Wheels back from the powder coater...

DERJ · 11-19-2011, 11:18 AM

Just couldn't decide on new wheels so I had the stock ones powder coated at a local shop.

(Also swapped out to some Akebono pads and decided to paint the calipers while I was at it...)

Check it out:

vortex_tuning · 11-19-2011, 11:21 AM

Love the new look! Well done!

ZStig · 11-19-2011, 11:32 AM

not bad

Caddyshk · 11-19-2011, 11:36 AM

VinnieAces · 11-19-2011, 11:37 AM

looks awesome

Finnegan · 11-19-2011, 11:39 AM

I like it! Looks great! How much did this run (powder coating, tire dismount and remount/balancing)?

Pheonix · 11-19-2011, 11:40 AM

The wheels look great. However, i would not painted the calipers red or any bright colors because all it does is highly how tiny our stock brakes are. Also, i did not realize how big the wheels gaps are (get some springs or coilovers and drop it)

Endless619 · 11-19-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pheonix

The wheels look great. However, i would not painted the calipers red or any bright colors because all it does is highly how tiny our stock brakes are. Also, i did not realize how big the wheels gaps are (get some springs or coilovers and drop it)

For some people stock height is the only way to go due to weather and/or road conditions.

Also keep in mind that the car actually sits a quarter of an inch lower while traveling.

I think it looks great!

inTgr8r · 11-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Wheels look great, Love the black/red combo.

acceleration · 11-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Wheels look good, but I can't stand painted calipers.

Reminds me of this:

XMetal · 11-19-2011, 12:42 PM

Looks great...thanks for sharing. Got any other angles of the entire car? I like the red caliper, actually, as it provides some contrast behind the dark wheels.

costa316 · 11-19-2011, 12:51 PM

Looks great!! Well done!!

Pheonix · 11-19-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EndlessZ4M

For some people stock height is the only way to go due to weather and/or road conditions.

Also keep in mind that the car actually sits a quarter of an inch lower while traveling.

I think it looks great!

Trust me i know! My Z4MC only drops about 3/4" with Eibach springs and there are many places i cant/wont go. For road conditions, it should matter that much with a proper setup. For Weather, the OP is from Texas so there are nothing to worry about

DERJ · 11-19-2011, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I'm pretty happy with how things turned out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheonix

Trust me i know! My Z4MC only drops about 3/4" with Eibach springs and there are many places i cant/wont go. For road conditions, it should matter that much with a proper setup. For Weather, the OP is from Texas so there are nothing to worry about

I've been considering a drop, but still undecided on just springs or switch to coil overs. Besides, I'm in no hurry - there are lots of those large speed bumps at my work...

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

I like it! Looks great! How much did this run (powder coating, tire dismount and remount/balancing)?

$380 to strip, sand blast, and powder coat all 4 wheels + $40 for dismount, remount, and balance the tires.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

Looks great...thanks for sharing. Got any other angles of the entire car? I like the red caliper, actually, as it provides some contrast behind the dark wheels.

When I started looking at powder coating, I had a hard time trying to find pics with this specific color combo - hope these help ya...

ZStig · 11-19-2011, 02:53 PM

now you gotta do the roof =)

Caddyshk · 11-19-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

now you gotta do the roof =)

Do it with

fitchesbass · 11-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Looks great - normally not a fan of black wheels, but they came out great

XMetal · 11-19-2011, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the additional pictures, but what the heck is that thing in the tree? Is that an owl I see?

ZStig · 11-20-2011, 05:40 PM

I'd get the roof professionally painted gloss black, or get a rear CF roof. Thats what I meant

Caddyshk · 11-20-2011, 05:46 PM

Where's your roof?

md2mhk · 11-20-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acceleration

Wheels look good, but I can't stand painted calipers.

Reminds me of this:

at least theyre not fake brembo brake covers

lol

DERJ · 11-20-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMetal

Thanks for the additional pictures, but what the heck is that thing in the tree? Is that an owl I see?

Anti-birdshit device... Keeps the pigeons away...

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