The Original i30 Owners Club

OFF TOPIC => MEMBERS OTHER MOTORS => Topic started by: Just Rick on March 28, 2015, 10:13:27

Title: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on March 28, 2015, 10:13:27

Sick of the old standard wheels already and these were a deal I could not refuse,but I do need to look for a fourth rim(so if  you know of anyone who has a spare 18X8J in this style) they came with 235x40x18's ZR Maxxis about 70% thread and as they are second hand,I will be doing some changes on them,to clean them up a little better

Right side
(http://i.imgur.com/lvuhkN6.jpg)

Left Side
(http://i.imgur.com/eiKp2Z0.jpg)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 28, 2015, 10:15:35

Cool.   :)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on March 28, 2015, 10:28:30

Good score Rick, they look nice :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Wingerdave on March 28, 2015, 12:59:25

Really  :cool!: Nice

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Johnno on March 28, 2015, 13:59:28

Nice rim's Rick

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on March 28, 2015, 21:20:38

They look great Rick! But are you just running three + a standard rim?  :Shocked:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on April 25, 2015, 16:47:03

Quote from: Dazzler on March 28, 2015, 21:20:38

They look great Rick! But are you just running three + a standard rim?  :Shocked:

No Dazz,only running two on the front,Long story,BUT  :evil: I have been up to mischief again,as I was unable to obtain two more eighteens,I have managed to score four more seventeens,which are very similar(without tyres)so am in the process of refurbing this lot,and colour matching them to the car,lot of work but thing they will look good when done and on,I'm hoping this album comes up here,showing before during and after and one where I have set one of the almost finished rims beside the car to check to see if my desired effect has happened.

(click to show/hide)

(http://i.imgur.com/0nkDiNk.jpg)Before Starting
(http://i.imgur.com/HIM9D82.jpg)cleaned up reading for masking for first colour
(http://i.imgur.com/aBpvzTs.jpg)masking
(http://i.imgur.com/ZQvJSDB.jpg)and yet more masking
(http://i.imgur.com/nLMTujf.jpg)First colour
(http://i.imgur.com/efBcnou.jpg)after masking came off,have to wait for this colour to cure then remask and apply second colour
(http://i.imgur.com/0QRKeo3.jpg) and had to set one of the almost finished ones up beside the car to see if the desired affect has been achieved

And  funnily enough these rims will also fit Bruce,but Bruces won't fit Alvin different centre hole sizes

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on April 25, 2015, 17:00:52

You've done a good job there Rick :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Johnno on April 25, 2015, 18:36:19

Almost bought a set of rims like them when I was doing up the Astra, TSW do some very similar to them

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on April 25, 2015, 22:08:54

Quote from: CraigB on April 25, 2015, 17:00:52

You've done a good job there Rick :goodjob:

What he said! Very impressive.. :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: cruiserfied on April 25, 2015, 22:40:09

Good work. Those styles start getting fiddly to prep and paint.
Don't think I like the blue on blue.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on April 26, 2015, 05:15:39

Quote from: cruiserfied on April 25, 2015, 22:40:09

Good work. Those styles start getting fiddly to prep and paint.
Don't think I like the blue on blue.

Yes I'm with you,I'm still on the fence about the blue on blue,but until they're completely done,tyres on and on the car,I'm still hopeful,I wanted to go Black with white trimming or a Darker blue with gold trim,but as the car does really belong to she who must be obeyed,this is the way we're going at the moment  :lol:

Craig the first one I did was a bit ordinary,what I didn't realize was the paint I have used was not compatible with the spray putty I used,so the first rim is a little orang peeled in a couple of spots,but the paint I am using is very good,a new product out,on it's own is very, very good I've never seen it on the shelves before.

Johnno yes I have always liked this style,but they do not make them any more and I had searched for two more 18's when Iwas given the two for the car,closest I could get was this set of 17's,similar style new ones these days all up with tyres would set me back Nigh on $3000,this way of doing it takes a lot longer,but even with the X-ray scanning and my work,then going through my tyre man this option will be a tad under $900,I don'ymind doing a bit of hands on work if it's going to save me possibly $2100  :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 26, 2015, 05:58:03

Did you get some blue paint on your hair because it looks like it's reacted with the grey and turned green?

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on April 26, 2015, 06:31:08

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 26, 2015, 05:58:03

Did you get some blue paint on your hair because it looks like it's reacted with the grey and turned green?

 :rofl: :rofl: not green now,that was a setup shot,it's an orangy red now  :lol:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: FatBoy on April 26, 2015, 11:19:11

Quote from: Just Rick on April 26, 2015, 06:31:08

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 26, 2015, 05:58:03

Did you get some blue paint on your hair because it looks like it's reacted with the grey and turned green?

 :rofl: :rofl: not green now,that was a setup shot,it's an orangy red now  :lol:

See, now you are just showing off!!  I can't grow any hair, of any colour, on my head!!

