Interest? Powder Coating for Wheels? - Page 8 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-04-19, 11:16 PM

I checked not too long ago and the price is more than I would ever pay.

Dean · 2009-04-20, 06:37 AM

As you can tell from this thread, a bunch of us had them done quite a few years ago when we had a hook up for $35 or so a wheel. I had one done about 2 years ago for about $80 out the door. At those prices, there was much less interest.

Maybe with the economy, they are back down. Give Guy over at Advanced a call and ask him. Mentioning the Subaru club might be worth a few bucks off...

GusGus91 · 2009-09-21, 06:46 PM

Anybody had anything PC'd since Dean's last post? A friend and I want to get our wheels done this week, but don't want to be wallet raped. Or any suggestions to go anywhere else? I'm looking to get my Rota's Gunmetal Grey. I bought them a couple months ago and am tired of seeing them sit in the garage.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-21, 08:55 PM

It would probably be cheaper to buy a set of rotas in the color you like vs. having them PC'd. At least then you would have a spare set for winter or you could sell them.

GusGus91 · 2009-09-21, 09:16 PM

I did buy them for 300 haha. I hope I can get them painted for under what i payed for them.

sperry · 2009-09-22, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GusGus91

I did buy them for 300 haha. I hope I can get them painted for under what i payed for them.

If you can't, I've got a set of gray (though they're technically bronze) boosts for sale.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 11:06 AM

^I thought those were sti bolt pattern?

sperry · 2009-09-22, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

^I thought those were sti bolt pattern?

Woops. They sure are.

sybir · 2009-09-22, 11:55 AM

I've got a Makita. We'll make it happen.

GusGus91 · 2009-09-22, 11:58 AM

I wish I could fit those wheels on my car. I'd buy those instead of getting the powdercoat. If I were to buy them new, I would get that color... Wait.. Is there anyway we can fit these on my car?

sperry · 2009-09-22, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus91

I wish I could fit those wheels on my car. I'd buy those instead of getting the powdercoat. If I were to buy them new, I would get that color... Wait.. Is there anyway we can fit these on my car?

You can do a hub conversion... which costs more than a new set of Rotas.

http://www.6gunracing.com/products.asp

GusGus91 · 2009-09-22, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You can do a hub conversion... which costs more than a new set of Rotas.

http://www.6gunracing.com/products.asp

haha dammit... I'm screwed. Imma look into how much new rotas are. haha

Nick Koan · 2009-09-22, 01:52 PM

$650-$700 depending on design for 17"

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/ind...=90_217_96_135

$700-$750 for 18"

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/ind...=90_217_96_136

from wheel dude anyway (who I would recommend).

cody · 2009-09-22, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You can do a hub conversion... which costs more than a new set of Rotas.

http://www.6gunracing.com/products.asp

Wow, I should have just bought their 05 STi 5x100 Front Hub Conversion Kit with Custom Knuckles for WRXs and STis . I still would have had to buy an axle for $75 but my wheel bearing fiasco is costing me $800 and then I'm paying Cory to do the other side on top of that.

sperry · 2009-09-22, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Wow, I should have just bought their 05 STi 5x100 Front Hub Conversion Kit with Custom Knuckles for WRXs and STis . I still would have had to buy an axle for $75 but my wheel bearing fiasco is costing me $800 and then I'm paying Cory to do the other side on top of that.

Actually, you'd pay ~$1000 for the conversion kit which is similar to the bearing fix you're doing. But then you'd also need to buy all new wheels and brake rotors for the car.

cody · 2009-09-22, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Actually, you'd pay ~$1000 for the conversion kit which is similar to the bearing fix you're doing. But then you'd also need to buy all new wheels and brake rotors for the car.

Wait, this sounds like it'd work with my existing wheels and suspension. But not brakes?

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05 STi 5x100 Front Hub Conversion Kit with Custom Knuckles for WRXs and STis
This upgrade includes 05+ STi hubs that have been machined with a 5x100 bolt pattern as well as knuckles machined to fit WRX and prior year STi struts. This kit will fit STis WRXs (Legacy, RS, and Forester fitment pending). While this kit does not allow users to utilize wide 5x114.3 wheels, it does provide the stronger, bolt on hubs. The kit can also be machined with an offset upright bolt hole to provide additional camber, negating the need for camber plates. We are offering this upgrade as a full kit which includes:

• (2) New 05 STi front knuckles machined to fit WRX and prior STi struts (custom camber settings optional)
• (2) New 05 5x100 STi front hubs/bearings
• (

New bolts to attach hubs/bearings to knuckle
• (2) New 6 Gun Racing Speedo Gear Adapter Collars
• (10) New OEM lug studs installed in hubs
[Click Here] to purchase the 5x100 front hub kit with custom knuckles- $829

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 02:29 PM

I was just looking at that. I think it would work for you actually.

