Just ordered my Compomotives!

[l00kin4]

Very pleased with myself - just ordered my 18" Compomotives from Gordon at GOE.


Thought I'd tell someone who cares! :)


Will put D697's on when they arrive late November.


David

[Nod]

I care David! I ordered mine on Sunday night. At this point... most likely D697's also.

The email to Gordon was a bit strange though....
Gordon

[LRD414]

I feel your pain gents. Whenever the long wait gets too much just look at this photo.
98398
Perhaps make it the wallpaper on your phone.
Your welcome,
Scott [emoji51]

[LandyAndy]

Hey fellas.
I know Gordon really well.When I first met him he was playing with a highly modified D1:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Any of you guys want me to pick your wheels up for you:angel::angel::angel::angel:
Andrew

[Nod]

Thanks Andrew... despite your most kind offer...
Gordon

[l00kin4]

Any of you guys want me to pick your wheels up for you:angel::angel::angel::angel:
Andrew
Thanks Andrew,
Sure, but only if you don't mind running over to this side to drop them off to me! ;)
David

[VK3GJM]

You can add this photo and slide show with 2 photos now on your phone.

Great looking rims. Looks like D697's are the tyres of choice.

Regards

Gerald

[TuffRR]

Well done. Also ordered some. Now for the long wait.
At this stage a set of Summit Mud Hogs are going on mine...

[4evershiva]

hi guys, can you choose your choice of colour for the rim or does it come with standard colours?

[Fred Nerk]

When I ordered mine, it was clear that customer demand had required Gordon to expand the options the Henry Ford had offered for colours for the Model T.

I could choose from black or dark grey. I chose black. I have seen the grey and it looks pretty good too.

[l00kin4]

hi guys, can you choose your choice of colour for the rim or does it come with standard colours?

You can choose your own colour but at an extra cost, around $80 per wheel from memory. I toyed with the idea of going for a neutral silver to more closely match the OEM wheels but then decided that the Anthracite Grey will make my car look more purposeful! :D

David

[rar110]

Is Gordon having a sale?

[~Rich~]

You can choose your own colour but at an extra cost, around $80 per wheel from memory. I toyed with the idea of going for a neutral silver to more closely match the OEM wheels but then decided that the Anthracite Grey will make my car look more purposeful! :D

David

Ah yes, but the darker colours are much better at hiding that pesky brake dust which plagues the standard silver alloys. ;)

Rich

[l00kin4]

Is Gordon having a sale?

Um, well, you can save yourself airfreight by waiting for the late September production run shipment to receive wheels late November :p

[l00kin4]

Ah yes, but the darker colours are much better at hiding that pesky brake dust which plagues the standard silver alloys. ;)

Rich

Another good reason to go for the darker colour - hadn't thought of that!

[l00kin4]

A couple of questions for those who already have these wheels - I can see the silver centre caps on Scott's wheels - they look good.

Has anyone put on a set of the black centre caps (like these Genuine NEW Land Rover Centre CAP Wheel HUB Range Rover 2013 Evoque Sport LR4 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301602845129?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)) on these wheels and while we're at it, a couple of questions on wheel nuts...

Has anyone bothered with the locking nuts? any comments?
Genuine Land Rover Locking Wheel LUG NUT SET LR3 LR4 Range Rover Sport NEW | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161811949030?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

and has anyone changed over to black nuts?
Matte Black Land Rover Range Rover LUG Nuts 20 FOR LR3 LR4 HSE Supercharged | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/380904818160?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

photos please..:)

Thanks, David

[strydes]

So very jealous of you all.

What are they going for per rim at the moment with the weakening AUD?

[jon3950]

A great idea. I was about to do the same thing myself, but have now worked out a way to run 16"s, so have ordered a set of those instead.

Cheers,
Jon

[Graeme]

A rather drastic conversion though Jon, having to remove the air suspension for starters.

[l00kin4]

So very jealous of you all.

What are they going for per rim at the moment with the weakening AUD?

$572 / wheel although Gordon did say the price will be going up..

[TerryO]

A great idea. I was about to do the same thing myself, but have now worked out a way to run 16"s, so have ordered a set of those instead.

Cheers,
Jon


16's ... I'd be interested to hear how you are going to do that and keep it legal?

[simmo1]

Has anyone had any success fitting these to the current TDV6 RRS yet. I am waiting with baited breath and a piggy bank that keeps on getting depleted with motorbike ****les.

Simmo

[Tombie]

A great idea. I was about to do the same thing myself, but have now worked out a way to run 16"s, so have ordered a set of those instead.

Cheers,
Jon

Care to elaborate? Interested to hear how you plan to achieve this...

[jon3950]

Care to elaborate? Interested to hear how you plan to achieve this...

Well, its been a bit expensive and has required a bit of compromise in a few areas, but in the end was quite straightforward.......

I bought a Defender. :)

Cheers,
Jon

[gghaggis]

Thanks Andrew... despite your most kind offer...
Gordon

???

