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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Spent the day refinishing the track wheels

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 25 2009, 04:55 PM

I got a set of Minilites from a guy who's father used to AX a 914.

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They had a few small blems and some of the paint had chipped so I decided I'd try to repaint them. We'll see how they hold up.

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 25 2009, 04:57 PM

I think they turned out pretty well.

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The hardware is really interesting with this the bolts have a small cone that fits into a conical depression in the washer. The bolt shanks are a tight fit in the wheel.

Dave

Posted by: Ferg Feb 25 2009, 05:29 PM

Those are Purty

Ferg

Posted by: Gint Feb 25 2009, 05:37 PM

Look good Dave. Now you can touch them up when the need arises.

Posted by: southernmost914 Feb 25 2009, 06:57 PM

Perfect opportunity for that silver creamsicle color sceme.

Steve

Posted by: drgchapman Feb 26 2009, 07:21 AM

Glad to see you moving in the right direction.....Dave is coming out to play this year!

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 26 2009, 07:25 AM

Yep,

Not that I'll make much of a splash in the pond. I am the proverbial field filler. I try to do the best I can and if I think I'm getting better I'm happy. It's just fun to compete.

Corner balance and alignment next week.

Dave

Posted by: maf914 Feb 26 2009, 07:40 AM

Nice wheels, Dave. They look good.

Did you install the oil cooler you showed us in an earlier post? How is it working? Enough capacity for your 2270?

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 26 2009, 08:40 AM

I've been driving in 45 to 50 degree temps. The thermostat opens at 180 and the fan comes on at 190. The fan never comes on. I know it will with a higher ambient temps, but not sofar. The result of course is that sick looking foam cause the oil won't get hot enough.

Dave

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 26 2009, 09:07 AM

nice. where are you headed for the alignment?

k

Posted by: Rav914 Feb 26 2009, 11:42 AM

Dave,

Those turned out great. I like the look.

What paint brand/color did you use? Also, what are the dimensions and offset? Is it similar to stock 914 wheels? Thanks,

Nate

Posted by: dw914er Feb 26 2009, 11:51 AM

those minilights look good

Posted by: 6freak Feb 26 2009, 12:01 PM

NICE WORK !!! I wont some .....but mine are going to require one more lug hole