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Old 09-03-13, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by heyarms
Tpms if they aren't drilled for them, you can use valve stem adapters that you can find online or eBay to mount them without drilling. That's what I'm using.

I recently redid my vsxx myself as well.

Slightly off topic: the TPMS sensor can now be drilled from Work when you buy a new set
Old 09-03-13, 08:10 PM
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Lets say you still wanted that black face look, gold lip would look clean.
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Old 09-03-13, 08:36 PM
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my vote goes to gold chrome as well i think black car need some contrast for wheels
Old 09-03-13, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikon
i wouldn't necessarily go straight to 15mm. that is going to be a big jump and really push the wheel out. i would start with 5mm and work your way out. my wheels weren't clearing the 250 calipers and all i needed was a 5mm spacer.
I tried test fitting the wheels at my friend's house since it was his neighbor selling the wheels. We slapped in a 10mm spacer since he had it laying around and it still didn't fit. We then put a 20mm spacer on and there was a decent amount of space between the caliper and the back of the face. So I figured 12 or 15mm would be best.
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I dropped off my wheel faces today. It's going to cost me $250 to do a hyper black.

I asked about black chrome or burning black and the person I went to doesn't offer it and no place local either.
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Originally Posted by heyarms
Color is so preferential, just go with what you desire!

As for reassembling... Vsxx torque spec is 19ft-lbs, go in a star pattern with the 44 bolts. Sealant, I'd have to look what I've used in the past. Tpms if they aren't drilled for them, you can use valve stem adapters that you can find online or eBay to mount them without drilling. That's what I'm using.

I recently redid my vsxx myself as well.

Adapters for reference:
That was a very helpful post lol. I was going to ask for the torque specs and about the TPMS. I was going to use the "tpms strapping kit" on eBay to strap on the OEM sensors to the middle of the wheels and use the valve stems that came with the wheel.
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is exactly what it will look like



OR EVEN COPPER

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Old 09-09-13, 03:17 PM
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I just had my wheels done with Prismatic Powders, came out great and have a ton to choose from, I like Black and Gold.....
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wow hey the copper actually looks really nice !
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