Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea - Page 4

boxer_four · 05-07-2008, 01:58 PM

What are the measurements you need Chris?

I have a set of Enkei RC-T4s with huge 75mm center bores. What size are the RPF1s?

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-07-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by boxer_four

What are the measurements you need Chris?

I have a set of Enkei RC-T4s with huge 75mm center bores. What size are the RPF1s?

those are freakin huge! Thats 2.95 inches! I'd need to order a foot of 3.5" dia material just for those things

Right now Im having a hard enough time getting hold of my friend with the RPF1 since I have to have him mount the wheels on the car for me to test fit it and everything. I'd like to test fit the cap before sending it, so I'd have to find a local with the same wheel you have. This stuff is harder than I thought.

boxer_four · 05-07-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WC LATHE WERKS

those are freakin huge! Thats 2.95 inches! I'd need to order a foot of 3.5" dia material just for those things

Right now Im having a hard enough time getting hold of my friend with the RPF1 since I have to have him mount the wheels on the car for me to test fit it and everything. I'd like to test fit the cap before sending it, so I'd have to find a local with the same wheel you have. This stuff is harder than I thought.

I doubt that you will find a local with RC-T4s...not very many sets of them around.

It looks like 73mm is the common size for RPF1 bore...so much for that! Damn. (It thought that we may have been able to use the cap design you prototyped for the RPF1 on my RC-t4s...but I guess not.)

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-07-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by boxer_four

I doubt that you will find a local with RC-T4s...not very many sets of them around.

It looks like 73mm is the common size for RPF1 bore...so much for that! Damn. (It thought that we may have been able to use the cap design you prototyped for the RPF1 on my RC-t4s...but I guess not.)

each wheel type is going to have to get a custom cap. I use a precision press-fit oring to seal the cap to the wheel so it wont pop off. I doubt any two different wheels could share a cap

blindfold · 05-07-2008, 06:23 PM

can you paint this copolymer stuff?

Also from the picture, it seems the caps are about 2-3mm higher than the wheel surface, can you make them so that they are absolutely flat with the wheel surface?
I would like a set for VOLK CE28N price quote for Stainless Steel please.

these what the volk units looks like

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-07-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blindfold

can you paint this copolymer stuff?

Also from the picture, it seems the caps are about 2-3mm higher than the wheel surface, can you make them so that they are absolutely flat with the wheel surface?
I would like a set for VOLK CE28N price quote for Stainless Steel please.

these what the volk units looks like

Im hesitant to paint anything because it would probably wear off being outside of the car.
Again, I'd have to find a local who would let me measure their CE28N's to get the specs, then let me test fit them on his car. Its not something I can easily do so expanding these offerings is going to take some time

moreda_5 · 05-07-2008, 08:08 PM

Could you do a set for some 18" advans RS wheels? Let me know the dims you need and price too?

crf-sti · 05-07-2008, 10:28 PM

sent pm

***playboy5k*** · 05-07-2008, 11:03 PM

What about a carbon fiber or obsidian black pearl backround with an Advan gold STi on it, would that be feasible?

Let me know,
Monarch

max6spd · 05-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Where are you in the TriState? You can test fit on my RPFs if you're close enough.

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Northern NJ is my local.

Playboy, are you talking about a sticker? The background will be the black copolymer and an engraving can be filled with paint to get the gold STI symbol you're talking about

***playboy5k*** · 05-10-2008, 05:22 AM

I am talking about engravement. Could you also do a gold one with a black STi engravement??

Let Me Know,
Monarch

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-10-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by playboy5k

I am talking about engravement. Could you also do a gold one with a black STi engravement??

Let Me Know,
Monarch

The materials I use for the caps are only supplied in white or black. To make it gold, it would need a painted surface, which I fear would deteriorate in the weather situations your wheels go through. It might be best to only paint the engraved grooves because they are recessed to keep the paint hidden from the elements a little better.

sonnycheeba · 05-15-2008, 07:55 PM

Any luck test fitting the caps on the RPF1?

**WC LATHE WERKS** · 05-15-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sonnycheeba

Any luck test fitting the caps on the RPF1?

Actually YES, I stole the RPF1 from my friend when he wasnt looking.

Nah, he let me borrow it for the weekend so I'll have a final RPF1 cap dimension set by monday!

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05-07-2008, 06:23 PM	#50
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea can you paint this copolymer stuff? Also from the picture, it seems the caps are about 2-3mm higher than the wheel surface, can you make them so that they are absolutely flat with the wheel surface? I would like a set for VOLK CE28N price quote for Stainless Steel please. these what the volk units looks like Last edited by blindfold : 05-07-2008 at 06:27 PM.

05-07-2008, 08:08 PM	#52
moreda_5 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI White with Go Fav Mod: JDM Mesh Grill Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 60 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea Could you do a set for some 18" advans RS wheels? Let me know the dims you need and price too?

05-07-2008, 10:28 PM	#53
crf-sti STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI Stg 2 Fav Mod: sways Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 259 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea sent pm

05-07-2008, 11:03 PM	#54
*playboy5k* Platinum Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi OB Fav Mod: Ultimate Racing GT35R(ooops I meant GT30R). Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Posts: 507 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea What about a carbon fiber or obsidian black pearl backround with an Advan gold STi on it, would that be feasible? Let me know, Monarch

05-09-2008, 05:45 PM	#55
max6spd Lurker Car: 07 OBP FSXT Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea Where are you in the TriState? You can test fit on my RPFs if you're close enough.

05-09-2008, 08:11 PM	#56
WC LATHE WERKS Authorized Vendor Car: 04WRX /STi Swap Fav Mod: TiC AST Coilovers!!! Location: Tri-State, USA Posts: 1,223 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (86)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea Northern NJ is my local. Playboy, are you talking about a sticker? The background will be the black copolymer and an engraving can be filled with paint to get the gold STI symbol you're talking about

05-10-2008, 05:22 AM	#57
*playboy5k* Platinum Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi OB Fav Mod: Ultimate Racing GT35R(ooops I meant GT30R). Location: Camp Zama, Japan. Posts: 507 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea I am talking about engravement. Could you also do a gold one with a black STi engravement?? Let Me Know, Monarch

05-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#59
sonnycheeba Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRX OBP Posts: 11 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Custom WHEEL CENTER CAPS idea Any luck test fitting the caps on the RPF1?