Quanaman's NBP Type-S Progress Thread: Updated 12/24/14
07-23-2012, 09:05 PM
#161
No way man...on something like a wheel, with proper prep you can make it look good. You only need a gun to hit larger surface areas. I mean, it would look BETTER, obvi...but not necessary.
Although with all you're looking to do , you could probably find somewhere to do all you need in a package!
Although with all you're looking to do , you could probably find somewhere to do all you need in a package!
07-23-2012, 09:20 PM
#162
WOOO Page 5! haha.
Actually its really tough up here on Northern VA. Its hard to find any good, reputable shops that aren't going to rob you. Any custom work is super expensive in this area. I couldn't even find anywhere to do the bend repair for less than an arm and a leg so I traveled 3 hours south to VA Beach to get it done for much cheaper, including gas+a hotel room for the night!
For example; most people here on the forum say it cost them between 30-60 bucks for midmuffler delete. Best quote I got was $125...crazy!
Looks like I am going to be tackling this myself.
Actually its really tough up here on Northern VA. Its hard to find any good, reputable shops that aren't going to rob you. Any custom work is super expensive in this area. I couldn't even find anywhere to do the bend repair for less than an arm and a leg so I traveled 3 hours south to VA Beach to get it done for much cheaper, including gas+a hotel room for the night!
For example; most people here on the forum say it cost them between 30-60 bucks for midmuffler delete. Best quote I got was $125...crazy!
Looks like I am going to be tackling this myself.
07-23-2012, 09:56 PM
#163
2014 Jeep SRT
^Yeah, my Works need constant attention since the lips are polished and not chrome. I got one of those foam Mothers balls (w/ Mothers polish) that you attach to a drill, but it doesn't work as well as doing it by hand. Maybe I need some better polish...
07-23-2012, 11:02 PM
#164
I picked up The meguiars version because it has a cone shaped polishing tip. Haven't tried it yet but I know these wheels are beyond just a traditional polishing. They will need a bunch of wet sanding. I've watched some YouTube videos so I'll probably start with 300 grit and go up to 600 or so. These wheels are a PITA because the spokes come out into the lip, so there's crevices and nooks to get into. 
Last edited by quanaman; 07-23-2012 at 11:07 PM.
07-24-2012, 11:24 PM
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I like your wheels, but those above are hot.
07-25-2012, 10:16 AM
#168
2014 Jeep SRT
Those XXR's come in gold too, which IMO, looks pretty nice against DGP.
07-25-2012, 03:54 PM
#170
2014 Jeep SRT
Gold +20. Go big or go home. 
07-25-2012, 08:15 PM
#171
Well! I was thinking about 18x9.75
With that width, and +20 offset, I will basically be rubbing on all four corners, no?
Currently, my BBS LM reps are the closest to this fitment, with 18x9.5 offset 33 front, 28 rear and am clear of all fenders, but am not lowered that much. I have my rears rolled and have 235/40/18 tires all around.
with the Tein coilovers I plan on being maxed out or damn close to it...
BTW. stay tuned for slammed DGP pics tomorrow. Getting my suspension installed with the welcomed help of SICK TLS
With that width, and +20 offset, I will basically be rubbing on all four corners, no?
Currently, my BBS LM reps are the closest to this fitment, with 18x9.5 offset 33 front, 28 rear and am clear of all fenders, but am not lowered that much. I have my rears rolled and have 235/40/18 tires all around.
with the Tein coilovers I plan on being maxed out or damn close to it...
BTW. stay tuned for slammed DGP pics tomorrow. Getting my suspension installed with the welcomed help of SICK TLS
07-25-2012, 10:37 PM
#173
2014 Jeep SRT
Yeah, you'll be damn close to all 4 fenders if you're slammed with 9.75" and +20. I think you can pull it off with some aggressive camber and narrower tires though. You definitely wouldn't be able to run 235's. You'd need 225's at the most and maybe even 215's. Running 215's on a 9.75" wide rim would be really stretched though...not sure how to you feel about that...
07-25-2012, 10:46 PM
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Well! I was thinking about 18x9.75
With that width, and +20 offset, I will basically be rubbing on all four corners, no?
Currently, my BBS LM reps are the closest to this fitment, with 18x9.5 offset 33 front, 28 rear and am clear of all fenders, but am not lowered that much. I have my rears rolled and have 235/40/18 tires all around.
with the Tein coilovers I plan on being maxed out or damn close to it...
BTW. stay tuned for slammed DGP pics tomorrow. Getting my suspension installed with the welcomed help of SICK TLS
With that width, and +20 offset, I will basically be rubbing on all four corners, no?
Currently, my BBS LM reps are the closest to this fitment, with 18x9.5 offset 33 front, 28 rear and am clear of all fenders, but am not lowered that much. I have my rears rolled and have 235/40/18 tires all around.
with the Tein coilovers I plan on being maxed out or damn close to it...
BTW. stay tuned for slammed DGP pics tomorrow. Getting my suspension installed with the welcomed help of SICK TLS
07-25-2012, 10:55 PM
#175
Thanks for the info guys
The main reason I want to go with 235's is because I already have the tires. I don't want to have to buy new tires if I don't have to!!
I don't really care either way about stretching tires; I like the look but can live without it; doesn't matter. ALso I can roll the front fenders if need be; only about 80 bucks for the guy to come to my house and handle it. I guess I can judge it after tomorrow when I get my coilovers installed and see how bad/if I rub a lot with the BBS rims installed...
