Hey guys,

Was looking at some powdercoated BBS IX SE wheels and I couldn't find one done in a timeattack style (Black wheels with a red-lined lip). If anyone could find pictures for me, or if your car has this setup please post pictures! Thank you in advance!

 

Uhm...correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the SE wheels and the MR wheels the same except for the color? So then they would look the same as the MR wheels painted black with a red lip?

 

yes that is correct

 

Yeah thats correct. I just said IX SE wheels because those are the exact wheels on my MR (I have the MR with the appearance package; didnt want to confuse anyone).

 

The SE and the MR are the same thing appearence wise exept the vortex generator and winglet in the back..

and are u refereing to the X or 9

 

Is it not obvious he's talking about a IX? I would think the part where he said "BBS IX SE wheels" would give it away.

And no, the MR and SE are NOT the same appearance wise minus the vortex generator and gurney flap.

 

He is right. The MR itself doesn't come with the front lip, diamond black finished BBS wheels, red stitching, all the SE stuff. But there is an MR with the appearance package (SE stuff).

 

And wow are u having problems in your life that u need to be an ****


well maybe every MR i looked at was an MR SE the all 12 of them that were on the lot...

no not the red stitching and it was outter appearance not interior

 

i have mine powdercoated black. but no red lip sorry.

 

Got any pictures?

 

I powdercoated mine gloss black. If you want time attack style, your best bet is to powdercoat the rims all black, then mask and paint the red lip. Powdercoating two different colors with that precision can be done, but it is tough and can be expensive.

Plus, you can touch up your lip if you get any damage later.

 

mine are also powdercoated gloss black..

heres some pics of mine alil dirty

 

^ OMG those are sexy! Any problems with the wheels being weaker?

 

No no not at all man..
thats just a big BS rumor.. it cant weaken the metal my fathers a special alloy high temp engineer he told me thats the dumbest thing hes every heard..

No worries!

go for it i love the way they look!

 

First, to answer your earlier question, I'm having no problems in my life. Thanks for asking though. Just irks the **** out of me when people ask questions that have been answered already. Especially when the answer to the question is in the thread title.

Second, the black powdercoated BBS wheels look hot. I personally think they look better all black than Time Attack'd.

Third, yes, you CAN weaken the metal during powdercoating depending on how much heat is used. Generally, low-temp coating is fine. The high temp coating can, has, and will most likely cause microscopic cracks in the aluminum. Enough to worry about? If you track your car, yes. Daily driving? Prolly not.