# New life to old rims **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 11, 2005, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727 "2005-07-11T09:15:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/21 "2005-07-11T13:34:25Z")
oh no… stock def. much better, dude… ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/22 "2005-07-11T13:45:14Z")
> [@MonteCarloChick](#): > Ugh… stock \> that Lots \> that Sorry… ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/23 "2005-07-11T13:46:24Z")
> [@MonteCarloChick](#): > > Sorry, he didn’t feel like logging out my name on my computer so he just posted under my name. Didn’t think it would be a big deal… > > And :headbang:to the rims. > > And to sureshot… there’s better ways to tell people you don’t like what they’ve done then by saying it looks like crap. im sure there are, but that wheel looks like hell. maybe you guys should have spent some more time taping them off. the over spray looks like shit. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/24 "2005-07-11T13:47:00Z")
true ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/25 "2005-07-11T14:09:31Z")
I’m going to assume this is the look you were trying to get, with the “background” painted black so only the spokes show. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/jeeves744/cars/DSC009491.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/jeeves744/cars/DSC009491.jpg) But your style rims can not pull it off. Especially since you didnt leave the lip silver. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/26 "2005-07-11T14:16:04Z")
> [@MonteCarloChick](#): > > … And to sureshot… there’s better ways to tell people you don’t like what they’ve done then by saying it looks like crap. You posted, you wanted opinions, and I gave mine. If you’re so sensitive that you can’t handle criticism when _you asked for it_ you need to leave the internet now. :gtfo: If this statement were true; > [@MonteCarloChick](#): > > (Z24Challenge) > … I like it, and that’s what counts. You would have never started this thread to begin with. ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/27 "2005-07-11T16:10:11Z")
> [@Sleepy](#): > > looks like fake spinner hubcaps. > seriously… > One color \> \* > stop posting on each others name I can see what you mean about the spinners… but I think perhaps the picture doesn’t do the rims justice, I think they look more like rims, and not hubs in person. And about posting on her name, sorry, I didn’t think it’d be a big deal, sorry Howie. > [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Did you actually do it or is that a Photoshop? Because those paint lines look > Either way, IMO it looks like crap man… sorry… I’ll assume your lack of tact is due to you simply giving your opinion. I’m not a painting pro, I have seriously close to ZERO experience, I merely wanted to see how they’d look. I plan on powdercoating them, for cleaner lines later on. > [@beckington](#): > > keeping the lip silver woulda been better man I toyed with that idea for a while, and this idea popped up… And when comparing the two, taping the rims off without doing the lip was much easier, and I personally liked it more. One big reason, is because polished lips are very popular, and I admit to liking a polished lip, but I wanted to try something a little different. > [@ghettostyleTA](#): > > i’m with adam - just like carb cleaner the rim and see what’s up with the silver rim Joel the origianl was all silver, and with limited funds, I couldn’t buy a new set of aftermarket rims, and wheelsthat fit my bolt pattern are well… limited in supply, and also look very very stock. This is what Nichole and I thought would make the same rim, look the most different. > [@turbosilly](#): > > i dunno…i kinda like them. but those lines on a few of the spokes are kinda messed up. and a lip probably would look pretty cool too. but yea, i like it. Thanks, but I seriously suck at painting, this paint job is me putting about 98% into it. I’m seriously terrible at painting, and will never claim to be good. I just wanted a cheap and easy way to see how it would look before sponding the cash for a more permanent powdercoating. > [@\_Karu\_](#): > > hm…probably better if you paint it gunmetal…or something like that… Wouldn’t look bad either, but I’m trying to stick to a simple black and blue color scheme, and introducing another color would screw me up. I suck at coordinating colors. > [@sureshot!](#): > > im sorry, i really wasnt trying to be a jerk > > thats why i said what i said about liking them No offense taken. Thanks for your input. > [@Jack](#): > > They do look like hubcap spinners. Therefore I do not like them. > > Maybe a wider shot would help… show more car. I think they look good in pictures, but then again, I personally think after seeing them in person, they look much better. If you ever get the chance to see them in person, perhaps your opinion will change. > [@Xander](#): > > I don’t like it either, but it reminds me a bit of the “fuchs” rims from the older 911s See, if the 5 stars had a little taper on the end, I could work that out with the polished lip. I like those porshe wheels, but I’m trying to make the best of what I have to work with. > [@zwarbyt](#): > > might just be the pic but looks like they were painted poorly Nope, it’s the paint… I suck at it 🙂 > [@dozer](#): > > looks great if you were going for the “ceiling fan attached to my rotors” look. Yea, I figured if fans keep you cool in the summer, a ceiling fan bolted to my rotors would keep ME cool y0. Actually,that’s not quite the look I was going for, but interesting interpretation. > [@\_Karu\_](#): > > oh no… > > stock def. much better, dude… See, I was getting really tired of the stock appearance. I seem to be seeing more and more Cavaliers with the stock rims, and wanted to set myself apart. > [@Zer0DazE](#): > > im sure there are, but that wheel looks like hell. maybe you guys should have spent some more time taping them off. the over spray looks like shit. Actually, there isn’t ANY overspray. The problem lies in my lack of ability to tape off straight lines on curved surfaces. But with either practice, or having someone else do them, it’ll look much better. > [@jeeves744](#): > > I’m going to assume this is