yep you guys are good... i didn't paint the rails though. It's vinal that i got. I simply wrapped the rails in it. This way here I don't need to worry about chipping the paint when i use the cross bars
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I think the rails looks good that color. I like the way things seems to alternate between black and salsa. I'm pretty sure I'll get booed on this but I think the shark fin would look great in black now that the rails are salsa.
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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I still think they should be black, though....sorry. Your not the only one, my wife shares the sentiment.Maybe next year.
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Being my wife's Kia Soul has a 5x114 bolt pattern her old snows wouldn't fit. My old rims are now her new snow tires because they have a duel pattern.These rims:Being I gave my father my steelies for him to use for his snow tires. That left me looking for a new set of rims to use for my own snow tiresWell thanks to Mr Hawkins I now have a new set of rims that will need some TLC but once I'm done with them they will work nicely for new snow tires.As long as they hold air and can be balanced I'm set.This is the worst of the rash.
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not sure if you have a wire mesh filter in the catch can but i would do that. i perfer these catch cans http://www.saikoumichi.com/some people on the matrix forums have these.i like your roof rails painted looks good
Quote, originally posted by lowincash »seriously, that painted roof rails look great. very clean =Dthanks the rails are vinyl not painted. So no worries about chipping the paint when I use the cross rails.Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »where did you get the vinyl for the rails?and the Vibe looks real sick now!I found a vender on ebay that was selling the vinyl, but I ended up going to their web page because they weren't selling enough vinyl for what I needed on their auction. I ended up buying it directly from their web page. If I can find the info I'll post that.
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winter rim update:sanded and three coats of primer with sanding inbetween each coatsanded again and painted the inside gloss black, two coats. Sanded between each coat.Sanded the primer again and got a coat of finishI sanded again and put on a second coat too.One more sanding and one final coat of finish paint.Now I just need to save money for winter tires to put on these.Edit: yes it's the same color as my summer rims. I like the color that much
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Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Ever think about purchasing an inexpensive sand blasting kit? I have but I honestly don't have anymore room for anymore tools at the moment. lol
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Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.you can see my winter rim on the front and summer rim on the back... in this photo LOL
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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »I feel like i could go rock crawling with them lolWas thinking the same thing... Those are going to throw the salt/gravel in the winter. That is why I purchased some splash guards for the 09. Then come to find out I have to drill to install. We shall see what I do... By the way Keith, you did a good job sanding/primer/finishing the wheels. Good colour.
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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.Ewww!! Wheel Gap!!! j/k wheels and tires look good keith!
Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »That copper color, just as on your summer rims that you done, looks excellent on your Vibe.agreed, which is why I used it again. I love that color with my car.
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Those are great winter tires. I have the same ones, 205/70/R15, on my 2001 Subaru Forester. Mine are studded, how 'bout yours? Maybe it's not needed in your area.P.S. Love the re-painted stock alloys.
I've owned one set of studded tires and never again... too loud for my taste.Once the snow flys I'll take the car to a parking lot and give it a good go with the new tires to test the limits.
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Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »That copper color, just as on your summer rims that you done, looks excellent on your Vibe.+1 Just out of curiosity, why haven't you painted your calipers? Not that there's anythign wrong with not painting them.
Quote, originally posted by Amtron »+1 Just out of curiosity, why haven't you painted your calipers? Not that there's anythign wrong with not painting them.cuz i'm lazy when it comes to that... everytime I have the wheels off I say I'm going to paint them.. but never do... been doing that now for three years LOL
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I love the look of your vibe with the Bronze summer wheels!!! I personally have never seen that combination, I think I like it better then WhiteBronze.Aron
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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Winter mode... just put them on for photos and to besure there was no issues.Keith, what is the factory offset of those wheels? Do you know?I'm a stickler about offset.Car looks GREAT, Man!!
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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »cuz i'm lazy when it comes to that... everytime I have the wheels off I say I'm going to paint them.. but never do... been doing that now for three years LOLlol fair enough