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 26, 2015, 11:21:09

Quote from: FatBoy on April 26, 2015, 11:19:11

Quote from: Just Rick on April 26, 2015, 06:31:08

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 26, 2015, 05:58:03

Did you get some blue paint on your hair because it looks like it's reacted with the grey and turned green?

 :rofl: :rofl: not green now,that was a setup shot,it's an orangy red now  :lol:

See, now you are just showing off!!  I can't grow any hair, of any colour, on my head or elsewhere!!

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2015, 11:23:12

I quite like the blue on blue....  :confused: :victory:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: FatBoy on April 26, 2015, 11:52:24

Quote from: Dazzler on April 26, 2015, 11:23:12

I quite like the blue on blue....  :confused: :victory:

I definitely don't!!  I'll bet Gonz doesn't either!!

:link: Friendly fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_fire)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2015, 11:56:32

 :spitty: :toldyou: :raspberry1: :crazy3:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 10, 2015, 11:45:27

Well got some tyres on the redone wheels,I'm not 100% sure I like em,the look great off the car,but Sue said they had to be Blue over silver,put the two on the back and left the plain wheels on the front,Sue came out and said she preferred the silver,I can't win,But not changing them again for a while.

I can see some Lowering King springs in the future

(http://i.imgur.com/FvxCiqG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MIurf9m.jpg)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on May 10, 2015, 12:42:26

I really like the blue!

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Phil №❶ on May 10, 2015, 12:51:15

Me 2

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 10, 2015, 13:41:51

Yes Maybe once all four Blue ones are on it will look better,but won't be getting the next pair of tyres for a week or so

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 10, 2015, 13:50:07

You've done a good job Rick but I think I would also stick with the alloy rather than painted, alloy looks better against the nice blue duco.

A set of kings with about 1 1/2 to 2 inches knocked off would look great :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 10, 2015, 14:23:43

Quote from: CraigB on May 10, 2015, 13:50:07

You've done a good job Rick but I think I would also stick with the alloy rather than painted, alloy looks better against the nice blue duco.

A set of kings with about 1 1/2 to 2 inches knocked off would look great :goodjob2:

Since I have now scrapped the old wagon(as repair costs outweigh viability) I have a set of 75mm drop kings on it,I'm researching into weather I will be able to use them  :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Shambles on May 10, 2015, 14:37:49

Quote from: CraigB

... I would also stick with the alloy rather than painted ...

:whsaid:

Not a fan of coloured mags myself.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 10, 2015, 15:03:29

Quote from: Just Rick on May 10, 2015, 14:23:43

Since I have now scrapped the old wagon(as repair costs outweigh viability) I have a set of 75mm drop kings on it,I'm researching into weather I will be able to use them  :goodjob2:

75mm!!! the front looks like it would take that or is an optical illusion that the front has a smaller profile tyre than the rear :undecided:

If the springs are from a different brand or even model I wouldn't venture there, even if the lengths look fine the weight tolerances wouldn't match and it could throw out the whole balance of the car :eek:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: rustynutz on May 11, 2015, 01:31:41

Quote from: Shambles on May 10, 2015, 14:37:49

Quote from: CraigB

... I would also stick with the alloy rather than painted ...

:whsaid:

Not a fan of coloured mags myself.

 :whsaid:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on May 11, 2015, 09:57:11

 :disapp: Boring... :whistler:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 11, 2015, 12:27:00

Quote from: rustynutz on May 11, 2015, 01:31:41

Quote from: Shambles on May 10, 2015, 14:37:49

Quote from: CraigB

... I would also stick with the alloy rather than painted ...

:whsaid:

Not a fan of coloured mags myself.

 :whsaid:

Racists.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Shambles on May 11, 2015, 12:55:15

Quote from: Doggie 1

Racists.

I've never raced any car I've owned.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:31:18

Actually,  they should be purple.  :happydance:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: FatBoy on May 12, 2015, 07:50:54

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:31:18

Actually,  they should be purple.  :happydance:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:59:49

Quote from: FatBoy on May 12, 2015, 07:50:54

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:31:18

Actually,  they should be purple.  :happydance:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Wonder how many others get it.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 12, 2015, 08:05:41

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:59:49

Quote from: FatBoy on May 12, 2015, 07:50:54

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2015, 07:31:18

Actually,  they should be purple.  :happydance:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Wonder how many others get it.

