Bru's TA Spring 2012/2013/2014 Build

[Bru]

Nothing too drastic but am going for a different approach this year. Going to lose the stock rims, hood, stock front suspension and rear drag shocks. As the parts go on, will update this thread.

Here's how it sits, in all its 4x4 glory.

And the suspension. Bilstein SLP shocks from Stranoparts, and Sam's 1.2 inch lowering springs. The look should be much more even and the ride considerably better.

And the wheels. 17-inch WS6 wheels. They are rough but will be stripping and polishing with Adam's polishing products. Have everything at the house and as soon as I get a free weekend will start polishing them and will post up the progress here.

Then a WS6 hood, which is still a work in progress.

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[blakbearddelite]

So it this going to be the 11 second year?

 

[Bru]

Never made it to the track with the new gear so would love to crack off an 11 this year.

 

[Shibby50]

What tire do you plan on putting on it? Nice setup. I just now switched to a coil-over in the front from the crappy eibachs lol.

 

[Yaj Yak]

 

[BillyBru]

vroom!

 

[Bru]

What tire do you plan on putting on it? Nice setup. I just now switched to a coil-over in the front from the crappy eibachs lol.

275/40/17 Nitto 555r for the back and some same sized summer tires for the front. Basically whatever is on sale from tire rack and is rated decently.

 

[greasy]

Once the wheels are polished please do not put the wheel weights on the outside of the wheel. Cannot wait to see the car when finished.

 

[Bru]

No way man. Sticky weights all the way

 

[guspech750]

Oh yeah!! Its going to look great. Looking forward to seeing the end results.

 

[Bru]

Thanks I just talked with VFN about their hoods and they said it needs to be driven around unpainted for 30 days to let the gel coat seal. I think the dark primer WS6 hood would look pretty sweet on the black car. And they'll install and align it for $75 in Addison.

 

[Bru]

Stripped and polished one of the wheels today. Holy shit what a huge difference. Here are before and after pics.

Used Tal-Strip coating removal in an aerosol can to get the clear off. Took about 2-3 coats to get everything pliable to remove. After that, I used Adam's Aluminum Polish 1&2, then put a coat of paint wax on it to give some protection.

There's some oxidation that I couldn't remove and didn't want to attempt any wet sanding since I'm certain I'd just fuck it up. The polish and removing the clear took a lot of imperfections away.

One down, three to go. My arms and back are killing me.

Before:

Before:

Stripper applied:

Up close:

Starting to remove:

Clear removed:

Done:

Done:

 

[IDAFC21]

 

[SRT41320]

thats an amazing difference!!!

 

[PANDA]

Stripped and polished one of the wheels today. Holy shit what a huge difference. Here are before and after pics.

Used Tal-Strip coating removal in an aerosol can to get the clear off. Took about 2-3 coats to get everything pliable to remove. After that, I used Adam's Aluminum Polish 1&2, then put a coat of paint wax on it to give some protection.

There's some oxidation that I couldn't remove and didn't want to attempt any wet sanding since I'm certain I'd just fuck it up. The polish and removing the clear took a lot of imperfections away.

One down, three to go. My arms and back are killing me.

Before:

Before:

Stripper applied:

Up close:

Starting to remove:

Clear removed:

Done:

Done:

Very nice. So now do you have to "maintain" these wheels alot more to keep that shine?

 

[Bru]

From my understanding, yes. But in three years I've only put 9,000 miles on the car so I'm not too worried about it.

 

[blakbearddelite]

Nice work Joe!

 

[firemandan1700]

Niceee

I might have to use that stripper/cleaner on my rims

 

[Euro]

Wow those wheels are night and day!! Nice Joe

 

[Shibby50]

Damn I need to do this to my wheels. Can you do it with the tires on or does that stripper mess up the rubber?

 

[Bru]

I would imagine it wouldn't be good. The directions warn against using on plastic, rubber.

 

[greasy]

WOW

Looks amazing Joe, great work!!

 

[Bru]

Thanks, guys

Still a lot more work to do. Can't wait to get them on the car with the lowering springs and hood.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Looks good. To keep them nice just wash and wax like you do with the car and avoid salt.

Which I think Bru does so good job!

 

[PANDA]

what was involved with the polishing process?