Supertrick's got some new shoes!

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:29 pm

I got sick and tired of the "chrome" look of the Konig Unknowns, and I tried to find something a little more retro looking, so I did my research and came across the Konig Heatsinks and ordered them from the nearest Discount Tire store. I wasn't planning getting new tires, but I did anyways (had 205/40's, now have 215/45s!)...I'll explain the story below. Here's the pics!

Here's a lightened pic so you can see how the fender gap decreased with the new tires:

And here's a few pics of the interior and a few new additions...
Whole interior shot (new mods are silver-painted gauge bezel, Sparco shift knob, and little Mopar badge in front of shifter):

"Steering wheel" Mopar logo (if you ever see this on Ebay, do NOT get it for your steering wheel...does not fit)

Sparco shift knob ($100 shift knob, paid $25 from a kid who used it for 6 months!):

Ok, on to the story...When I was getting my new wheels installed, I was planning on using the existing tires so I could save up for some newer ones and get them next Spring, but as they were taking a tire off one of the wheels, they broke one of the beads...

They said they would take care of the one tire, but should get a pair. I told them I was going to upgrade to a 215/45 size next spring, so they looked and they had 4 Falkens in that size, so thank God my dad was there and he paid for the tires (paying him back next weekend). The story gets better though...I looked at the 1st wheel they took out of the box, and low and behold, the shipping company dropped it and it had a lil ding in the lip! So they ordered another wheel and will be at the store next Friday (hopefully). Oh yeah, they forgot to give me the $7.43 in change for the wheels too! Haha, oh well...my dad has ordered wheels/tires from them for a few years now, and shit happens. I'll still deal through them. Just not a good day for them I guess. Anyways, I think the wheels/tires look great! The higher profile tire filled the fender well very nicely! I'm mucho happy with it all!

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:32 pm

They still look kind of chromy.

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:35 pm

SHUT UP OPI! WHAT DO YOU KNOW?!?!

Kidding bud. They are opal in color, which is kindof a hyper black or something. I thought they would be darker myself, but oh well. They're glossy, but they aren't even close to looking like chrome. Look MUCH better in person!

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:42 pm

Looks much better!

I likey.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:56 pm

Much better. Also it doesnt fit because it was made for the airbag you dont have, its fits in mine but I didnt like it

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:58 pm

Should be the same airbag you have. You have the same steering wheel!

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:03 pm

you neglected to mention if they discounted your new tires the amount one of your old tires cost, since they fucked it up. those are some meaty lookin tires, dood. how well do they hook?

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:06 pm

My airbag emblem comes off your doesnt. I have an SRT wheel and bag

702Neon · Post by **702Neon** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:16 pm

i like 'em. very retro/old skool lookin. flows great with overall look of ur car.
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supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:18 pm

SlvrACR wrote:My airbag emblem comes off your doesnt. I have an SRT wheel and bag

Look in the picture I posted...the emblem IS off.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:19 pm

Ya I just pmed you because im dumb lol

Post by **Canada** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:17 pm

Holy DingleBerries Man!!

Thats absolutely friggin awesome!

Your old wheels were the only thing that I thought weren't quite right, these look fantastic, really really good!!!

Great choice!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:17 pm

Those new wheels are great! Not as flashy as your other ones. I liked your other ones too, but this addition just makes your car shine even more which is... uhhh... impossible?

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:59 pm

they fit well with the overall look.... i loved the unkowns though..... hmmmm, so what are you gonna do with the unknowns?

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:02 pm

They are sold to a local guy with a tC. Thanks everyone! I know a lot of you are happy to see the Unknowns gone...and some others won't be. I know I am!

deep1ca · Post by **deep1ca** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:06 pm

not feeling it, I liked the other wheels better.

But as long as your happy

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:07 pm

supertrick_05 wrote:They are sold to a local guy with a tC.

bigbird · Post by **bigbird** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:09 pm

NEW SIG!!!!!

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:33 pm

i liked the old wheels better

dodge_girl · Post by **dodge_girl** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:56 pm

I can't decide which ones i like better lol they both look awesome, but i think your car could have steelies and still look amazing, your car is just that sexy

Chibits12 · Post by **Chibits12** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:25 pm

I like the wheels. Now if those wheels were black, they'd look even more badass IMO.

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:28 pm

I was hoping they were darker than they really are...I may consider getting them painted a darker gunmetal or something...someday.

Jenni · Post by **Jenni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:05 am

Nice rims!!

z3roneo · Post by **z3roneo** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:15 am

Yea... they're ok but I like the old rims better... they went nicely with your setup...

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:15 am

i like 'em! they definitely have a more retro look, which rly fits the car. i didn't think you would change them up this quick but i think it was a good choice.

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:35 am

looking real good i like the wheels better that the old ones these flow with the car real good.

bombtrack07 · Post by **bombtrack07** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:42 pm

i'm diggin' the new wheels more than the old ones

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:08 pm

Thanks all, the only think I don't like is that the car itself sits off the ground quite a bit now that I have higher profile tires. Oh well, at least the fender gap is smaller!

01NeonSnooZer · Post by **01NeonSnooZer** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:12 pm

^HOLY WARS!!! (imitates guitar solo)

Edit: Posted late. Was responding to Bomtrack07's sig.

I like the wheels to cuz they look less gawdy ans a little more subtle.

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:52 pm

I like the new ones better, the car looks awesome.

I especially like the beefy tires, good choice on size.

I'm pissed at myself for cheaping out and buying itsy bitsy tires when I got my new wheels. Thanks to that decision and my lovely wife...both my front wheels are curbed.

Big tires FTW.