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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by BillWhiskeyZ
I said SLIGHTLY limited and I'm definitely not complaining about the Brembos. I'm saving up for new rims, but want to do something to set my car about a bit sooner. Anyone recommend any sites where to browse for rims?
Check the Marketplace on this forum. Good place to start.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
White stock rims would look awful on a white car.

Powder coating is way better than painting anyway.
white rims on a PPW does not look awful...



plus it pays homage to an older brother.....

300zx Shiro.. same color as PPW back in '88 with white rims... 1002 made
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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OP, get color code for PPW from a dealer and take to a good paint shop near you.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 3m wol8
white rims on a PPW does not look awful...
I said stock rims painted white, not white wheels all together.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 3m wol8
white rims on a PPW does not look awful...
As did I... my post says "stock rims"

Show me a 350Z with stock white rims that looks good

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BillWhiskeyZ
I said SLIGHTLY limited and I'm definitely not complaining about the Brembos. I'm saving up for new rims, but want to do something to set my car about a bit sooner. Anyone recommend any sites where to browse for rims?
get some white wall tires!!!! lol that will "set your car"
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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got my stock rays gunmetal, never been happier...do your thing man
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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This is a photoshop of my 03 track wheels white on my LeMans


Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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A supplier will mix you up some QX1 paint. With the proper preparation it will work well.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by redman333
Well if your gonna put it that way painting could chip too if not prepped correctly. If both processes are done correctly than powder coating should still be more durable since it actually bonds to the metal when you heat it. Thats why things that take a lot of beating from the elements or other things they use powder coating.
I left that as a given.

Remember the paint on your car is also bonded to the metal and most cars are left to the elements. Powder = melted plastic dust / paint = plastic in a solution activated by a catalyst hardener. Different pros and cons to both but I wouldn't say anymore durable.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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03brembo, what's that on your pillar???
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TJGILROY
03brembo, what's that on your pillar???
ha some stickers when i first got her, they are gone now
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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How did the white wheels work out?
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Outstanding!
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