06specb264 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I am debating on having my 06 spec b wheels powdercoated black. Are these wheels too rare to modify them? What do you guys think? If anybody has any pics of this set up, or anything close to it, please post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Changing colour will bring down the value if you ever want to sell them off or trade in the car in the future. You'll have to find a buyer who likes what you have done. My 2 cents are: You have a pretty rare car, a 2006 Spec B, and if I were to own it and mod it, I'd only do mods that are reversible so I could sell it as show-room stock again one day. But black wheels look great. Not flat black on a nice Spec B like yours, mind you, but a glossy black. It would look sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specb264 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thats what i'm thinking too. I figured it would bring the value down some but then on the other hand I know it would look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finse Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Listen to Gire... There is wisdom in those words... But, you wanted a pic, and here it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Would make more sense to just buy a set of black Rotas or something IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finse Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 ^^ this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 ^^+1, I was considering the same thing but after realizing how much it would cost to get the powdercoating done right, buying another set of wheels and having an extra set on hand seems like the best option. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specb264 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm still considering the thought of just buying new wheels but I just love the style of the factory wheel!.... You don't hear that too often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Okay lets be real, we are not talking about a Shelby Cobra here. It is a Subaru......if you pc them it is not going to bring the value down. A dealership who you would trade it in to will not care. Go for it! It is a Spec B......... [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'm with this ^ guy. If you like the look, do it and don't worry about resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Not a matter of diminishing value, more a matter of cost. The OEM wheels are pricey, and the powdercoating is also pricey. Rotas are cheap, and things like the Rota DPT / Rota Tarmac 3 / Rota P1 are all very similar to the OEM design anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 PC=400.00 Rotas =800-850 Overall he can retain the stock wheels that he likes and they will have a more durable longer lasting finish than Rotas......and better wheels. [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Changing colour will bring down the value if you ever want to sell them off or trade in the car in the future. You'll have to find a buyer who likes what you have done. My 2 cents are: You have a pretty rare car, a 2006 Spec B, and if I were to own it and mod it, I'd only do mods that are reversible so I could sell it as show-room stock again one day. But black wheels look great. Not flat black on a nice Spec B like yours, mind you, but a glossy black. It would look sharp. No way. An 06 Spec-B is just a regular LGT with red seats and Bilsteins. Paint the wheels if you want. They aren't that rare, and the 06 is (IMO) the least desireable of the Spec-B's. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That's very debatable, the OEM wheels for the Legacy are heavy and narrow. Rotas were just an example, but you should easily be able to pick up a set of wheels for ~$650. Less if he's OK with shopping for a used set. PC at 400 is reasonable, but you also need to including unmounting tires & cleaning which will add another $100 to that. So say for $500 you have powdercoated OEMs, for $650 you have a second set of rims and your OEMs. It's certainly an option, if you want to do it go for it, you might want to shop around at tirerack and other places first though and make sure you really don't like any of the other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDRVSLO Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 LOL........I did not add the cost of dismounting and mounting because you have to do it with both. You just simply added it to the cost of the PC option. So please tell me how the other wheels are going to magically have tires? Unless the used wheels are local he will have to pay for shipping too.....etc. So PC 500 Other wheels 650 used(850 new), 100 tires, 100 shipping......850 for used wheels(1050 new)...plus lug nuts 40+..and depending on his current tire he might have to go wider if he steps up to the 8"+ mark. Now if money is not a concern this all goes out the window......but since we are debating cost here...... [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 LOL........I did not add the cost of dismounting and mounting because you have to do it with both. You just simply added it to the cost of the PC option. So please tell me how the other wheels are going to magically have tires? Unless the used wheels are local he will have to pay for shipping too.....etc. So PC 500 Other wheels 650 used(850 new), 100 tires, 100 shipping......850 for used wheels(1050 new)...plus lug nuts 40+..and depending on his current tire he might have to go wider if he steps up to the 8"+ mark. Now if money is not a concern this all goes out the window......but since we are debating cost here...... You can get wheels cheaper than 650 new, much less than 650 used. For dismounting vs a second set I was assuming you wouldn't re-use the tires on the new wheels, but buy a second set. You can re-use the OEM lugs on most aftermarket wheels, and if you buy a set from somewhere like Tirerack, they throw lugs & all hardware (rings/etc) in for free. Wheels from Infamous, brand new, 17x9 and $100/ea with free shipping. http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-593/Drag-DR31-17X8-5-fdsh-100-dsh-114.3/Detail Black set with tires for $700 asking. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-ct-mesh-wheels-4-bbs-res-18x8-4-rota-162654.html Nice set of Prodrives with tires for $800 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-wa-seattle-4-prodrive-wheels-18x8-162539.html Shipping is a legit concern on wheels+tires for sure, but if you're patient and check out NASIOC/LGT/craigslist even, chances are you'll find something that you want locally and can just pick up. Either way, you can do both. I'm still going to be a proponent of having two sets just because it's really nice to have both dedicated summers & winters, and the cost isn't THAT much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 They aren't that rare, and the 06 is (IMO) the least desireable of the Spec-B's. Either way, you can do both. I'm still going to be a proponent of having two sets just because it's really nice to have both dedicated summers & winters, and the cost isn't THAT much different. That was how I made my conclusion to not PC mine. I love the specB wheels as well but I figured why PC mine when I could have an extra set on hand [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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