Would love to see pics of RH P-3.6 wheels on c2cab or narrow body
07-02-2009, 12:21 AM
#61
Update : I posted earlier that the first set of rims leaked air. I just got a brand new set put on today. No leaks!
Only downside is that my back tires rub a bit.. the right rear more than the left. Guess I'll end up rolling the fenders after all. With the holiday weekend coming, I might attempt this myself. I searched past posts on this subject and I think I can do this on my own. I'll purchase a heat gun tomorrow.
Question.. since my car is quite low, I don't know if a baseball bat will fit. I read some people have jacked up their car a bit to add space to fit the bat in between the tire and fender. I guess I could also cut off the handle of the bat and use the lower part that has the smaller circumference as I think I read a post where someone did that as well.
Thoughts?
Only downside is that my back tires rub a bit.. the right rear more than the left. Guess I'll end up rolling the fenders after all. With the holiday weekend coming, I might attempt this myself. I searched past posts on this subject and I think I can do this on my own. I'll purchase a heat gun tomorrow.
Question.. since my car is quite low, I don't know if a baseball bat will fit. I read some people have jacked up their car a bit to add space to fit the bat in between the tire and fender. I guess I could also cut off the handle of the bat and use the lower part that has the smaller circumference as I think I read a post where someone did that as well.
Thoughts?
07-02-2009, 12:49 AM
#62
Yes, cut off the handle end...and cut off enough so that you can not only use the skinny part but can also go up towards the thicker part of the bat. If you leave too much of the handle on, then then as you try to use the thicker part the handle end will hit the upper inside of the fender.
You need two people to do this...one to push the car or roll it in gear and the other to work the bat. Also, it helps if you go for a spirited drive prior as that will warm the fenders up quite a bit so the heat guy has less work to do. It's also not a bad idea to wash the fender lip so there is less grime...otherwise the bat might slip a bit as your are rolling it. Start slowly with just small pressure and just go over it a few times...there are only a small area that you need to fully roll. And the only place you need to concentrate the heat gun is at the crease of the fender as that is where the paint is more likely to crack.
Good luck
You need two people to do this...one to push the car or roll it in gear and the other to work the bat. Also, it helps if you go for a spirited drive prior as that will warm the fenders up quite a bit so the heat guy has less work to do. It's also not a bad idea to wash the fender lip so there is less grime...otherwise the bat might slip a bit as your are rolling it. Start slowly with just small pressure and just go over it a few times...there are only a small area that you need to fully roll. And the only place you need to concentrate the heat gun is at the crease of the fender as that is where the paint is more likely to crack.
Good luck
...since my car is quite low, I don't know if a baseball bat will fit. I read some people have jacked up their car a bit to add space to fit the bat in between the tire and fender. I guess I could also cut off the handle of the bat and use the lower part that has the smaller circumference as I think I read a post where someone did that as well....
07-02-2011, 02:04 PM
#63
Tribute Car
Update : I posted earlier that the first set of rims leaked air. I just got a brand new set put on today. No leaks!
Only downside is that my back tires rub a bit.. the right rear more than the left. Guess I'll end up rolling the fenders after all. With the holiday weekend coming, I might attempt this myself. I searched past posts on this subject and I think I can do this on my own. I'll purchase a heat gun tomorrow.
Question.. since my car is quite low, I don't know if a baseball bat will fit. I read some people have jacked up their car a bit to add space to fit the bat in between the tire and fender. I guess I could also cut off the handle of the bat and use the lower part that has the smaller circumference as I think I read a post where someone did that as well.
Thoughts?
Only downside is that my back tires rub a bit.. the right rear more than the left. Guess I'll end up rolling the fenders after all. With the holiday weekend coming, I might attempt this myself. I searched past posts on this subject and I think I can do this on my own. I'll purchase a heat gun tomorrow.
Question.. since my car is quite low, I don't know if a baseball bat will fit. I read some people have jacked up their car a bit to add space to fit the bat in between the tire and fender. I guess I could also cut off the handle of the bat and use the lower part that has the smaller circumference as I think I read a post where someone did that as well.
Thoughts?
07-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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We have very similar garage occupants. Nice pics!
07-02-2011, 09:53 PM
#67
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Another nice option is the Speedline Daytona, or the Speedline Alessio wheels. I have a set of either available for a custom build. Jim jdorociak@gmail.com
07-03-2011, 09:06 AM
#68
Drifting
I was going to ask how you fit that size tire on a NB, but as I read on, you did experience some rubbing. I wanted larger tires, but had to stick to factory size to avoid any rubbing. As you can see, they are almost even with the lip. I love my wheels, but they do not have the fancy linage as yours. Please ignore the mess in the garage. This pic was taken in early spring and was in the middle of cleaning up. Couldn't wait to get the wheels on till the garage was done!