I do :victory:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2015, 09:34:56

 :MeToo:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 12, 2015, 09:36:58

Me three.
But I don't want Tricky Ricky to pose in his car like the original.  :eek:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: rustynutz on May 13, 2015, 07:33:40

:link: Brian Cadd - "Alvin Purple" - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi7qoqUkiFA)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 13, 2015, 14:03:30

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 12, 2015, 09:36:58

Me three.
But I don't want Tricky Ricky to pose in his car like the original.  :eek:

I got it after a few minutes  :eek: hey I'm tired

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 17, 2015, 14:04:14

Got em all fitted now
(http://i.imgur.com/JjVcEfY.jpg)
And no their not different blues, they seem to change color depending on the way the light is hitting them,as can be seen between the two pictures
(http://i.imgur.com/0jrMrCB.jpg)
Now I see it all together I quite like them, everyone who has seen Alvin even with just the two blue wheels on him have liked them better than the alloy,now he needs to get lower

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 17, 2015, 14:09:26

Personally I'd prefer the polished alloy as I had mentioned earlier but it still looks good Rick, well done :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: FatBoy on May 17, 2015, 14:21:53

Nice work, Rick.  Your changing avatar is scaring the bejesus out of me though!!

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 17, 2015, 14:45:39

Quote from: FatBoy on May 17, 2015, 14:21:53

Your changing avatar is scaring the bejesus out of me though!!

Why,I'm Harmless as long as ya don't upset me  :lol:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on May 17, 2015, 22:11:08

I like you better with the beany on..

I reckon the coloured wheels look great!  :goodjob2: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 18, 2015, 13:04:48

Quote from: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

I will soon,got some purple dye tonight.Just couldn't bring myself to buy the shocking pink  :lol:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: FatBoy on May 18, 2015, 13:07:52

Don't believe what everybody else is saying, Rick.  You are a good looking rooster!!   :goodjob:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:29:08

Quote from: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

What you talkin' about, 'dude?   :lol:
Looking great Rick. You've done a top job.   :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 18, 2015, 13:30:54

Quote from: FatBoy on May 18, 2015, 13:07:52

Don't believe what everybody else is saying, Rick.  You are a good looking rooster!!   :goodjob:

Don't really care what others saying,I KNOW I'm good looking,cause I'm FIGJAM  :lol:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:52:37

Looking at Rick's avatar, are we sure Chopper Read is dead?   :undecided:   :eek:
And what does Wfi stand for Rick, other than Wesfarmer's Insurance?

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 18, 2015, 13:54:24

Quote from: Just Rick on May 18, 2015, 13:30:54

I KNOW I'm good looking,cause I'm FIGJAM  :lol:

You could get the missus to sew that on your beanie :D

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Surferdude on May 18, 2015, 21:54:46

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:29:08

Quote from: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

What you talkin' about, 'dude?   :lol:
Looking great Rick. You've done a top job.   :goodjob2:

I was complimenting his wheels.

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 25, 2015, 13:39:55

Quote from: Surferdude on May 18, 2015, 21:54:46

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:29:08

Quote from: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

What you talkin' about, 'dude?   :lol:
Looking great Rick. You've done a top job.   :goodjob2:

I was complimenting his wheels.

No Worries Dude I knew what you were saying  :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 25, 2015, 13:42:22

Quote from: Surferdude on May 18, 2015, 21:54:46

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:29:08

Quote from: Surferdude on May 17, 2015, 23:30:56

Lookin' good.
Why go with alloy/silver? Every man and his doggie has them.
Dare to stand out in the crowd.  :goodjob2:

What you talkin' about, 'dude?   :lol:
Looking great Rick. You've done a top job.   :goodjob2:

I was complimenting his wheels.

 :goodjob:
Sorry SD.
I inserted a "not" that wasn't there.   :D

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 25, 2015, 13:50:25

Quote from: Doggie 1 on May 18, 2015, 13:52:37

Looking at Rick's avatar, are we sure Chopper Read is dead?   :undecided:   :eek:
And what does Wfi stand for Rick, other than Wesfarmer's Insurance?

I get the Chopper Read comparison all the time,as for the WFI exactly what you said,I've got heap of different hats  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 25, 2015, 13:54:41

Lowered Alvin and it didn't cost me a cent
(http://i.imgur.com/gJYN8jE.jpg)

Mind you putting 1/4 tonne of Rapidset concrete bags in the boot didn't help the height of the front  :rofl:
(http://i.imgur.com/lhrHTo2.jpg)

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: CraigB on May 25, 2015, 14:00:28

Easily fixed with another 1/4 tonne of concrete on the bonnet :D

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Just Rick on May 25, 2015, 14:27:47

Quote from: CraigB on May 25, 2015, 14:00:28

Easily fixed with another 1/4 tonne of concrete on the bonnet :D

 :rofl: Pass  :rofl:

Title: Re: Alvin Gets New Shoes
Post by: Dazzler on May 26, 2015, 02:25:16

Quote from: Just Rick on May 25, 2015, 13:54:41

Lowered Alvin and it didn't cost me a cent
(http://i.imgur.com/gJYN8jE.jpg)

Mind you putting 1/4 tonne of Rapidset concrete bags in the boot didn't help the height of the front  :rofl:
(http://i.imgur.com/lhrHTo2.jpg)

You got 1/4 tonne of concrete for nothing!  :Shocked: :victory: