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Old 02-17-2013, 11:07 PM
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Can you get E88 in all black?
Old 02-17-2013, 11:10 PM
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Yes
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Old 02-17-2013, 11:17 PM
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Aftermarket paint? GMG says that causes breakage
Old 02-17-2013, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by paver
Can you get E88 in all black?
FLA997 has them on his 996 Cup car and they are fabulous!

My E88's have gloss back centers with polished lips.
(Im not really a fan of my black center/polished lip combo as it makes the wheel look small and i would rather have a sliver center or all black like FLA997.)

The benefit of having the polished lips however is that you can find them in discount spares bins from Cup car teams. I have scored plenty...
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Old 02-17-2013, 11:30 PM
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Black ones - FYI

http://www.bbs-usa.com/race-wheels-d...?CLID=83&WF=12
Old 02-17-2013, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by paver
Aftermarket paint? GMG says that causes breakage
Paint doesn't not cause breakage
Silver bbs are also painted by factory
Bbs will paint for u, just pay.
They will do any size any configuration just pay.

Powder coating is frowned upon by bbs.
Old 02-17-2013, 11:41 PM
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Pjs posted right link
E88 all blk
However IOU track, I would not anno blk.
It WILL turn gray, purple, red..... Any color but blk.
I can bet my link skip on that
If ur doesn't discolor u are probably beyond slow.
I used to anno mine after 20 sets plus.... I gave p
Old 02-18-2013, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
Pjs posted right link
E88 all blk
However IOU track, I would not anno blk.
It WILL turn gray, purple, red..... Any color but blk.
I can bet my link skip on that
If ur doesn't discolor u are probably beyond slow.
I used to anno mine after 20 sets plus.... I gave p
Oops, I should receive my factory black wheels within the next couple of days, already ordered and paid for.

they were bought as track wheels, so will advise how quick colour changes.

Mooty I wish I had this info earlier, serves me right for not consulting the group first.

Mental note: take photos prior to first outing!
Old 02-18-2013, 02:00 AM
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factory wheels are PAINTED blk. paint doesn't purple out
only anodized one turn color

I never powder coated, so I can say anything on those
Old 02-18-2013, 09:09 AM
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Thanks for info...now I just need money. I would have made a really good rich person.
Old 02-18-2013, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
Center lock cup bbs
Nice pic, looks like thunderhill.

Looks just like mine except I have pccb calipers.

Got the tires, thank you so much
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+1
Old 02-18-2013, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by paver
I would have made a really good rich person.
Me too!
Old 02-19-2013, 11:08 PM
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Does the E88 come in 19s?
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