The One That Didn't Get Away [100K Mile E30 325is]
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Buy some flow formed wheels, will make those 14s feel like they’re made out of lead lol
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I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.
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I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.
They’re pretty much exactly the same except for the center waffles. These have the hex, other wheels have more of a flush center. Also the dimensions of the wheels.
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https://www.twinperformanceengineering.com/product-page/e30-filler-plate
I had looked at these, but for $65? The plugs cost me $2
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It is known.
I've been meaning to get some of those, what size are the plugs?
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I've been meaning to get some of those, what size are the plugs?
I believe they are the 1" ones. I just used my key as a reference when I went into the store.
Got them from Ace/Kitz & Pfile in their hardware section.
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After talking with @MPW3RLee, he had suggested just having their wheel touch up guy at the shop take care of them after he got the tires mounted on the new wheels.
They came out great, look brand new. Saved me a ton of time and sanding working as well.
I’m really happy with the result. These feel much more appropriate on the car. I think I’ll even be able to run the center waffles if I want to.
I am still waiting on the rear set. But seeing as I’m going to be up north for a week, figured I’d get these now.
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Just a couple of pictures highlighting the front as the rear fenders are getting rolled tomorrow. Can’t help myself but drive with the 16s up front and the 14s on the rear, love driving the car too much.
And my drunk purchase that I didn’t know I made until I got the notification the next day.
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Rears are on. Really happy with the car, so much better than before. Fitment is pretty much perfect all the way around. Thanks again to @suspenceful for the help with the rolling the fenders.
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those wheels look great!
dont forget to keep the appropriate tools in the car if you ever intend on changing a flat on the road. its a pain in the ass it is to remove the front adapters with a wrench/breaker once torqued down!
Dan
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those wheels look great!
dont forget to keep the appropriate tools in the car if you ever intend on changing a flat on the road. its a pain in the ass it is to remove the front adapters with a wrench/breaker once torqued down!
Good call.
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Car had a full paint correction done on by Auto Trim Design in Neenah. After getting the car to my parents garage, spent the next couple of days costing the car in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and then topped with EXO V3. This should last me probably over 2 years with proper washing and no winter driving. I also coated the wheels.
Paint correction and the coating have made it very red. Pictures really don’t do it justice how good it looks. If you’re still using waxes on your cars, make the switch. It’s very easy to apply.
At Road America for Indy Car this weekend:
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Looks great.
still don’t buy into all the ceramic coating snake oil shit though
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Looks great.
still don’t buy into all the ceramic coating snake oil shit though
It depends where you are looking and what you're reading. After I applied and saw the results, I understand why the shift is being made within the industry.
That being said, there is a lot of junk out there. Buy from reputable companies and do research like anything else.
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It depends where you are looking and what you're reading. After I applied and saw the results, I understand why the shift is being made within the industry.
That being said, there is a lot of junk out there. Buy from reputable companies and do research like anything else.
I’m getting my info from the evo in the garage that had a 2year ceramic pro professionally applied And lasted all of 4/5 months with regular washing.
the only way this stuff lasts 2 years is if it’s parked in the garage And the car is lightly used on the weekends. So at the price point it hits (when being professionally installed) a decent wax does the same thing.
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I’m getting my info from the evo in the garage that had a 2year ceramic pro professionally applied And lasted all of 4/5 months with regular washing.
the only way this stuff lasts 2 years is if it’s parked in the garage And the car is lightly used on the weekends. So at the price point it hits (when being professionally installed) a decent wax does the same thing.
Guess will wait and see, never coated a car before. I did my first wash last night and it made life really easy. Was able to blow dry 95% of the car before I used my drying aid spray and towels.
Going to Cars and Coffee at Throttle Stop tomorrow.
Got my Covercraft dash mat the other day. I didn't to use any Velcro on my dash, but after driving with it just resting on the dash with the windows down, I think I could get away with some painters taped rolled into loops for securing it. Want the contact between the dash to be as non-abrasive as possible and just sitting on the dash it didn't seem to have issues with staying put.
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