Detroit

"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two) 03/12/2014 at 19:15 • Filed to: So long and thanks for all the fish.

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I have always fancied the look of the Detroit on the GTI. I've been searching my local CL and can grab a set for a couple hundred duckets.
I'm contemplating mounting them on my B6. I'll need spacers and my buddy can shoot them whatever scheme I like.
What say you Oppo?

Jayhawk Jake > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 19:20

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I really like those, so I say go for it

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 19:20

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Same, I'd keep the stock wheels on a Gti at least. No customs for me! I need a Gti in my life. What are you running on the B6 currently?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 19:23

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Detroits are the most beautiful wheels ever made.

Spaceball-Two > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/12/2014 at 19:25

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I'm thinking of reversing the colors. Grey inserts with a black face.

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 19:31

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Some beat to shit stock set up. I was looking at something like this too. But it's been done so many times.

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 19:34

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If you want some ideas, I've got a thread for my B7, the wheels all should fit the B6 also. That setup looks nice though.

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/help-me-find-s…

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 19:56

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I'm not sure about the grey inserts. How about red? Like the grill.

Wurrwulf > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 20:14

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I've always viewed these wheels as a modern interpretation of the "phone dial" wheels of the 1980s. I really dig them. It sucks that they are ~22lb/wheel, though.

sloPro > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 20:17

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Detroit, u say? i've always called them potato slicers, or phone dials.

Spaceball-Two > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/12/2014 at 21:17

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Still tossing around some ideas.

Spaceball-Two > Wurrwulf 03/12/2014 at 21:18

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The weight is an issue.

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 21:19

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I kept coming back to that thread today. Some really good ideas there. I try to DIY a lot or do something most don't think of doing.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:26

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What color is your Passat?

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:26

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Here's an idea. Porsche wheels, I've seen it done, but rarely. A little DIY to make them fit, but it's deffinately possible.

Spaceball-Two > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/12/2014 at 21:32

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Dark grey A4 1.8t Quattro. I'm going with a black and grey theme. Blacked out tail lights, grille, etc. The only color on the car at this point is an Oppo sticker and Seahawks sticker. I'm in Seattle.

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 21:34

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That sounds expensive but doable I suppose. I'd have to see the spoke. The weight would be lighter compared to 20 lbs Detroits.

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:41

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Yeah, phone dials would be the cheapest. Set of 4 on the West Coast for $250, Don't know how good they would look on a B6 though.
If only Rh wheels were cheaper.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:44

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Ah. My bad. When you said B6, I assumed. Anyway. I've seen those in all black. Teh sechs.

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 21:46

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I don't mind spending a little scratch on a nice set of shoes. I just don't want to see the same set up on every B6 I pass on the road. So yeah no on the Momo and BBS.

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:50

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Yeah, I don't like being identical to every other A4. Only Bbs Ch, and Rs4 reps are the only set ups I see.
Check out Ecs tuning and Harttman!

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 21:54

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I got it! Stealies!

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 21:56

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That's the spirit! I'll bet there isn't a single B6 rolling around with full time steelies! Go for it, Pep Boys spinner hubcaps also!

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 03/12/2014 at 21:58

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Oh yes. Or the ones that look like little Teddy Bears.

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 03/12/2014 at 22:03

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Much yes. Tanzies, I think.
The flower ones are quite nice also.
There is a zero percent chance anybody will have those (Except drunken stupors)
Edit: Wait a second, the flower and teddy bear wheels are from different companies?!?