My new wheels...
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These were originally fully machined. At first I was going to powdercoat just the spokes and leave the lips polished. Last minute I decided to just do the whole wheel. The calipers (RED) will be installed soon they should POP against the black. The Color is a matte black with a Semi Gloss Clear coat.
Before anyone asks the wheels are one piece, Front wheels weigh 22.8Lbs 18X8 Rear 25.6Lbs 18X10. I will post some pics after I get the tires mounted.
Before anyone asks the wheels are one piece, Front wheels weigh 22.8Lbs 18X8 Rear 25.6Lbs 18X10. I will post some pics after I get the tires mounted.
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To tell you the truth I have no idea... I am waiting for the center caps which were missing, Maybe they will shed some light. I picked the wheels up on ebay new from a private party, they were very cheap. Roock USA had sets of them in the past but I don't think they are the manufacturer.
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No I will paint them. I have powdercoated lug bolts in the past ruined the wheel lock. So I paint them now. My lug socket has a nylon insert and rubber sheild.
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Interesting. How do you keep the paint from flaking, chipping, marring, etc.??? I can't imagine even with the special socket they would stay perfect. Would they?
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Sandoval - It looks like you are ready to verify the accuracy of the phrase "it corners like it's on rails." I'll bet that will also eliminate the understeer tendancies. ![Big Grin](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Seriously, while I personally am not a big fan of painted wheels, your set up looks good. I can't wait to see the pics of the lowered car with the wheels and tires on it!
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Seriously, while I personally am not a big fan of painted wheels, your set up looks good. I can't wait to see the pics of the lowered car with the wheels and tires on it!
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I only like the matte black wheels gloss is a bit much. My last 996 had matte black techart FGT's I loved them. Also brake dust is hidden they always look clean. On my 968 years ago I had the RS type wheels with lots of wheel hardware and polished lips they were a bitch to keep clean. Then cleaning them took almost half of the time when washing the car.
A4 Nope not me...
A4 Nope not me...
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I had the rubber mounted this morning. IMHO they look sick! I can't wait to get the Red calipers mounted and see the car lowered with PSS9's... I will post some after photos after I get the brakes and suspension completed.
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