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How To - Tips => Rims & Tires => Topic started by: MercyLogic on November 14, 2013, 03:50:33 AM
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I was searching youtube and found a great idea for wheel badges. The stickers they sell are ok but IMO they aren't so great. In the video the guys says he will glue them on, but I'm sure there is a better alternative.
http://youtu.be/PfrfPW-aHwA (http://youtu.be/PfrfPW-aHwA)
Hope you guys enjoy. ::headbang
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Also he is using a BMW M5 style wheel which I checked on eBay and they are still $500-600. Even with paying $500 to widen the rear wheels, your still looking at $1000-1100 for replica wheels and badges. Who's ordering a set? ::beers
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Thanks for passing this along! This isn't a bad option at all for those on a budget. Those OEM wheel prices are ridiculous. I would probably want these widened if possible but I wonder if that could be done right/safe? I guess the offset would be really out of whack if they were widened. Looks like they have the same bolt pattern too. Not that that is a deal breaker.
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Budget: One of the most used forum words which has no meaning. I like the stick-on center cap emblems.
If you are in the market for some super Wheel Center Cap stickers/decals, take a look at these. These are 51mm dia. They can make the diameter to your choosing (1mm increments)
([url]http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab295/lambeiro/9999556/Lambo%20Pictures/Wheelcapstickers006.jpg[/url])
They are located in the Ukraine so the shipping takes 25+ days so be patient.
Their website. [url]http://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/lamborghini/[/url] ([url]http://3dcarstickers.com/en/category/lamborghini/[/url]) $8.99 (Carbon Fiber look) plus $5 postage.
The stickers are approx. 1/16" thick and made of pliable soft acrylic with adhesive back.
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There are a few companies I've seen online who can make wheels wider. www.weldcraftwheels.com (http://www.weldcraftwheels.com) does them.
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The lambo stickers are a good idea, but here in Texas with 100+ degree temps, and engine and brake heat, I bet they would shrivel up and fall off on me. That's why I liked the keychain badges. Plus they are 3D and nice and shiny. :)
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I also prefer the real metal look rather than a printed sticker.
Budget: One of the most used forum words which has no meaning.
I think the typical meaning of the term "budget" used in this context is "on the cheap". Having a budget just sounds a lot nicer than being a cheap skate. ;)
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A lot of oem wheels come with decals on the center cap. Just use a really good adhesive to apply them.
The metal badges would be sweet. I bought some from eBay and the plating is really thin though. A quick polish with Mothers wax will take the gold plating right off.
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Very good point!
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What about these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Lamborghini-3D-domed-sticker-badge-/121214689320?hash=item1c38f56028 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Lamborghini-3D-domed-sticker-badge-/121214689320?hash=item1c38f56028)
Made of vinyl with great adhesive backing.
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They look pretty nice to me.
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I bought the set from Ukraine good 3D stickers
Jim has it on his 6.0 and yes we get 100F heat here too . They are still on it.
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I took one from Mr. Lambiero's play book and this has to be one of the best "cheap" things you can buy that works quiet well. Thanks for the good info. They are thick, have good adhesive and can be ordered in almost any size.
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Looks surprisingly good for a sticker. ::thumbup
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Those look good Tex!
Those decals on ebay look nice.