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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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Wheels have been sold.

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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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That's pretty cool, nice job
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Nice work. Im actually really digging those wheels
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
That's pretty cool, nice job
Awe damn I missed the meet again!

Thanks Waizzz, I'll hopefully roll up next month if I can get the car running.

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Nice work. Im actually really digging those wheels
Thanks brosky.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Awe damn I missed the meet again!

Thanks Waizzz, I'll hopefully roll up next month if I can get the car running.

Thanks brosky.
It was a great meet, I will have pics up shortly.

What type of resin did you use and where did you get it from? I think it would be good info for someone to reference later.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
It was a great meet, I will have pics up shortly.

What type of resin did you use and where did you get it from? I think it would be good info for someone to reference later.
Nice, send me link when pics are up. Good point if anyone is interested the resin can be purchased from...

http://www.polymercompositesinc.com/

Any of the structural resins can be used.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Nice job!
Actually the holes did'nt look that bad.However,I understood the look you were
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Excellent decals...
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Nice project. looks much better without the holes.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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thanks for uploading your new custom rims Mr. Sparco! You have great taste. pix of all 4? They are 18in?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Looking good! Nice work.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Me gusta
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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fantastic work
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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interesting... nice job.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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I like the outcome. Just curious, but can the resin you used withstand the temperature changes, the rotational force, humidity, etc of daily driving over a long period of time?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Wow, looks so much better! Good work
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
Nice job!
Actually the holes did'nt look that bad.However,I understood the look you were
going for.
Excellent decals...


Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
Nice project. looks much better without the holes.


Originally Posted by scoobyrex247
thanks for uploading your new custom rims Mr. Sparco! You have great taste. pix of all 4? They are 18in?
Yes, 18x9.5 +15 all around. No prob I know you had asked for a write up and here it is.

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Looking good! Nice work.
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fantastic work
Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
interesting... nice job.
Thanks all.

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I like the outcome. Just curious, but can the resin you used withstand the temperature changes, the rotational force, humidity, etc of daily driving over a long period of time?
This stuff is commercial grade. Composite resins are used in marine and aerospace where temps and forces exceed what we put our cars through I don't see why it would fault in any way. You should try this stuff out, it'll hold everything and anything together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awmnUz1Ag5E

Here's a video of the clear version of the resin I used.

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Wow, looks so much better! Good work
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Impressive. They look so much better with those holes filled in.
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Not going to lie, after looking at the first few pictures, I didn't know how I felt about the mod and what the hell the outcome would be.


Needless to say, it turned out very well.
I have a feeling this could lead to a trend of semi-custom rims.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cms-35z
Impressive. They look so much better with those holes filled in.
I wonder who approved of the design at MB or manufacturer when they decided to sell or resell the wheel. It looks so much cleaner without the holes. Now it kind of reminds me of TCIIIs.

Originally Posted by Czarrr
Not going to lie, after looking at the first few pictures, I didn't know how I felt about the mod and what the hell the outcome would be.


Needless to say, it turned out very well.
I have a feeling this could lead to a trend of semi-custom rims.
I've been at the forefront leading the way since '05 and the movement hasn't gained much speed.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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how much were those MB drifters if you dont mind me asking? are they 19's? specs plz. Im starting to fall for them because they remind me of the lmgt4... Pics of vinyl plotter?
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