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Araf

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Yeah, not a fan of the wheels, but can't deny that colour is stunning!
Now that I know 17s work, I'll probably be looking for something else for the summer tyres - and have TPMS monitors fitted - probably Borbet Y or BBS SR wheels in a dark grey.
 

Araf

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Aha, they sit surprisingly narrow on a 7" wide rim, not the widest 225 then?
Sorry, just checked and they are 7.5J not 7J. Sorry
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Araf

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Brands Hatch evening session.
Well, that went well - no, it truely did. :)
More than happy with the progressive movement of the Rainsport tyres. They have slowed the car down as both other Yarises were circulating quicker. I don know that one had been to Litchfield, I didn't speak to the other driver.

Front and rear Dashcam footage of a lap. :)



 
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Araf

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Windscreen has cracked today.

Now, I have been dismissive of others in the past (sorry), with these 'fragile' screens but I've felt right along the crack and there's no impact damage I can feel with my fingernail.

I'll be seeing Toyota about this.

Has anyone got anywhere with Toyota?
 

Araf

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Windscreen has cracked today.

Now, I have been dismissive of others in the past (sorry), with these 'fragile' screens but I've felt right along the crack and there's no impact damage I can feel with my fingernail.

I'll be seeing Toyota about this.

Has anyone got anywhere with Toyota?
Just checked the screen again, before ringing Toyota and I've found the impact, just below the wiper blade. 🤭

Better to make a fool of myself here than with Toyota. I guess it's just bad luck and I'll get it replaced on my car insurance...
 
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Yahonza

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Windscreen has cracked today.

Now, I have been dismissive of others in the past (sorry), with these 'fragile' screens but I've felt right along the crack and there's no impact damage I can feel with my fingernail.

I'll be seeing Toyota about this.

Has anyone got anywhere with Toyota?
Didn't even try and paid for the replacement. 'Impact' in the same place as yours - just below the wiper blade. It may be a weakness though, rather than impact damage - who knows...Make sure whoever replaces it has all of the correct seals for the glass.
 
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coded2112

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Mine has got a chip in it from a bouncing stone from a tipper lorry! Was impressed the stone did not do more damage tbh!

Are screens easy to get at the moment, i seemed to recall them being expensive and difficult to get??

I may be wrong, i often am!! Lol
 

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Mine has got a chip in it from a bouncing stone from a tipper lorry! Was impressed the stone did not do more damage tbh!

Are screens easy to get at the moment, i seemed to recall them being expensive and difficult to get??

I may be wrong, i often am!! Lol
Mine had a similar thing happen with a stone kicked-up by a lorry. Made a hell of a bang, but the window held up well. It also survived a kamikaze pigeon (the pigeon is no longer with us).
 

Araf

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Switched back to 18s at the weekend, ready for the service today (at dealer as I type). The 17s definitely give an improved ride and it wasn't placebo from buying something I didn't need.
New 17s have now been ordered for the car and TPM sensors will be fitted to these, so no need to go back to 18s in future.
 
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Switched back to 18s at the weekend, ready for the service today (at dealer as I type). The 17s definitely give an improved ride and it wasn't placebo from buying something I didn't need.
New 17s have now been ordered for the car and TPM sensors will be fitted to these, so no need to go back to 18s in future.
What have you ordered? Would like to see someone with evocorse sanremozero 17 inch
 

Araf

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Just for those not liking the 6 spoke look (which will be the winters in future), here's the car on the standard 18s. I think the 6 spoke 17s look better. ;)
 

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