Show me your White E89 and black wheel combo

[JimsZ]

Please...

Have made a few enquires for prices and it seems quite reasonable to have my current wheels redone in black. I know, its not everyones cuppa tea but we all have our own taste :lol:

Before I take the plunge and do the deed to my existing wheels was hoping to see some different variations including my current wheel type and see if its a better idea to source a new set of wheels entirely with a different style.

Here is the current wheels, was planning on Satin or a Matt black as opposed to gloss black

Untitled by Jimhas7, on Flickr

 

[Highlander]

Very interested in this thread as our recently acquired E89 has a few marks on the edges of the rims.I thought about going with a "dark silver/titanium" finish for the wheels to contrast with the white paintwork......also contemplating getting the 2 parts of the roof either wrapped or painted in matt/satin black.

 

[JimsZ]

I saw a Melbourne red with black roof recently including black wheels and it really looked good.

Any one any good at photo shop...

 

[lux]

Not a white car but you get the gist... I think the 326m is a lovely wheel and you kind of lose the detail when done in black, so I had mine done in carbon grey with black inners (any excuse to post a pic up )

 

[JimsZ]

I think that goes really well with your colour

I looked at some different shades at the wheel shop the weekend and am edging towards a non gloss finish but I really do like the black/white combo... I think am being called by the dark side... :?





Looking for whole car shots and close ups as above and below

Untitled by Jimhas7, on Flickr

Untitled by Jimhas7, on Flickr

 

[DeenLoon]

Satin black before and after roof wrap / window tint on my last 18i. Present 35is with gloss black rims.

 

[thefmister]

Not a white car but black 296 style wheels.

 

[JimsZ]

Thanks for posting, some good looking cars there

Satin black wheels mmm now they have my attention

 

[Twin Turbo]

Hi,

Well I have high gloss black, with an silver fleck - look amazing with some polish and sun to bring the fleck out.

However.. they are an nightmare to keep looking good - so would recommend gloss on outer wheel - but mat or satin for the inner wheel.

 

[Tony897]

Twin turbo your z4 looks stunning have you got more pics all around the car and a breakdown of what you've done to the car?

Cheers

Tony

 

[JimsZ]

+1 now that's 8)

What have you done to the wing mirrors, is it a carbon cap or wrap?

Also notice the Sid indicators are tinted 8) and debadged

 

[Twin Turbo]

Thanks for the kind comments, list of current work and future

Mods:
Wrapped:

• M Stipes Grill
  Rear de-fusser
  Front spoiler
  Side indicators

Painted

• Alloys + http://www.alloygator.co.uk
  Rear Hoops

Carbon Fibre

• Tekarbon carbon fibre mirror caps/covers (was wrapped but due to the curve they became damaged with jet washing)

Tinted

• Windows Tinted
  Lights: http://www.spi-vision.co.uk/

Engine

• JB4 (Ordered JB4ConnectKit)

Roof:

• SmartTop

Next

• Induction Kit (can not find one for N20)
  Race Brake Pads: Thinking EBC Red Stuff
  Bilstein & Eibach B12 Suspension Kits
  Normal Tyre's - thinking going for michelin pro sport 3

 

[The_Dude]

What are the carbon mirror caps like. Can you tell they're obviously caps? Was having a look at these to go with the rear carbon diffuser I have.

Also forgive my ignorance but what's a jb4?

Would be interested to see if you find an induction kit. I can't find one anywhere for mine.

 

[Twin Turbo]

What are the carbon mirror caps like. Can you tell they're obviously caps? Was having a look at these to go with the rear carbon diffuser I have.

I remove the original covers, and replaced them with the Carbon covers

Also forgive my ignorance but what's a jb4?

Its an tune device for the N20 or N54 turbo engines

 

[The_Dude]

Ah. Right so they're not the stick on ones. I'm guessing quite costly then too.

Looks good. Liking the roll hoops. But then I'm biased.

 

[JimsZ]

Nearly $300 on the web site. Look good though 8)

The JB4 reads good, what can you tell us about it, feedback wise...

I have been researching some other options from the Remus powerizer to the superchips stage 1 takes power to 275/300bhp depending who you believe

 

[imported]

My matt black alloys, but they were bought in that colour. My previous were 18" in silver but I had it painted in matt black and it was a good decision. If you want it in matt black make sure to mention "primer black" otherwise they'll end up giving you a finish that it really more like satin.

3 advantages of matt black:
1. Easy maintenance.
2. Easy to touch up curb marks. I once absolutely destroyed 1 alloy (curb marks all over the rim and lots along the spokes) and after touching up with matt-black primer paint you can't see it at all.
3. Sets your car apart from all the others while still looking good.

 

[JimsZ]

Cheers for that, looking good

Got a decent quote, now just down to timing, no car for 4 days with all four wheels off at the same time needs some planning on my part...

Was thinking of a red gator to finish off the rim similar to your rs stipe in the front grill. Have seen this and it helps pop the wheels IMO , probably not everyone's taste. We will see though

Pics will follow eventually but it will probably be the other side of Xmas

 

[imported]

Got a decent quote, now just down to timing, no car for 4 days with all four wheels off at the same time needs some planning on my part...

Find one that does it same day. When I had my 18s painted I dropped it off first thing in the morning and then picked it up at 6pm that day (I think it was £260 or so and it included curb repair).

I looked up red gator, they are like rim blades. DOn't do it! I did it as well and not only did it look very 'boy racer' but they also came off after a few motorway journeys despite following the prep instructions and pre-cleaning twice. The protectors which stay on for sure are the ones that clip inside the tyre and you need a professional to do it.

 

[JimsZ]

This firm want my wheels for 4 days! Similar price to yours, plus £20 actually,

That's a wheel a day... A few companies I've contacted all seem to need them for around 3 or 4 days, they must be following a certain process or be powder costing them or something!?!?
Mine are currently damage free and in good condition so not a lot of or any repair needed to them either