98 evo gold

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:20 pm

hey all I decided to paint my wheels flat black. I never really liked the polished lip look, but thats just me. I also decided to do some tyre painting. Not going to be everyones cup of tea I know. I am not even sure if I like it yet but it was worth a try at least.

The photos are really poo, sorry in advance.

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:49 pm

that looks great 16bit!

Suits the theme of the car alot more, i dig the lettering work on the tyres too.

Jeo · Postby **Jeo** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:51 pm

I think the wheels look better like that. Tyres look cool up close but I'm unconvinced from a distance.

Hammer · Postby **Hammer** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:54 pm

With those fat tyres with the white writing, it looks like a NASCAR car.

philz · Postby **philz** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:19 am

tuff, what size tyres? 205?

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:22 am

Phwoar. Love the wheels without the polished lip.

Are you coming to QR on Tuesday?

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:32 am

your car is the perfect candidate for some of this:

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=37606

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:36 am

no qr for me, i need new wheels for the track. I also need a new clutch which wont get here until early august now.

i have considered a satin clear coat! would probably look like those satin orange Kawasaki's.

lukey · Postby **lukey** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:02 pm

Tyre writing looks very mean and I am a huge fan!

d-mag · Postby **d-mag** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:55 pm

Looks TUFF! 100% better IMO.
What paint did you use to paint the tyres?

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:28 pm

just some touchup acrylic paint

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:44 pm

well my ap racing brake kit finally arrived after taking forever. only one issue, they came with drill rotors. not so bad but would have prefered slotted for a bit more safety. I think they will be fine. I will take some photos tonight. I will not be able to install straight away as I need some spacers but i am not sure how thick just yet. So hopefully I should be able to get them on for the weekend for bedding.

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:01 pm

here is a pic of the kit all layed out. I test fit it tonight on one wheel and I need a 5mm spacer. That gives it about 3mm wheel spoke clearance which should be enough. I also need to shim it about a mm as it just touches the steering arm bush on the inside. shims were provided for this very reason which was good!