lowprofile Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Had appointment with Wheel Specialists today to powder coat the wheels satin black. They were going to have it done in two days, this is my daily driver. I guess they didn't realize the OEM wheels are actually chrome, not coated add they expected. After hearing the options (half-ass or the right way) I chose the right way. removing the chrome, which makes the total lead time two weeks. Concerned about a two-week rental car bill, they offered loaner wheels. Not bad, Z06 style! Great solution. Looking forward to the finished product in 2 weeks BeforeLoaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's a shame your having to ruin those factory chromies. Mine are aftermarket and would have loved to have found factory chrome rims for less than 5grand a set. Edit ... 4 grand. - last set I saw were $4400 for factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's a shame your having to ruin those factory chromies. Mine are aftermarket and would have loved to have found factory chrome rims for less than 5grand a set. lol I dislike shiny metal very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I might cry when this is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 We'll shead a tear together, brother. Though mine will be tears of joy! I might cry when this is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Funny can't wait to see the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 A photo worth a thousand tears (desertdawg) Flawless work by WSI. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Let me say, I'm happy you love it. I just don't like black wheels, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Let me say, I'm happy you love it. I just don't like black wheels, personally. The very fact that you oppose this makes me think I'm onto something (Seinfeld line) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Let me say, I'm happy you love it. I just don't like black wheels, personally. The very fact that you oppose this makes me think I'm onto something (Seinfeld line) Haha! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Let me say, I'm happy you love it. I just don't like black wheels, personally. The very fact that you oppose this makes me think I'm onto something (Seinfeld line) Haha! :-)Your wheels are real........and they are spectacular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Me likey!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Though I'm not a big fan of black wheels either, but they do look good on some rides. With that said...yours looks OK to me, but I still liked the chrome wheels better, made the car pop with the yeller. I like black wheels that have either a thin orange or red stripe on them, but lots of peeps don't like those anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdfromaz Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Though I'm not a big fan of black wheels either, but they do look good on some rides. With that said...yours looks OK to me, but I still liked the chrome wheels better, made the car pop with the yeller. I like black wheels that have either a thin orange or red stripe on them, but lots of peeps don't like those anymore.I love the black with red strip. Looks awesome with the red calipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I still think you should have sold them as chrome and you could have bought some factory painted ones cheap to powder coat. You would have been ahead. That said. Looks cool on your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm considering road course. So this is the aggresive "feel" I'm going after, albeit a much more subtle way. After accepting the fact I actually purchased a yellow car, I'm still not flashy or attention seeking with it. But also don't want to have the boring stock look like everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Appreciate the comments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unreal Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think the point was you could have sold those, had $1000+ in your pocket when all said and done after buying some painted ones to get coated. The chrome ones go for big money. I would have just put some forgestars on it. Lighter, stronger, and IMO better looking and they come in any color you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidNiteFury01 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I'm considering road course. So this is the aggresive "feel" I'm going after, albeit a much more subtle way. After accepting the fact I actually purchased a yellow car, I'm still not flashy or attention seeking with it. But also don't want to have the boring stock look like everyone else I like the Black and Yellow look! You said you are considering track work... what does that mean? If you want to run Pro-Auto or NASA you'll need better brake pads, better brake pads are aggressive, aggressive pads lead to copious amounts of dusting and I don't think you want to trash your new rims that way. A suggestion would be to purchase dedicated track rims and tires. I think SLAMMER has a great set-up already for $1800 in the For Sale section.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Was out awhile, death in family. Anyway, Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys. I get what's being said about the wheels, I really do. It was a great suggestion but it was actually too late. I'll make sure I post up earlier for suggestions next time my mindset is this is a "forever" car. I do plan to eventually transition to road track only (NASA, etc.) Since I already have a drag only car. Have an appointment with Joe at CPR in a few weeks. Heads, cam, intake, headers, cai. This will be my daily street beast for a few years. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Sorry for your loss... be sure to post up your power gains when you get out of CPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 On Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 10:09 AM, Desertdawg said: Sorry for your loss... be sure to post up your power gains when you get out of CPR Thanks! I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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