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03-22-2020, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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Enkei NT03RR + Indy 500s + Gyeon Q2 Rim Coating =
I wanted to make this a multi-purpose review, DIY and discussion thread about some wheels that I think might be a good alternative to the typical CSL style wheels and a coating I decided to try after getting quotes of $3-600 for ceramic coating locally.
Enkei NT03RR ; Firestone Indy 500 ; Total Weight 17 x 8 ET45 ; 225/45/17 ; 41.1 lbs 17 x 9 ET50 ; 255/40/17 ; 42.4 lbs I got the Gyeon Q2 Rim Pro kit from Esoteric Car Care https://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-rim-pro-kit/. The wheels were brand new so I didn't think I needed to use the Iron but I did use the Prep thoroughly. It had a pleasant, almost grapefruity smell. The Iron should be opened outdoors... I followed the directions from the video on the product page. Very straight forward and easy to do. I did all 4 barrels first using the provided block and felt cloth. Wiped with microfiber. Did the barrels again. Wiped with microfiber. Did the rear faces of the spokes with the quarter-sponge and wiped. Twice. Coated the calipers once. Wiped. Flipped the wheels and did the fronts with the sponge. You get the idea. Took probably an hour to do this. I let the wheels sit 24 hours and applied another coating on the spokes and into the crevices. Wiped them down again and applied Chemical Guys VRP to the sidewalls. I haven't mounted them yet but the microfiber feels really slick and the sparkle in the finish seems to come through more. The bottle is only half gone but the stuff goes bad 1 month after you open it according to the manufacturer. Your best bet would be to find a buddy to split it with and/or do 2 sets of wheels at one time. Its not as bad as it seems and from the smell of it, the Iron spray will strip just about anything off used wheels. Ill try to remember to update this thread in a month, 6 months etc and see how it does after some use. As for the wheel fitment, I am expecting to run a 5mm spacer up front (for aesthetics, not clearance) but the rear should be right on with typical Apex fitments. Ill be sure to grab those pics once it warms up another 10*. The tires are nice and meaty but that's all I can say for now. Last edited by b1aze; 03-22-2020 at 03:04 PM.. |
03-28-2020, 08:32 AM | #4 |
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Great job. Your with tires weights don't emphasize how light these wheels are. I remember they were one of my top choices before I found my set of used Volks.
I am somewhat a wheel wax user. Gyeon ceramic coating sounds like a much better idea! With all this time off, I had planned to do wheel work on a few cars and now I'll add Gyeon to that process.
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It’s only been a few days with limited opportunity to cake these in brake dust but my GOD are they slick when wet! I have no doubts these will hose of 90% of stuff and a quick microfiber will take the rest off immediately. Very happy with the Gyeon coating so far!
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05-16-2020, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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I'm considering these exact wheels for my 135.
Do you have suspension mods and the e90 rear hub mod? I'd like to get 275 tire on my car with your exact NT03rr wheels. Also, do the stock front brakes clear the 17 inch wheels? |
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You could probably squeeze a 275 if you really wanted with the E90 hub mod. Yes, 135i calipers and rotors will fit the 17” wheel. It’s close but it clears for sure. |
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07-27-2020, 04:27 PM | #11 |
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Wheel coating absolutely does strip off the brake dust easier but it still needs agitation. I got a long wheel brush to get in the crevices and it’s a single swipe to remove the dust. Not “spray and go” but no scrubbing with a microfiber. |
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I absolutely hated the brake dust build up on stock 313's and really considered gunmetal/anthracite wheels just not to see the dust. But following b1aze's review, I also used gyeon per the instructions before mounting the silver EC-7's and I'm totally impressed. It still needs a little wiping after washing, but no more scrubbing!
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