the look you were trying to get, with the “background” painted black so only the spokes show. > > But your style rims can not pull it off. Especially since you didnt leave the lip silver. Eh… KINDA, but I was going more for a look similar to this (although my “spokes” are a little thicker): > [@Onyx Z32](#): > > You posted, you wanted opinions, and I gave mine. > > If you’re so sensitive that you can’t handle criticism when you asked for it you need to leave the internet now. > > If this statement were true; > > You would have never started this thread to begin with. Relax, I’m not trying to start a fight. I KNOW my opinion is the most important. I was merely curious to see how the people on this forum would like them. I’ll do what I choose to my car, regardless of opinions, as I’m sure you would as well, I was just honestly happy with the change in appearance over the OE look, and wanted to see what people thought. And from what I can tell, opinions are mixed, but more seem to dislike it, than like it. My overall goal, was to bring a little nostalgic muscle car look, into a newer car, which is extremely difficult to pull off, and still keep the car looking “right”. But thanks for your input. ---
**Author:** ![SubaruDan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/subarudan/32/7195_2.png) [@SubaruDan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SubaruDan)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/28 "2005-07-11T16:48:03Z")
yeah, I’d say keep the lip silver or go all black edit: I think they’d look better the way you painted them too if there wasnt so much fender gap. But you saying you have a limited budget would probably rule out springs/suspension to lower it. and slightly OT… Limited budgets suck… I’d love to put springs/suspension/rims on my car, but my limited budget just allows me enough to make the payments, so I feel your pain… ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/29 "2005-07-11T17:04:29Z")
> [@SubaruDan](#): > > yeah, I’d say keep the lip silver > > or go all black > > edit: > > I think they’d look better the way you painted them too if there wasnt so much fender gap. But you saying you have a limited budget would probably rule out springs/suspension to lower it. > > and slightly OT… > > Limited budgets suck… I’d love to put springs/suspension/rims on my car, but my limited budget just allows me enough to make the payments, so I feel your pain… I’ll have to post the photoshops Nichole did of the two choices, and the stock look. It’s what helped us decided this way looked the best. And as far as lowering it, I’m looking at $60-80 per strut, springs, I believe go for $200-$300. It’s not cheap. I’d LOVE to lower it, but Cavaliers are very gay, and have weak suspensions, which require quality components, such as Eibach, I can pick up a set of coilovers for $100 (low quality brand), but they wouldn’t last. I mean seriously, I blew one wheel bearing, snapped one lug on the other, blew out BOTH front upper strut mounts, and had to replace the struts today. That should give you an idea of the lack of quality incorporated into these cars. And limited budgets… they REALLY suck… you’re not alone man. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/30 "2005-07-11T17:11:39Z")
Oh please don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/31 "2005-07-11T17:12:18Z")
Don’t what, Corey? ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/32 "2005-07-11T17:15:54Z")
do that ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/33 "2005-07-11T17:18:15Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > do that ☹ I have the fronts done, I just have to do the rears. Eventually when I have some spare cash, I’m having them powdercoated. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/34 "2005-07-11T17:20:31Z")
powdercoat the whole tings. ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/35 "2005-07-11T17:26:06Z")
Stock (I can’t find the original pic that matches the photoshops) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/qq.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/qq.jpg) Photoshop of the car with the rims how they are now (with blacked out headlights and such) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/2323.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/2323.jpg) Photoshop of the car with a silver lip (also with blacked out headlights and such) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/100_00502Medium.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/montecarlochick/100_00502Medium.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SubaruDan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/subarudan/32/7195_2.png) [@SubaruDan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SubaruDan)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/36 "2005-07-11T17:38:59Z")
yeah, now that I see that, I do kinda like the way it looks with black lip, or at least it accomplishes your goal of making it look different, i say go for it… its your ride after all. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/37 "2005-07-11T17:45:27Z")
eh i’m not feelin it… ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/38 "2005-07-11T17:52:00Z")
> [@Adictd2b00st](#): > > eh i’m not feelin it… That’s how I felt when I looked at the stock rims, and when I looked at the rims with a silver lip… It just didn’t feel right, whereas the style I chose, as SuburuDan said, seems to complement the car more. Who knows, maybe in a year i won’t like this style either lol. ---
**Author:** ![PitLord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pitlord/32/7584_2.png) [@PitLord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PitLord)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/39 "2005-07-11T19:01:55Z")
I like the silver lip myself… what ever tickles your winky… ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2005, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727/40 "2005-07-11T19:03:57Z")
I didn’t think the silver lip looked as good with thick spokes as it does with thinner spokes. I also think the silver lip on my rim draws more attention to the tire, whereas the black lip also seems to hide the tire more. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-life-to-old-rims/727.md?page=3)