Black OEM Rims

[sxk122]

Got the OEM Semi-Hollow Spoke rims on today, and I love them. Woo-hoo.


Got a shop in Oak Cliff a block away from my buddy's body shop to mount them. Took a little while for the shop to get them mounted and balanced... they were 10" too small and not shiny enough. A couple other customers were milling around, and was talking to them, picked them up, they were amazed at how little they weighed.







Better pics to come when I'm not so tired.

Unfortunately, Thomas said they will have to be painted again. He didn't realize\ weights were left on 2 of the wheels when they were painted, so next time I buy tires he said he would redo those wheels. Not a biggie, I'm thrilled with how they look.

[creek]

They look great. You do know that you are not allowed to run Falkens without coming to a couple of autocrosses right? Besides, you would qualify for discounts from Mazda! Drive that thang.

[aalvarez04]

+1 come on out to autocross.

[sxk122]

still the ziex tires i had before... not azenis

(i think you have these on your road/ winter tires paul)

[sxk122]

Well, the black rims needed something.

Put today's good weather to use.

Went and got the Duplicolor Ceramic Brake Caliper paint kit. Was $16 at Pep-Boys. Had the cleaner, a brush and a pot of paint. I still have 3/4+ of the paint left after doing 2 coats on each caliper.

Should have done this outside all the way, rather than in the garage. I had one hell of a headache by the time I was done. Too many fumes

[black roadster]

Looking shnazzy.

Here's another idea. Add a red pinstripe to the outside of the wheel.

[sxk122]

Funny you say that.....

I had been thinking about it, but I'm not sure it would look all that good.