Is your car still smokin like a chimney?

 

its not.... AS bad... but yeah she is still throwing smoke... I am gathering some cash right now so that i can take her apart, figure out what is wrong and buy the needed parts... its a pain BUT i gotta do what i gotta do, and yeah i will be in the back of the line this time

 

no one said it couldnt be driven fast and look pretty too.

looks like we are meeting up at starbucks and the southwest corner of campbell and 75 around 10pm and leaving around 10:15. even if you dont race, just think of it as a meet and cruise. enjoy the low 70's weather we are going to have that day.

 

lol, it wasn't too bad. At least the weather will be nice and it is cheaper this time.

Everybody should be able to get quite a few runs in.

 

God, moccasins make your feet stink.

 

chân thối??

 

Quick question, the previous owner of my car hit a few curbs and every rim has some damage. Should I paint the stockers or just leave it alone?

This has been bothering me for a couple months now.

 

which stockers do you have?

 

18" five spoke, I have an 07 base

 

i say rattle can! travis did some 03-05 18" inch oems via rattle can and they turned out great.

 

That's kinda what I am thinking, I plan on getting new wheels in a couple months and these are already messed up.

This might give me something to do on Friday since I have the day off.

 

Don't do it, I have seen someone DIY fix curb rashes to where it looked oem again. Plus you'll ruin the resale value IMO. I'll try to find the thread later on.

Anybody got aftermarket lugs I can borrow?



PS. Here's the Article.

http://www.autopia.org/publish/artic...hes/Page1.html

 

idk why but i never liked the idea of painting stock rims - it is just dumb to me, put that money toward aftermarket.... they would look much better

 

what money? $25 in spray paint?

 

oh is that how they do it?
I thought you took them in to be podwer coated or whatever its called...

also, wouldnt the spray paint chip off quickly - esp since all this sand is on the roads now

 

i think he is thinking about a DIY paint job. chipping is a possibility if you dont take your time and do a good quality job with the right prep, primer and paint job.

 

Yea, Primer with Kilz.

I would just go ahead and have ashop Powder coat them......I know your saving cash, but did you call any shops to find out how much it does cost ?

 

I use my car as a daily driver so I wouldn't be able to leave it on jack stands for a week.

 

It can be done overnight, but is not very cheap. Thinking of spraypainting them stockish color or soomething else?

 

If you do this yourself (and I don't suggest it)....just make sure you don't get any overspray on any of the suspension (if you know what I mean)