is it worth getting alloys after just passing my test .........

1. danny_d_16 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 hertfordshire Posts: 11 saxo 1.1 desire

   #1 9th October 2006, 20:48

   is it worth getting alloys after ive just passed as they might get fucked up. I f did would it be worth getting not such great ones for like £300 so it doesn't matter as much ?!?!?!?!?!?
2. saxodan Saxperience Addict Joined: Mar 2006 Leeds Posts: 10616 Golf

   #2 9th October 2006, 20:50

   Wait untill you get a bit better at driving, parking etc i used to curb my alloys on a daily basis when i passed! (still do sometimes) lol
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 9th October 2006, 21:09

   your insurance company may bum you on declaring the alloys if you've only just passed. Personally I'd check with the insurance first to see how much they will charge - haggle a bit if you can. Then whack them on... if you treasure your alloys then you are likely to be a little more responsible as a driver - maybe.
   
   
4. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #4 9th October 2006, 21:12

   I got them straight away after I passed my test and curbed both front wheels withen the first week of putting them on. Haven't curbed them since (8 months?) so I'm getting them restored. costing me a bomb though.
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 9th October 2006, 21:16

   ...or you could bin them within the first week then lol
6. VTS_16v_Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500

   #6 10th October 2006, 08:13

   Yer I tend to agree with all of the above save your money for at least 3months and then see how you feel from there. either save the money or spend it on some ice or a back box & Induction kit for the time being.
   
   I curbed my alloys quite abit wen I 1st pasted my test like everyone does. 12" Chrome Wolfrace slot-mags on mk1 Fiesta :-) big up the old skool
7. stiffler69 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 North East Posts: 5289

   #7 10th October 2006, 21:23

   im a learner and got alloys on myn just be extra carful it is possible not to curb them
8. dexter Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 fife Posts: 227 97white vtd, 02silver vtr, 01blacked out vts

   #8 10th November 2009, 14:30

   if you want them best to get a cheap set first as allmost every one kirbs wheels after passing there test. once you been on the road abit thn spend more money on a decent set
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 10th November 2009, 14:32

   £300 would get you a very very nice set of wheels, you could spend £80 on here and pick up some
10. saxowest Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 West midlands Posts: 141 106 s2

    #10 10th November 2009, 16:27

    ask insurance if putting alloys on will affect your insurance and how much and take it from there as said i would buy some but after a month or so put them on after you got use to driving without curbing the wheels
11. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #11 10th November 2009, 16:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dexter if you want them best to get a cheap set first as allmost every one kirbs wheels after passing there test. once you been on the road abit thn spend more money on a decent set

    he's probably got a bit more experience 3 YEARS ON !!!
    
    how'd you find this thread !?!?!
12. harrytool Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Devon Posts: 1852 golf GTI, Focus STI

    #12 10th November 2009, 17:02

    get them now mate!
    as long as insurance is notified!!!!!!! ahhhh
    At the end of the day they will be scatched eventually,
    After all you may smash the front in tomorrow and your not going to take your bumper and bonnet of now are you!
    congratulations though Danny and drive steady nows the time you start learning !
13. harrytool Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Devon Posts: 1852 golf GTI, Focus STI

    #13 10th November 2009, 17:08

    what the fuck !!! i only looked at the date from the one in front of me !!!!!!!
    
    Did he buy the alloy's and did they get damaged ????????????
14. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

    #14 10th November 2009, 17:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by harrytool what the fuck !!! i only looked at the date from the one in front of me !!!!!!! Did he buy the alloy's and did they get damaged ????????????

    Last Activity: 9th February 2007 13:36
    
    
    i dont think you will get a reply
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 10th November 2009, 17:16

    loooooool, i dont know how you'd even find a thread like this to comment on!!
    
    I would hate to search for 'alloys' and 'insurance'
16. harrytool Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Devon Posts: 1852 golf GTI, Focus STI

    #16 10th November 2009, 17:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by davidandrews5343 Last Activity: 9th February 2007 13:36 i dont think you will get a reply

    I was only joking when i said he may crash the front in !!!!!
    
    Oh shit maybe was he called dan or stan?
    
    stan was that you i hope you didnt have your girlfriend in the boot !!!!
17. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #17 10th November 2009, 17:30

    oh dear
    epic bumpage on an ooooold thread
18. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #18 10th November 2009, 17:31

    why why why are people bumping old threads???????