[ALPS]

Hi All

I've finally received my wheels and had them fitted on, guards rolled extremely and Suspension adjusted extremely. Plastic trim beneath guards cut and adjusted. Screws that held the rear bumper to the guard relocated. And within one day of driving it on the road. The police decided to give me a nice present for the wheels sticking out too much and at the same time they quoted "it's a shame, they look so nice".





anyway. now see below for the good stuff.















can see my reflection in this one



can see the key marks on some of the photos














ANYWAYS!! there's alot more on my photobucket page.. http://photobucket.com/ALPS2K

This post has been edited by ALPS: 20 November 2011 - 08:50 PM

[ninelarge]

Wheels look good. What reason(s) did they give for defecting you?

[ALPS]

ninelarge, on 20 November 2011 - 08:43 PM, said:

Wheels look good. What reason(s) did they give for defecting you?

Thanks. i love em.

defect for the wheels sticking out too much and at the same time they quoted "it's a shame, they look so nice".

[jowjeh]

Hate to say it but what you expect man? It's melbourne, can't do shit here end of story. Plus, your area - good luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk getting around the cops there they are everywhere!!!!!!!!!!

I'm avoiding copping any canaries cause it's a headache now and in a couple months going to be ridiculous to pass them. may as well try to keep your car as legal as possible.

[ALPS]

jowjeh, on 20 November 2011 - 08:53 PM, said:

Hate to say it but what you expect man? It's melbourne, can't do shit here end of story. Plus, your area - good luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk getting around the cops there they are everywhere!!!!!!!!!!

I'm avoiding copping any canaries cause it's a headache now and in a couple months going to be ridiculous to pass them. may as well try to keep your car as legal as possible.

well.. i just need to physically find out what the maximum spec i can run is and get it set to that. i need to find a good engineer to do it. i have like three options. Flare the body out. buy side strakes and rear add on lips. buy upper ball joints so the wheel can be tucked in some more.

[EVILS2K581]

Nice wheels man. So is there a way to get around the cops at all in Melbourne? Such as mod plating? Perhaps a wide body might just work? man that key scratch is Ouch!
Really curious as I was planning to take my car to Melbourne next year for about six months for work.

[AusS2000]

jowjeh, on 20 November 2011 - 08:53 PM, said:

can't do shit here

I agree, it does look like shit.

[AusS2000]

Seriously though, it's very ostentatious, and negatively affects the cars handling. And the P plate just rounds off the story.

I don't see why anyone is surprised by this.

[lzybum]

even if u tuck the wheels/tyres under the guard with some ball joints,
they can still get u just with the amount of camber!

[AusS2000]

I'd say put the stockies back on and get the defect cleared.

Then make your decision: do I save up for a wide body kit to fit the wheels.... or sell 'em.

If you're flush with money it's a no brainer.

[ALPS]

AusS2000, on 21 November 2011 - 07:59 AM, said:

Seriously though, it's very ostentatious, and negatively affects the cars handling. And the P plate just rounds off the story.

I don't see why anyone is surprised by this.

LOL! to be honest AusS2000. My handling is ten times better. when i take a hard sharp turn i barely lose traction. In wet it doesn't kick out as easy either. i love it. i always wanted to have that stance look. i need to look at getting some body work done. i was going to respray the car anyway. I'll take the wheels off. put my old ones back on. go get it cleared. and then save for bodywork

[AusS2000]

Sounds like a plan!

[jowjeh]

i'm actually not a big fan of the look myself, but each to their own.

i do love those rims though, gonna get them if i can down the track, just not planning on any crazy camber or huge lips, don't want it illegal lol. cbf headaches.

[EVILS2K581]

upon looking at this post again noticed ALPS shoes! Man everyone in Melbourne has a pair of those =)

by the way has anyone considered getting the APR wide body kit? looks somewhat decent for a good price too IMO.

[AusS2000]

EVILS2K581, on 22 November 2011 - 06:55 PM, said:

upon looking at this post again noticed ALPS shoes! Man everyone in Melbourne has a pair of those =)

Yeah, they have weird shaped feet in Melbourne.

[kida2k]

not sure if its gonna be a problem but can't you also get defected for flare bolt on arches and widebodies?

[ALPS]

Vicroads themselves ssuggested i get a flare kit

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[brendan1990]

ALPS, on 22 November 2011 - 08:45 PM, said:

Vicroads themselves ssuggested i get a flare kit

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vic roads are the biggest bunch of idiots going, i wouldnt trust them.

[AusS2000]

Brendan has a point (maybe if he brushes his hair the other way no one will notice) Vic Roads are not the Police. I'd hate to see you go to all the trouble and then still get in trouble with the po-po.

[kida2k]

check with an engineer before you chop your quarter panels


vic roads should have a guideline ... maybe its one their website?
I know that RTA has one on their site which is here :
http://www.rta.nsw.g...ns_nov_2007.pdf


Bodywork and interior
There are general requirements concerning alterations to the bodywork:
No alteration may cause a hazard to persons due to exposed sharp edges or projections; and
No alteration may cause a reduction in the level of safety or overall strength of the vehicle.

[aj_shortman]

lol i rool round like that but more camber. i get no probs

[jowjeh]

ALPS, a suggesetion - get some ASM rear fenders.

They look good, designed for wide rims and may hide the rims sticking out so much.

[ALPS]

jowjeh, on 12 December 2011 - 08:48 PM, said:

ALPS, a suggesetion - get some ASM rear fenders.

They look good, designed for wide rims and may hide the rims sticking out so much.

Already thought about that. Was going to get the A-sport ones with the additional piece that goes onto the rear bumper. looks 100 times better. was also going to get a-sport front fenders and the Amuse R1 replica. But!! looks like i might have sold my car. Getting the deposit tonight.

[jowjeh]

ALPS, on 13 December 2011 - 12:11 AM, said:

jowjeh, on 12 December 2011 - 08:48 PM, said:

ALPS, a suggesetion - get some ASM rear fenders.

They look good, designed for wide rims and may hide the rims sticking out so much.

Already thought about that. Was going to get the A-sport ones with the additional piece that goes onto the rear bumper. looks 100 times better. was also going to get a-sport front fenders and the Amuse R1 replica. But!! looks like i might have sold my car. Getting the deposit tonight.

Lmao, well, least you got to go on the cruise.

Good luck mate

[joefish1298]

ALPS, on 13 December 2011 - 12:11 AM, said:

jowjeh, on 12 December 2011 - 08:48 PM, said:

ALPS, a suggesetion - get some ASM rear fenders.

They look good, designed for wide rims and may hide the rims sticking out so much.

looks like i might have sold my car. Getting the deposit tonight.

An enthusiast to the end!