grumps2JZ Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 soooo the story goes that i let my dad borrow my car and he promptly proceeded to curb the f$*k out of 2 of my brand new mag wheels.... i now have some springs ordered and on the way to lower the car approx 1" and am considering painting the mags semigloss black (i am a car painter by trade) instead of getting them machined back to original. it would be cheaper and potentially look cool but once its done theres no going back lol just thought i would get some opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Nothing wose having your wheels curbed , but someone else doing it must be a real kick in the hairy sack IMO they look really nice as they are, Im not to sure on them black as I don't think they will go with the exterior paint I would have them back to how they were and get your Dad to pay for it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 No dont paint em they look fine as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ouch ! I'd be well pissed ! I remember when I gave my mam a lift to the shops in my last supra, she opened the door on a post !! Let's just say after some strong words, she walked home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumps2JZ Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 made her walk joe?! hope it wasnt too far!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 made her walk joe?! hope it wasnt too far!!! About f or 7 miles, its my supra though so I hope she learned her lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'd leave them mate. They look fine the way they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Get them machined back. You are trying to gloss over the problem and end up making a nice set of wheels look shite. If your dad has anything about him he will foot the bill. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Bank of Dad should pay to have them sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumps2JZ Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 haha yeah he has offered, but we are both pretty poor at the moment so couldnt do that to him right now. i'm a fan of the staunch look it has with 9.5 wide front and rear with the stretched tyres to keep the tread under the guards (even more so with the new springs due to arrive) but am starting to get sick of/dislike the general style of the wheels... guess i can just sell or swap them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 What size are they? Just noticed you are in NZ...doh..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumps2JZ Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 19x9.5 front and rear.... about 4.5inch dish yes, christchurch aswell. probably the least car friendly city since the earthquakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 First thing I would do is lower your car and get new rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumps2JZ Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 yeap, springs are on the way... just a 1 inch lowering kit as i live in christchurch new zealand and the roads here are ruined after the earthquakes so cant go too low!!! am trying to find someone who is keen to swap wheels with me at the moment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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