855 R ManualFitted these this morning so Volans can go for LONG awaited trip to Lepsons.
Colour is not quite right - but I think I prefer the Volans. What do you think?
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Thought I would like the Titans - but pretty certain I don't. Ultrac Sessanta 215/40/17 seem good. Much softer ride than the P-Zero 205/45/17. Which I was amazed to find.
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Saturday 29th May 2010, 13:20 #1Senior Member
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NICE TITANS? Or Volans?
KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability
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Saturday 29th May 2010, 13:26 #2Trader
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsPersonaly I like em both, but I think you should stick with the Volans as that's what your cars supposed to have.
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Saturday 29th May 2010, 13:31 #3Senior Member
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Thanked 1,005 Times in 711 PostsI will keep them for trackdays etc. Once Volans are done, I won't be in a hurry to kerb them!
Originally Posted by Tomcat
KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
Also to be seen in a gold Honda CR-V these days...
"It's really fast, and growls like a tiger!"
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Thanked 975 Times in 771 PostsAgree with TC. Prefer the Volans on your car Phil...the Titans look in good nick- refurbed?
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Saturday 29th May 2010, 15:17 #5Senior Member
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Thanked 1,005 Times in 711 PostsI bought them 'refurbed' but not best job in world. Looks OK. Have to say the owner of Sheer Class Wheels in Blackfen (Gupta) is a thoroughly nice bloke though, fitted the tyres to the alloys and balanced with internal pads - job done with great care. Nice clean workshop too. Showroom was a temple of blingerama though - very CHAV!. Originally Posted by JelT5
The Volans do 'work' on the R for some reason of visuals I don't understand. Although on the green and yellow T5R the Titan suits. Odd.KISS Rs
850R manual, Rica 310, IKEA fitted bathroom, H&C running water, Jetex 2.5", pipe rack, cap stand, Forge BOV, circular wheels with full 360 degree rotation, 302mm discs, IPD front and rear anti-roll bars, numerous shiny features, sub-atomic particle accelerator, VTOL capability ...Volvo With Attitude!!!
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Saturday 29th May 2010, 15:59 #6Beer Baron
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Thanked 2,466 Times in 1,996 PostsTitans look good but the volans look even better.
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Thanked 975 Times in 771 PostsWish I could find some refurbed. It appears I'm going to have to get mine done back in the UK...unless we can do some sort of deal Originally Posted by Flatout Phil
Yeah it's strange that- aesthetics for you!The Volans do 'work' on the R for some reason of visuals I don't understand. Although on the green and yellow T5R the Titan suits. Odd.
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But then again I'm biased.
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Thanked 19 Times in 16 Poststitans.. but iam biased.. just fitted them to mine.. i love em
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Thanked 76 Times in 63 PostsVolans for me, but I'm surprised the titans look that good.
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Monday 31st May 2010, 19:47 #11"The Instigator"
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Thanked 2,912 Times in 1,859 PostsAs previously commented the Volans look much better on your car, which for me is unusual as I actually preffer titans normally!
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Thanked 61 Times in 61 PostsI'm a 5 spoke fan (titans). The volans do look better with the red.
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Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,506 Postskeep the volans its keeps the car orginal and also look nice
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