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ruf
08-04-2003, 07:14 PM
Sam is the man. Just got my used 15x6.5 Work RS-Betas. What a gorgeous wheel. Very dirty and a little scuffed up, but delicious. Very light. Will weight them soon. Chip (my MINI Cooper) will love them. They are called "gunmetal" but it's so dark that it's more of a metallic black and the lip is actually 2-tone as well. Got a decent 1.5+" lip. Not bad for a +43 FWD offset... YUM.

http://www.biznetworking.com/ruf/images/mini/DSC01724.JPG
http://www.biznetworking.com/ruf/images/mini/DSC01725.JPG
http://www.biznetworking.com/ruf/images/mini/DSC01727.JPG
ruf
08-04-2003, 07:21 PM
Ok, my sexual preference has been called into question because of the name of my car. The MINI Cooper is named "Chip" because I picked up a biga$$ rock chip in the windshield the first week. So bite me.
wherezmytofu
08-04-2003, 07:34 PM
im about ot e-mail hom an order when i get back to my house :_
Steeles
08-04-2003, 07:41 PM
Originally posted by ruf
Ok, my sexual preference has been called into question because of the name of my car. The MINI Cooper is named "Chip" because I picked up a biga$$ rock chip in the windshield the first week. So bite me.

you mean your preference wasnt called into question when you bought a MINI? :D




just kidding ya man :) but those things will look GOOD on the Mini


now hurry up with the stickaz I CAN have!!!! :mad:
Dousan_PG
08-04-2003, 07:43 PM
damn i cant WAIT to see your car this month. im going to hump those wheels
HAHAHAHAHA
j/k? :coolugh:
wherezmytofu
08-04-2003, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by Steeles

now hurry up with the stickaz I CAN have!!!! :mad:
god dman ricers:rolleyes:
Steeles
08-04-2003, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by dousan36
damn i cant WAIT to see your car this month. im going to hump those wheels
HAHAHAHAHA
j/k? :coolugh:

is there any car you WONT hump? :confused: :boink:
wherezmytofu
08-04-2003, 07:54 PM
dont make me post the s13 porn pic!
boro240
08-04-2003, 08:44 PM
nice.

what are you gonna use to get rid of the oxidation/crap on the lip? ive tried a billion things and nothing will do it completely, or very well.
Jsquared
08-04-2003, 09:32 PM
can u wet-sand it? not sure if it has clear-coat or not... i wet-sanded my non-coated wheels with 600-grit, worked pretty good.
ruf
08-04-2003, 11:36 PM
I left one at my wheel shop to see what they could do with it. We'll find out on wednesday.
Chernobyl
08-05-2003, 12:01 AM
The stuff they use to clean surfaces for tape weights at Discount/American Tire does a pretty damn good job at cleaning wheels. My friend made the inside of one of my 12 year old volks shine like new with that crap, and trust me, the inside lip was much worse than what you have in the pics. You could find out what they use and give that a try.
ruf
08-05-2003, 12:12 AM
Yah, I'd just be a little concerned with how it might affect the paint finish. We'll see what they come back with.
mbmbmb23
08-05-2003, 01:06 AM
Just try some chrome polish and buff out the oxidation (assuming its chrome), then repaint the centers, and then get entire wheel clearcoated. If you clearcoat them the oxidation shouldnt come back.



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max power
08-05-2003, 06:55 AM
I love JSpec...

I love their prices



























































































































:rolleyes:
Dousan_PG
08-05-2003, 08:46 AM
i love jspec prices! YA sam rocks
ive never had a problem with any of his pricing.

if you can get it from japan cheaper yourself then go for it. i can get it from japan from a friend but when you calculate shipping its still around same from sam. sometimes bit more but not much. sam is cool as hell and im proud to rock the Jspec sticker at the competitions and on my car. :) jspec rules.
Stee Flo
08-05-2003, 09:46 AM
Yeah Sam's pricing is good. Especially considering the products he gets for his customers. Only good things to say about Jspec. Dont knock it cause your cheap!

Edit: Id really like to know how to clean up wheels as well.
I bought my gold meshies from Sam and they could use alittle polishing and paint.
Dousan_PG
08-05-2003, 09:47 AM
cheap and poor

bad combo for a car hobby
ZodiacSR
08-05-2003, 10:01 AM
Yea, Sam at Jspec is a very cool guy. Very reasonable prices for the products he is selling. Don't waste his time if you a low baller and don't even have the cash.
adey
08-05-2003, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by dousan36
cheap and poor

bad combo for a car hobby hey HEY HEY... there's nothing wrong with being cheap and poor! :o
ruf
08-06-2003, 02:11 PM
JSpec is awesome. They provide parts that no one else can get and charge a VERY MODEST premium for them. I have dealer accounts and can get just about anything from the US or Japan new. It's the rare used stuff that is impossible to find and Sam finds it.
808rps13
08-07-2003, 03:02 AM
yup the wheels are clear coated, at least mine were... sucks b/c i was sent the wrong set on accident, bought them from a shop overseas, 4x100 instead of 4x114.3 & a +42 offset. stripped the clear, little elbow grease and mother's polish and here's the result

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p8645a41ea1d6e2ab4b74be31aebf3a63/fb74e08e.jpg

if the pic don't work see attachment
Stee Flo
08-07-2003, 08:18 AM
what did you use to strip the clearcoat, paint stripper? Is that bad for aluminum? looks nice.
ruf
08-08-2003, 07:07 PM
Before and after:
http://www.biznetworking.com/ruf/images/mini/DSC01730.JPG

After:
http://www.biznetworking.com/ruf/images/mini/DSC01731.JPG
Stee Flo
08-08-2003, 07:24 PM
Ruf that rocks! Do a write up on what you did. I need to spiffy up my wheels. Did you polish and paint? Details man! Good jeurb.:boink:
Edit: Oh your wheel shop did that. Wish i could clean up wheels like that.
Dousan_PG
08-08-2003, 07:27 PM
OOOH HOTNESS!!!! I LOVE THEM!
look great
when u can, weigh them with tires! sam said they were really light! LOOKS GREAT!!
Fastback180
08-08-2003, 09:06 PM
Originally posted by Stee Flo
Ruf that rocks! Do a write up on what you did. I need to spiffy up my wheels. Did you polish and paint? Details man! Good jeurb.:boink:
Edit: Oh your wheel shop did that. Wish i could clean up wheels like that.

Need some wheels cleaned? I'll hook it up for a minimal fee. Mine were just like Ruf's, and they came out hot hot hot. (i got old school japanese wheels as well)
mbmbmb23
08-08-2003, 10:47 PM
Nice job cleaning them up!!!!



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Stee Flo
08-09-2003, 09:33 AM
Originally posted by Fastback180
Need some wheels cleaned? I'll hook it up for a minimal fee. Mine were just like Ruf's, and they came out hot hot hot. (i got old school japanese wheels as well) Yeah man hook me up. Email me with details. ([email protected])
Steeles
08-09-2003, 04:32 PM
looking good man cant wait to see them on the italian job ;)
CrispMofo
08-10-2003, 02:27 AM
damn rite
those are hot