My new alloy wheels (Monaro VXR)

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Just fitted these this morning....






Finding a decent wheel to fit correctly is quite hard for these cars, but these are a great fit, very nearly factory specification.

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Thank you.
They are BBS CI-R 19X8" 5X120 ET45 - stock is ET48 so pretty close.
Fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/35/19.
About 25kg lighter across the 4 wheels n tyres too.

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Cheers.
I wanted as close to stock fitment as possible, can't be bothered with arch/suspension clearances problems.
These are stock fitment in all but the offset which push just 3mm outwards, I'm sure the tolerance is there!
Obviously spigot rings were required, BBS kindly provided 4 alloy spigot rings that are held into the wheels with a spring clip to stop you loosing them during maintenance!
The look is growing on me, whilst definitely very nice, I'm not sure if I prefer the look of stock 5.7 VXR wheels. Mine had been cracked and welded in 2 places on both back wheels and whilst didn't cause me any issues I decided I'd prefer a new set of quality wheels with zero miles on them. I was looking to fit really good tyres anyway so 2 birds 1 stone.

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Cheers. )
Now they've been on the car a few days they've grown on me!
Wasn't sure they looked better than the originals, but now I think they do - just a little!

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Believe it or not I'm considering returning the car to full solid red. Haven't decided yet.

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RipGMH said:

Great thanks for explaining.

I’m trying to get my hands on a reasonably priced accessory catalog to see what factory options were available on the VXR

IIRC there were NO factory options available for either the UK spec CV8 or VXR Monaro. They came from the factory in Australia to the UK in one spec.
Now the dealer options list was different, and varied across the country I believe, but even this was minimal.
I think you could choose a Miltek cat-back for example.

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Nice!
Details and pictures please of your car! Its the rules!

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RipGMH said:

Who you asking? I’ve had my Monaro up on a seperate post, also got my vy calais and 1970 Holden kingswood in the nc500 thread

Ah yes, so you did. Nice motor mate and in the best colour!

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Next mod for me is to complete my exhaust system and having AAS fit their medium stainless headers along with sports cats. I'll also have them replace the 4 O2 sensors at the same time as it makes sense.
Then next year, I'd like a Pedders quick rack fitting at the time as the service. Again at AAS.