Anyone interested in trading wheels? - LotusTalk

Elige · 01-14-2013, 11:03 AM

1/22/13: The deal's off, I'm getting them refinished.

I'm ready for a new look. I was thinking about just refinishing my wheels, but I would hate to waste the finish that's on there now. Let me know if you may be interested in a trade. I may be interested in selling them if I can find some wheels too. I would be looking for either another set of cup wheels, or volks, or something interesting (sorry, not interested in stock wheels). These wheels are in perfect condition, with no curb rash or bends. I had them refinished about a year and a half ago. The process consisted of them stripping the finish, then polishing the wheels. The shop then painted a tinted red finish followed by a clear coat that was baked on. The "Lotus Sport" lettering is also painted black. The finish is awesome, did not add any weight, and it won't fade over time like you would see if they were anodized. I prefer a local transaction, so I'm posting this here in the CA forum before I take it to the regular FS forum. Here's some pics:

LiveToDrive · 01-14-2013, 11:13 AM

Those would look great on a black or white car.

Can I ask what front splitter do you have? That is the one I want for my car.

Drew09 · 01-14-2013, 11:46 AM

Love 'em.

onETon · 01-14-2013, 12:04 PM

GORGEOUS!!!

Elige · 01-14-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveToDrive

Those would look great on a black or white car.

Can I ask what front splitter do you have? That is the one I want for my car.

That's a gut splitter, sector111 sells them.

Scott Bowman · 01-14-2013, 12:35 PM

I have a set of the black Exige S260 type forged rims that I am interested in either selling or trading (eventually) for a set of 15/16 Volk CE28N rims in black. Unfortunately your red rims would probably not work well on a BRG color Elise. If someone else with some Volks was interested in your rims and if you have any interest in mine, we could consider a three-way deal (which is probably hard to pull off). My rims are 16x7 ET31 and 17x8 ET38; these are manufactured by Team Dynamics for Lotus. I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd toss this idea out there.

Elige · 01-14-2013, 01:22 PM

Those team dynamics cup wheels are nice, but I think I would prefer to refinish and keep mine over them. Thanks for the offer though.

Notorious · 01-14-2013, 08:18 PM

WHY!??!?!!?!?!?

Dude, those wheels are way too hawt to give up.

If I still had my white Elise, I would seriously be staying up all night thinking about this one.

BTW, folks, if you are debating it, yes, these rims look way hotter in real life than the pictures can ever portray. I really love them.

Elige · 01-16-2013, 11:17 AM

Thanks Wil, yeah, IDK, I'm still on the fence. Sometimes I feel they attract too much attention to the car (not always in a good way IE:cops and bums lol). I just want to try and fly under the radar a bit more, which is already hard enough in a Lotus haha.

Stale_Hotdog · 01-16-2013, 04:47 PM

Powder coat them black.

"Always bet on black" - YouTube

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elige

Thanks Wil, yeah, IDK, I'm still on the fence. Sometimes I feel they attract too much attention to the car (not always in a good way IE:cops and bums lol). I just want to try and fly under the radar a bit more, which is already hard enough in a Lotus haha.

Lotustwn · 01-16-2013, 06:30 PM

Plasticdip them! That way you can always go back to those hot lookin tires!

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Notorious · 01-16-2013, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elige

Thanks Wil, yeah, IDK, I'm still on the fence. Sometimes I feel they attract too much attention to the car (not always in a good way IE:cops and bums lol). I just want to try and fly under the radar a bit more, which is already hard enough in a Lotus haha.

I realized when talking to someone about whether or not to put the diffuser and exhaust on my Lotus that any attempts to "fly under the radar" in these cars would pretty much be futile.

Elige · 01-16-2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stale_Hotdog

Powder coat them black.

"Always bet on black" - YouTube

Yeah, that's the plan if no one's interested in a trade. I just hate to waste that finish lol.

Elige · 01-19-2013, 03:37 PM

Last bump before I send these to get refinished.

pray4mojo · 01-19-2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elige

Last bump before I send these to get refinished.

01-14-2013, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Elige Addicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: El Ayy Posts: 1,483	Anyone interested in trading wheels? 1/22/13: The deal's off, I'm getting them refinished. I'm ready for a new look. I was thinking about just refinishing my wheels, but I would hate to waste the finish that's on there now. Let me know if you may be interested in a trade. I may be interested in selling them if I can find some wheels too. I would be looking for either another set of cup wheels, or volks, or something interesting (sorry, not interested in stock wheels). These wheels are in perfect condition, with no curb rash or bends. I had them refinished about a year and a half ago. The process consisted of them stripping the finish, then polishing the wheels. The shop then painted a tinted red finish followed by a clear coat that was baked on. The "Lotus Sport" lettering is also painted black. The finish is awesome, did not add any weight, and it won't fade over time like you would see if they were anodized. I prefer a local transaction, so I'm posting this here in the CA forum before I take it to the regular FS forum. Here's some pics: __________________ 05 graphite grey elige with zero mods. Last edited by Elige; 01-22-2013 at 07:40 PM.

01-14-2013, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 575 Images: 72	I have a set of the black Exige S260 type forged rims that I am interested in either selling or trading (eventually) for a set of 15/16 Volk CE28N rims in black. Unfortunately your red rims would probably not work well on a BRG color Elise. If someone else with some Volks was interested in your rims and if you have any interest in mine, we could consider a three-way deal (which is probably hard to pull off). My rims are 16x7 ET31 and 17x8 ET38; these are manufactured by Team Dynamics for Lotus. I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd toss this idea out there. __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BOE Rev 310 kit, Tillett Seats 1986 Esprit Turbo HCi

01-14-2013, 01:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elige Addicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: El Ayy Posts: 1,483	Those team dynamics cup wheels are nice, but I think I would prefer to refinish and keep mine over them. Thanks for the offer though. __________________ 05 graphite grey elige with zero mods.

01-14-2013, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Notorious Zombie Hunter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: LaLaLand Posts: 5,339	WHY!??!?!!?!?!? Dude, those wheels are way too hawt to give up. If I still had my white Elise, I would seriously be staying up all night thinking about this one. BTW, folks, if you are debating it, yes, these rims look way hotter in real life than the pictures can ever portray. I really love them. __________________ My 2009 Elise for sale: MoMo SloMo MoFo Joyrides upon request w/lots o' cash money http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...-995-a-116554/

01-16-2013, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Elige Addicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: El Ayy Posts: 1,483	Thanks Wil, yeah, IDK, I'm still on the fence. Sometimes I feel they attract too much attention to the car (not always in a good way IE:cops and bums lol). I just want to try and fly under the radar a bit more, which is already hard enough in a Lotus haha. __________________ 05 graphite grey elige with zero mods.

01-14-2013, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
LiveToDrive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 238	Those would look great on a black or white car. Can I ask what front splitter do you have? That is the one I want for my car.

01-14-2013, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,092	Love 'em.

01-14-2013, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
onETon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 344	GORGEOUS!!!

01-16-2013, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lotustwn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 206	Plasticdip them! That way you can always go back to those hot lookin tires! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

01-19-2013, 03:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Elige Addicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: El Ayy Posts: 1,483	Last bump before I send these to get refinished. __________________ 05 graphite grey elige with zero mods.

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