The build thread for my $1,000 E36
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I did some research on this a few weeks back and apparently the annealing that happens to aluminum at even the low temperatures of powder coating can change the strength/brittleness. Especially forged wheels that are relying on the strength of the material vs the amount of material. I don't think PC on most stock/beefy wheels is much of a problem though.
Didn't know about this, I got this set from Enthusiast Auto in Cincinnati already powder coated because I didn't want to pay the extra $1000 for the Contours. Ended costing me in the long run because I had two crack on me at the same time, replaced them (including powder coat paint) only to have another crack on me. Ordered another and tried to get it powder coated again by Alloy Wheel Repair, they suggested I sell them because my car has too much power for them (something about them not flexing the way BBS or OZ do) so they crack under pressure. They didn't mention anything about the wheels weakening because of the baking process with powder coat.
Now I just don't trust Kosei
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I'll just leave this here.
Tuckin' by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
Lippage by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
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Yeah, they're 18's. Β Got a great deal on them.
Front: 18x8" ET38 with 235/40/18's
Rear: 18x9" ET38 with 255/35/18's
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Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol
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Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol
Thanks, and thanks again for the help last night! Β My hands are still dirty after multiple hand washings and a shower lol.
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Just waiting on a fender roller from REKIII and some 5mm spacers for the front to clear the coils. Hopefully I won't have to switch to 225's.
Sleepy by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
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Because I got the two front tires for $20 from a friend.
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Makes sense. What about the rears though?
The 255/35/18's came on the rears when I bought the wheels. Β They still have a good amount of tread so I wanted to keep them.
Do you think I will be able to fit them with a good roll at this height? Β They're 18x9 ET38.
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Those should be fine. You run into issues once you get some 10's in low offsets=) lol 17x10et8 with a 215/40 to be precise
Here they are compared:
Lol. Β What are you running up front?
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What kind of suspension you running?
How much money do you have in this car now?
Raceland Ultimos.
I have about $450 into the whole car on top of the purchase price.
Finally rolled the fenders and got the new side trim on. Did some paint correction and really cleaned her up all around. Very happy with it.
Skurrrrt by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr
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where did you end of getting your fatty trim?
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Thanks guys. Got the side trim for $40 from the guy I bought the rims from. Saw them in his shop and asked him how much he wanted.
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