MKV Build Thread by dustinwark

4 minute(s) of a 134 minute read

Well I now have all four barrels in my possession, powder-coated and fully polished lips. I received an email from Black Forest Industries that they got the chrome plated M7x1 24mm bolts in stock (should have just waited this whole time). Placed my order for 85 of them (5 extra just in case) and they are suppose to be at my door step this upcoming Monday. Also had Brandon clean up my valve stems to make sure every piece of my wheels are looking their best. Faces will hopefully be done this week so that by tuesday I should be able to rebuild the wheels, mount the tires, and through them on my car. This is more than an estimate, it is my goal, wheels back together and on the car by Tuesday.

Valve stems (caps are going to match the centers)





all the barrels back next to each other, but ready to go:



and on a semi-related side note, I ran into a landscaping rock and ****ed up my car. I was parked along side a street, had to turn around, went to pull into a driveway from where I was parked. The rock was right next to my car, but low enough I couldn't see it form my window. Side skirt is toast, door sill is bent and has flaking paint, and the lower door edge has some chipped paint. Really sucks, but it could have been much worse (door could have been hit or a more visible area). Plan is to fix it and have my side skirts painted to match the car.

3/25/11

Tires mounted! They made the lips all dirty, so I decided I should buy a large pack of micro-fiber towels and some Mothers Aluminum Polish as I know I will be using them a lot soon.

3/28/11

Bolts from BFI got here today and...........they fit!!!!!!!

3/30/11

Went to the place doing the faces and snapped a picture so you guys will know what I am doing to them (the name gives it away)



shoot, looks like it focused wrong

4/14/11

Alright the update I have been waiting for! The anodizing place kept pushing the date which is why these took so long. The finish is raw media-blasted aluminum with a clear anodize over it. I love how the rough textured aluminum faces contrast the smooth polished aluminum lips. Again I am sure some will prefer the gold, but IDGAF! They came out perfect imo. Here is a few pictures, LOTS more to come. Wheels won't be on the car until tomorrow as they still need to be balanced.