Offical VOLK Racing Wheel Thread!
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I'm looking into possibly refinishing my TE37's.. They're currently silver and im thinking of going black. Im curious though, for you guys who had your wheels powdercoated, what did you do with the center caps? I have the flat ones. Do you guys just hit them with spray paint or are you guys having the wheels sprayed vs powdercoating? Thanks
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For the HT Honda Tuning Challenge. The trunks were switched because this wing was too big, and to avoid penalties. they switched trunks with the Voltex Type 1S which was white.
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Originally Posted by AE_Racer' timestamp='1395159000' post='23068620
I'm looking into possibly refinishing my TE37's.. They're currently silver and im thinking of going black. Im curious though, for you guys who had your wheels powdercoated, what did you do with the center caps? I have the flat ones. Do you guys just hit them with spray paint or are you guys having the wheels sprayed vs powdercoating? Thanks
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Thank you sir!! 
I personally would recommend a great paint job. Powder coating tends to weaken the wheel.
You know, I had never heard of this, or thought of it. So I did some research.. Apparently Enkei voids warranties for powder coating, and every other manuf advises strongly against it especially for forged wheels.. I see the reasoning behind it and on the other hand I doubt anyones wheels broke apart just because they got their wheels coated.. With that being said, im gonna plasti-dip for now and see how I like the black, then paint later.. Thanks!
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Yea, good research. I didnt even know they officially would deny warranty. but yes, it does weaken the wheel. If you are planning on just doing some street driving then it shouldnt been too bad. I just wouldnt recommend it for track purposes where the wheel goes under alot of heat, pressure, and abuse
Originally Posted by TEASPOONGUY' timestamp='1395164241' post='23068804
[quote name='AE_Racer' timestamp='1395159000' post='23068620']
I'm looking into possibly refinishing my TE37's.. They're currently silver and im thinking of going black. Im curious though, for you guys who had your wheels powdercoated, what did you do with the center caps? I have the flat ones. Do you guys just hit them with spray paint or are you guys having the wheels sprayed vs powdercoating? Thanks
I'm looking into possibly refinishing my TE37's.. They're currently silver and im thinking of going black. Im curious though, for you guys who had your wheels powdercoated, what did you do with the center caps? I have the flat ones. Do you guys just hit them with spray paint or are you guys having the wheels sprayed vs powdercoating? Thanks
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Yea, good research. I didnt even know they officially would deny warranty. but yes, it does weaken the wheel. If you are planning on just doing some street driving then it shouldnt been too bad. I just wouldnt recommend it for track purposes where the wheel goes under alot of heat, pressure, and abuse
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Slapped these on after getting them mounted today. Gonna get some flat center caps and Rays lugs on the way I think. And a few other little items. But overall, I'm happy.
Standard S2000 fitment, 225/255 RS3.
Standard S2000 fitment, 225/255 RS3.
