The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[iSpoon]

Do we really need to go there again... (headshake

 

[ucMP3]

Do we really need to go there again... (headshake

(usa)

Don't make me start posting hellaflush all up in here. (bird)

 

[o0n8]

interesting. i think my car would look better if my wheels were out a little more or more "flush" but since i don't have money and can't find a decent set of ms3 wheels for almost no money i can only dream

 

[ucMP3]

^You can try wheel spacers. You can fit 5mm spacers with oem studs, or get spacers w/ studs built in that bolt onto your existing hub/studs.

 

[o0n8]

I've thought about but i'd rather spend money on other things right now

 

[THE Phen]

Heh... and I was considering going with a few mm of spacer on the MSM just to go wider tires. I fail at that trend.

 

[ucMP3]

Heh... and I was considering going with a few mm of spacer on the MSM just to go wider tires. I fail at that trend.

What trend?

 

[o0n8]

putting the beefiest tire is the opposite from the hellaflush article

 

[ucMP3]

putting the beefiest tire is the opposite from the hellaflush article

O tru, lol.

I went a bit overboard w/ 15mm spacers, but I can fit 225/45 in the front wheel well with ease. The rear is a bit cramped, and I will probly go back down to a 205 in the rear, next spring when I buy 2 new tires.

I think I can get 235 in there easy too. 245 would be pushing it, but maybe if I went down to a 35 sidewall...

 

[THE Phen]

You can safely run 215's in the rear. I wouldn't sacrifice too much tire width, especially if you're planning to run staggered sizes like that.

 

[ucMP3]

You can safely run 215's in the rear. I wouldn't sacrifice too much tire width, especially if you're planning to run staggered sizes like that.

I have 215/45 at all 4 corners right now. I have 2 new wheels with 225/45 rubbers mounted that I need to paint so I can put them on the front. And I'm going to decrease the camber (just barely) in the back to cut down on the rubs. Because with 1-2 ppl in the backseat, I rub pretty badly, lol. If it still rubs I will move back down to 205, tho. More grip on the front decreases under-steer anwways.

Or I could just stick with 215 anyways and just not let ppl ride in the backseat like I do right now. (hi)

There's a 125lb weight limit to sit in my backseat. (rofl2)

 

[jri4]

Stephen did you use both a Duplicolor Wheel Coating Spray color and a clear? How many cans of each?

I am sooooo doing this, got a buddy and my dad home tommorrow to help me sand--Thursday shoot with paint, Friday/Saturday clear---you'll see em Sunday at Superfly! At least that is the plan

 

[Perro del Sol]

Stephen did you use both a Duplicolor Wheel Coating Spray color and a clear? How many cans of each?

I am sooooo doing this, got a buddy and my dad home tommorrow to help me sand--Thursday shoot with paint, Friday/Saturday clear---you'll see em Sunday at Superfly! At least that is the plan

We're out for Sunday, we'll be at Lime Rock Park for the Grand-Am races and hosting a cook out with the guys and gals of NEPOC for the Mazda teams.

 

[jri4]

Ah, thats right...that sounds like fun! the nepoc group seems pretty laid back and enthusiatic like the smaller group of ohio guys.

 

[THE Phen]

James, I used 3 cans of paint and 2 cans of clear. I couldn't find the duplicolor wheel clear coat, so i used Rustoleum wheel clear coat. Either way, they do the same job.

 

[iSpoon]

Butternut Cheeseburger.

 

[o0n8]

with sasafrass and beat juice

 

[Lewis7789]

I was just about to get a bowl of ice cream, but you guys ruined my appetite. Thanks.

 

[KZL_99ES]

sasafrass icecream would be like a root beer float! mmmmmmmmmmmmhhhmmm!

 

[THE Phen]

What are you crazy cats up to today?