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ritch_w
21-04-2005, 10:06 PM
got some new alloys today - Enkei 17" x 8" split rims with a 7 spoke design centre

need a bit of work to say the least! - pic shows the best one! ( will post some better pics tomorrow)

going to have a go at refurbing myself so advice / opinions appreciated! :thumbsup:

so far i have removed the split rim bolts and the centres from the rims.

there are some fair chunks of metal gauged out of the outer rims - even my wife couldn't do this sort of damage parking!!!

anyway question 1:
the outer rims are polished / laquer flaking - should i try to re polish them and smooth out the guagues(SP?)..... i think they are too noticable - or - fill the guagues & paint them silver

question 2:
paint the centres black or a met gunmetal grey or silver??? what suits a white car best - anyone got any example pics??????

cheers

Ritch

Big Ian
21-04-2005, 10:46 PM
i'd put the rim's in to Gordon Hazelton(think he take's£26 a rim?) and get them filled and then diamond cut & polished /yes ? and do the center's in gun metal :thumbsup:

ritch_w
22-04-2005, 09:48 AM
i'd put the rim's in to Gordon Hazelton(think he take's£26 a rim?) and get them filled and then diamond cut & polished /yes ?

mmmm tempting!!! eats into my tyre budget tho.... i'll maybe give him a call later, theres a wheel refurb place in prestwick as well - anyone heard of it / know the number??

pezza
22-04-2005, 09:51 AM
Err ritch... I will ask you again... :D in fact you prolly know what I am going to ask you again :inquisiti /yes :rolleyes4

Big Ian
22-04-2005, 10:44 AM
mmmm tempting!!! eats into my tyre budget tho.... i'll maybe give him a call later, theres a wheel refurb place in prestwick as well - anyone heard of it / know the number??

that'll be this place.. RMS..:happy: www.rmsstainlessexhausts.com
they made and fitted a duel set-up for my cousin's 200 SX a few week's back
tel: 012920671160

(i know what you question is Pezza /yes, :inquisiti ...look's like the answer may be yes? )

ritch_w
30-04-2005, 07:22 PM
that'll be this place.. RMS..:happy: www.rmsstainlessexhausts.com
they made and fitted a duel set-up for my cousin's 200 SX a few week's back
tel: 012920671160

used Carrick Engineering in prestwick (£20) - have heard thats who RMS send their wheels to if they need welding

ritch_w
30-04-2005, 07:26 PM
Ok been working on the wheels for a week and nearly done :thumbsup:

before:

ritch_w
30-04-2005, 07:33 PM
and after:

nearly finished - just need to loctite the bolts back on and get some tyres :thumbsup:

bernmc
30-04-2005, 07:53 PM
ooo pretty!

Brunty
30-04-2005, 09:13 PM
They look really good - you must be pretty pleased with yourself!

:thumbsup:

DaveLee71
01-05-2005, 02:13 AM
Looking damn fine!!!!
Dave

Big Ian
01-05-2005, 09:55 AM
NICE :thumbsup: ..very nice :smug:
cant wait to see them fitted.. /yes

ritch_w
01-05-2005, 10:43 AM
going to finish putting them together (with loctite) today

if the rain stops i'll jack the car up and put 2 on and take pics



might sell them tho if anyone wants them?? ( i fancy 5 spokes with a fat dish..)

Big Ian
01-05-2005, 11:23 AM
might sell them tho if anyone wants them?? ( i fancy 5 spokes with a fat dish..)

:embarasse pitty mine's a 4 stud!!
(edited pic of my car)
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500686_160_full.jpg

look's good against the silver :thumbsup: /yes

ritch_w
01-05-2005, 09:34 PM
the finished article:

adam_shaw
01-05-2005, 09:49 PM
They do look the biz.... well done!

A