mccrindle Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Really like where your going with this. I must admit its not the most flattering car to look at from some angles but with a few mods and nice touches it certainly does look the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks guys - now the important bit.... what colour for these new rims?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Body or a slightly darker toned matte grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 How about:or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 With the mini you have an issue, the boldness of the red emphasises the black trim , now if you wnet to dark it would just all blend in wheels/tyres/trim into a dark blob.If you got to light with the dark shade then it will contrast against the black trim, so personally if go polished outer and body inners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Saying that thought the polished section should break it ip too mmmmmmm options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yeh, thats what I was thinking...The candy smoked black would look good with gold bolts, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 The other option I'm liking is body colour with gold bolts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan S Jones Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I've got to agree with Scotty. Body centres & polished outers would be my choice, saying that as long as you've got a polished outer i'm gonna fall for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Polished outer, body inner and gold bolts has swayed my vote 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 You might just be right!I'll get one sprayed up with a chilli red rattle can and see what it looks like once they arrive on Wednesday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 OK, my £500 3 piece splits have arrived....Only taken a picture of the smaller dished ones, as the other larger dishes ones are split down already.The dishes need to be scrapped for new ones and I need new bolts, but the faces and barrels are all in good nick and just need powdercoating.I'll get the barrels done in a plain silver, but I'm leaning back towards the candy black colour at the moment, as I think the design would suit a darker colour??Is it worth going for 3" rear lips and sitting 9.5j's on the rear, or should I stay sensible with 2.5" lips and 9j?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Also thinking of getting a stud conversion done to run tuner lug's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Offered up to the car....Couple of InstaGram ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Is anyone epic at PhotoShop on here??If so, could I be cheeky and ask someone to maybe try a few different colours? I have a high-res pic:Colour combo's that have been suggested so far are:chilli red / gold boltssilver / gold boltsanthracite / silver boltsanything epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Stick a side on pic of your car, that pic above and the combos up in the photoshop section Edited October 13, 2012 by joeadamou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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R99 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Tonight I split down the remaining two wheels, what a PITA of a job that was - 70 bolts in total and some of them were siezed rock solid - got there in the end though and saved some time / money for when it comes to refurbing the rims.Here is a pic of the two 'set ups' that I have presently..As you can see I have two 7j barrels which are brand new (never used) and two 6.5j barrels which must be orginal and could do with some TLC in terms of a sand blast and powedercoat.Dishes will be getting thrown out as soon as I have used them for test fitting and new bolts will be getting ordered as the old gold ones are well past their best....Currently, this colour combo is winning me round but with silver polished bolts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yeah that is a good combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Spent some time today working out the ET's using the three different mounting options, this for the REAR WHEELS only at present. I used this guide: How To: Measure OFFSET on your RimsSandwich Mount:6.5j rear barrel with 2.5" lip (9.44j due to increased width by face)Width: 265mm width / 2 = 132.5mm centre lineBackspace: 165mmET32.56.5j rear barrel with 3" lip (10j due to increased width by face)Width: 279mm width / 2 = 139.5mm centre lineBackspace: 165mmET25.5Rear Mount:6.5j rear barrel with 2.5" lip (9j)Width: 253mm width / 2 = 126.5mm centre lineBackspace: 150mmET23.56.5j rear barrel with 3" lip (9.5j)Width: 267mm width / 2 = 133.5mm centre lineBackspace: 150mmET16.5Front Mount:6.5j rear barrel with 2.5" lip (9j)Width: 253mm width / 2 = 126.5mm centre lineBackspace: 174mmET47.56.5j rear barrel with 3" lip (9.5j)Width: 267mm width / 2 = 133.5mm centre lineBackspace: mmET40.5In terms of the mounting options, here are photo's to show you what I mean...Sandwich:Rear (flush):Front:Also went to see a decent powdercoaters today, and think I have picked the colour for them (Silver 25/Lacquer) however, I would be using a Pear Explosion clear coat/lacquer instead. See here: Powder Coating Paint Supplier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ministig Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) If you are getting rid of the 1.5" dishes, I will happily take them off your hands! Oh and I am pretty sure OZ dishes will fit these wheels, I have some spare dishes and stuff if you wanted to test different options! Edited October 17, 2012 by ministig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 OZ dishes fit these yeh.I want 3" dishes really, but the only option is to buy new 5.5" barrels and run 8.5j rears...I think I'm going to have to put the either the 7j or 6.5j barrels up for sale and go for a set of 5.5's, and then run some 1.5" dishes upfront on either 6.5's or 7's....I've PM'd you r.e the 1.5's. They are pretty beat up TBH.What spares do you have?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 OK, got to Coastal Racing nice and early this morning to have the wheels changed back over to the JCW's for the winter...I had planned to get the coils adjusted a touch lower too, but they were too busy to lower the car some more, which was a tad dissapointing but the place was choc a block with cars. I'll just get it done over the next few weeks when I'm back up in Newcastle...Anyway heres the current 'winter look'. I'm going to take the roof basket and bars off over winter too, as it really doesnt go with the look that the JCW's give the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gg Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 this makes me want one sooo bad looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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