Mani 9 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Jay Bamrah said: I would love to see the outcome of that. When will your wheels be finished?? I meant the hubs though in my comment not the wheel alloy itself, ( the bit the alloy would screw into). It tends to rust after a while and looks Orange against the black alloys and red callipers etc. I’m getting my alloys done black on the 30th if yours will be done before then then send me a photo of it so I can see please haha @Jay Bamrah Oh sorry … I thought the alloys but it is a good suggestions - would be looking to change the brake discs and pads at some point so hopefully that will get rid of these rusty ones I haven’t booked my alloys in yet as I am trying to spare a day from work as the garage I spoke to are based in Milton Keynes - likely to be after you get urs done if you don’t mind me asking - u getting it done locally and how much have u been quoted? I have asked a few places and quotes are anywhere between £160 to £340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Mani said: @Jay Bamrah Oh sorry … I thought the alloys but it is a good suggestions - would be looking to change the brake discs and pads at some point so hopefully that will get rid of these rusty ones I haven’t booked my alloys in yet as I am trying to spare a day from work as the garage I spoke to are based in Milton Keynes - likely to be after you get urs done if you don’t mind me asking - u getting it done locally and how much have u been quoted? I have asked a few places and quotes are anywhere between £160 to £340 Mine is a professional company I saw their other products the standard is amazing so I was okay to pay the premium. It was £70 per wheel plus they’re fitting my new tyres in that cost. I then had to buy black locking wheel nuts myself as they don’t stock them which I found weird to be fair. myalloys.co.uk i think if it’s done wrong it can very easily look cheap and wrong so I didn’t want to do that. they’re going to fully refurb the wheel from any dents etc then do it gloss black then apply a grey laquer over that which is like a grey window tint (it gives the gloss black wheels a grey tint to them in certain lighting). If you want diamond cut alloys but the silver but to be grey instead of silver it’s £125 per wheel( that’s what the laquer is traditionally used for) hope that helped. I know I’m bad at wording things to make sense so you might have to read it 2-3x haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Jay Bamrah said: Mine is a professional company I saw their other products the standard is amazing so I was okay to pay the premium. It was £70 per wheel plus they’re fitting my new tyres in that cost. I then had to buy black locking wheel nuts myself as they don’t stock them which I found weird to be fair. myalloys.co.uk i think if it’s done wrong it can very easily look cheap and wrong so I didn’t want to do that. they’re going to fully refurb the wheel from any dents etc then do it gloss black then apply a grey laquer over that which is like a grey window tint (it gives the gloss black wheels a grey tint to them in certain lighting). If you want diamond cut alloys but the silver but to be grey instead of silver it’s £125 per wheel( that’s what the laquer is traditionally used for) hope that helped. I know I’m bad at wording things to make sense so you might have to read it 2-3x haha Thanks … this is very useful… good luck with refurb. I am planning to upgrade to 18” next year so didn’t want to spend a lot on the stock wheels (other than getting them painted) we can always exchanges pictures once the wheels are painted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Mani said: Thanks … this is very useful… good luck with refurb. I am planning to upgrade to 18” next year so didn’t want to spend a lot on the stock wheels (other than getting them painted) we can always exchanges pictures once the wheels are painted What wheels u wanna get?? Il show u mine when they’re done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted June 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Jay Bamrah said: What wheels u wanna get?? Il show u mine when they’re done Sure … I am trying to get the car checked in early next month so will look forward to see your wheels Re the 18” wheels it will really depend on what the budget allows as need to start saving aggressively. Top of the wish list are the likes of Rays / Enkei / Oz, but could settle in on some Japan Racing / Sparco / XXRs - looking to go slightly wider as well so maybe 18x9.5 with new PS4 all around 🤞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 6:53 AM, Mani said: Sure … I am trying to get the car checked in early next month so will look forward to see your wheels Re the 18” wheels it will really depend on what the budget allows as need to start saving aggressively. Top of the wish list are the likes of Rays / Enkei / Oz, but could settle in on some Japan Racing / Sparco / XXRs - looking to go slightly wider as well so maybe 18x9.5 with new PS4 all around 🤞 9.5 width damn that’s wide, I love OZ. Show me them when u get them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 6:53 AM, Mani said: Sure … I am trying to get the car checked in early next month so will look forward to see your wheels Re the 18” wheels it will really depend on what the budget allows as need to start saving aggressively. Top of the wish list are the likes of Rays / Enkei / Oz, but could settle in on some Japan Racing / Sparco / XXRs - looking to go slightly wider as well so maybe 18x9.5 with new PS4 all around 🤞 Worth mentioning but since we last spoke I got a job at bmw/mini at Marshall’s. I can now get trade prices on alloy refurbs it resprays at myalloys. Probs not worth the drive for u but if u want to then I can try for u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted July 1, 2021 People always show washed gleaming cars in scenic locations, so I thought I'd show the darkside. It's dirty, unwashed, up in the air for some maintenance, getting ready for some hard miles in the summer sun. Please excuse the mess behind it, I've just moved house. 3 BRZ-123, CherryBomb and will300 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted July 1, 2021 36 minutes ago, GravelRash said: People always show washed gleaming cars in scenic locations, so I thought I'd show the darkside. It's dirty, unwashed, up in the air for some maintenance, getting ready for some hard miles in the summer sun. Please excuse the mess behind it, I've just moved house. The intercooler core is visible through the grille. So Boosted is all i see in this picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted July 1, 2021 Hmm, that's dirty? After one "track day" on "supposedly ice track" but with still enough gravel & grass .. 