TLP - **The car is gone again... FINAL trip to Rocket Rally** Post 1839 - Page 18

nice-rice · 12-12-2006, 10:24 PM

Loving the new vortex generator!!

Ikon · 12-12-2006, 10:53 PM

looks good better go find someint stronger then 3m ds tape. people will jsut take it and rip it off

**nandanrp** · 12-13-2006, 06:49 AM

Rice!

(j/k man

)

Looks good, though I'm guessing it probably doesn't do much aerodynamically since you don't have a wing.

Are you getting summer rims, btw? (In the summer, of course).

TheLimitedProject · 12-13-2006, 07:07 AM

^ Loving the rizzzzz

Yeah, it's a purely aesthetic improvement.

Already have the summers, 18" Volk GT-V

**nandanrp** · 12-13-2006, 07:11 AM

Volks.

That LTD found a good home

TheLimitedProject · 12-13-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Volks.

That LTD found a good home

markeddy · 12-16-2006, 01:56 PM

If you don't mind me asking on the Volk wheels

1. What is the exact size and offset you are using for the wheels?
2. What finish are they in?
3. Also, what size tire are you using on those wheels?

Thank you...looks sweet BTW!

spazegun2213 · 12-16-2006, 02:05 PM

nice sig picture looks great!

TheLimitedProject · 12-16-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeddy

If you don't mind me asking on the Volk wheels

1. What is the exact size and offset you are using for the wheels?
2. What finish are they in?
3. Also, what size tire are you using on those wheels?

Thank you...looks sweet BTW!

1. 18"x8", +46 or +49mm offset (can't remember which - they're in storage for the winter, otherwise I'd have checked for you... probably +49 though)
2. Mine are the "Silver" finish. They are also available in "Titanium Gunmetal" (a grey, matte finish), or "RMC".
3. I'm using 235/40/18 RT-615's, but I'm sure you can go a bit wider than that.

They look amazing on. But, I haven't had them on since I dropped my car on coilovers, so I'm guessing that when I throw them on in the summer, they're going to look even better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaze

nice sig picture looks great!

Thanks man

If you click on it, it'll take you to the first page of my journal where I have that pic in full size. You can see I need to do a little more photoshopping around the wheels

JohnDoe1211 · 12-19-2006, 02:50 PM

Hey whyte have you ever thought about gettin the spokes powdercoated Satin black or satin silver... reason i say is cause i've seen some nice lambo's, ferrari's, and mercedes in pearl white with satin finished colored rims and the satin finish seems to finish off pearl white beautifully!

Your car looks like it is having an awesome turn out! Should get some nice day time pics up if the weather is nice one day!

***Majin*** · 12-19-2006, 03:35 PM

powder coating the rims weakens them.

**nandanrp** · 12-20-2006, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majin

powder coating the rims weakens them.

Yep, painting is the way to go with forged rims.

(The heat for powder coating weakens the wheel).

markeddy · 12-20-2006, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Yep, painting is the way to go with forged rims.

(The heat for powder coating weakens the wheel).

That is not a true statement. There is an ideal temperature that will bake the wheel and not weaken it. You need to talk to a reputable shop on the proper baking temperature.

**nandanrp** · 12-20-2006, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeddy

That is not a true statement. There is an ideal temperature that will bake the wheel and not weaken it. You need to talk to a reputable shop on the proper baking temperature.

Fair enough, I made a generalization. I, for one, would not trust most shops to do it right

**SCOOBYTRAP** · 12-20-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Fair enough, I made a generalization. I, for one, would not trust most shops to do it right

I wouldn't trust most shops either. Basically most shops will have a certain powder...and it'll cure at or above 400F, they do all their coatings at this temp. 400F is excessive for forgings in my mind. To powdercoat a forged wheel properly I wouldn't go beyond a 300F cure. Now you can get these powders but their more expensive- maybe because they're used less or the shop is only interested in smaller batch (for you)? Or the shop will have to buy some huge amount of this special powder and they'll want to pass this cost onto you, because it'll be the one color YOU want. Having a powder that cures at 300F will also require a longer cure time than 400F powders so it'll tie up a shops oven longer- they don't like this- An entire oven for 4 wheels. Well, I guess it depends on the shop, but most are all about throughput. And that means turning up the temp to get the product out. I guess if you got the $ any shop would do it. I talked to some local powdercoat shops before I ended up painting mine. If you're dead set on powdercoating, I'd do the same and make an educated decision based on your local shops.

12-12-2006, 10:24 PM	#256
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,114 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Loving the new vortex generator!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-12-2006, 10:53 PM	#257
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	looks good better go find someint stronger then 3m ds tape. people will jsut take it and rip it off

12-13-2006, 06:49 AM	#258
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Rice! (j/k man ) Looks good, though I'm guessing it probably doesn't do much aerodynamically since you don't have a wing. Are you getting summer rims, btw? (In the summer, of course).

12-13-2006, 07:07 AM	#259
TheLimitedProject Spec C Club Car: 07 STI LTD/08 STI Fav Mod: APS/Crawford/Cosworth/Aquamist Location: E-town, AB Posts: 2,286 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	^ Loving the rizzzzz Yeah, it's a purely aesthetic improvement. Already have the summers, 18" Volk GT-V

12-13-2006, 07:11 AM	#260
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Volks. That LTD found a good home

12-16-2006, 01:56 PM	#262
markeddy Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 STi Limited #40 Posts: 45 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	If you don't mind me asking on the Volk wheels 1. What is the exact size and offset you are using for the wheels? 2. What finish are they in? 3. Also, what size tire are you using on those wheels? Thank you...looks sweet BTW!

12-16-2006, 02:05 PM	#263
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Race Car! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,400 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	nice sig picture looks great!

12-19-2006, 02:50 PM	#265
JohnDoe1211 Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 Subaru Impreza RS Fav Mod: Megan Racing Coilovers Location: SoCaL.... da bubble Posts:* 86 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey whyte have you ever thought about gettin the spokes powdercoated Satin black or satin silver... reason i say is cause i've seen some nice lambo's, ferrari's, and mercedes in pearl white with satin finished colored rims and the satin finish seems to finish off pearl white beautifully! Your car looks like it is having an awesome turn out! Should get some nice day time pics up if the weather is nice one day!

12-19-2006, 03:35 PM	#266
*Majin* A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,787 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	powder coating the rims weakens them.