Rob2005 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Need your help please people. After collecting my 350 last week with 19" Racing heart wheels i have decided to change them as they will require a refurb to be perfect and to be honest i fancy something different. Please could you all post pics of your car so it can help me see what wheels look the best. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Rob - you can find pics of a whole host of members cars in the gallery http://www.350z-uk.com/gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2005 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 I did have a quick look but couldnt really see many with aftermarket wheels. Was just wondering if you could post some pics of your prized Z in all her glory Lets see some pics then guys Help me decide what wheels to get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Try here Rob. Plenty for you to have a look at http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Part:Wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi heres mine Ruff Racing 19" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2005 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Now we are talking, great wheels mate. Keep them coming guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2005 Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Any more?? I thought id post pics of mine with the Racing hearts on, i now have to change them as they cant be refurbd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Any more?? I thought id post pics of mine with the Racing hearts on, i now have to change them as they cant be refurbd. Yeah, the old polished wheel re-furb problem, its a bummer. A guy in Wicked Wheels said he would have a go for me (have a slight scuff) but he had tried with similar on a Porker before and it hadn't gone well. There is a link here somewhere to recommended specialists, posted by 350ZNismo, but unfortunately these all drew a blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Yeah, the old polished wheel re-furb problem, its a bummer. A guy in Wicked Wheels said he would have a go for me (have a slight scuff) but he had tried with similar on a Porker before and it hadn't gone well. There is a link here somewhere to recommended specialists, posted by 350ZNismo, but unfortunately these all drew a blank So Dorian, Does that mean that any wheel with a polished lip/rim cannot be refurbed if they are scratched etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Never say never and its probably possible in certain cases, but the way the Wicked Wheels guy explained it to me (and he defo knew his stuff) was that when he had tried a repair, he had been able to remove the scuff but the diamond lathe that had been required (it was sent away) had left a mark all around the polished rim which was probably more noticeable than the original. He was prepared to have a go (under duress) but recommended that I found a suitable source for replacement before commencing - which I have done £580 The other companies in 350znismo's list (spitandpolish.co.uk and BJV engineering) both said no prob. to start with and then when I sent a pic, said no way! Bit of a surprise TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 if they are chromed they can't unless you redo the whole lip/wheel. In fact polished could be done by using steve-b's writeup?? that's how I did mine, but it isn't perfect as my lip is chromed and you just lose that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_jones Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 If there just polished, you can get them fixed professioonally really easy , or have a go yourself and get it 90% looking good If there laquered as well it will be slightly more tricky as you will have to remove the laquer around the entire lip in order for it to look good ! Then either get it re laquered , or just polish them every once in a while ! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2005 Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 The problem ive got with mine is the polished rim has pitted and has gone down about 2mm. We cant simply polish them as that wont clear the pitting. They cant be diamond cut or put on a lathe either. All i can do is paint them all inlcuding the lip, so i have now decided to change them and buy new wheels. So if anyone wants a set of 10x19Rear and 9x19 Racing hearts as pictured on the silver Z above let me know. Will postpics of the new wheels on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 P.s made up this threads gone off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 P.s made up this threads gone off topic you look like you could do with a set of new rims to Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 P.s made up this threads gone off topic Well if everone is doing it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 How much where yours Tim??? Do you reckon she'd suit them Could of bought some Antera 343's today for £400 but the rims are scuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lomoto Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 How much where yours Tim??? Do you reckon she'd suit them Could of bought some Antera 343's today for £400 but the rims are scuffed £1400 inc new Conti tyres 245's front and 275 X19 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 How much where yours Tim??? Do you reckon she'd suit them Could of bought some Antera 343's today for £400 but the rims are scuffed £1400 inc new Conti tyres 245's front and 275 X19 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jacko Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 You need to change them bulbs Liam to some of the silver ones...... then you won't get that orange look at the top of the headlights...... be all clear and nice Funkystyling sell em..... £9 odd for a pair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 You need to change them bulbs Liam to some of the silver ones...... then you won't get that orange look at the top of the headlights...... be all clear and nice Funkystyling sell em..... £9 odd for a pair... Show me yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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