[LRD414]

I bought a Defender

Well played sir. Quite a few bites (myself included).

A few compromises you say ..... understatement of the year.

Cheers,
Scott

PS ... is it a replacement or an addition to the stable?

[jon3950]

Well played sir. Quite a few bites (myself included).

A few compromises you say ..... understatement of the year.

Cheers,
Scott

PS ... is it a replacement or an addition to the stable?

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

Probably a replacement, but we'll see. Have 6 months to work out the details.

Cheers,
Jon

[LandyAndy]

???

He was replying to me Gordon.
I was trying to stooge a free set of wheels,non of them seem to be as silly as I thought:):):):)
Andrew

[Mungus]

I feel your pain gents. Whenever the long wait gets too much just look at this photo.
98398
Perhaps make it the wallpaper on your phone.
Your welcome,
Scott [emoji51]
Hi Scott,
Can you confirm your rims are the 'Anthracite Grey' ones please? They look great with the Nara Bronze when clean. When dirty... well who cares!

[LRD414]

Hi Scott,
Can you confirm your rims are the 'Anthracite Grey' ones please? They look great with the Nara Bronze when clean. When dirty... well who cares!

Yep they are .... here's clean and new
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/111.jpg


Looks even better in real life.

Cheers,
Scott

[gert]

The rims were anthracite, changed them to black, my preferance

[sctsprin]

Nara Bronze and black wheels

[l00kin4]

Hi sctsprin,

sorry, completely off topic but can you tell me if that is a Rhino Pioneer platform and is it the 1236 width (# 44102B - 1928 x 1236mm) ?

rather than the Rhino recommended 1375 width (#42103B - 1928 x 1375 mm)

I think I like the look of your width better...less overhang.

Thanks,
David

[sctsprin]

Hi David, yep sure is, based it on the recommendations of this forum. In hindsight i would probably have preferred the frontrunner as it's most likely a lot tougher, the pioneer is a bit flimsy


Hi sctsprin,

sorry, completely off topic but can you tell me if that is a Rhino Pioneer platform and is it the 1236 width (# 44102B - 1928 x 1236mm) ?

rather than the Rhino recommended 1375 width (#42103B - 1928 x 1375 mm)

I think I like the look of your width better...less overhang.

Thanks,
David

[l00kin4]

Hi David, yep sure is, based it on the recommendations of this forum. In hindsight i would probably have preferred the frontrunner as it's most likely a lot tougher, the pioneer is a bit flimsy

Will have a look at that - I have factory extended rails so want to check out the feet. The Pioneer is pretty easy in this aspect and I can also change between just rails and the platform pretty easily.

Have you had any particular issues with the flimsiness?

[sctsprin]

Not really, but my awning is held on with extra long brackets that span two rails instead of one, and the edges flex a lot when you grab them pulling yourself up onto the roof

Will have a look at that - I have factory extended rails so want to check out the feet. The Pioneer is pretty easy in this aspect and I can also change between just rails and the platform pretty easily.

Have you had any particular issues with the flimsiness?

[l00kin4]

Merry Christmas to me! :D


Have to go and find some rubber now


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=103313&stc=1&d=1450667646

[sctsprin]

ooooh, you are poor now, 6 of the little beasties, no money left for xmas pressies ��

[l00kin4]

ooooh, you are poor now, 6 of the little beasties, no money left for xmas pressies ��



Yes, did make a fair dent but I'm sure it will be worth it. Can't wait to get them shod and get out there. Booked in for D697's tomorrow @$340 a corner

[sctsprin]

soo much more comfy than the 19s, and better handling too off road

[l00kin4]

soo much more comfy than the 19s, and better handling too off road

Really looking forward to the change

[Kamatan]

Not sure if you've got your tyres yet, but I also just got my Compomotive rims last week. Sourced some Cooper 285/60/18 from Don Cornell, $260 a corner delivered. Great result if you like that tyre.

[l00kin4]

Not sure if you've got your tyres yet, but I also just got my Compomotive rims last week. Sourced some Cooper 285/60/18 from Don Cornell, $260 a corner delivered. Great result if you like that tyre.
Thanks for that. I chose to go with 265s just to avoid any possibility of rubbing and I managed to pick up 2 unused D697's in that size (265/60 18) so I'll continue to complete the set.
Good deal though - seems between them and Tempe Tyres for the best prices. (They were $335/340 on the D697's)


David

[TuffRR]

Got mine the other day too. Was excited to get some tyres fitted but now have to wait another month for them to come into the country (Cooper STT Pro 275/65/18). :censored:

[sctsprin]

oh wow, that'lll be interesting to see how you go with clearance etc


Got mine the other day too. Was excited to get some tyres fitted but now have to wait another month for them to come into the country (Cooper STT Pro 275/65/18). :censored:

[l00kin4]

Bummer. Mine missed the delivery truck today - monster day for them apparently - after the weekend and before Christmas. Should get them on tomorrow.

[mowog]

$572 / wheel although Gordon did say the price will be going up..

I am so happy I got in on the original group buy of these wheels.

