[nsjames]

tomorrow is tonight apparently.
that's it.

but now I have a strange compulsion to polish my toaster.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by vilord

What is the size/offset of those?
I am willing to bet that the 25mm set I used would work pretty well, maybe with an extra 5mm for the back.

18x8 et44 225/40
18x8.5 et47 255/35
is the plan.
I have a set of 15 and 25mm, somewhere. I haven't seen them since I "cleaned"

I'll mount them and see what it looks like.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Wingnutts

I made the jump to wheel studs with Mishimoto aluminum lugs.

baller.

I used to do jeep things.
moab 100 by nsjames805, on Flickr

there's a 100K mile comanche in my driveway awaiting it's turn. basement full of parts for it's restoration. probably where my spacers are.

here he is in the backround

long bed. as it should be. I had a shortbed, but didn't love it.


I'm between the firestones and the falkens for summer tire choice.

[Wingnutts]

Originally Posted by nsjames

baller.

I used to do jeep things.
moab 100 by nsjames805, on Flickr



I'm between the firestones and the falkens for summer tire choice.

My TJ has been pretty much sitting in the garage as I my interest in BMW's kind of took over many years ago. It's fully built, locked, caged, on board air..... It's fun, but I'm more addicted to speed.

I can't give you a review as I'm still on my winter tires, but $900 installed for my car and with their great reviews, it just seemed like a logical choice.

[nsjames]

that's about the same.

I only went wheeling a couple times a year, I maintained a truck to tote it around, all the things to use it a few times.

I drive the car everyday.
dollar/reward is way higher.

eventually that MJ will become my summer fun/ forever truck.
I've got a factory d44 and recently rebuilt metric tonne leaf springs here too. 4wd convert it (I have 3 4wd ax15s here), stuff 4.10s in the axles and run 30x9.5s. Full bucket interior in the basement.
basically everything I would have ordered if it were 1988.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by nsjames

baller.

I used to do jeep things.
moab 100 by nsjames805, on Flickr

there's a 100K mile comanche in my driveway awaiting it's turn. basement full of parts for it's restoration. probably where my spacers are.

here he is in the backround

long bed. as it should be. I had a shortbed, but didn't love it.


I'm between the firestones and the falkens for summer tire choice.

So jealous of the Comanche. I have a 98 TJ Sahara now I got from California. It sits in the garage during winter.

[nsjames]

I fid it amusing that all the jeep people now have jeeps they don't drive in the winter, while I daily a bmw in terrible weather.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I fid it amusing that all the jeep people now have jeeps they don't drive in the winter, while I daily a bmw in terrible weather.

And life is so much more fun that way.

Also, the suspense is killing me with those wheels. I can’t wait to see them all shiny and put together. It’s prompting me to polish my car - ahhhh the OCD.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I fid it amusing that all the jeep people now have jeeps they don't drive in the winter, while I daily a bmw in terrible weather.

I loved driving my XJ in the snow, but the salt is what ultimately caused it to rust out even with constant washing and fluid film. The BMWs hold up much better to winter/daily driving.

Today I replaced the oil filter housing gasket. I made the mistake 20k miles ago of using a non-OEM gasket, and sure enough when I pulled it off it was hard as a rock. Replaced it with OEM and a dab of Ultra Black RTV.

[nsjames]

well I wasn't really happy with one of the wheels.

so I'm back to polishing just one more.

center refurbishing continues.

[Wingnutts]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I fid it amusing that all the jeep people now have jeeps they don't drive in the winter, while I daily a bmw in terrible weather.

Mt TJ on 35's as the same with most Wranglers are death traps in 3-4" of snow or less due to the weight and short wheelbase. An xdrive or rwd with good snow tires is a better choice. Now if we get over 12" then the fully locked beast makes an appearance and I just go wherever the hell I want. I also installed heated seats in the TJ

[Shift_Vas]

Originally Posted by nsjames

well I wasn't really happy with one of the wheels.

so I'm back to polishing just one more.

center refurbishing continues.

Good results 👍

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Shift_Vas

Good results 👍

I take no credit.
that's all my brother's work. He's way better at paint than I am.

last we wheeled my sister in law's FJ (yes) I spotted poorly and we wiped the passenger side against sandstone.

I was amazed at how much literally buffed out.

[SAWWCEE]

Took off rear bumper and washed car. Fixing some figment issues with the mtech rears.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by SAWWCEE

Took off rear bumper and washed car. Fixing some figment issues with the mtech rears.

I think your taillight lense is a little too clear there

[SAWWCEE]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I think your taillight lense is a little too clear there

It's the new 50/50 tailights lol

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by SAWWCEE

It's the new 50/50 tailights lol

its 2002 and he went altezza.


in other tail light news.
these overlays are disgusting, but better looking than the white paint flaking off inside my reverse lamps.





I cannot fit car in the garage and open the tailgate with the door closed, so outside it went.





they came from slickmods. they need to be 1/8th larger in all dimensions. Barely enough to cover the white. I had to leave some clear gaps at the bottom between the brake and reverse.

they're ok I guess


I foresee new tail lights in my future.

[SAWWCEE]

Originally Posted by nsjames

its 2002 and he went altezza.


in other tail light news.
these overlays are disgusting, but better looking than the white paint flaking off inside my reverse lamps.





I cannot fit car in the garage and open the tailgate with the door closed, so outside it went.





they came from slickmods. they need to be 1/8th larger in all dimensions. Barely enough to cover the white. I had to leave some clear gaps at the bottom between the brake and reverse.

they're ok I guess


I foresee new tail lights in my future.

Came out great better than my Altezza ones .

[Shift_Vas]

Back to the is300 lights ey lol

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by nsjames

its 2002 and he went altezza.



they're ok I guess


I foresee new tail lights in my future.

I think they look pretty good. If mine weren't all melted I would have done something similar. I wonder if the taillight repair tape they sell at autoparts stores would match closer?

[freakystyly]

I tried those tail overlays.. the adhesive failed either from washing the car or the winter weather, or both. Later, I tried out that VHT red spray and it faded after a year or so. I just ended up polishing it back to clear. If you can find proper red lenses I would recommend going that route, or just keep replacing the vinyl.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by freakystyly

I tried those tail overlays.. the adhesive failed either from washing the car or the winter weather, or both. Later, I tried out that VHT red spray and it faded after a year or so. I just ended up polishing it back to clear. If you can find proper red lenses I would recommend going that route, or just keep replacing the vinyl.

VHT with either a UV spray can clear or automotive clear over it will last for a lot longer