Re barreling volks?

phrenetiK · 03-23-2011, 02:47 PM

I have 18" volk GT-Fs that i would like to take from my rx8 to the 370z i am about to buy. i saw in the volk thread that someone rebarreled their GT-Fs as well. can i get any info on how much this would cost and if it is actually possible? thanks!

my volks- (ignore the front bumper and missing sideskirts, i had just been in an accident and new bodykit from japan hadnt arrived yet.)

ClemsonWill · 03-23-2011, 03:59 PM

I'm sure it's possible but you are probably better off just selling those and buying a set to fit the Z. Good luck either way.

Zerafian · 03-24-2011, 01:18 PM

Iv spoken with mackin reps in the past and they recommended against it. I was looking to replace my black barrels with some polished ones a while back.

Every company is out for money so I figure when they dont jump on the chance to make a profit its the real deal. I took their suggestion.

What are you trying to do, get a bigger lip or just get them looking new again? Theres a lot of DIY's on getting them to look brand new through a step by step from removing to reinstalling the barrels.

JollyGoodChap · 03-24-2011, 04:35 PM

are the barrels seam welded once they're put together? Or are they a two piece wheel?

MUST · 03-25-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JollyGoodChap

are the barrels seam welded once they're put together? Or are they a two piece wheel?

not welded.

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as for all you guys who are serious about re-barreling your volk gt-series rims, shoot me a pm or email me at mustbuyorsell@yahoo.com and include the following info:

1. rim specs you have currently (rim/offsets/widths)

2. rim specs you want to run (offsets/widths)

3. name and phone#

my friends' shop may be able to help.

Jordo! · 03-25-2011, 04:57 AM

Sweet RX-8, by the way.

chuckd05 · 03-25-2011, 09:35 PM

I had my set of GTS volks re done... came out awesome... they re polished and re did the center gunmetal from the original mercury silver finish..

cost me 150 a wheel... place in NY ... you could ship to them and they could do yours , but I am sure there is a place local to you... just research forums for wheel refinishing and find a shop that has good feedback... as long as your wheel is a true two piece it shouldnt be a problem...

phrenetiK · 03-26-2011, 11:14 AM

yeah my wheels are 3 piece

Zerafian · 03-26-2011, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

I had my set of GTS volks re done... came out awesome... they re polished and re did the center gunmetal from the original mercury silver finish..

cost me 150 a wheel... place in NY ... you could ship to them and they could do yours , but I am sure there is a place local to you... just research forums for wheel refinishing and find a shop that has good feedback... as long as your wheel is a true two piece it shouldnt be a problem...

Do this

kenchan · 03-27-2011, 07:14 AM

Just buy new.

Red__Zed · 03-27-2011, 09:53 AM

It' not worth it unless you have a hookup.

03-23-2011, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
phrenetiK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 8 Drives: 07 RX8 Rep Power: 14	Re barreling volks? I have 18" volk GT-Fs that i would like to take from my rx8 to the 370z i am about to buy. i saw in the volk thread that someone rebarreled their GT-Fs as well. can i get any info on how much this would cost and if it is actually possible? thanks! my volks- (ignore the front bumper and missing sideskirts, i had just been in an accident and new bodykit from japan hadnt arrived yet.)

03-23-2011, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I'm sure it's possible but you are probably better off just selling those and buying a set to fit the Z. Good luck either way. __________________ Slightly modded

03-24-2011, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,334 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 24238	Iv spoken with mackin reps in the past and they recommended against it. I was looking to replace my black barrels with some polished ones a while back. Every company is out for money so I figure when they dont jump on the chance to make a profit its the real deal. I took their suggestion. What are you trying to do, get a bigger lip or just get them looking new again? Theres a lot of DIY's on getting them to look brand new through a step by step from removing to reinstalling the barrels. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

03-25-2011, 04:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Sweet RX-8, by the way. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-25-2011, 09:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	I had my set of GTS volks re done... came out awesome... they re polished and re did the center gunmetal from the original mercury silver finish.. cost me 150 a wheel... place in NY ... you could ship to them and they could do yours , but I am sure there is a place local to you... just research forums for wheel refinishing and find a shop that has good feedback... as long as your wheel is a true two piece it shouldnt be a problem... __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

03-24-2011, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 14	are the barrels seam welded once they're put together? Or are they a two piece wheel?

03-26-2011, 11:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
phrenetiK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 8 Drives: 07 RX8 Rep Power: 14	yeah my wheels are 3 piece

03-27-2011, 07:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Just buy new.

03-27-2011, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	It' not worth it unless you have a hookup.

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