My O.Z Split Rim Rebuild
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Finally got the rims back after having them re-done by another company.
Much happier with the results now. Can finally get on with getting them together, my job for the weekend!
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The work was done by http://www.the-polisher.com/ up in Scotland. Would recommend them to anyone on here thinking of having anything like this done.
Much happier with the results now. Can finally get on with getting them together, my job for the weekend!
Before
After
The work was done by http://www.the-polisher.com/ up in Scotland. Would recommend them to anyone on here thinking of having anything like this done.
Russell Mc said:
Finally got the rims back after having them re-done by another company.
Much happier with the results now. Can finally get on with getting them together, my job for the weekend!
Before
After
The work was done by http://www.the-polisher.com/ up in Scotland. Would recommend them to anyone on here thinking of having anything like this done.
That's better.............what did they charge?Much happier with the results now. Can finally get on with getting them together, my job for the weekend!
Before
After
The work was done by http://www.the-polisher.com/ up in Scotland. Would recommend them to anyone on here thinking of having anything like this done.
Just finishing up putting these together. Replaced the 10 point nuts and bolts with some brand new 12 point bolts and six point nuts that I got from a trader in Germany.
Just need to seal them up to make them air tight which I'll take pictures of how to do if anyones interested. Waiting on some new valves to turn up form Germany again. Already have tyres waiting to go so not long to go now
Just need to seal them up to make them air tight which I'll take pictures of how to do if anyones interested. Waiting on some new valves to turn up form Germany again. Already have tyres waiting to go so not long to go now
That's gorgeous. Russell Mc said:
Just finishing up putting these together. Replaced the 10 point nuts and bolts with some brand new 12 point bolts and six point nuts that I got from a trader in Germany.
Just need to seal them up to make them air tight which I'll take pictures of how to do if anyones interested. Waiting on some new valves to turn up form Germany again. Already have tyres waiting to go so not long to go now
Absolutely lovely job, they look fantastic Russell, top marks mate. Look forward to seeing them on the car at the Growl (if you are going?).Just need to seal them up to make them air tight which I'll take pictures of how to do if anyones interested. Waiting on some new valves to turn up form Germany again. Already have tyres waiting to go so not long to go now
It's a bit lighter than Estorils or Imolas - about, or near 1kg per corner I'd say. Still some way off from modern weight-optimisde designs as engineers and computer simulations get cleverer all the time - but like for like, a two-piece design should be lighter. Also, theoretically if you bend one against a kerb on the outside you may get away with just replacing the polished rim bit, and you could swap between rim width/offsets by using different outer rims - both latter points in this case are academic as no one supplies bits for wheels that haven't been made for at least 15 years now (they're also known as OZ Vegas in the aftermarket - 'rocking horse droppings' doesn't begin to describe availability).
You were very right to be unhappy with the finish on the rims originally. I did my OZ's myself back in November as a complete novice and made a better job than that.
They look great now!
Here's my link. I know it's not a Griff but the principle is the same and this may help anyone attempting to go DIY. Start on the second page and work forwards. I hope this makes sense. (Don't mean to hijack the thread).
http://photobucket.com/OZrefurb
Jimbo
They look great now!
Here's my link. I know it's not a Griff but the principle is the same and this may help anyone attempting to go DIY. Start on the second page and work forwards. I hope this makes sense. (Don't mean to hijack the thread).
http://photobucket.com/OZrefurb
Jimbo
Edited by JMF894 on Friday 16th March 20:22
Edited by JMF894 on Friday 16th March 20:47
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