i just like to thank Billet Technology for giving me an awesome experience in doing business with them. top notch people and very customer service oriented, tough to find these days, but clearly there still around. back to the wheels. as i mentioned before, i had issues with the wheel face finish. i wanted flat black and i got it with a satin clear. so i figured that i would try something out, same on what i did with my intake manifold and cai. wet sand the sht out of it. 3-4 hrs per wheel, wet sanding with 600, 1000, 2000, buff, polish and shine. it turned out better than i had expected. it's now a shiney flat black, you'd have to see it in person to know what i mean. it looks like you could bounce a bullet off it, somewhat looks like a lacquer finish. the lip is color matched silver metallic. the fronts are 22X9 with a 3" lip and the rear are 22X10 with a 4" beveled lip (extra strength). the outer and inner hoop edge are rolled for reinforcement. needed for the streets of boston. the tires are Nitto 420's, 265/35 front and 295/30 rear. there a suv summer performance tires. i was nervous at first, but i'm now more than satisfied. because there suv tires, the side walls are reinforced. so i've got all the protection i can get. the handling is awesome, quiet, and not harsh, at all. i put my wheels on a few weeks ago and didn't post anything, except for here. i was waiting on my custom center caps. skull and crossbones, matching my hood and decklid emblem. these are a different size than stock. the stock caps are 2" and mine are 2 3/4". i also did the same process with the wet sanding, to get the same finish. i also finally purchased the catch can, dipstick, strut brace, etc....more coming soon. sorry, i'll post the pix soon. i'm on it.
I would reply to this thread. But Jimmy never pays attention to me anymore.....he never replies to my threads, so I'm not gonna reply to his...... Chase
here's some pix. bad time too, sun going down. i'll having to take better ones. let me know what you think? before: after:
here's a pic of my engine bay, updated with the BT catch can and dipstick. i'm just waiting on the transmission cap and silver decal, that will go on the left side of the radiator cover.
the last pcs are the black braided hoses and cbd, cf coolant resv overlay. then plans for a custom 3 pc lip spoiler, cf roof from cbd, a few other scheduled mods that i wont mention yet. after that i will focus on the interior to match the exterior, it's going to look sick, you'll see. thanks - jimmy
chase, i'm sorry! i don't mean to. i just get too consumed with projects, you know how i am. i've been meaning to give you a call. later!
Those pics are fine.......Looks great buddy!!!! Are the lips painted silver to match the car?? Nice touch with the center caps too.......BOSCHARGERSRT strikes again beyotch!!!! Chase
well i don't like the glare from the sun. yes, the glare dosn't allow you to see the silver metallic to well. thanks to Heidi on the centers. btw i'm not done yet. j/k
thanks fellas! i'm trying to get it somewhat simple, clean, and mean looking. i just don't want to over due it. thanks again!
just to let you guyz know, i'm going to try dual 10" ralley stripe on the hood and decklid. i'm just narrowing down the style and cut. i hope to have it on next week or maybe this weekend. before anyone says anything (-), i'm just trying it out. it's more expensive doing it my way.
