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ravingmad



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Alloy Gator

Has any one had these fitted for a while, thinking of putting black ones on my A/B.
I see some old threads on it but nothing recently.
My wheels look fantastic and I would like to keep them that way for as long as possible.
I am drawn to kerbs as if they were magnetic.
Any advise would be appreciated. MY13.5 Autobiography, Santorini Black, Privacy Glass. Gone
Driving a milk float for now.

Post #384564 Mon Jun 03 2013 3:50pm
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Beancounter_74



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Personally, I can't see how these will protect anything other that a VERY minor glance with a kerb Confused . I know for a fact Mrs bean would make mincemeat of them. Big Cry
Best off just learning to park properly is my honest opinion Whistle Laughing Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #384565 Mon Jun 03 2013 4:02pm
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ravingmad



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Have been trying to do that for 30 years, still no bloody good a tit. MY13.5 Autobiography, Santorini Black, Privacy Glass. Gone
Driving a milk float for now.

Post #384566 Mon Jun 03 2013 4:07pm
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Bradders



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ravingmad wrote:
still no bloody good a tit.


I wouldn't quite go that far.......careless maybe, but a tit ?? FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Post #384568 Mon Jun 03 2013 4:25pm
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ravingmad



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Santorini Black

oops, still been called worse. MY13.5 Autobiography, Santorini Black, Privacy Glass. Gone
Driving a milk float for now.

Post #384570 Mon Jun 03 2013 4:32pm
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Beancounter_74



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Laughing ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #384571 Mon Jun 03 2013 4:43pm
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Bradders



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I seem to remember there being problems on the bigger rims - I think they came off and damaged paintwork. Maybe wrong but I do recall reading something along those lines. A quick Google should do the job. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Post #384573 Mon Jun 03 2013 5:06pm
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npinks
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Read all about it! Read all about it, alloy gator looks Censored Fitted to wheels

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic17280....lloy+gator

Post #384582 Mon Jun 03 2013 7:12pm
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CBL1



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For anyone with Diamond turned alloys, there is (if I remember) a warning notice on the website which indicates Alloygators are not recommended for these type of wheels.

Bang goes my idea..... Maserati MC Stradale 2016
RRS 2017 SDV8 AutoBiography - June 2018
RRS 2010 Supercharged - 2013-May 2018
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Ady 555
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Ive just thought of an idea Idea You might see me on the next series of Dragon's den Thumbs Up When ive got the Patent i'll let you all know what it is. Thumbs Up









































Ok then, i'll tell you... Kerb sensors fitted to your front and rear wheel arch or front and rear bumper at the lowest point. Thumbs Up
Anyone in Question Or are you all out Question Big Cry

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Beancounter_74



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In an annoying Duncan Banatyne voice "I'm oooot" Laughing ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

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Ady 555
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Laughing Big Cry Banging Head

Post #384635 Tue Jun 04 2013 10:35am
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flybouy



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

I installed them and they came off as I kerbed my rear wheel at 30 mph. Then the speed of the car and a wildly spinning Alloygator did the rest. Scratched my entire left side. So yes they saved my alloys but Censored my paint. It looked like it had been keyed in concentric circles. I know which one I would rather protect. Hope it helps. Never argue with an idiot as he will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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Ady 555
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I don't think they are designed to be tested at 30 mph. Big Cry

Post #386507 Fri Jun 21 2013 8:16am
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Meccles



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I tired them on my MY08 TDV8, with 20" rims. I couldn't stop them from moving out from their flush installed position. Tried everything, even using supa glue in strategic spots. No good. So was worried that they would come all the way out. I removed them as the worry of damaged guard was more concern than damaged wheel. And they didn't want to stay in place. SWMBO owns this car I get to drive occasionally Smile

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