Max713 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Found a set on a local craigslist for $300!!!! Called, they sold within a couple hours of posting them up... I was so excited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93turbo2 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Yeah 04 STI wheels go fast and are hard to find in good condition for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 To those running the STi BBS and Brembo's, is there a special kind of wheel weights to use to avoid the OEM outer lip weights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuruLGT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 To those running the STi BBS and Brembo's, is there a special kind of wheel weights to use to avoid the OEM outer lip weights? Mine had stick-on weights similar to those that came on my stock LGT wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 To those running the STi BBS and Brembo's, is there a special kind of wheel weights to use to avoid the OEM outer lip weights? I use stick-ons between spokes. Even the thinnest tape weights barely fit, and then may catch on the calipers under bearing flex when driving hard (like on track). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deunan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I just put mine, Need a drop and Brembo BK. http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj362/deunan07/BBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Here is my set when I got them from the previous owner. Pretty filthy huh? http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2239.jpg After a thorough cleaning to remove 5 years of tar, caked brake dust, grease, etc. http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2241.jpg ...and the back side http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2242.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vduber Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Sweet jesus those loook clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 wow. how'd you clean them? steam them or something??? Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93turbo2 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 How did you get them sooo clean? Mine look worse then yours when you got them. I tried several products and still can't get them that clean. I've pretty much given up on getting them super clean, I'm going to paint/powder coat mine when it comes time for new tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 1. Rinse with water. 2. Apply Armor All wheel cleaner generously. 3. Let stand for a minute or two. 4. Scrub with sponge, inside and outside. 5. Rinse with water. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 Now that was the easy part , here is where it gets tough. Materials: Kerosene, plenty of shop rags, 2-inch spackle spatula (for drywall), small screwdriver, car shampoo. 1. Wet rag with kerosene (like dripping wet) and wipe all over the wheel. This will soak the tar and caked brake dust and soften them after a few minutes. 2. Take your spatula and screwdriver and carefully scrape off (with a light force so as not to scratch the wheel) tar and whatever else are embedded on the wheel. You cannot rush this step. I moved 1 spoke at a time making sure I cover every corner and crevice of the wheel. 3. When you have cleaned the entire wheel, wash it with car shampoo and wipe it dry. I would say it took me an average of 2-3 hours to clean 1 wheel. I did not finish the job in 1 day, I did 1 wheel per day and my back is still hurting up to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edssti Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ^^thats some dedication right there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93turbo2 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 ^^thats some dedication right there... Seriously, I don't know if I still have that kind of dedication. lol. Thanks for the detailed cleaning process, I'll have to take note of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicmarsal Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 AKLGT any update on the rims?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vduber Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'd probably do it anyway if I ever got my hand on some decent bbs sti wheels but how do you think they would look painted flat black on a BSM 05 lgt? anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 The STi BBS wheels I got were not perfect. One has a light curb rash about 2" along the lip. So after cleaning (see post above), I set out to repair this one. When I got it http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2240.jpg After light sanding and pass with wire brush http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2249.jpg The filler http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2250.jpg and filled http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2254.jpg After wet sanding http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2256.jpg Primed and ready for paint http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x6/Lukipooh/IMG_2375.jpg Finished (to follow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vduber Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 not 2 shabbyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 AKLGT any update on the rims?? what update? I don't even have my tires on and they won't be really going on the car until a track event, unless I'm just getting pictures... then they will. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vduber Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'd probably do it anyway if I ever got my hand on some decent bbs sti wheels but how do you think they would look painted flat black on a BSM 05 lgt? anyone Anyone have any thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicmarsal Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 what update? I don't even have my tires on and they won't be really going on the car until a track event, unless I'm just getting pictures... then they will. well when that happens thats the update i will be looking out for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 More pics of Gold STI's on a OBP.. http://picasaweb.google.com/abakja1/LGTSTIGold?authkey=Gv1sRgCIPyhLrs3OHepAE&feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think I've pretty much given up trying to find a set of these... What is a close, reasonable facsimile? ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think I've pretty much given up trying to find a set of these... What is a close, reasonable facsimile? ;( Here's a set of 04' goldies FS: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f65/wheels-52506/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 1. Rinse with water. 2. Apply Armor All wheel cleaner generously. 3. Let stand for a minute or two. 4. Scrub with sponge, inside and outside. 5. Rinse with water. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 Now that was the easy part , here is where it gets tough. Materials: Kerosene, plenty of shop rags, 2-inch spackle spatula (for drywall), small screwdriver, car shampoo. 1. Wet rag with kerosene (like dripping wet) and wipe all over the wheel. This will soak the tar and caked brake dust and soften them after a few minutes. 2. Take your spatula and screwdriver and carefully scrape off (with a light force so as not to scratch the wheel) tar and whatever else are embedded on the wheel. You cannot rush this step. I moved 1 spoke at a time making sure I cover every corner and crevice of the wheel. 3. When you have cleaned the entire wheel, wash it with car shampoo and wipe it dry. I would say it took me an average of 2-3 hours to clean 1 wheel. I did not finish the job in 1 day, I did 1 wheel per day and my back is still hurting up to now. a good quality liquid wax will take just about anything off but you have to apply it liberally and give it some time to do its thing. i use McGuire's liquid wax to get off tar balls that won't come off with anything else. it works great and its much safer than scraping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think I've pretty much given up trying to find a set of these... What is a close, reasonable facsimile? ;( there are many other options out there. these are just too spendy for what you get. i bought a set of used forged monoblock volks LE37k 17x7.5 ET48 for $1000. But there are new wheels that you can get for that price, they just won't be forged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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