jaymdee Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Since losing a centre cap from my current wheels, I've been looking at getting a new set. Can't decide what type I want and can't afford a new set at the moment, so bought these off Ebay for £100 tested them and they fit over my UK brakes So I have been playing around with a few spray cans to see what my car would like with Gunmetal 5 spoke wheels. Not fitted yet, but a few pics (before, during and after). Have done some measuring and best as I can determine, offsets seem to be +40 front & +37.5 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Nice colour that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeah, I like it. Not sure how well the paint will last though with stone chips etc, seems a bit thin. Given them 3 coats. Should I add some clear lacquer? You get your tyres fitted OK on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 yeah definately add some lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I did a similar thing over Christmas, 3 coats of paint and 2 lacquer. I,ve washed regularly since and there is no sign of paint erosion other than a careless tyre fitter when rebalancing which should just be a touch up. Just inquired about having rims ground and polished and it works out £35 a wheel but should finish the job off. Like the colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 OK, Will be adding lacquer on Friday afternoon then. Not really too bothered with a perfect finish as this was just a test. If I decide I like them then I'll do the job properly when I've got a bit of free time (full sanding, priming etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 When mine come back from the refubers they are going to be almost that colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 They look good jon,not bad for £100 bucks.Ithink the colour will go well with your green paint work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 They look good jon,not bad for £100 bucks.Ithink the colour will go well with your green paint work. Hopefully When I've got some more money I'd like to get some proper new ones, but these will do OK for the time being Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I just bought a set of wheels off of ebay to replace the broken one on my wifes MR2 (see my thread about her wanting me out the picture). Anyway, its good to see some pics of what is possible. Makes me think that my task ahead may not be as daunting as i first thought THey are a sh*tty grey colour at the moment. Looks like primer. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Have finished spraying and adding lacquer, so am getting tyres fitted tomorrow. Hope the paint and lacquer do the job, if not, will be transferring the tyres to my existing wheels, as they are the same size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Looking good. Like the interior pics too. Yeah tyres all done, refurbed my headlights tonight aswel. just a fog light conversion to do and oil change then its in for mot, then new rps clutch going aswel a fuel pump etc. Ahh busy busy busy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Looking good. Like the interior pics too. Yeah tyres all done, refurbed my headlights tonight aswel. just a fog light conversion to do and oil change then its in for mot, then new rps clutch going aswel a fuel pump etc. Ahh busy busy busy lol Very busy by the sound of it mate. What you doing with the interior of yours? Last I saw it it was stripped out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Very busy by the sound of it mate. What you doing with the interior of yours? Last I saw it it was stripped out Its still sort of stripped out as i want it sprayed inside and a cage put in. Will probabbly keep the front carpet as the old feet get hot. Dash has been re sprayed and just need some new guages. Fitted a set of tein adjustables not so long ago either so need a geo set up aswel. Need some more funding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hot feet not too good! When you think it all be done? It can be a drain on the wallet, luckily I just got a bonus from work, so I can pay for the stuff I've just had done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Most done this weekend but need some calm weather to do the clutch and pump. Feel free to share any bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Ah also get some pics up of the new wheels on your car. been dying to see them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Ah also get some pics up of the new wheels on your car. been dying to see them on. Here you go: Front wheels - gold calipers Rear Wheels - black calipers Not sure whether to go black or gold - I've got some red TRD caliper decals too - which would be best? Not too bad. We'll see how well they stand up to stones etc off the road and rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 They look the mutts I prefer the gold calliper personally, not how the red TRD decal would set them off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Get those handbrake drums sorted! Gold calipers are very nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Get those handbrake drums sorted! Gold calipers are very nice though. Agree - will be doing that hopefully on Sunday - can't tomorrow as doing a track day in the Integrale at Goodwood:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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