What would you do?

carlbrainiac · May 06, 2011, 08:14:31 PM

Ok I spoke to Wicked wheels in guildford. They are indeed fake split rims and apparently the bolts are only plastic so will lose those and short metal ones will need to be installed to retain the look. He also said that because they are not split rims it makes it very difficult and therefore very exspensive to do two tone. I.e black centre with polished rim. Therefore on his advise I have decided to go with centre and rim done in black chrome powder coat. But he said he can angle the spray gun differently in order to create a lighter shade on the rim to give the look Im after and to not lose the deep dish. As obviously when the wheel is all one colour you then cant see the deep dish as well. But he seemed to know what he was talking about so I completely trust his judgement. Booked the wheels in for next Friday. (Yeah I know I know Friday the 13th) But Fridays and Sundays are my only days off work and they arent open Sundays.

Ada7 · May 06, 2011, 08:27:54 PM

Sounds good Carl. Did they give you a price for that?

Adam

B.Martin · May 06, 2011, 08:32:47 PM

Glad you came to a decision. Good luck and post some pics up when you get them done. I\'m intrigued how it looks with 2 dark colour shades.

carlbrainiac · May 06, 2011, 10:55:25 PM

Yeah should hopefully look pretty good. Â£337. Was well chuffed at that price. And here I was thinking of possibly new wheels lol

m1tch · May 06, 2011, 11:16:58 PM

For that style rim I might consider jap gold with polished lip? Like these BBS rims:

Lacey · May 06, 2011, 11:17:37 PM

That\'s pretty tasty actually

Ada7 · May 06, 2011, 11:21:49 PM

Gets me thinking about mine now too. Like the gold and chrome look

Just wish i had some dish on them wheels

Adam

Nik da Greek · May 06, 2011, 11:23:12 PM

Quote from: m1tch;760699For that style rim I might consider jap gold with polished lip? Like these BBS rims:

Look fantastic. But at the risk of sounding pedantic, wouldn\'t they be German gold? :confused:

carlbrainiac · May 07, 2011, 12:43:35 AM

Gold wheels on a red car? Not my taste. All personal preference though

B.Martin · May 07, 2011, 08:05:13 AM

Those bbs wheels are sexy, however i agree with Carl might not work on a red car. If it was seriously being considered you\'d have to photoshop it first.

yehreally · May 07, 2011, 08:28:02 AM

those BBS wheels must be Â£A LOT

DR SCHNITZEL · May 07, 2011, 11:44:02 AM

Buy a set of Xd9s, these are mine, the 17 inch looked boss :Tongue1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RX7-SUPRA-SKYLINE-S14-WORKS-EVO-XD9-ALLOYS-TYRES-/220778242491?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item336768a1bb

or get someone to refurb \'em for ya
isnt it like 40 quid a wheel

carlbrainiac · May 07, 2011, 12:36:38 PM

Quote from: DR SCHNITZEL;760780Buy a set of Xd9s, these are mine, the 17 inch looked boss :Tongue1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RX7-SUPRA-SKYLINE-S14-WORKS-EVO-XD9-ALLOYS-TYRES-/220778242491?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item336768a1bb

or get someone to refurb \'em for ya
isnt it like 40 quid a wheel

If you read the rest of this post you will see I have already made a decision

carlbrainiac · May 10, 2011, 07:56:30 AM

Quick question guys. Where are the best jacking points on the rx7 FD? Also where is the best place to put axle stands while my wheels are being done? Pics to show these points would be very helpful if at all possible. Cheers

Ada7 · May 10, 2011, 09:13:40 AM

You can jack it up on the subframe on the front and on the diff at the back. Then just put 4 stands on the sills, one by each wheel... if that makes sense

Adam