New Volk TE37s vs. re-finished SSRs - LotusTalk

Frank Amoroso · 01-09-2008, 05:32 PM

Greetings everyone,

As I work through my winter projects (FF header, S111 Flash2, black powder-coating the front calipers, smoking tail lights and side markers, Exige seats, if I can find a set, and possibly a set of Ohlins), I am trying to figure out what my next wheel move is. Allow me to add, before we go any further, that I have a wheel fetish / problem. I love 'em. I love trying different kinds (I had five sets of wheels / tires for my S4 for use throughout the year: summer, track, all-season, snow and ice. You know, the right tool for the job?). So, I am kicking around the idea of a set of black TE37s in LSS sizes (I've got stock size R888s en route!

) vs. re-finishing my silver / polished lip SSRs that are on the car right now (which are my track wheels. Street wheels are black LSS).

First things first, I need to source the TE37s. Tirerack doesn't have any at the moment (besides, they only have grey, which I don't want) and I am waiting to hear back from BWR. Assuming I can source them, I'd probably go with them as I love the look.

If I can't find them, I'll keep the SSRs, but I'll probably powder-coat them black (30% gloss).

So whaddaya think...
1) New TE37s or re-finished SSRs?
2) If re-finished SSRs... all black or black and retain the polished lip?
3) Finally, I assume the SSR center-caps (which I've never installed) should match the lip (i.e. black / black or silver / silver)? I'm not going to use them, but the wheels will be sold sooner or later (sooner) to make room for their successors.

My car is GG w/ matt silver stripes as per the attached pic...

LBC111 · 01-09-2008, 06:07 PM

Just got my TE37s last week, in 16x7 and 17x8, but I ordered them in Sept 07. I looked everywhere, but the only option was special ordering and waiting for overseas shipment (2 month shipping).

PM me if you need more info.

EliseAtLeast · 01-09-2008, 06:19 PM

I personally love the look of your silver SSR. Why paint it?

Z-dculus · 01-09-2008, 06:57 PM

not a fan of the siver SSR's, paint 'em!

BrianK · 01-09-2008, 07:02 PM

black wheels, to me, look like wheels meant to be covered by hubcaps - you cant' see any detail, they're usually dirty, and you can't tell where wheel stops and tire starts. If you paint 'em, maybe gunmetal or some other finish that's interesting to look at.

Hey, you asked for the opinion.

shay2nak · 01-09-2008, 09:49 PM

flat black SSRs - all of it, no p-lip.

what are the widths of the SSRs anyway? 7" front, 8" rear?

Chili Red · 01-09-2008, 10:01 PM

Just get a set of these..

Jack · 01-09-2008, 11:57 PM

ssr-painted semi-gloss black....

Brian 111 · 01-10-2008, 12:17 AM

Black with the silver lip like Jack's. Nice!

Frank Amoroso · 01-10-2008, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the inputs and pics! Couple thoughts...

In terms of "why paint them?" Mostly because I'm looking for a change / something different. Anyone have a pic of an all flat-black / semi-gloss (i.e. black lip) SSR on a Lotus?

I hear you on the lack of detail, in pictures anyway, on black wheels. However, the look just speaks to me I guess and I think they look rather purposeful, esp. live and in-person. Also, love the look of grey wheels on a red or black car, but for some reason grey on grey may be just a bit too much, you know... grey. I suppose I should search out more pics of the wheels I think I want mounted on GG cars.

Hmmmm, perhaps I should paint the wheels matt grey to match the stripes on the car? Although that probably won't be much different than the silver they are now(?).

These particular SSR are in the stock LSS sizes.

OMG, I LOVE those Cup wheels and would happily get a set of silver or pref black, but ~$2,200 bucks feels right for a set of 16/17" wheels. I'm not feelin' the $3,000+. Still though, those are gorgeous. I wish the SSR GT2 had been more readily available for us.

CosmosMpower · 01-10-2008, 06:16 AM

Just leave it, they look fine.

Jack · 01-10-2008, 08:29 AM

grey wheels on grey car and black wheels with no machined lip.....

EliseAtLeast · 01-10-2008, 08:34 AM

Jack, did you know there was an alien little robot holding on for its dear life while you were on track?

Jack · 01-10-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

Jack, did you know there was an alien little robot holding on for its dear life while you were on track?

Yeah....it's my new secret weapon to assist me in passing cars on track. No point-by and they get a laser shot.

Being an OLD fart, I need all the help that I can get.

fpitas · 01-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Talking about wheels... what's the story on the TRMotorsport F1 wheels that Tire Rack carries?

/I vote to keep the SSRs unpainted.

MaineLotus · 01-10-2008, 10:16 AM

Frank,

First time I've seen a picture of your car - it is nearly identical to mine (GG with matte silver stripes).

My LSS wheels are painted semi-flat, here's a picture to give you an idea of how your SSRs may look.

A7594217 · 10-08-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

grey wheels on grey car and black wheels with no machined lip.....

What wheels are in the top picture in this post? Are they toybox?

mtcossie · 10-09-2008, 08:13 AM

I just got these yesterday and I can't wait to get them on the car! Too bad we are going to buried in snow soon! I ordered them in April 08.

knucklehead · 10-09-2008, 09:03 AM

Lotus Sport > Volks > SSR IMHO,

There's a GG ExigeS owner LBC111 here in SoCal that has the Volks powdered black. I thought his car looked awesome.

