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There are two distinct sides over whether you should bake forged wheels... It's been discussed in this thread I believe.
Yeah, I read through some of those discussions. While I'd give it a little more creedence than soap in the intercooler, I really don't think it's an issue.

 

 

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Pic!

http://i.imgur.com/exKPUxa.jpg

 

Can't wait to see them in person. :)

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Turkeylord, you got them repainted stock silver???

 

Laff, now that I think about it I'll be up in PA in the next couple weeks...:lol:

 

very tempting my man...whereabouts? We could meet up regardless.

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^ that's right.. they're moar profitable than RRSPs and other investments...

 

Turkey, did you have to strip and clean them before powdercoating?

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There are two distinct sides over whether you should bake forged wheels... It's been discussed in this thread I believe.

 

There is absolutely no problem with powder coating forged wheels.

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There is absolutely no problem with powder coating forged wheels.

 

From my own research, it seems that the integrity of a wheel is much more likely to be reduced as a result of poorly executed stripping (overstripping, really) rather than the low-temp baking process used by most powdercoaters.

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From my own research, it seems that the integrity of a wheel is much more likely to be reduced as a result of poorly executed stripping (overstripping, really) rather than the low-temp baking process used by most powdercoaters.

 

That is probably accurate.

[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
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I think that IMO that is just a rumor I mean I have had my wheels powder coated for 2+ years without any issues. These are forged wheels, people powder coat rotas for shits sake and they are fine :lol:
I was 0.

 

 

 

And I'm still a zero.

 

:lol:

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And here they are :) (pics updated)

 

http://i.imgur.com/vSQaxz7.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/VxFMf9a.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/oH2Ff6s.jpg

 

:D

 

Tires are Continental ExtremeContact DW 225/45-17

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Hey guys, I just picked up my goldies from Ye Olde Wheel Shop from being completely refinished. They used proprietary Subaru colors and the gold is as close to perfect as I have ever seen. If you are in MD I would HIGHLY recommend these guys because their work is nothing short of phenomenal. Unfortunately, i'm selling the car to buy a house so these must go. I'll be making a FS thread this weekend with pictures but feel free to PM me if you think you might be interested in a brand new set of goldies! ;)
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