Hi from Holland

Bluelion · **April 03, 2012, 10:25:59**

Hi people, newby i30 owner from Holland here.
Bought a 2009 i30 1.4 dynamic in vivid blue last december, mainly because we have a little baby girl now.
I was a Peugeot driver for many years (309 gti's and 306 cabriolet) but wanted to try something different and its good value for money.
The car has pleased us till now, bought privacy shades for it and some other small stuff and plan to
replace the 15 inch wheels by nice 16 or 17 inch alloys this summer.
I really like the vivid blue, reminds me of my 309 gti16's wich were almost the same color (bleu miami).

Greets from Holland,

Bas

Doggie 1 · **Reply #1: April 03, 2012, 10:38:51**

Hi Bas and

to the forum.
We'd love to see some photos of your baby (the car

) if possible.
I'm glad you like it.
Dave

Phil №❶ · **Reply #2: April 03, 2012, 10:47:19**

syecadelic · **Reply #3: April 03, 2012, 11:39:22**

Welcome a long, I was looking out for Vivid Blue myself when buying mine. Beautiful colour

health to drive, and yes, pictures please

2i30s · **Reply #4: April 03, 2012, 11:48:43**

welcome aboard bas.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #5: April 03, 2012, 11:49:49**

Welcome, Bas, from all the members Down Under.

eye30 · **Reply #6: April 03, 2012, 11:54:17**

Welcome Bluelion aka Bas

Dazzler · **Reply #7: April 03, 2012, 11:56:01**

Hi Bas.. Welcome aboard.. your car looks good in the Avatar

AlanHo · **Reply #8: April 03, 2012, 12:11:26**

Quote from: Bluelion on April 03, 2012, 10:25:59

plan to replace the 15 inch wheels by nice 16 or 17 inch alloys this summer.

If you fit 17" rims make sure that they are 56P offset and you will need to fit spacers on the steering rack to prevent the tyre rubbing on full lock

See this thread........... https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=11592.msg130175#msg130175

Dazzler · **Reply #9: April 03, 2012, 12:34:34**

Quote from: Bluelion on April 03, 2012, 10:25:59

and plan to replace the 15 inch wheels by nice 16 or 17 inch alloys this summer.

16" are probably the the best compromise (in my opinion) as they will not give you as harsh a ride as the 17", you wont have to worry with spacers and replacement tyres will be cheaper too ..

AlanHo · **Reply #10: April 03, 2012, 13:01:58**

Quote from: Dazzler on April 03, 2012, 12:34:34

16" are probably the the best compromise (in my opinion) as they will not give you as harsh a ride as the 17", you wont have to worry with spacers and replacement tyres will be cheaper too ..

I agree with Dazzler - my car has 17" wheels and the ride is much too hard and noisy - some go-carts are better sprung.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #11: April 03, 2012, 13:11:02**

Can someone explain, I thought the larger the diameter the less the wheel sinks into rutts and potholes, so wouldn't the ride be smoother

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: April 03, 2012, 13:12:03**

The low profile tyres that accompany the larger diameter rim make the ride firmer.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #13: April 03, 2012, 13:13:47**

So what's the big advantage, considering the price of the tyres

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: April 03, 2012, 13:24:34**

Appearance and roadholding primarily.
I was going to put larger wheels/tyres on my car when I first bought it but I'm glad now I didn't.
They look nice etc, but I do a lot of metro/city driving and it's too easy to catch bigger rims on kerbs when parking, plus they're harsher and noisier, so I'm quite happy with the standard rims and higher profile tyres.

succulant · **Reply #15: April 03, 2012, 16:47:30**

Welcome Bas

My old Seat Ibiza Coupe had 17" wheels and the road noise from them was terrible and as Alan says I've been on more comfortable roller coaster rides - its one of the main reason I sold it and bought my i30. However that is driving on the UK's pot hole riddled roads. You may well have better quality roads in Holland.

Bluelion · **Reply #16: April 03, 2012, 19:46:47**

Ok, some (not too sharp) pictures:)

Bluelion · **Reply #17: April 03, 2012, 19:48:42**

Quote from: AlanHo on April 03, 2012, 13:01:58

Quote from: Dazzler on April 03, 2012, 12:34:34
16" are probably the the best compromise (in my opinion) as they will not give you as harsh a ride as the 17", you wont have to worry with spacers and replacement tyres will be cheaper too ..

I agree with Dazzler - my car has 17" wheels and the ride is much too hard and noisy - some go-carts are better sprung.

That's my idea too, 17 or 18 looks way better but has to be comfy as well. Its not a racer:)

Asterix · **Reply #18: April 03, 2012, 19:58:30**

Hi Bas, welcome to this great forum.

Why didn't I get the vivid blue ..

i love that color..

Opa_1 · **Reply #19: April 03, 2012, 20:40:35**

hi Bas and welcome

Nice pictures and good to see you you are parked in the cleaning bay with the vacuum cleaner at the ready...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #20: April 04, 2012, 07:05:51**

Nice looking car. Thanks for the pics Bas.

bumpkin · **Reply #21: April 04, 2012, 08:31:52**

Welcome, you have one of the nicest colours the original i30 came in!

Bluelion · **Reply #22: April 04, 2012, 20:06:20**

Quote from: bumpkin on April 04, 2012, 08:31:52

Welcome, you have one of the nicest colours the original i30 came in!

i think so too and this pics are not great, will make some new ones soon with descent camera:)