ap1 rims vs ap2 rims

Jessa1200 · 07-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Will the Ap1 rims fit the ap2 with no problems?

desmo4 · 07-20-2009, 12:59 PM

Yes they are interchangeable.

Jonathan

gomarlins3 · 07-20-2009, 01:00 PM

^There you go.

Jessa1200 · 07-20-2009, 01:04 PM

tu, thought so but wanted to confirm... and powdercoating costs are what usually

1 coat 2 coat
Wheels or Rims (per condition)60.00-120.0085.00 -170.00

per rim, does that sound about right?

turbosix · 07-20-2009, 01:13 PM

dude... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge that.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html

if you prep the wheels correctly, you can do this yourself for a FRACTION of the cost of powdercoating...

JOECHY · 07-20-2009, 01:23 PM

I agree you can do a lot better than those prices... thats a little out there. The duplicolor works but I hear that the only down side to that versus actual powder coating is when you get your tires changed the paint comes off pretty easily (especially if you have a tire tech who doesn't know what they are doing)......

Jessa1200 · 07-20-2009, 01:27 PM

cool thanks guys. I want the ap1 rims and I know some for sale that I might get, but want to paint them black, but dont want to go all expensive... I just hate the ap2 rims on my cars... too much to clean. LMAO

also, so sorry i've been quiet for a while...

turbosix · 07-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessa1200

cool thanks guys. I want the ap1 rims and I know some for sale that I might get, but want to paint them black, but dont want to go all expensive... I just hate the ap2 rims on my cars... too much to clean. LMAO

also, so sorry i've been quiet for a while...

how much you want for your ap2v1s

turbosix · 07-20-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOECHY

I agree you can do a lot better than those prices... thats a little out there. The duplicolor works but I hear that the only down side to that versus actual powder coating is when you get your tires changed the paint comes off pretty easily (especially if you have a tire tech who doesn't know what they are doing)......

powdercoating can crack just as easily.

if she's going all black its nothign a little touch up paint cant fix.

leahysailor · 07-20-2009, 05:40 PM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...#entry16623784
Check out these wheels for sale on s2ki. They are ap1 powder coated black.

RayYay · 07-20-2009, 06:16 PM

I was looking into getting my AP2 wheels powder coated black as well. I checked around and found the best deal for $90 per wheel. I considered doing it myself with this spray on kit but I always tend to screw things up whenever paint is involved, so I'll pass on this.

Has anyone seen the latest AP2 wheels in black before? Curious to see how they look but I'm assuming they will look nice on a GPW

DJJSR · 07-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Nobody has mentioned it yet but you do know the tires are different sizes right? You can't use tires from an AP2 on AP1 wheels.

turbosix · 07-21-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

Nobody has mentioned it yet but you do know the tires are different sizes right? You can't use tires from an AP2 on AP1 wheels.

i'm sure she realizes 17" tires wont fit on a 16" wheel

Neil · 07-21-2009, 08:47 AM

Cosmetic appearance of the 17" wheel looks better than any 16"

fltsfshr · 07-21-2009, 09:20 AM

Jessa

Check out JDM ap1 rims. Little different look but they're lots lighter and I really like the way they look on my car.

They're made by bbs and are the right offsets. If the paint on them didn't match my S, I'd have them polished.

fltsfshr

turbosix · 07-21-2009, 09:35 AM

JDM AP1s are expensive mang...

toms2000 · 07-21-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

Cosmetic appearance of the 17" wheel looks better than any 16"

I agree, the 17's look much better.
Possibly you could find AP1 style wheels
in the 17 inch size.

turbosix · 07-21-2009, 02:21 PM

i would love a set of UK AP1 wheels... they are different, can you tell?

desmo4 · 07-21-2009, 03:56 PM

For powder coating and wheel repair "wheels America" is very cost effective. And my Avitar is a JDM BBS wheel like other 3 on my car.

good1 · 07-26-2009, 02:17 PM

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lopro · 10-20-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

Yes they are interchangeable.

Jonathan

Umm...does that mean that AP2 rims fit on the AP1 as well???

turbosix · 10-20-2009, 09:56 PM

yes.

sfkjeld · 10-21-2009, 03:35 AM

Timely post. I just switched from AP1 to AP2 rims last weekend. Appearance wise, I never cared too much either way. The 17's maybe brighten up the car a bit. Had a sense that the additional sidewall on the 16's contributed to the snap oversteer. And after swapping and to my surprise, I think I might have been right for once.

Unfortunately, in my case, the seller overstated the condition of the Summitomos. They are pretty worn out and slide more than my 16" Hankooks. Still deciding what to replace them with.

The other obvious diff in switching, is the ride is rougher with the 17's. The old line about running over a dime in the road being able to tell if it was heads or tails. Seems true.

Finally, I wonder of the AP2 rims might become more of a collectors item. I have been tracking them for a year on various Craigslist cities. They are getting harder to find and prices seem to be going up. Also, see more "AP2 Rims Wanted" posts.

If you want to switch from AP2 to AP1 rims, I think you will find a lot of takers. You should net a few bucks in the deal.

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Jessa1200 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Posts: 563	tu, thought so but wanted to confirm... and powdercoating costs are what usually 1 coat 2 coat Wheels or Rims (per condition)60.00-120.0085.00 -170.00 per rim, does that sound about right? __________________ ~Jessa~ "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you, is the greatest accomplishment." Emerson

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turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,083	dude... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge that. http://www.duplicolor.com/products/wheel.html if you prep the wheels correctly, you can do this yourself for a FRACTION of the cost of powdercoating... __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

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JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 568	I agree you can do a lot better than those prices... thats a little out there. The duplicolor works but I hear that the only down side to that versus actual powder coating is when you get your tires changed the paint comes off pretty easily (especially if you have a tire tech who doesn't know what they are doing)......

07-20-2009, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jessa1200 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Posts: 563	cool thanks guys. I want the ap1 rims and I know some for sale that I might get, but want to paint them black, but dont want to go all expensive... I just hate the ap2 rims on my cars... too much to clean. LMAO also, so sorry i've been quiet for a while... __________________ ~Jessa~ "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you, is the greatest accomplishment." Emerson

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leahysailor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 405	http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...#entry16623784 Check out these wheels for sale on s2ki. They are ap1 powder coated black. __________________ "

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RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	I was looking into getting my AP2 wheels powder coated black as well. I checked around and found the best deal for $90 per wheel. I considered doing it myself with this spray on kit but I always tend to screw things up whenever paint is involved, so I'll pass on this. Has anyone seen the latest AP2 wheels in black before? Curious to see how they look but I'm assuming they will look nice on a GPW __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

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DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Nobody has mentioned it yet but you do know the tires are different sizes right? You can't use tires from an AP2 on AP1 wheels. __________________ Don

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Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,514	Cosmetic appearance of the 17" wheel looks better than any 16"

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fltsfshr Varietas Delectat Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Naples Fl Posts: 152	Jessa Check out JDM ap1 rims. Little different look but they're lots lighter and I really like the way they look on my car. They're made by bbs and are the right offsets. If the paint on them didn't match my S, I'd have them polished. fltsfshr

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turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,083	i would love a set of UK AP1 wheels... they are different, can you tell? __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

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desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,087	For powder coating and wheel repair "wheels America" is very cost effective. And my Avitar is a JDM BBS wheel like other 3 on my car. __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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10-21-2009, 03:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
sfkjeld Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 232	Timely post. I just switched from AP1 to AP2 rims last weekend. Appearance wise, I never cared too much either way. The 17's maybe brighten up the car a bit. Had a sense that the additional sidewall on the 16's contributed to the snap oversteer. And after swapping and to my surprise, I think I might have been right for once. Unfortunately, in my case, the seller overstated the condition of the Summitomos. They are pretty worn out and slide more than my 16" Hankooks. Still deciding what to replace them with. The other obvious diff in switching, is the ride is rougher with the 17's. The old line about running over a dime in the road being able to tell if it was heads or tails. Seems true. Finally, I wonder of the AP2 rims might become more of a collectors item. I have been tracking them for a year on various Craigslist cities. They are getting harder to find and prices seem to be going up. Also, see more "AP2 Rims Wanted" posts. If you want to switch from AP2 to AP1 rims, I think you will find a lot of takers. You should net a few bucks in the deal.

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