Long Project: Orange Julius

[gwars1306]

This is a really nice truck I seen one with grooves cut in the back bumper to fit the exaust like on newer cars, keep up the good work!

[nibs]

Originally Posted by gwars1306

This is a really nice truck I seen one with grooves cut in the back bumper to fit the exaust like on newer cars, keep up the good work!

thanks man!

[crappiewrangler]

Man. This is such a cool build. I can't wait to see where you go from here.

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[nibs]

Originally Posted by crappiewrangler

Man. This is such a cool build. I can't wait to see where you go from here.

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Right on brotha! Quite honestly, I cant wait to see where she goes...

[nibs]

Mail man dropped off these goodies the other day!



Thanks to Alvin over at PCMforLess for helping me out on the buy. Bought their Attitude cam.

[nibs]

Well the other day, Bonspeed introduced some new styles for 2012 and it has me rethinking my wheel choice... They are both very similar, but have their differences.
for one, the "window" on the bonspeeds is a little more defined and I can also the them brushed instead of the matte finish.

What do you guys think?

Intro Speedstar


VS.

Bonspeed Detroit

[Cameron 1137]

oooohh.... i like the bonspeeds!

[67cheby]

the DETROIT is KILLER !

[tubbedII]

They are both very similar, and it may come down the finish you want to run, but based on the 2 pics, I prefer the Intros...only because the spokes are a little slimmer and gives the illusion the wheel is bigger. From the pics you posted, it looks like the Into is a 20" wheel, but the Bonspeeds are 15"s. That really could be the case too, but either way, you can't go wrong because both are awesome wheels.

[thor]

Bonspeed Detroits!!! They look deeper to me, giving the wheel more definition.

[nibs]

Im actually waiting on a price quote for the Bonspeeds as we speak.

[slick copper]

I like the bonspeeds better myself too! Although they are close. What'd ya find out?

[nibs]

They still havent emailed me back. Im trying to see if they will make them in a "stepped lip". The Intros have an option for that, and I think it would be cool to have the retro look of a stepped lip on such a modern wheel. Kind of the look Im going for...

[slick copper]

If not then go with the intros since they are so close, and we know you like 'em! I'm worried when I upgrade to disc brakes in the front I'm gonna have to lose my vintage AR turbines.

[nibs]

Why do you say that? caliper to wheel clearance?

[slick copper]

Well from what I understand, it will push the wheels/tires out from the fenderwells. I hope not too much as I want to keep it 6 lug and want to run these wheels. Maybe I'll ask around and find out more about it.

[nibs]

Hmmm, interesting. I wish I could help you out on that but I have no idea...

On the other hand, I talked to Perry over at PTS wheels and I guess that Intro does do an option for brushed insets. I think I will be going with the Intros, as Perry has been more than happy to put up with my tons of questions and he definitely deserves my business.

I just need to get home and do some measurements... :/

[slick copper]

Good luck!

[RustenPaines]

Both are very nice wheels. I've always enjoyed my conversations with Bonspeed. Can't say I have ever talked to Intro. Good luck
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[noonzor]

awesome truck! i really like the color!

[nibs]

Originally Posted by RustenPaines

Both are very nice wheels. I've always enjoyed my conversations with Bonspeed. Can't say I have ever talked to Intro. Good luck

I have talked to the same guy from Intro multiple times at shows(knowingly him not remembering me) and he was actually pretty short with me... I tend to get that alot at shows when Im talking to vendors. Im not sure if they see me as a very young guy who seems like Im wishing big, or whatever. Thankfully I met Perry at PTS and he has been nothing but friendly and helpful with regards to my Intro order and that pretty much revived my faith in those wheels.

Originally Posted by noonzor

awesome truck! i really like the color!

Thank you!

[slick copper]

So'd you get your measurements yet? Did you order them? Are they in? Did you mount them? Huh? HUh? huH????!!!!! Just kidding man. The wheels are really gonna set your truck off though.

[nibs]

Originally Posted by slick copper

So'd you get your measurements yet? Did you order them? Are they in? Did you mount them? Huh? HUh? huH????!!!!! Just kidding man. The wheels are really gonna set your truck off though.

So the wheels Im going to order are;

Front- 18x8 (havent decided on BS-Id like some thoughts on this)

Rear- 20x9.5 4.5" BS


I really want to order these, but Im kinda in decision for the front backspacing...
Patience my friend!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by nibs

So the wheels Im going to order are;

Front- 18x8 (havent decided on BS-Id like some thoughts on this)

Rear- 20x9.5 4.5" BS


I really want to order these, but Im kinda in decision for the front backspacing...
Patience my friend!

Most guys on here run 20x8.5 on the front with 5.25"-5.5" backspacing. So I would think with an 18x8 wheel you would be safe with around 4.5"-5" backspacing, especially since your bagged. What size are your current Rally wheels. If they are 15x8 they probably have 4" backspacing, so 4.5" to 5" backspacing would suck the wheels in more than your current setup. Good luck.

[slick copper]

Sounds good! I like the different size look. Don't know what to tell you about the front backspacing. My thought would be to find someone who has similar setup and similar rims.