THE nicest set of Rays Track rims?
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THE nicest set of Rays Track rims?
Normally I'm pretty subdued when it comes to proclaiming my mods, but I'm so pleased with how these turned out I just have to show them off.
I've always liked the OEM Track rims. They offer improved performance in a really nice looking package. My only issue was that the front was only 8" wide. So, I purchased two sets of Track rims, fixed up one that had a nasty gash in it and then sent all eight to be stripped, cleaned, powder coated, and then clear coated (for only $75 Cdn per rim!). Included in the price they powder coated my Avalon harness bar to match, and taped then painted all 8 centre caps (four of which are the 'Z' caps from Performance Nissan).
The cool thing is that I chose "sparkling silver" which has a really nice flake mixed in with the silver/grey base paint. The result is a higher luster appearance without looking polished or chromed. I wanted the rims to better match the exterior door handles and interior trim.
The end result was better than I hoped. The wheels look perfectly new and the effect is classy yet purposeful.
I sold the four 8" and kept the set of 18x8.5" for myself.
They'll look sweet on my Brickyard this spring.
I've always liked the OEM Track rims. They offer improved performance in a really nice looking package. My only issue was that the front was only 8" wide. So, I purchased two sets of Track rims, fixed up one that had a nasty gash in it and then sent all eight to be stripped, cleaned, powder coated, and then clear coated (for only $75 Cdn per rim!). Included in the price they powder coated my Avalon harness bar to match, and taped then painted all 8 centre caps (four of which are the 'Z' caps from Performance Nissan).
The cool thing is that I chose "sparkling silver" which has a really nice flake mixed in with the silver/grey base paint. The result is a higher luster appearance without looking polished or chromed. I wanted the rims to better match the exterior door handles and interior trim.
The end result was better than I hoped. The wheels look perfectly new and the effect is classy yet purposeful.
I sold the four 8" and kept the set of 18x8.5" for myself.
They'll look sweet on my Brickyard this spring.
Last edited by FritzMan; Mar 13, 2005 at 03:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by paperjohn
I just had mine painted gunmetal grey. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara did a beautiful job.
Because all four of my Rays are 8.5" I'll be able to properly fit a set of the new 255/40/18 RT-615 Azenis once the MX's burn off.
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Very nice! On a Brickyard no less! Any larger pics?
Originally Posted by GATORZ
Fritzman those are very nice. I kind of like these as well. Spark Silver powdercoat with a polished lip.
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Gator, I LOVE what you did with your rims. If I was keeping my Rays, I would have done the exact same thing.
If you read my other thread however, you know I am not keeping them.
If you read my other thread however, you know I am not keeping them.
Bonz I seen your other thread and those are VERY TIGHT. Fritz I have bigger pics I just don't know how to get them in Photobucket at the original size. Got to love those BRICKYARDS.
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