yours from..??

I got mine from a US Galant forum. Found some one that had a rear tail light (other one was smashed due to reversing into a post). Iv been looking everywhere for the other side. Tell me how your goes. I wont be receiving mine till the end of the month.

well i need a reason lol you can't just say not to go there? what if they are the cheapest? to buy from etc more details would be good if not do through pm cheers

build quality isn't the best in my opinion mate. I brought my 20's from them in October last year and since then i have cracked 3 rims 4 times. And they haven't even been on the car the whole time, i take them off and run stocks for big trips to queensland and melbourne which i do a lot as it uses abit more fuel with 20's and the roads aren't the best. I took them back to Tempe to complain and he basically didn't wanna know about it and pretty much told me to F off after telling me to stop hitting pot holes, i run a 235/35 profile which isn't too small, so after refusing his offer to sell me another set of 20's he just walked away not answering my question about a warranty or anything. I have been back there to complain several times but have gotten no where. I like my wheels but I know that i won't be going there again for a new set when the time comes

Speaking of new wheels & tyres & upgrades, I'm getting new 20s fitted tomorrow.
From Bob Jane.
LWT Equus Geneva 20 x 8.5 38 offset, see here for pics:
http://www.lwtwheels.com/geneva%20vulcan.htm
Tyres are Altenzo 245/30 ZR20.
$2521 wheels, tyres, fitting, balancing, wheel nuts & wheel alignment.

These were the ones I had chosen but 19's. I did a photoshop and they look great. Well done. Pics please

RC Hill sells the Galant rear tails don't they?

RC Hill sells the Galant rear tails don't they?


150 US a side! plus delivery

maggie got his for less than 50 US

Wot are you doing with your old rims?
Speaking of new wheels & tyres & upgrades, I'm getting new 20s fitted tomorrow.
From Bob Jane.
LWT Equus Geneva 20 x 8.5 38 offset, see here for pics:
http://www.lwtwheels.com/geneva%20vulcan.htm
Tyres are Altenzo 245/30 ZR20.
$2521 wheels, tyres, fitting, balancing, wheel nuts & wheel alignment.

I've heard many stories on Tempe Tyres, but don't understand why the rims could be so crap when they only sell the wheels, not actually make them.
I've been there twice, a great range of rims on display. At least go there just to get some ideas... then go elsewhere to buy if you prefer.

Wot are you doing with your old rims?

Chris,

I already have a potential buyer teed up, if that falls through I'll pm you.

A local member who put dibs on them several weeks ago, when I hinted I might be looking to upgrade to 20s.

KJ.

Speaking of new wheels & tyres & upgrades, I'm getting new 20s fitted tomorrow.
From Bob Jane.
LWT Equus Geneva 20 x 8.5 38 offset, see here for pics:
http://www.lwtwheels.com/geneva%20vulcan.htm
Tyres are Altenzo 245/30 ZR20.
$2521 wheels, tyres, fitting, balancing, wheel nuts & wheel alignment.

They will look good in 20s. I saw them at the tyre shop last week when I was getting an alignment done.

I've heard many stories on Tempe Tyres, but don't understand why the rims could be so crap when they only sell the wheels, not actually make them.
I've been there twice, a great range of rims on display. At least go there just to get some ideas... then go elsewhere to buy if you prefer.




its where they get them from Grubco, they would pay SFA for them oversea's mate and selling them here for what they want here, i agree, great range at Tempe, but thats it. it stops there as far as anything else goes

its where they get them from Grubco, they would pay SFA for them oversea's mate and selling them here for what they want here, i agree, great range at Tempe, but thats it. it stops there as far as anything else goes

It certainly pays to have good quality rims and tyres. I have been through so many massive pot holes lately (early morning dark, couldn't see them) and fortunately haven't busted a rim or blistered a tyre (phew!). I'm sure with dodgy cheap stuff I'd be back on my 16s by now...

lol yep im usually throwing my 17's back on every couple of months while the 20's are in getting fixed lol

OK, new rims now on, a few have been asking for some pics, so links to pics below.
Unfortunately it was dark by the time i got home so the shots are taken inside my garage, where there isn't much room to get back away from the car and the lighting is pretty crappy. And also excuse my poor photography & Photobucket skillz.

http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0207.jpg&newest=1
http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0204.jpg&newest=1
http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0201.jpg&newest=1
http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0211.jpg&newest=1

Drooool!!(Homer Simpson dribble)

Hey KJ!

I'm a fan - they look great!

Hey KJ!

I'm a fan - they look great!
Same hare, but I want a full side on Picture.

Same hare, but I want a full side on Picture.

Will do, once it gets light enough outside.

You want a rabbit as well?

OK, three full side on pics (but no rabbit):

http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0216.jpg
http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0219.jpg
http://s990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/kj380/?action=view&current=IMG_0220.jpg

And avatar changed to the third pic.