Dean · 2009-09-22, 02:33 PM

I posted that in the bearing thread 2 days ago...

Post #22...

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 02:36 PM

Which is where I saw it. So sorry for not properly citing my source.

Dean · 2009-09-22, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Which is where I saw it. So sorry for not properly citing my source.

Was ragging on Cody mostly, & Scott a little, not you, but I'll take the pin action.

cody · 2009-09-22, 02:45 PM

I saw it in your thread and in the threads you linked on Nasioc. I didn't realize that the bill was going to get so high with the route I took. ESP legal? Wonder what grease they use, probably just the OEM stuff that they come packed with.

sperry · 2009-09-22, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Wait, this sounds like it'd work with my existing wheels and suspension. But not brakes?

I didn't realize that kit kept the 5x100 bolt pattern. I though it just allowed you to use <'05 struts.

That's actually a pretty cool deal for folks looking for a stronger setup that aren't running coilovers or big wheels. The drawback is that if you kill one of the unit bearings, you have to get the replacement machined back to 5x100, negating the easy bearing swaps that make the STi hubs so great.

cody · 2009-09-22, 03:05 PM

Do you mean if you kill the hub, you have to get it machined back to 5x100?

sperry · 2009-09-22, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Do you mean if you kill the hub, you have to get it machined back to 5x100?

It's a unit hub. The hub and bearing are a sealed unit. If you kill the bearing, you replace the whole hub. And since they don't sell 5x100 unit hubs from Subaru, you'd have to buy a machined one from 6Gun that's had the conversion to 5x100 done every time you kill a bearing.

Like this:

(though that's a bolt in Legacy rear bearing)

cody · 2009-09-22, 03:41 PM

Gotcha. So you'd probably have to buy another one off 6gun. Wonder what they charge for just the "unit hub". It would suck if they aren't around any more when you need one.

2009-04-19, 11:16 PM	#176
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I checked not too long ago and the price is more than I would ever pay. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-04-20, 06:37 AM	#177
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	As you can tell from this thread, a bunch of us had them done quite a few years ago when we had a hook up for $35 or so a wheel. I had one done about 2 years ago for about $80 out the door. At those prices, there was much less interest. Maybe with the economy, they are back down. Give Guy over at Advanced a call and ask him. Mentioning the Subaru club might be worth a few bucks off... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-09-21, 06:46 PM	#178
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Anybody had anything PC'd since Dean's last post? A friend and I want to get our wheels done this week, but don't want to be wallet raped. Or any suggestions to go anywhere else? I'm looking to get my Rota's Gunmetal Grey. I bought them a couple months ago and am tired of seeing them sit in the garage. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-09-21, 08:55 PM	#179
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	It would probably be cheaper to buy a set of rotas in the color you like vs. having them PC'd. At least then you would have a spare set for winter or you could sell them. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-21, 09:16 PM	#180
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	I did buy them for 300 haha. I hope I can get them painted for under what i payed for them. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-09-22, 11:06 AM	#182
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	^I thought those were sti bolt pattern? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-22, 11:55 AM	#184
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I've got a Makita. We'll make it happen. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-09-22, 11:58 AM	#185
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	I wish I could fit those wheels on my car. I'd buy those instead of getting the powdercoat. If I were to buy them new, I would get that color... Wait.. Is there anyway we can fit these on my car? __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-09-22, 01:52 PM	#188
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	$650-$700 depending on design for 17" http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/ind...=90_217_96_135 $700-$750 for 18" http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/ind...=90_217_96_136 from wheel dude anyway (who I would recommend). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-09-22, 02:29 PM	#192
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I was just looking at that. I think it would work for you actually. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-22, 02:33 PM	#193
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I posted that in the bearing thread 2 days ago... Post #22... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-09-22, 02:36 PM	#194
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Which is where I saw it. So sorry for not properly citing my source. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-22, 02:45 PM	#196
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I saw it in your thread and in the threads you linked on Nasioc. I didn't realize that the bill was going to get so high with the route I took. ESP legal? Wonder what grease they use, probably just the OEM stuff that they come packed with. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 03:05 PM	#198
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Do you mean if you kill the hub, you have to get it machined back to 5x100? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 03:41 PM	#200
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Gotcha. So you'd probably have to buy another one off 6gun. Wonder what they charge for just the "unit hub". It would suck if they aren't around any more when you need one. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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