spraycanmansam build thread

[VWindahouse]

I've never really been a fan of black wheels on red cars, they look great on white ones tho!
I think I've decided on the PF01's. Just waiting to hear back from a few places re final pricing.
I like the RPF1's but I don't want to be building a carbon copy of Ants car!
I think the PF01's are the next best option, weight v looks

I'm on the lookout for some good 215/40/17 tyres now. Any recommendations?
So far the Fed's that Ant's running seem like a good option, would love to hear some opinions..

Hey mate, crazy idea. You wouldn't tempted by my rpf1's would you???

[s4mmie]

Not too fussed really.
I can get the Fed's for $775 delivered, so as long as it's comparable.


Thanks guys, I'll check those out

[team_v]

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT come in that size and get some pretty good reviews.

Depends if you are willing to search locally or overseas (tirerack)

[Stuwey]

Always been a fan of the Bridgestone RE001, now rebadged the RE002. I limped-out and went for the P-Zero Nero.... Bad plan.

[s4mmie]

I've never really been a fan of black wheels on red cars, they look great on white ones tho!
I think I've decided on the PF01's. Just waiting to hear back from a few places re final pricing.
I like the RPF1's but I don't want to be building a carbon copy of Ants car!
I think the PF01's are the next best option, weight v looks

I'm on the lookout for some good 215/40/17 tyres now. Any recommendations?
So far the Fed's that Ant's running seem like a good option, would love to hear some opinions..

[Redliner]

Bummer dude, those wheels are hot! If I had my time over I think these would look sick against the our red beasties

O.Z. Alleggerita HLT Anthracite Painted

And only 16lbs

Good looking wheels.

[team_v]

PF01's look good, slightly meatier looking than the ultralegarra's.

What about some diamond racing wheels?
DIAMOND RACING WHEELS

[VWindahouse]

After trying to source the GTC01 in the right pcd and offset, I found that they have to special order them. There's an 8 week lead time, extra $100 and $500 shipping. Still thinking about them, but I don't know if I want to lay it down on wheels I'm not 100% sure on.
In the meantime I found the PF01's that I like --
The World's most recently posted photos of hankook and pf01 - Flickr Hive Mind

Just trying to find a retailer.
Geez it's so hard to find good wheels!


Also got a nice order coming from ECS and hoping Jimmy can source me a SEAT cooler... it's getter warmer!

Bummer dude, those wheels are hot! If I had my time over I think these would look sick against the our red beasties

O.Z. Alleggerita HLT Anthracite Painted

And only 16lbs

[s4mmie]

After trying to source the GTC01 in the right pcd and offset, I found that they have to special order them. There's an 8 week lead time, extra $100 and $500 shipping. Still thinking about them, but I don't know if I want to lay it down on wheels I'm not 100% sure on.
In the meantime I found the PF01's that I like --
The World's most recently posted photos of hankook and pf01 - Flickr Hive Mind

Just trying to find a retailer.
Geez it's so hard to find good wheels!


Also got a nice order coming from ECS and hoping Jimmy can source me a SEAT cooler... it's getter warmer!

[VWindahouse]

Great progress mate! Any word on the wheels?

[s4mmie]

I fitted my Wiechers front strut brace today, really straight forward and looks great.
The car feels noticeably different, traction seems improved.

I've decided to prioritize tuning the suspension and getting some good rubber in those arches as I can't fully give it the boot in 1st without losing traction as it is.

On another note, I removed the spare wheel. After tapping around the wheel well, I thought I'd chuck a few squares of dynamat in to stop the reverberating. I also blocked off the vents. I didn't think it would make much of a difference as there wasn't a heap of dynamat, but oh my goodness! It's quiet as a mouse now! It's probably the happiest I've been with the car, it's quieter and feels faster as a result


Do it!

[s4mmie]

Hey Jimmy,
I just used the VHT series of engine enamels, primer and then wrinkle-coat. $15 + $18 all up.
I want to try Krylon products as it looks like you can get a tighter wrinkle finish..
It looked really good when it was all glossy red before it wrinkled up. Still deciding which finish I like better.
..still have to zip-tie that intake on too haha


Cheers,
Sam

[Jmac]

Nice mate looking forward to seeing what else you do. What did you use for the tappet cover?? ill be doing mines on the AGU for the 6N2. .
Cheers
Jmac

[vwthunder]

Loving the red valve cover, it looks awesome

Nice list of mods, getting there

[VWindahouse]

I thought this day would never come