[l00kin4]

I am so happy I got in on the original group buy of these wheels.


I didn't have a D4 then... Wish I had :-)


When first researching these wheels last year as a newbie owner I read through all those threads on the inception of the wheels. I think I've managed to NOT remember the price for them in the first group buy so please don't tell us... :D



Looking forward to getting tyres on today and getting out on them over the break.


David

[l00kin4]

Anthracite Grey Compomotives, D697s on Corris Grey. I like it :D


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=103417&stc=1&d=1450842251

[LRD414]

Anthracite Grey Compomotives, D697s on Corris Grey.

That looks very awesome David. Pretty close to a colour match too. It's great when something is better both functionally and aesthetically.

Scott

[l00kin4]

That looks very awesome David. Pretty close to a colour match too. It's great when something is better both functionally and aesthetically.

Scott


Thanks Scott.
I wasn't really sure of how closely the colours would match until they went on. They looked close but it's actually really good! :)
Can't wait to get out and use the new setup in anger, well in the bush and on sand anyway!


Another item ticked off the build list. Platform rack, sliders, llams, front bash plate.. aah so many things to do. Next year


David

[Jimlr]

That does look good!

Personally, I might still try for gloss black 18"s on the corris when I get around to it - does anyone know if Gordon does gloss black versions?

[l00kin4]

Yep. That's the other standard colour

[VK3GJM]

Orkney Grey, Gordon's mat black rims and D697.

Great combination and the tyres are very sure footed.

[Jimlr]

So are the rims available in gloss AND matte black then?

Also, my seemingly knowledgable dealer mechanic guy reckons a wheel alignment (the whole tight tolerance mode thing) is the go when fitting 18s permanently ... Has anyone done this, or have any views ????

[LRD414]

Also, my seemingly knowledgable dealer mechanic guy reckons a wheel alignment (the whole tight tolerance mode thing) is the go when fitting 18s permanently ... Has anyone done this, or have any views ????


Based on my experience, yes. I didn't initially when the wheels were changed over and the alignment was found to be quite poor a few weeks later when I got a full alignment because it was nagging me.

Scott

[l00kin4]

The two standard colours are Anthracite Grey and black ( can't recall if black is gloss or matt and can't find it on Gordon's site at the moment on my phone - one or the other though... You can also order other colours for about $75 / wheel

[Mungus]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but it seems the appropriate place to post a question.
I fitted my Compomotives on the weekend and found that the OEM centre caps are too small and don't clip in. For now I've put three small dobs of Sika on them to hold in place temporarily. I was not aware these didn't fit.
Is this normal?
What have others done?
Are there other centre caps available, maybe GOE ones?
I don't mind the silver but would like some that fit.


http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/medium/DSC3668_DRDC.JPG

[TuffRR]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but it seems the appropriate place to post a question.
I fitted my Compomotives on the weekend and found that the OEM centre caps are too small and don't clip in. For now I've put three small dobs of Sika on them to hold in place temporarily. I was not aware these didn't fit.
Is this normal?
What have others done?
Are there other centre caps available, maybe GOE ones?
I don't mind the silver but would like some that fit.


I just ordered some black ones off Ebay. They clip in ok, fit is a little loose but haven't lost any over thousands of kms.

[rar110]

Mine fit the same as OEM wheels.

[l00kin4]

ebay ones for me too. Like these: 4 PCS Black CAR Alloy Wheel Center CAP HUB Emblem Badge 62mm FOR Land Rover | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-pcs-BLACK-CAR-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTER-CAP-HUB-EMBLEM-BADGE-62mm-FOR-LAND-ROVER-/252352178999?hash=item3ac15cab37:g:Ov0AAOSwgApXC9U X)

Originally had a small dob of silicon but they've been removed and refitted since then and still hanging in there.

David

[LRD414]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but it seems the appropriate place to post a question.
I fitted my Compomotives on the weekend and found that the OEM centre caps are too small and don't clip in.
For now I've put three small dobs of Sika on them to hold in place temporarily. I was not aware these didn't fit.
Is this normal?
Mine did fit to the Compomotive wheel but I changed to these:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/lrd414-albums-wheels-picture5155-caps-silver.jpg
I think it looks better with the grey wheel and silver wheel nuts.
Helps to offset the dark colour of the wheel.

Nara Bronze with grey Compomotive is the best D4 colour combination.
You clearly have excellent taste. :cool:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/192.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/193.jpg

Cheers,
Scott

[rhinosm]

I painted mine to match wheels.

[l00kin4]

Here's what the black caps look like :


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=114491&stc=1&d=1474868359

[rocmic]

Here's what the black caps look like :

Thanks I have a set of those caps and black wheel nuts to go with the black compmotives on the black D4. Just waiting on the wheels;)
Cheeers
Mike

[Jimlr]

Thanks I have a set of those caps and black wheel nuts to go with the black compmotives on the black D4. Just waiting on the wheels;)

Cheeers

Mike



Please post pix when you get those on - would like to see black compomotives on a black car!