# Went to the Windy City, came home with a VW **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 20, 2015, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287 "2015-11-20T08:12:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/221 "2016-11-17T11:12:21Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > So what is next then? > > [http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Porsche-911-/192024867913?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2cb592f449:g:jjwAAOSwKOJYJheV&item=192024867913](http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Porsche-911-/192024867913?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2cb592f449:g:jjwAAOSwKOJYJheV&item=192024867913) honestly not sure, I don’t expect it to sell. if it does then i’ll decide then. and why are you searching for old porsches? 😉 > [@boardjnky4](#): > > I didn’t realize these cars were that expensive. glws. you guys are surprised? winter is coming, and all cars lose their luster when they’re stuck in a garage for half the year. its been for sale for a little bit, since I had someone make me an offer on it I figured I would put it up on ebay to see what it could bring. has nothing to do with the time of the year, I’m still driving it. took it out last night and its a blast to drive. > [@Spam16v](#): > > Pictures on that listing of it are awful. blah blah blah, we all hate the wheels, but you didn’t do the rest of it any justice IMO. definitely crappy pictures, but its all I have currently and I am not to concerned with if it sells or not. > [@ultradriver10000](#): > > I still can’t get over the crap tires lol. Sumitomos, I had these on my vette when i was 20. Car looks nice, glwts you should realize that they aren’t crappy tires then. they are owned and manufactured by goodyear, plenty good for what the car does. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/222 "2016-11-17T12:12:32Z")
It’s just funny, $5k bbs wheels splurged on the Goodyear rip offs. I just tossed out a set of 285s I installed on wheels back in 2008 lol. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/223 "2016-11-17T13:43:15Z")
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**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/224 "2016-11-17T13:49:10Z")
lets call it for what this is… the car is setup not for function but for looks and feels. the tires are right, the wheels are overkill by a mile in the function area. it’s like being a sneakerhead and never doing anything athletic. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/225 "2016-11-17T14:14:31Z")
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**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/226 "2016-11-17T14:42:09Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > lets call it for what this is… the car is setup not for function but for looks and feels. the tires are right, the wheels are overkill by a mile in the function area. > > it’s like being a sneakerhead and never doing anything athletic. This is a very good analogy haha ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/227 "2016-11-17T18:40:15Z")
glws I hope you get full asking ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/228 "2016-11-18T05:57:34Z")
Im not understanding the hate on the wheels? for what reason do you guys not like them? because its black on black? Im just not getting it. They are expensive ass, well made wheels with a vintage look on a vintage Porsche. Whats not to like? I personally think they look awesome on it. Are there other wheels that could look even better? Yes im sure there is as their are thousands of different wheels out there. but do these look bad on the car? Absolutely not. Glws though Steve. Ive seen this thing in person many times and it truly is an awesome car all around. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/229 "2016-11-18T07:05:51Z")
> [@Mr. T](#): > > Im not understanding the hate on the wheels? for what reason do you guys not like them? because its black on black? Im just not getting it. They are expensive ass, well made wheels with a vintage look on a vintage Porsche. Whats not to like? I personally think they look awesome on it. Are there other wheels that could look even better? Yes im sure there is as their are thousands of different wheels out there. but do these look bad on the car? Absolutely not. That’s just like your opinion… mannnn. ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/230 "2016-11-18T08:34:58Z")
Cant make everyone happy, but I’m very happy with it so that’s all that matters. Like I said I do not plan on it selling, but if it does and I can make a good profit I can always buy something else. Its just a car. But I will most likely be refinishing the wheels over winter to something a little bit more flashy now that I did the murdered out look I have wanted to for years. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/231 "2016-11-18T09:33:12Z")
> [@Mr. T](#): > > Im not understanding the hate on the wheels? for what reason do you guys not like them? because its black on black? Im just not getting it. They are expensive ass, well made wheels with a vintage look on a vintage Porsche. Whats not to like? I personally think they look awesome on it. Are there other wheels that could look even better? Yes im sure there is as their are thousands of different wheels out there. but do these look bad on the car? Absolutely not. > > Glws though Steve. Ive seen this thing in person many times and it truly is an awesome car all around. Vintage 1996 ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/232 "2016-11-18T10:11:23Z")
Just to clarify… the hate has been on the tires lately… lol The black grew on me. The price on ebay seems like crack pipe pricing, but then again so does all p-car pricing to me nowadays. Best of luck no matter what you do. I love this car. ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/233 "2016-12-19T17:50:46Z")
For the peeps that didn’t like the BBS’s they have been sold today. Switching up the wheel setup, not sure totally to what yet but most likely a five spoke and bright colored. Opposite of what was on there before. Will keep this updated! ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/234 "2016-12-19T17:57:59Z")
:tup: Cant wait to see whats next ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/235 "2016-12-27T19:49:34Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > :tup: Cant wait to see whats next Thanks buddy! I think I have the choice locked down, anyone decent at photoshop? ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2017, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/236 "2017-07-17T12:13:09Z")
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**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/237 "2017-07-17T12:20:49Z")
Photobucket won’t work man, you’re over your limit. [www.imgur.com](http://www.imgur.com) ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2017, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/238 "2017-07-17T12:47:59Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Photobucket won’t work man, you’re over your limit. [www.imgur.com](http://www.imgur.com) Haha I noticed that, trying to fix it but it’s not working. Have to wait till later I guess ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/239 "2017-07-17T12:58:29Z")
Saw it at cars and coffee, looks much better with this set-up…my 2 cents… ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287/240 "2017-07-17T18:26:54Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Saw it at cars and coffee, looks much better with this set-up…my 2 cents… thank you sir! i like them better too, totally different look. i think i figured out this image shit [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-to-the-windy-city-came-home-with-a-vw/273287.md?page=13)