Owen Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 John, Where do you get that welt stuff? I have 245/55's on 17x9s and I need to trim the front spoiler too. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 21, 2003 Author Share Posted January 21, 2003 The welting can be found at auto parts stores that specialize in VWs or old trucks. Regarding the wager: I lost. I was trying to get two sets of custom wheels built before the May 2002 OTC. Monocoque came through but the wheels weighed more then they promised. I then contacted BBS about a custom set of 16 x 10 wheels and received lots of promises about "deliery in two weeks", "perfect fit", etc. Basically, they lied - to the point of giving me bogus UPS tracking numbers. Even when they sorta had the wheels they had bored the centers for 5 studs instead of 4. BBS is geared to support race teams that buy dozens of custom wheels at a time. They talk like they support the privateer, but they sure don't deliver. I ended up getting two sets of wheels from Kodiak. 16 x 10s that weigh 14 lbs. And that wager was that BBS would deliver my wheels in their claimed two weeks. The Viper was involved because a friend had just received 4 sets of BBS wheels for his Viper race team - which he received in two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianz Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 OK John, So when do we get to see this monster in action?? And who are you going to get to drive it?? POKE POKE....Just Kidding!! Hollywood Park this weekend, I'll be there, will you?? I hope so.... Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Cool, fender welting...anyone know a So Cal supplier? Thanks, Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 ...and what is fender welting I kinda didn't like the exposed bolt head look, but I suppose it may be the easiest DIY way without fiberglass work or something, hmm. Still not sure what I'll go with but I'll wait till I get some big wheels anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Originally posted by johnc:I ended up getting two sets of wheels from Kodiak. 16 x 10s that weigh 14 lbs. Ok, I remember the BBS story now, they are too pricey for me anyway... How much were the Kodiaks? Are they a race only (ugly) wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 Ian, I'll be out there Sunday driving Lynn's Miata in CSM. The car is getting closer to completion with goal of it on a chassis dyno by the end of February. Owen, open a phone book! A quick look by me found Vee Parts and Accessories in Santa Ana, Vee Dub Parts Unlimited in HB, Wolfsburg West in Anaheim, Bug Pack in Anaheim, etc. Mudge, its a rubber gasket with a bead that fits between body panels. Used mostly for vehicles with separate fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Thanks John We ain't got no OC phone books here at the office in Torrance. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deMideon Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 How about JC Witney! Part number for standard black is AHA133219Y and I believe it's 6.95 for a 25 foot roll. The also have other colors and heavy duty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Hey John did you ever sell the Monocoque 16 x 9 wheels? Ruben '72 240Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 23, 2003 Author Share Posted January 23, 2003 No. I was going to trade them for two Quaife diffs around Christmas but the buyer got laid off. I'm probably going to use them as the rain tire set for the OTC in April. Or, if someone wants them, I'll let them go for $300 each ($1,200) without the 245/45-16 R3S03 Hoosiers or $425 each ($1,700) with the tires. Here's a link to Eric's Wheels for Sale page: Monocoque 16 x 9s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 john, who makes the ZG flares you have on your car and where did you get them from? the car looks great btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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