Interest? Powder Coating for Wheels? - Page 9 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2009-09-22, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Gotcha. So you'd probably have to buy another one off 6gun. Wonder what they charge for just the "unit hub". It would suck if they aren't around any more when you need one.

That's what I was thinking.

Of course, if someone were to modify the STI knuckles to accept Legacy GT unit hubs, then you could buy 5x100 hubs straight from Subaru, but now you've gotten rid of the benefits of using the STi's bearings unless the LGT bearings are beefier than the press-in WRX bearings.

cody · 2009-09-22, 03:50 PM

Hmmm. Well I'm pretty much married to my decision at this point anyway. At least the passenger side won't cost anywhere near $800 as long as I do it preemptively.

GusGus91 · 2009-09-22, 05:04 PM

went to Metal Masters today. He quoted me about $260-$280 depending on color, to do all 4 of my wheels. I say that's not too bad. Imma get it done this week.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 05:07 PM

What a pussy. Austin go to Summit Racing and buy the powder coating kit. IIRC they have a whole selection of colors and you can do it yourself OR have someone help you and split the cost of the gun.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 05:10 PM

We can fab up a whole booth and everything to do it up right. There are probably a bunch of people who would get in on that if one person did it successfully. I know I would be in. I have a set of wheels we can test it on. Do it for the clubs.

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Hmmm. Well I'm pretty much married to my decision at this point anyway. At least the passenger side won't cost anywhere near $800 as long as I do it preemptively.

Actually I can help you swap out the other bearing if you stop by with the spindle assembly. I've got a press, and Cory will probably be able to help get the inner race off when it inevitably sticks to the outer hub if he's not incredibly busy.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 07:36 PM

Kevin where do you work?

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 07:42 PM

I don't. I just happen to have a press in my garage.

cody · 2009-09-22, 07:48 PM

Thanks Kevin, that's generous and tempting, but I think I'll just take it to Cory since it's doing some weird things and most likely needs an alignment too.

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 08:02 PM

You'd need an alignment either way, but I can still save you some cash.

cody · 2009-09-22, 08:13 PM

You're speaking my language anyway.

But I'm scurred.

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 08:20 PM

You can never have too much lube.

cody · 2009-09-22, 08:23 PM

Do you have a pickle fork?

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

You can never have too much lube.

^ You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

cody · 2009-09-22, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Do you have a pickle fork?

Er, nevermind, I guess I don't need one?

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Originally Posted by GarySheehan

Good write-up.

I would recommend unbolting the lower balljoint from the upright rather than pulling the balljoint out of the control arm. Much less work and risk of damage by unbolting from upright. Unless, of course, the balljoint is damaged and needs to be replaced anyway.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

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Originally Posted by Hotrodguru

Ahhh nice...I thought about it but wasn't sure. Now I get a confirmation

, thanks for the tip.

Guru

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Er, nevermind, I guess I don't need one?

This.

Kevin M · 2009-09-22, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

^ You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

Your mom knows what I'm talking about.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-22, 09:50 PM

A mom joke from Kevin? I guess you are out of arrows.

zpeed · 2009-09-22, 11:17 PM

I use this tool to remove ball joint. Kragen have one for rent.

zpeed · 2009-09-22, 11:18 PM

Ball joint remover

MPREZIV · 2009-09-23, 06:42 AM

That quote from Gary is the way to go!

Kevin M · 2009-09-23, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

A mom joke from Kevin? I guess you are out of arrows.

I didn't feel like escalating given the subject.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-09-23, 10:58 AM

Sure, bow out gracefully.

Kevin M · 2009-09-23, 11:18 AM

When danger rears its

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WRXlerate · 2009-09-24, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusGus91

went to Metal Masters today. He quoted me about $260-$280 depending on color, to do all 4 of my wheels. I say that's not too bad. Imma get it done this week.

Did they say how long it normally takes? I have a set that needs done and the tires need replaced so now would be the best time to do it.

2009-09-22, 03:50 PM	#202
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Hmmm. Well I'm pretty much married to my decision at this point anyway. At least the passenger side won't cost anywhere near $800 as long as I do it preemptively. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 05:04 PM	#203
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	went to Metal Masters today. He quoted me about $260-$280 depending on color, to do all 4 of my wheels. I say that's not too bad. Imma get it done this week. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-09-22, 05:07 PM	#204
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	What a pussy. Austin go to Summit Racing and buy the powder coating kit. IIRC they have a whole selection of colors and you can do it yourself OR have someone help you and split the cost of the gun. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-22, 05:10 PM	#205
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	We can fab up a whole booth and everything to do it up right. There are probably a bunch of people who would get in on that if one person did it successfully. I know I would be in. I have a set of wheels we can test it on. Do it for the clubs. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-22, 07:36 PM	#207
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Kevin where do you work? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-22, 07:42 PM	#208
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I don't. I just happen to have a press in my garage. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-22, 07:48 PM	#209
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Thanks Kevin, that's generous and tempting, but I think I'll just take it to Cory since it's doing some weird things and most likely needs an alignment too. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 08:02 PM	#210
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You'd need an alignment either way, but I can still save you some cash. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-22, 08:13 PM	#211
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	You're speaking my language anyway. But I'm scurred. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 08:20 PM	#212
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You can never have too much lube. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-09-22, 08:23 PM	#213
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Do you have a pickle fork? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 09:50 PM	#218
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	A mom joke from Kevin? I guess you are out of arrows. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-09-22, 11:17 PM	#219
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I use this tool to remove ball joint. Kragen have one for rent.

2009-09-22, 11:18 PM	#220
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Ball joint remover Attached Thumbnails

2009-09-23, 06:42 AM	#221
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	That quote from Gary is the way to go! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2009-09-23, 10:58 AM	#223
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Sure, bow out gracefully. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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