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Old Feb 7, 2008, 05:58 AM
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Paul, wouldn't powder coating be considered modding?
idk, i guess it depends how much horsepower it adds...
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 05:59 AM
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idk, i guess it depends how much horsepower it adds...
Boost gauge wont add hp?
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
Boost gauge wont add hp?
**** i thought it did

my ukdm badge does right?!?

EDIT: i just realized we broke 7k!

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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
**** i thought it did
I am taking that as a serious question.
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:13 AM
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tim how much does that guy charge again to powdercoat a set of rims? i'm strongly leaning towards powdercoating my winter enkeis that volk mag blue color.

honestly who spends money on their winter rims?

Roughly $200-$250 depending on color and prep work. He did a set of 17" Enkie's for me in gloss black for $200. Teh VIII wheels would be tit to prep. These were the ones he did for me over a year ago (lots of spokes)
http://enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/SC03sbc.bg.jpg
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:14 AM
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tim, can he fill in any imperfections? scratches, etc... while applying teh powdercoat

i'm also interested in "somehow" preserving a enkei sticker similar to stock. davids-face suggested i just apply a sticker after and go with a color that suits the mag blue. im not sure if i have any other options. dext0rs mentioned applying the sticker under the clear coat.

the other issue is that i think i should have all 4 wheels straightened/fixed before doing any powdercoating which is seriously going to hurt the $$$ aspect me thinks

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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
idk, i guess it depends how much horsepower it adds...
It adds as much HP as your tight fitting childrens size small Abercrombie shirts









j/p
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by IMR-TIM
It adds as much HP as your tight fitting childrens size small Abercrombie shirts
damn thats a lot then!
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:20 AM
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the other issue is that i think i should have all 4 wheels straightened/fixed before doing any powdercoating which is seriously going to hurt the $$$ aspect me thinks
If you dont get vibration then you are fine.
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:21 AM
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Hey tim, where is this guy located that does the powdercoating? I've been trying to find a place to do my stock IX wheels. I would love to do the time attack look with the red lip but I don't know if that's possible. If you have a phone # or website for him that would be awsome!
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
idk, i guess it depends how much horsepower it adds...
in his case, it's just ricing, so warranty still ok
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:23 AM
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damn thats a lot then!
horsepower, not gay magnet.
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
If you dont get vibration then you are fine.
i like vibrations
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Old Feb 7, 2008, 06:26 AM
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i like vibrations
i'm surprised you dont unbalance your wheels on purpose.
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they are. the thing is i am unbalanced so those two things balance each other out.
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