Style 128's, Satin Black mounted
04-17-2010, 01:20 PM
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So today, I got my 128s, which I powdercoated Satin Black at Elite Coatings of Plainview put on. I am loving the difference, it literally transformed the car. Much respect to Elite Coatings, Mike, Pat, and Herman. They did an awesome job. It was also only $340.00 to have them done, which is a good price from some quotes I got, as much as $750.00
I actually had trouble with the install. I opted to use the TPMS from my winters, and one of the valve stems was fused onto the wheel with the TPMS. We couldnt get it off for anything. My tire shop had ONE Audi sensor laying around, and low and behold, its the same Beru sensor, including the valve stem
So these are interchangable between brands. Got them on in any case, with the Falken FK452s, which have awesome grip. Night and day from the all season Conti DWS.
One minor addition, this reminds me of how AFWUL the stock rusted calipers and hubs are. They really stand out now.. ugh. That's my next project, hubs black, calipers red.
And I know it needs a drop, but since NYC roads suck balls and this is a daily driver I'm not going that route!
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Just got home with them in the RDX.. Nice and dusty! Since Elite is rebuilding their shop.
Side:
Angle:
Close up:
How they sit, no spacers:
Overall, I am very happy. Comments/critiques welcomed!
I actually had trouble with the install. I opted to use the TPMS from my winters, and one of the valve stems was fused onto the wheel with the TPMS. We couldnt get it off for anything. My tire shop had ONE Audi sensor laying around, and low and behold, its the same Beru sensor, including the valve stem
So these are interchangable between brands. Got them on in any case, with the Falken FK452s, which have awesome grip. Night and day from the all season Conti DWS.One minor addition, this reminds me of how AFWUL the stock rusted calipers and hubs are. They really stand out now.. ugh. That's my next project, hubs black, calipers red.
And I know it needs a drop, but since NYC roads suck balls and this is a daily driver I'm not going that route!
Pics:
Just got home with them in the RDX.. Nice and dusty! Since Elite is rebuilding their shop.
Side:
Angle:
Close up:
How they sit, no spacers:
Overall, I am very happy. Comments/critiques welcomed!
04-17-2010, 01:29 PM
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Congrats! I like them!
The finish really looks like satin
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They suite the car very well. Altough maybe 10-15mm spacers for rear would make them more flushed.
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The finish really looks like satin
.They suite the car very well. Altough maybe 10-15mm spacers for rear would make them more flushed.
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04-17-2010, 02:03 PM
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just remind her you could have spent it on beer and strippers
04-17-2010, 04:22 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
That satin looks sharp.