I'm thinking if I get them I might go with 18x9.75 +35 because I already have an assortment of spacers that I could throw on to get the exact look I want...I have 2 sets of 20mm and 2 sets of 15mm v2 spacers already
Decisions decisions.
This is all contingent upon me selling my BBS reps, one or both of my sets of aspecs, and my stockies. LOL.
The main reason I want to go with 235's is because I already have the tires. I don't want to have to buy new tires if I don't have to!!
I don't really care either way about stretching tires; I like the look but can live without it; doesn't matter. ALso I can roll the front fenders if need be; only about 80 bucks for the guy to come to my house and handle it. I guess I can judge it after tomorrow when I get my coilovers installed and see how bad/if I rub a lot with the BBS rims installed...
I'm thinking if I get them I might go with 18x9.75 +35 because I already have an assortment of spacers that I could throw on to get the exact look I want...I have 2 sets of 20mm and 2 sets of 15mm v2 spacers already
Decisions decisions.
This is all contingent upon me selling my BBS reps, one or both of my sets of aspecs, and my stockies. LOL.
07-26-2012, 07:48 AM
#177
I know I'll probably get flamed for this but I think it's a horrible idea, man.
Dave just had to get one of his replaced/rewelded and if you notice, almost ALL the people that have bought the XXR's end up selling them within 6 months. I'd highly recommend you don't shy away from getting those works looking how you want them to and just rock them.
I like the works, the aspecs AND the BBS reps better than those XXR's.
Dave just had to get one of his replaced/rewelded and if you notice, almost ALL the people that have bought the XXR's end up selling them within 6 months. I'd highly recommend you don't shy away from getting those works looking how you want them to and just rock them.
I like the works, the aspecs AND the BBS reps better than those XXR's.
07-26-2012, 10:04 AM
#178
2014 Jeep SRT
If you're dead set on the XXR's, another thing you should think about is how the offset affects the concavity of the wheels. IIRC, +20 will be much more concave than +35...I could be wrong though.
07-26-2012, 02:04 PM
#179
J: that's a actually a very good point. I know they're not the best quality but I didn't realize so many people were jumping off the xxr wagon. But at the same time, because these wheels are si cheap, everyone and their mother has them or is getting them. Which makes it less fun..
Ebelp: Yeah I know the rims are more concave with a lower offset but they're sayin the design of the wheel is very concave to begin with; but IMO the more concave the better
Ebelp: Yeah I know the rims are more concave with a lower offset but they're sayin the design of the wheel is very concave to begin with; but IMO the more concave the better
07-26-2012, 11:09 PM
#181
Update!!
Member SICK TLS and I installed the coilovers today. Well, he actually installe them and I watched lol
By the time we finished it was too dark to take pics. Will get some tomorrow, here are some teasers of the install.
I also installed new switchbacks. Included before/after pics.
Before
After
Pics of the Coilovers install
Teaser
Member SICK TLS and I installed the coilovers today. Well, he actually installe them and I watched lol
By the time we finished it was too dark to take pics. Will get some tomorrow, here are some teasers of the install.
I also installed new switchbacks. Included before/after pics.
Before
After
Pics of the Coilovers install
Teaser
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07-26-2012, 11:22 PM
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07-27-2012, 06:37 AM
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I know I'll probably get flamed for this but I think it's a horrible idea, man.
Dave just had to get one of his replaced/rewelded and if you notice, almost ALL the people that have bought the XXR's end up selling them within 6 months. I'd highly recommend you don't shy away from getting those works looking how you want them to and just rock them.
I like the works, the aspecs AND the BBS reps better than those XXR's.
Dave just had to get one of his replaced/rewelded and if you notice, almost ALL the people that have bought the XXR's end up selling them within 6 months. I'd highly recommend you don't shy away from getting those works looking how you want them to and just rock them.
I like the works, the aspecs AND the BBS reps better than those XXR's.
J: that's a actually a very good point. I know they're not the best quality but I didn't realize so many people were jumping off the xxr wagon. But at the same time, because these wheels are si cheap, everyone and their mother has them or is getting them. Which makes it less fun..
Ebelp: Yeah I know the rims are more concave with a lower offset but they're sayin the design of the wheel is very concave to begin with; but IMO the more concave the better
Ebelp: Yeah I know the rims are more concave with a lower offset but they're sayin the design of the wheel is very concave to begin with; but IMO the more concave the better
07-27-2012, 08:36 AM
#186
2014 Jeep SRT
What's going on here?? There's still another inch left on those coilovers...DUUUMP it!
Nice work, gentlemen. Looking forward to meeting you guys at the 8/5 meet.
Nice work, gentlemen. Looking forward to meeting you guys at the 8/5 meet.
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07-27-2012, 03:31 PM
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Thanks dude! You gonna be at the meet on 8/5?
Thanks dude! Definitely couldn't have happene without Glenn's skill and tools. Hopefully my car will be ready by the meet! Couple small things to get in order. Not to mention a full detail and refinishing those Works!
07-27-2012, 03:41 PM
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07-27-2012, 07:54 PM
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Nice update Quana! Great job, you guys....looks good.
07-28-2012, 06:16 PM
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Update's look Great! Always love a Nice/Clean DGP(Rare)! Very well modded! Is it just me or is the rear aspec lip just a tad low? I don't have the aspec kit, but I thought it was supposed to be just above that rear lip(on the bumper)?
