Black Powder Coated OEM Wheels with Dunlop Z1 and Montego Pics

Templedogg · 09-24-2008, 11:13 PM

Here are some pics of my newly powder coated black stock wheels. I mounted them at dusk last night and tried to get some pics today when it was not raining, so first sunny day I will try to get some better pics. The pics really do not even come close to showing off just how cool these look on this car, and they really can not capture the shade of black perfectly. I was planning on this setup just being my track setup, but it looks so freakin good I will have a tough time taking them off and going back to the Performance wheels.

First pic is with stock center cap, and the others are with new style. Looks way better and highly recommended.

The color is flat black with 20% gloss. No reflections at all, but a little sheen. I love it and recommend it.

Templedogg · 09-24-2008, 11:15 PM

Here are some comparison pics with all three setups I have had on the car so far. Way different weather and light though....

ktdw · 09-24-2008, 11:23 PM

Looks great! I wouldn't have thought it, but the aftermarket caps really make a difference.

I did the same to mine, and I am so freakin happy that I didn't go aftermarket. The look is so badass, and there are absolutely no fitment problems.

coco_m3 · 09-24-2008, 11:28 PM

Thats Hot!

CAMike · 09-25-2008, 12:34 AM

That looks AWESOME!!! Anyone out there want to sell me some extra stock wheels and get them powder coated for me and send to my APO address?!! I like the performance wheels but those black stockers look AWESOME!!

Monaco35Dream · 09-25-2008, 01:29 AM

I'm diggin' these...they fit with the blue very well...

MastaMind · 09-25-2008, 06:48 AM

That looks sweet :w00t:

I'm assuming 225/255. It looks more aggresive than stock with those tires. I'm keeping those in mind...

twenzel · 09-25-2008, 07:03 AM

Now do the same to your performance wheels.

pit1 · 09-25-2008, 08:38 AM

I never liked dark wheel before but...

i recently had a tiny run in with a curb in a crowded gas station. PowderCoat may be the answer. :wink:

UR2SLOW1 · 09-25-2008, 08:44 AM

Brake Dust........ we don't worry bout NO stinking brake dust !!! :biggrin:

Templedogg · 09-25-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MastaMind

That looks sweet :w00t:

I'm assuming 225/255. It looks more aggresive than stock with those tires. I'm keeping those in mind...

Yes, 225 and 255. Fills the arches great on the stock wheels and no rubbing worries.

arrutled · 09-25-2008, 09:47 AM

I wish I could see it in person, cause i bet the pictures dont do it justice!

Templedogg · 09-25-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

I wish I could see it in person, cause i bet the pictures dont do it justice!

They really don't. I have gotten more compliments on these wheels and tires than anything else from my friends and coworkers. They all think it makes the car appear smaller and meaner and matches the trim, grill, and tinted windows much better. The Z1's are just plain awesome, on any wheel they look bada$$!!!

I will try to get better pics if the sun ever shines again in the Seattle area.

Gary@TireRack · 09-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Looks great! Nice job.:w00t:

GigEm93 · 09-25-2008, 12:49 PM

+1 on the aftermarket center caps. Got mine yesterday and put them on immediately. :w00t:

And I love the PC'd 264's. I'm trying to figure out how I can be without my car for a week when it comes time for new tires so I can have mine done. :P

hbwav2002 · 09-25-2008, 08:55 PM

has anybody done this with their alpine white, because i have been thinking about doing this for a while but would like to see photos first.

BimmerKid87 · 09-25-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hbwav2002

has anybody done this with their alpine white, because i have been thinking about doing this for a while but would like to see photos first.

yep.

hbwav2002 · 09-25-2008, 09:17 PM

how much did it cost to get powder coated, was the pin stripe extra

BimmerKid87 · 09-25-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hbwav2002

how much did it cost to get powder coated, was the pin stripe extra

Not my car, but in the thread I believe he said it was $300 total for all 4 wheels...including pinstripe.

AlBel1214 · 09-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Because of these pics my bank account will drop just a bit more in the very near future! That looks sick..

I think may get mine a tad more glossy... even so yours are awesome..

...

BuddhaTB · 09-26-2008, 12:21 AM

Looks real nice having them powder coated black. You should give the same black treatment to those performance wheels.

Templedogg · 09-26-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

Looks real nice having them powder coated black. You should give the same black treatment to those performance wheels.

I am thinking about it............

09-24-2008, 11:13 PM	#1
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	Black Powder Coated OEM Wheels with Dunlop Z1 and Montego Pics (New Pics added) Here are some pics of my newly powder coated black stock wheels. I mounted them at dusk last night and tried to get some pics today when it was not raining, so first sunny day I will try to get some better pics. The pics really do not even come close to showing off just how cool these look on this car, and they really can not capture the shade of black perfectly. I was planning on this setup just being my track setup, but it looks so freakin good I will have a tough time taking them off and going back to the Performance wheels. First pic is with stock center cap, and the others are with new style. Looks way better and highly recommended. The color is flat black with 20% gloss. No reflections at all, but a little sheen. I love it and recommend it. Attached Images __________________
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Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	Here are some comparison pics with all three setups I have had on the car so far. Way different weather and light though.... Attached Images __________________
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09-24-2008, 11:23 PM	#3
ktdw BMWCCA #401908 54 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Looks great! I wouldn't have thought it, but the aftermarket caps really make a difference. I did the same to mine, and I am so freakin happy that I didn't go aftermarket. The look is so badass, and there are absolutely no fitment problems. __________________ Vishnu PROcede v3, Vishnu Dual Cone Intake, Code3 FMIC, Riss Racing Downpipes, Riss Racing Exhaust, H&R Sport Springs Best 1/4 mile: 12.583 @ 117.609 mph
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CAMike Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aviano, Italy (San Diego is home though) iTrader: (0)	That looks AWESOME!!! Anyone out there want to sell me some extra stock wheels and get them powder coated for me and send to my APO address?!! I like the performance wheels but those black stockers look AWESOME!! __________________ Mike
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MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	That looks sweet :w00t: I'm assuming 225/255. It looks more aggresive than stock with those tires. I'm keeping those in mind...
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	I never liked dark wheel before but... i recently had a tiny run in with a curb in a crowded gas station. PowderCoat may be the answer. :wink:
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GigEm93 1derful 1 Rep 172 Posts Drives: SGM 135 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	+1 on the aftermarket center caps. Got mine yesterday and put them on immediately. :w00t: And I love the PC'd 264's. I'm trying to figure out how I can be without my car for a week when it comes time for new tires so I can have mine done. :P __________________ "The fact of the matter is this. The 135 coupé is the best car BMW makes." - Jeremy Clarkson
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hbwav2002 Go Chiefs 10 Rep 100 Posts Drives: Alpine White 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	how much did it cost to get powder coated, was the pin stripe extra
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Because of these pics my bank account will drop just a bit more in the very near future! That looks sick.. I think may get mine a tad more glossy... even so yours are awesome.. ... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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