euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
  
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Just looking to get the wifes car done....and if they make a good job,will get the Disco done 
Just had a quote for full refurb on her 16" of £84 a corner which seems a lot (Wheel Specialist)......anyone used anyone else that they can recommend ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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barong77
Member Since: 06 Jul 2011
Location: North Northumberland
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Euan might be worth reying Terry Younger at the body shop in berwick on 01289302726 he did all four D3 18s wheels late last year while i ran on 17s and coopers while hoping for lots of snow  i think they came in at £70 a corner inc removing and refitting balanecing tyres. 
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| 25th Jun 2012 10:59 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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That sounds like a better idea....save me a trip to Edinburgh....cheers "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 25th Jun 2012 11:12 am |
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sarnia
Member Since: 23 Mar 2010
Location: Biggar
Posts: 75
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Covanhill powder coaters near Forth do an excellent job. Had several sets of wheels done by them at a reasonable cost JRC
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| 25th Jun 2012 11:22 am |
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Nimrod
Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 71
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pristine wheels in northampton do a very good job indeed.. The charge 65/wheel for 18".. they pick up and deliver too... also strip the types off if needs be... bit far for you to take them in, but the service they do is greeeaaat...
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| 25th Jun 2012 2:31 pm |
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Col6C
Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: Bathgate
Posts: 63
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Euan, Skidz in Falkirk are about the best around, have used them several times and put a lot of people in touch with them, had a set of 20' stormers done recently for £300 ( painted in hyper silver not powder coated) and came back like new, they gave us a loan set to use whilst they were being refurbed.
Cheers
Col. to finish second is to be first last !!
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| 25th Jun 2012 9:03 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Thanks for all the suggestions people.....The Wheel Specialist came back with an auto-generated improvement of £72 a wheel...which is closer to what I will pay....if they use the same marketing techniques as Warrantywise,I should get another 2 "reduction in quote" e-mails before they ring me with their lowest offer !......
In the meantime Pentland Powder Coatings quoted £250 which includes a free loan car for the day 
The plot thickens....... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 26th Jun 2012 6:06 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
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Euan
I used the wheel specialist in East Kilbride, I was very impressed and totally recommend the company.
They told me that the quotes are high because its a national company and different areas have different prices so will always quote for the highest area (London). Give them a call and see what they say. I got mine done when I needed to change tyres anyway so saved another £40 or so like that (I've been in Scotland toooooooo long ) Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 26th Jun 2012 6:10 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Hi Dave....we'll make a Sweaty of you yet !...... 
It was a colleague of Stephen O's that recommended the Wheel Specialist to me in the first place.He was very pleased with the results on his Landcruiser.
I always put a lot of faith in other peoples personal experiences,so judging by the response here,I have a good choice of decent re-furb places to choose from....its now a question of price...(I'm a true Scotsman) ! "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 26th Jun 2012 6:18 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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Phone them, you may be surprised Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 26th Jun 2012 7:53 am |
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MikeS2005
Member Since: 13 Sep 2008
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 920
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| wheel specialist edinburgh |
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Hi
Tell Colin that Mike at MGS sent you up they do a really good job I ve seen their work and the finish is really good
if you wernt satisfied colin would redo them without question and you can choose any colour or combination of colours you want.
cheers
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| 26th Jun 2012 9:14 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Mike....top man  ....just spoke to Colin,nice bloke,and he has moved on the price......car booked in next Tuesday...will report back after they are done.
Thanks for everyones input
Cheers "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 27th Jun 2012 8:37 am |
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StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1652
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Euan
Stop spreading rumours that I associate with people with Land Cruisers!lol
2016 RR Sport Autobiography
 2005 D3 Zambezi Silver
1995 Defender 90 300Tdi Coniston Green
1968 Series 2a SWB Bronze Green
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| 27th Jun 2012 9:04 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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You've got red LED interior lights....associating with people with Land Cruisers is the least of your worries ....  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 27th Jun 2012 9:09 am |
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Hess
Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
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euangibson wrote:You've got red LED interior lights....associating with people with Land Cruisers is the least of your worries ....
When he found out I was from Amsterdam at the SCAM Meeting....
He couldn't wait to show me them....
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| 27th Jun 2012 9:13 am |
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