Looking mint KJ :thumbsup:

Can I come round on Sunday morning and clean them pleeeeeese LOL
They look great. I really like the polished rim and they dont dont look that big even as 20's.
Whats the regs on going up more than 2 sizes in SA?

Can I come round on Sunday morning and clean them pleeeeeese LOL
They look great. I really like the polished rim and they dont dont look that big even as 20's.
Whats the regs on going up more than 2 sizes in SA?

Sorry Chris, they're not dirty yet, no need for a clean!

Maybe in a week's time?

SA regs are that the overall replacement wheel/tyre diameter is no more than 15mm greater or less than the OEM diameter.

Base 2005 380 OEM = 215/60 16 = 664mm diameter.

My new setup = 245/30 20 = 656mm diameter.

So not a problem, only 8mm less than stock. That's right, the 20s are less overall diameter than the 16s!

They stick out 23mm more than stock and are only *just* legal in this regard (not sticking out past the top of the wheel arches, but only a mm to spare!).

The old 2" bigger than stock rule is dead & buried, if it wasn't I couldn't go bigger than 18s.

Even then I have stuck on a VRX tyre placard which shows OEM as 215/55 17, which under the old rule would let me go to 19s and no more. I stuck on a VRX placard only to
'play safe' with load rating, as my last tyres were rated 93W whereas the stockers are rated 95 and the VRX tyres are rated 93.

The new tyres are rated 97W so well clear of any problems.

KJ.

New 380 rims look sensational, perfect choice for the car IMO. Interested in parting with the Vogue's?

New 380 rims look sensational, perfect choice for the car IMO. Interested in parting with the Vogue's?

Yep, I'm selling them, already have a buyer lined up, and if that falls through I've a couple of others in the queue.

I seem to have accidentally hijacked this thread, time we got back to the OPs questions!

Update - old rims sold.

rims look great kj380

sorry guys have had no net for 3 weeks :( anyhoo i'm back and i really like these
http://www.7daytyres.com.au/content/products/Madonna_Blk.jpg

so in that being said where would be the cheapest to buy these bad boys in 20's :) any ideas guys

rims look great kj380

sorry guys have had no net for 3 weeks :( anyhoo i'm back and i really like these

so in that being said where would be the cheapest to buy these bad boys in 20's :) any ideas guys

If you just want cheap, I think Tempe Tyres would be the best for cheap prices. They have 20in packages for what 19s were worth a few years back (ie around $2000), with some even lower! (Some small/local shops have sales with low prices too, from time to time)
However Tempe has a bad reputation with some people, saying they sell cheap rubbish... up to your judgement on that. (I've been through a couple of potholes lately and have been lucky that my rims and tyres are still intact).
Also, that's the same rim that MCHenry (another member here) had on his 380, but in 22s and chrome.
Nice rim though.

rims look great kj380

sorry guys have had no net for 3 weeks :( anyhoo i'm back and i really like these

so in that being said where would be the cheapest to buy these bad boys in 20's :) any ideas guys

Very nice choice in rims. As David said I had these on my car, before they got stolen. They make the 380 look VERY classy.

Click HERE (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71331&highlight=) if you wanna see what they look like on the car.

hi guys temp ozzy etc don't stock them only place i could find was taleb tyres these guys wanted $1600 plus tyres is $2300 :(
i'm sure there is someone else out there cheaper??? any help would be great cheers

edit post i found this with tyres :)
http://www.7daytyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1999

$700 for 4 tyres is pretty good though. What are you getting?

hi guys temp ozzy etc don't stock them only place i could find was taleb tyres these guys wanted $1600 plus tyres is $2300 :(
i'm sure there is someone else out there cheaper??? any help would be great cheers



Mate that isn't to bad as Chris is saying. I paid over $4000 when I first got mine.

will go get them on sat :) then book it in to get slammed say 2" on the front & 2'5" on the rear?

Dont forget some pics when theyre on

will go get them on sat :) then book it in to get slammed say 2" on the front & 2'5" on the rear?

Mate you need some coilovers from K-Sport.

More like front 2.5" front & rear 2" to balance the guard gaps. Mine is currently sitting down 60mm on the front & 50mm rear with the coilovers. Having a few tyre scrape issues but will be sorted soon hopefully.

Dont forget some pics when theyre on
fo sho :)

Mate you need some coilovers from K-Sport.
More like front 2.5" front & rear 2" to balance the guard gaps. Mine is currently sitting down 60mm on the front & 50mm rear with the coilovers. Having a few tyre scrape issues but will be sorted soon hopefully.
the azz end of my car sits up to high. do any of you other guys have the same as me or is it just my car???
everyone tells me the back is up higher then the front...

fo sho :)

the azz end of my car sits up to high. do any of you other guys have the same as me or is it just my car???
everyone tells me the back is up higher then the front...

the ass end in the 380 is pretty high i loweredd mine on king super lows and its abit better but id like it lower (NEED COIL OVERS but $$$)

from what pic's i have seen i'm going the super lows, as money is pretty tight. i'll see later on if i decide to go lower!