Loving the "new to me" RCZ

[Funkmachine]

So I sold the Audi S4 to raise cash for the Mrs to buy a camper van.

Bought a relatively cheap (I hope) 2011 Dolphin Blue 156 RCZ with 70k miles, and I absolutely love it. Not sure how much money to put into it though - alloys could really do with a refurb (they're the silver ones) and I think they would look nice in anthracite (& maybe wrap the mirrors in "carbon fibre"), but do I replace the budget tyres as well with 5mm left on them?

It all starts to add up quite quickly, and I'm thinking that I like it so much I might upgrade to a newer 200BHP one before long.............!

Yes, I think I might have the RCZ bug !

 

[M19YEA]

Congrats on the new RCZ, one thing quickly leads to about 5 things. Well it has for me anyway .
I had budget tyres on the front with 5mm when I purchased. I decided to change to Michelin PS4s and I’m so glad I did, still got budget on rear but I’m desperate to change.

 

[Funkmachine]

Its an odd thing, that when you've spent quite a lot on a car, tyres at £160 seem reasonable, but when the car cost £3,500, 4 tyres for £640 is a lot of money !!

 

[M19YEA]

Yeah I totally understand where you’re coming from.
I always think Michelin are worth the cost though or other premium brands. Especially if you’re planning to keep the car long term.

 

[SilverGTi_6]

Changed some near new Kuhmo tyres over on mine for Conti SportContact7s. Makes such a huge difference to grip levels. I say it’s worth it. Can always swap them over to your 200hp one

 

[M19YEA]

Changed some near new Kuhmo tyres over on mine for Conti SportContact7s. Makes such a huge difference to grip levels. I say it’s worth it. Can always swap them over to your 200hp one

Have you changed your rear ones as yet?

 

[SilverGTi_6]

Yep, changed the front first, but the grip differential was so great I ended up doing the rears also.

 

[M19YEA]

Yeah I bet, I’m desperate to get Michelin on the rear and get these budget off.