FLuXeXigeS · 10-09-2008, 09:15 AM

i would have to say Volks for daily and SSR for the track or vice versa

if you have to pick just one i say VOLKS all the way!!!

if you are willing to wait the s/h time i know of a few places that can get em PM if interested

01-09-2008, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	New Volk TE37s vs. re-finished SSRs Greetings everyone, As I work through my winter projects (FF header, S111 Flash2, black powder-coating the front calipers, smoking tail lights and side markers, Exige seats, if I can find a set, and possibly a set of Ohlins), I am trying to figure out what my next wheel move is. Allow me to add, before we go any further, that I have a wheel fetish / problem. I love 'em. I love trying different kinds (I had five sets of wheels / tires for my S4 for use throughout the year: summer, track, all-season, snow and ice. You know, the right tool for the job?). So, I am kicking around the idea of a set of black TE37s in LSS sizes (I've got stock size R888s en route!) vs. re-finishing my silver / polished lip SSRs that are on the car right now (which are my track wheels. Street wheels are black LSS). First things first, I need to source the TE37s. Tirerack doesn't have any at the moment (besides, they only have grey, which I don't want) and I am waiting to hear back from BWR. Assuming I can source them, I'd probably go with them as I love the look. If I can't find them, I'll keep the SSRs, but I'll probably powder-coat them black (30% gloss). So whaddaya think... 1) New TE37s or re-finished SSRs? 2) If re-finished SSRs... all black or black and retain the polished lip? 3) Finally, I assume the SSR center-caps (which I've never installed) should match the lip (i.e. black / black or silver / silver)? I'm not going to use them, but the wheels will be sold sooner or later (sooner) to make room for their successors. My car is GG w/ matt silver stripes as per the attached pic... Attached Images __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

01-09-2008, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Just got my TE37s last week, in 16x7 and 17x8, but I ordered them in Sept 07. I looked everywhere, but the only option was special ordering and waiting for overseas shipment (2 month shipping). PM me if you need more info. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

01-09-2008, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,219	I personally love the look of your silver SSR. Why paint it? __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

01-09-2008, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z-dculus Derriere Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US OF A! Posts: 2,311	not a fan of the siver SSR's, paint 'em! __________________ 2006 KG-Sport Pack, LSD, TC, SS, RAC Monolites, Sector CF Roof, Carbon 3 Element Diffuser, V3 Panel eliminator (p-coated), Odyssey PC680, Boomerang , HIDs, CF Console, Multivex, Lotus Stage II, CF Zoom Rear View, Sector LidBone, Darth Holder (thanks Kestrel!), Sector 4Tress Harness Bar/CRD Mount, couple exige trim pieces- KGB Authenticated 2009 VeeDub Jetta (new kid on the block) 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic -(relegated to 'project car' status)

01-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	black wheels, to me, look like wheels meant to be covered by hubcaps - you cant' see any detail, they're usually dirty, and you can't tell where wheel stops and tire starts. If you paint 'em, maybe gunmetal or some other finish that's interesting to look at. Hey, you asked for the opinion. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

01-09-2008, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,055	flat black SSRs - all of it, no p-lip. what are the widths of the SSRs anyway? 7" front, 8" rear? __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

01-09-2008, 10:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,204	Just get a set of these.. Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

01-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	ssr-painted semi-gloss black.... Attached Images __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

01-10-2008, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brian 111 I friggin' love coloring! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,487	Black with the silver lip like Jack's. Nice!

01-10-2008, 04:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	Thanks for the inputs and pics! Couple thoughts... In terms of "why paint them?" Mostly because I'm looking for a change / something different. Anyone have a pic of an all flat-black / semi-gloss (i.e. black lip) SSR on a Lotus? I hear you on the lack of detail, in pictures anyway, on black wheels. However, the look just speaks to me I guess and I think they look rather purposeful, esp. live and in-person. Also, love the look of grey wheels on a red or black car, but for some reason grey on grey may be just a bit too much, you know... grey. I suppose I should search out more pics of the wheels I think I want mounted on GG cars. Hmmmm, perhaps I should paint the wheels matt grey to match the stripes on the car? Although that probably won't be much different than the silver they are now(?). These particular SSR are in the stock LSS sizes. OMG, I LOVE those Cup wheels and would happily get a set of silver or pref black, but ~$2,200 bucks feels right for a set of 16/17" wheels. I'm not feelin' the $3,000+. Still though, those are gorgeous. I wish the SSR GT2 had been more readily available for us. __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

01-10-2008, 06:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
CosmosMpower Cone Magnet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,029	Just leave it, they look fine. __________________ 06 Canyon Red Elise LSS, Touring, SS, Stg 2, HID, BWR swaybar 09 Mini Cooper S 6MT 2000 Grand Prix White S2000

01-10-2008, 08:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	grey wheels on grey car and black wheels with no machined lip..... Attached Images __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

01-10-2008, 08:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,219	Jack, did you know there was an alien little robot holding on for its dear life while you were on track? __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

01-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,827	Talking about wheels... what's the story on the TRMotorsport F1 wheels that Tire Rack carries? /I vote to keep the SSRs unpainted. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles...running again!

01-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,384	Frank, First time I've seen a picture of your car - it is nearly identical to mine (GG with matte silver stripes). My LSS wheels are painted semi-flat, here's a picture to give you an idea of how your SSRs may look. Attached Images __________________ My car is modified.

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10-09-2008, 08:13 AM	#18 (permalink)
mtcossie cone punisher Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 22	I just got these yesterday and I can't wait to get them on the car! Too bad we are going to buried in snow soon! I ordered them in April 08. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise 1995 Ford Escort Cosworth SWMT SCCA Competition Chairman

10-09-2008, 09:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	Lotus Sport > Volks > SSR IMHO, There's a GG ExigeS owner LBC111 here in SoCal that has the Volks powdered black. I thought his car looked awesome. Attached Images __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

10-09-2008, 09:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	i would have to say Volks for daily and SSR for the track or vice versa if you have to pick just one i say VOLKS all the way!!! if you are willing to wait the s/h time i know of a few places that can get em PM if interested __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store