1 GravelRash reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted July 1, 2021 Oh it's dirty, trust me, you wouldn't want to rub against it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 4:04 PM, Jay Bamrah said: Worth mentioning but since we last spoke I got a job at bmw/mini at Marshall’s. I can now get trade prices on alloy refurbs it resprays at myalloys. Probs not worth the drive for u but if u want to then I can try for u Hey @Jay Bamrah sorry didn’t see your message until after I had booked my wheels for a refurb and painting (Gloss Black) Took the car in this morning and the guys did a great job to turn it around in less than 6 hours at a very reasonable price This is how they look now 😍 1 Jay Bamrah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Mani said: Hey @Jay Bamrah sorry didn’t see your message until after I had booked my wheels for a refurb and painting (Gloss Black) Took the car in this morning and the guys did a great job to turn it around in less than 6 hours at a very reasonable price This is how they look now 😍 Coincidence much haha I got mine back today also, u should consider black locking wheel nuts etc iL attach the link mine are gloss black with a grey laquer finish to give them an off black look aka in certain positions they have a tint of grey to them and the black is less shiny glossy etc https://wheelpartsdirect.com/categories/subaru/brz/original Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Jay Bamrah said: Coincidence much haha I got mine back today also, u should consider black locking wheel nuts etc iL attach the link mine are gloss black with a grey laquer finish to give them an off black look aka in certain positions they have a tint of grey to them and the black is less shiny glossy etc https://wheelpartsdirect.com/categories/subaru/brz/original @Jay Bamrah … that is some coincidence and the wheels look great also thanks for sharing the link for the black locking wheel nuts … I was thinking about searching for one on my way back from the garage so this was perfect timing Have just put in the orders so can’t wait for them to arrive you are a star!! Thanks 1 Jay Bamrah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mani said: @Jay Bamrah … that is some coincidence and the wheels look great also thanks for sharing the link for the black locking wheel nuts … I was thinking about searching for one on my way back from the garage so this was perfect timing Have just put in the orders so can’t wait for them to arrive you are a star!! Thanks Haha no problem, yours look really good how much did u pay in the end?? I like ur headlights also Valenti ones or vland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Jay Bamrah said: Haha no problem, yours look really good how much did u pay in the end?? I like ur headlights also Valenti ones or vland The headlights are smoked VLANDs … in fact I went for the whole set so have got the smoked VLAND taillights and rear diffuser lights … love them I didn’t want to spend too much so found these guys in MK who did the job for £160 (all in) … they also turned it around in about 6 hours while I waited at their garage this morning. I know some refurb shops take 24-48 hours so this maybe not be the best in the quality stakes - only time will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mani said: The headlights are smoked VLANDs … in fact I went for the whole set so have got the smoked VLAND taillights and rear diffuser lights … love them I didn’t want to spend too much so found these guys in MK who did the job for £160 (all in) … they also turned it around in about 6 hours while I waited at their garage this morning. I know some refurb shops take 24-48 hours so this maybe not be the best in the quality stakes - only time will tell Can you show me them, so they smoked them for £160? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 53 minutes ago, Jay Bamrah said: Can you show me them, so they smoked them for £160? Sorry … I meant you asked how much I paid for the refurb and painting the alloys back … that was £160 I got the smoked VLAND taillights and rear diffuser lights straight from the VLAND website and got one of the local garages to fit it for me (comparison picture) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 17, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 7:19 PM, Jay Bamrah said: Coincidence much haha I got mine back today also, u should consider black locking wheel nuts etc iL attach the link mine are gloss black with a grey laquer finish to give them an off black look aka in certain positions they have a tint of grey to them and the black is less shiny glossy etc https://wheelpartsdirect.com/categories/subaru/brz/original @Jay Bamrah thanks for sharing the website line for the black wheel nuts … had arrived last week but only managed to get them fitted on the the car this afternoon - they make such as difference 1 CherryBomb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted July 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Mani said: @Jay Bamrah thanks for sharing the website line for the black wheel nuts … had arrived last week but only managed to get them fitted on the the car this afternoon - they make such as difference That looks mint bro and no problem! 2 Mani and CherryBomb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBEL 73 Report post Posted July 18, 2021 Little shot, from prepping the car ahead of a recent Trackday 5 Deacon, GravelRash, CherryBomb and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mani 9 Report post Posted July 19, 2021 More decals on the car over the weekend … loved this 86 one in particular so couldn’t wait to get them on the car since they arrived earlier in the week …. if only I could have done a better job with a few air bubbles but pleased with the overall efforts and the outcome 😍 2 CherryBomb and SimonG68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Bamrah 29 Report post Posted August 20, 2021 1 CherryBomb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 From the recent Oulton Park trackday. Taken by a local photographer. 2 BRZ-123 and CherryBomb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CherryBomb 34 Report post Posted September 7, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 4:04 PM, Jay Bamrah said: Worth mentioning but since we last spoke I got a job at bmw/mini at Marshall’s. I can now get trade prices on alloy refurbs it resprays at myalloys. Probs not worth the drive for u but if u want to then I can try for u Is that offer open to everybody? You might get inundated. I want to get my wheels reburbed. If not possible at yours, do you know of a good place in London or Essex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites