OEM+ (My Progress Thread)

[Zach!]

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[Miller7204]

So are these permanent wheels or are you going to switch them in 2 weeks?

[sobe_zuki]

Nice, I like those about the same as the Neu's. Wish they weren't white though but it doesnt look too bad.

[Zach!]

So are these permanent wheels or are you going to switch them in 2 weeks?

Nice, I like those about the same as the Neu's. Wish they weren't white though but it doesnt look too bad.

Thanks guys! These will be around for a while

[DieselDubber]

One of my all time favorite wheels what are the specs before and after adapters? Will you be keeping them white?

[MrMark4 GLi]

So since you finally showed the wheels, you might as well just tell us about the overseas box while you are at it.

[Zach!]

One of my all time favorite wheels what are the specs before and after adapters? Will you be keeping them white?

Thanks man!

18x8.5 et38 square.

15mm front adapters, 25mm rear adapters

Falken 912 215/40/18

So since you finally showed the wheels, you might as well just tell us about the overseas box while you are at it.

Gonna save that one!


Here's a huge picture dump though:

Caleb's shop and his car on the rack:









We started the morning by yanking off the CHs from Caleb's car, and dismounting the existing tires on the RSIIs to flip the two sets. (Loud air whoosing noises)











"Derp":



A Humvee with a malfunctioning tire filling system:



I dismounted the damaged Rotiform from my original set as Caleb watched over me:



More of Caleb doing his thing:



Wheel pr0n:



Special adapter for filling RSIIs through the hidden valve stem:



I then rethreaded Caleb's damaged front hubs, and worked my way around the car, chasing each hole before installing his studs:



Caleb then started to balance all the wheels (like a sir)





Giant tire sticker ball:



Super fancy balancer at work:



We then ran into a problem. We had planned on buying new bolts to attach the 25mm reat adapters that Nik was giving me to my rear hubs. However, since the height of the bolts has to fit within the adapter, it was impossible to find a set. So I had to return to Nik's place to pull off his blades, adapters, and the mini studs required to fit my adapters. It was about 105* out and I was dying, but I got it done. Only took one picture there:



Studs installed back at the shop on my car:



25mm rear adapter ready to go on:



Shiny new 42DD adapter on:



Me being super happy:



Caleb also noticed my tie rod ends were pretty shot, so we ordered up a pair of Moog units which were at the shop within the hour. They are super nice and feature a nipple for adding grease to the end while installed:





Hydration:



Greasing the end:



Adapter pornography:



Final wheel installation:



Brake clearance:









Caleb then went into wizard mode and alligned my car like a complete boss. We also discovered my rear toe shims were pretty un-necessary, so they will come bacj out soon.



Finally, we cranked the back of my car up about an inch. With the load of three wheels and two tires to bring home, I needed the extra clearance. My rears also now poke 3mm more per side, and would've melted the crap out of my paint. I am actually pretty happy with the loaded height, and i'll probably only spin it about half way back to the original height, and keep the 25mm adapters that I had originally planned to swap. The poke is nice and at this height there is no rub


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We then finished up, torqued everything down, and I made the 100 mile drive back to Ian's place where I will stay the night before heading the last hour home. The car felt amazing the whole way, and Caleb's careful balancing has resulted in a smoother ride than any other point since I have owned the car. I am super super happy with it

In terms of wheels moving forward, I will probably be refinishing the RSIIs in the next few weeks. I won't be doing anything too fancy, probably just sand blast them in my booth and rattle can them. I am a large fan of the white though and plan on keeping it around. I also need to find an allen head bolt to replace the one we used to plug the old valve stem on the wheel where it was damaged.

Overall, I am very happy with the RSIIs and plan on running them for a long while Overall a great few days.

A huge thanks to Caleb, Nik, and the management at Radial Tire Service for their huge help in getting my car to the point it is at now safely and quickly. The shop was top notch and I plan on making the trip up again soon for such awesome work

Mandatory Whore Thread

The List
Matigg Trunk Blend (Need to go get paint and clear)
AC Recharge
Secret Things from Germany

[MrMark4 GLi]

Gonna save that one!

[Miller7204]

Nice pics Zach! Your white RSII's remind me of my white RC's

[woodywoods86]

Are you coming out to play tonight?

[boostd12v]

Pretty awesome shop Caleb has there

[Zach!]

Nice pics Zach! Your white RSII's remind me of my white RC's

Are you coming out to play tonight?

What is going on tonight? I will hit you up on Facebook!

Pretty awesome shop Caleb has there

Yep!

A few mores shots I took this morning:









I also went to a specialty hardware store and found a pretty bolt to replace the ugly one we had in the valve stem location. The difference is barely noticeable.




Selling an extra set of adapters if anyone is interested:

Buy This!

[Blackpitty]

looks great

[Circoloco]

Different color for the rims and it's the greatest Jetta

I recommend gun metal grey/normal-OEM silver

Good luck, u'r doing it

[seawog]

sweet ride. wish i knew more about cars and could mod haha. but also too paranoid i'll void my warranty.

[Nikolay]

Different color for the rims and it's the greatest Jetta

I recommend gun metal grey/normal-OEM silver

Good luck, u'r doing it

No gunmetal would look bad and i painted them white because oem silver is boring

[Zach!]

looks great

Thanks buddy!

Different color for the rims and it's the greatest Jetta

I recommend gun metal grey/normal-OEM silver

Good luck, u'r doing it

I have a few ideas I've been thinking about...

sweet ride. wish i knew more about cars and could mod haha. but also too paranoid i'll void my warranty.

Haha only one way to learn

No gunmetal would look bad and i painted them white because oem silver is boring

Whatever I do won't disappoint

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[Zach!]

My old car, I miss it:

I'm sick of this **** happening

This is my build thread. lol.

[VR JC]

The new wheels look really nice. I would keep them white over gold.

[BOUDAH]

White would look better if u polished the Lip. As with the BBS, gold, that would look nice

is it ok if i whore my car in ur build thread too Im JK.. Maybe.

[Konkordmusk]

I'm sick of this **** happening

This is my build thread. lol.

I think people think that because its such a long thread, it must be some sort of "post your car here" thread haha.
But no. It's really just the mk4 chitchat thread.

[Chauncey Wellington III]

I think people think that because its such a long thread, it must be some sort of "post your car here" thread haha.
But no. It's really just the mk4 chitchat thread.

They think its a share your oem+ car thread.

[Nikolay]

I think people think that because its such a long thread, it must be some sort of "post your car here" thread haha.
But no. It's really just the mk4 chitchat thread.

Hahaha post your OEM+ thread

[JettaGetUpandGo]

Hey, I'm new here. Here's my car. I think it's OEM plus:

[livinzlyfe]

should have left the thread title alone...

[boostd12v]

Why all these fu ck tards posting their cars?? fu cking noobs.

[Robski92]

One of my favorite wheels. Looking great!

[.:FrankRizzo:.]

Why all these fu ck tards posting their cars?? fu cking noobs.

I mistook this thread for the old OEM+ thread so sue me.

I've been on Vortex since 2003, so blow me.

[Chauncey Wellington III]

I mistook this thread for the old OEM+ thread so sue me.

I've been on Vortex since 2003, so blow me.

[.:FrankRizzo:.]

No, acting like a badass is the ever-thriving culture of the MKIV of crucifying someone, and acting like people are dumb, because they don't live on the forum everyday and know the ins and outs of what is going on in each thread. I need to remember not to travel to this forum anymore, and leave my memories of being part of this forum with my past MKIVs, in the scrap heap.

[Konkordmusk]

No, acting like a badass is the ever-thriving culture of the MKIV of crucifying someone, and acting like people are dumb, because they don't live on the forum everyday and know the ins and outs of what is going on in each thread. I need to remember not to travel to this forum anymore, and leave my memories of being part of this forum with my past MKIVs, in the scrap heap.

Please do so. Cause honestly, letting what someone said about a mistake you made get to you is pretty pathetic. Why do you care so much about what he said?
This isn't a thread for arguments, and of course it isn't the old OEM+ thread. Just move on.

[JP88]

New wheels look good zach.

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[JayDD007]

So glad to finally see rsiis done right I've always loved the style, do you still have your front sway bar on?

[jimothy cricket]

Jetta is looking really nice Zach!

[xjasongli814x]

No, acting like a badass is the ever-thriving culture of the MKIV of crucifying someone, and acting like people are dumb, because they don't live on the forum everyday and know the ins and outs of what is going on in each thread. I need to remember not to travel to this forum anymore, and leave my memories of being part of this forum with my past MKIVs, in the scrap heap.

You shut your mouth when you're talking.