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Post by cuteweegem on Nov 6, 2009 19:18:28 GMT 12
King springs + wheels, looks a bit better but pretty average still. Might paint the spokes yet, ideas?   |
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Post by mikuni on Nov 6, 2009 19:55:54 GMT 12
I'm not a massive fan of the big wheels but they do look ok, I think just leave them silver too because silver lip is done to death and looks a bit crap IMO.
See how your car goes with large wheels, I think you'll be a bit dissapointed with it. I know after change to 13/14's on mine even 15's are a bit big - you can really feel them pulling the car around and they make it feel a lot less nimble, kind of heavy.
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Post by gordo on Nov 6, 2009 20:31:40 GMT 12
Agree with all the above. Main thing with big rims is they need short sidewalls and the lack of flex can laod up on the shoulders. However, careful selection of tyres can help reduce that problem.
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Post by burntrubber on Nov 6, 2009 20:54:06 GMT 12
I like the wheels but maybe in a 14" that colour looks real like my TG's colour silvers a sweet colour in imo.
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Post by crazytim on Nov 6, 2009 23:23:11 GMT 12
I like it... I like the way my gem feels on 17s... then again im comparing to cheap nasty 13inch biccies...
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Post by mcqunt on Nov 7, 2009 9:00:26 GMT 12
concur i concur but its a daily and getting some mileage out of her would be the main concern,
i've run 17's they handled fine 16's were a bit better,
but these 195 45 14's are spastic full speed turn in and super stable graduation to oversteer in the coupe great fun in the wet, just need beams powers now
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Post by cuteweegem on Nov 7, 2009 15:08:21 GMT 12
Yeah I agree I am slightly dissapointed as I didn't think 17's would look as massive as they do, really need a smaller tyre and less ride height but can't be bothered spending any more money just so it suits my personal taste.
Reason being, as this certainly isn't my pride and joy and will be sold not too long after it's finished. So the 17's may appeal more to the general car scene than to us lot.
I'll just call this car "practice" lol
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Post by cuteweegem on Nov 8, 2009 20:08:15 GMT 12
Painted this sack of nuts today, still got all 4 doors, bonnet and boot to finish/start though. Pics tomorrow
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Post by cuteweegem on Nov 9, 2009 20:56:03 GMT 12
Splashed some colour on it on sunday. Spent all night on it after work today, all un masked and got the whole rear end cleaned and polished and some other little bits fixed up.   Ready to get into the doors, bonnet, boot and fuel flap when I get my new sander in a few days as the old one decided to give up. |
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Post by crazytim on Nov 10, 2009 8:42:52 GMT 12
Bro that looks fukn tops!
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Post by 77vette on Nov 10, 2009 9:20:50 GMT 12
You the man g. You wana paint a ford KA? ;D will pay you sweet cash plus supply all necessary materials. Thinking of painting it next year
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Post by bulldog on Nov 10, 2009 20:15:33 GMT 12
mate do you paint cars? There would be heaps of us wanting their cars painted. I for one want to paint my blue thing sooner or later. Think of a price and a time line and let us know.
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Post by mikuni on Nov 10, 2009 20:20:02 GMT 12
He needs to get his bloody projects sorted first!!! aye Tom  So true though, theres money to be made in painting t cars. I'd rather see them all ratty though |
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Post by gordo on Nov 10, 2009 20:53:49 GMT 12
He needs to get his bloody projects sorted first!!! aye Tom So true though, theres money to be made in painting t cars. I'd rather see them all ratty though I prefer to call it having a "patina" - and those who've seen my cars know I stand by that - hate rust, though! |
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Post by cul8r on Nov 11, 2009 21:06:09 GMT 12
Nice work as usual, makes me soo so jealous!
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