Vivek's Vert.

[lambo]

^ I think it would be an awkward transition given A's aren't 3 piece, even though the lip is very pronounced from the face.

[Vivek]

So what do you guys think of black lips with a silver center? I know these aren't A's but I'm just getting a feel for the colors. Look better than I expected. Since the A's are 17's I'm not too worried about them looking too small. Tires will be 205/45

[Vivek]

Yeah they're 4x114.3. I think that's the only bolt pattern that this size came in. All the color wheels and such say that bronze/gold is a good complimentary color for a dark blue but that may be a bit much for me. Maybe a bronze center with a different color lip?

[lambo]

Wait... are they 4x114.3 or something? Also, I don't think red would work on a blue car... I vote a champagne. That would be cool.

[Vivek]

They're 17x7.5, with the adapters the et is -2. I may have to do something about that but we'll see. I considered getting them professionally stripped and coated, but with a wire wheel on an electric (corded) drill and aircraft stripper it's really not too bad. I need some suggestions for color. I've always, always loved these:

[mbonanni]

Get them properly stripped, media or bead blasted?

Those look to be a bitch.

[rob&e30]

I got the A's from a forum member from Socal, E30_fiend. I need to get them finished sooner rather than later. Someone suggested a stronger chemical to use in another thread and I think I'll give that a shot. As of now one is stripped and ready for paint, the other 3 still have a ways to go. And thanks for posting that pic, I think it's gonna be my next sig :D

ohhh man it should be your so cali there! lol And i cannot grasp the fact that you have a hard top too! WOW man i never knew that! I need some a's man shit! I could have had them sand blasted for you ! :(


Any who i am down to buy those when your ready to sell them lol! 16's?



thanks pal!

[Vivek]

I got the A's from a forum member from Socal, E30_fiend. I need to get them finished sooner rather than later. Someone suggested a stronger chemical to use in another thread and I think I'll give that a shot. As of now one is stripped and ready for paint, the other 3 still have a ways to go. And thanks for posting that pic, I think it's gonna be my next sig :D

[rob&e30]

damn where did you get the A's?


And too bad we didnt get time to kick it at the meet! I found this pic of ya looking for mines lol!

[AbsorbantNut]

Damn man, it's coming along.

[Vivek]

Wow it's been a while. Well I got some Borbet's.
Wow these wheels are a bitch to strip.
Starting out, first coat of stripper:

How we finished:

Steven decided to help out


Gonna work on it more later, may add a thick layer of stripper on it and leave it overnight.

[MattAvino]

nice. How are the rear condor bushings?

[Vivek]

Changed oil and filter, finally got an ebrake boot and handle on, and put on a new registration sticker.

[gkurey]

For anyone with experience with Condor raised subframe bushings, does this look right?:

Check my build thread in my sig, last page. I just installed the condor risers and I have mine set the same way...Looks good to me!

[RUFFLZ]

the blonde you were with was easy on the eyes too :P

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