NEW WHEELS!

[heeroyuy01195]

Originally Posted by kimona

Thanks. Virtually impossible to find.

My mistake, didn't realize you were looking for 16" wheels.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by kimona

Called Drag, but nothing in stock. Called a bunch of vendors across the country, but nothing in stock, as well.

I'd hold out for them. Such a good look, imo. Not something you see regularly, at all.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Lol. Thought I'd help out and look on CL. Saw your wanted post lol small world

[kimona]

Originally Posted by ABSPLASTIC

Lol. Thought I'd help out and look on CL. Saw your wanted post lol small world

Thanks for searching.

Yes, I posted a WANTED ad on craigslist. Somebody has a set out there.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Haha no problem.

Still on the look out

[kimona]

Mini trip: On my way to buy some wheels.

[ern-diz]

SIIIIIICK!!

[ern-diz]

No update on this? Looking for pics of those bad mamma jammas mounted!

[kimona]

On Sunday, I removed the old tyres and spent the rest of the day cleaning and polishing the wheels to look like new.

Got new rubber fitted yesterday afternoon. I was surprised that each wheel balanced with only one small weight.

I'll bolt the wheels on today. Then, I have to find some center cap stickers.

I'll post some photos as soon as I'm done.

[ern-diz]

[heeroyuy01195]

Can't wait to see how they look on the car :D

[kimona]

Here you go:

[heeroyuy01195]

Looking good! Call me stupid but I didn't realize you got a 3rd gen! haha

[kimona]

Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

Looking good! Call me stupid but I didn't realize you got a 3rd gen! haha

Actually, I bought a 2007 when I lived in Sarasota and drove it for almost 10 years. I sold it a little over a year ago here in California with 96,000 miles.

The car was in showroom condition inside and out (not even a door ding) with zero mechanical issues.

The problem with my 2007 was that the clear-coat began peeling off the paint everywhere and it started to look like shite! I loved that car, but looking at the paint made me very unhappy. It would have cost a small fortune to repaint.

Anyway, I found a clean used 2104. This car is not as good looking IMHO as my 2007, and it doesn't have quite the build quality, but it's a great car, and I've grown to love it, too.

[heeroyuy01195]

Originally Posted by kimona

Actually, I bought a 2007 when I lived in Sarasota and drove it for almost 10 years. I sold it a little over a year ago here in California with 96,000 miles.

The car was in showroom condition inside and out (not even a door ding) with zero mechanical issues.

The problem with my 2007 was that the clear-coat began peeling off the paint everywhere and it started to look like shite! I loved that car, but looking at the paint made me very unhappy. It would have cost a small fortune to repaint.

Anyway, I found a clean used 2104. This car is not as good looking IMHO as my 2007, and it doesn't have quite the build quality, but it's a great car, and I've grown to love it, too.

Yeah I remember you having a zenki 2nd gen when I used to be on here more in the early days. Mine is having the same issue with the clear coat on the hood and roof. Most likely going to plastidip the roof in black(yeah...I know...). Planning to use a roof rack to transport my mountain bikes in the future instead of the hitch mount (too many friends getting tickets for partially covered license plates) so I figure the plastidip will help protect the roof from the mud and whatever else comes off the bikes.

Loving the rims on your car, any plans to lower it?

[kimona]

Originally Posted by heeroyuy01195

Yeah I remember you having a zenki 2nd gen when I used to be on here more in the early days. Mine is having the same issue with the clear coat on the hood and roof. Most likely going to plastidip the roof in black(yeah...I know...). Planning to use a roof rack to transport my mountain bikes in the future instead of the hitch mount (too many friends getting tickets for partially covered license plates) so I figure the plastidip will help protect the roof from the mud and whatever else comes off the bikes.

Loving the rims on your car, any plans to lower it?

I thought about doing the roof and hood in plastidip on my 2007 as well, but then the hatch and door handles and front bumper began peeling... and I gave up the idea.



Thanks for your interest and the comments. No, I don't plan to lower. I know it would look better with a mild drop, but I enjoy the ride comfort... plus, it already scrapes entering some driveways and parking lots at stock height!

[ern-diz]

Absolutely love it. I don't think a mild drop would impact ride comfort at all. I'm running a fairly aggressive drop for springs and the ride comfort is the same as OEM. You would have to be more careful with sharp dips and driveway ramps, but the look would be oh so worth it.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Absolutely love it. I don't think a mild drop would impact ride comfort at all. I'm running a fairly aggressive drop for springs and the ride comfort is the same as OEM. You would have to be more careful with sharp dips and driveway ramps, but the look would be oh so worth it.

Thanks for following my quest to find new wheels, and I really appreciate your comments.

I think you've hit on the main reason I don't drop the car. I know it would look good and I'd surely be more careful, but my wife drives this car to school everyday... and she just doesn't think about cars the way we do.