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Old 03-27-2006 | 11:21 AM
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Center Caps

I am looking to find some center caps that will fit my ro_ja LT5's. They don't come with any and the exposed hub is so unappealing to me. Anyone know of any place that I can get center caps (I don't care what color I can paint them white)? And do you know how the caps work with the centering rings? This is what it currently looks like
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 01:14 PM
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Here's some but I'm not sure if they'll fit
http://subydude.com/osc/product_info...28dac60e63a14c

They're primarily for Rota's. And they're expensive. My wheels didn't come with center caps either but I dont' think I'm gonna pay $40 for some...
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Old 03-27-2006 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by simplygriff
Here's some but I'm not sure if they'll fit
http://subydude.com/osc/product_info...28dac60e63a14c

They're primarily for Rota's. And they're expensive. My wheels didn't come with center caps either but I dont' think I'm gonna pay $40 for some...
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Oh, thanks thats what I was looking for. I will have to find out the hole size on the rota's versus the ro_ja's. Thanks
Oh and I am willing to pay the $40
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 01:45 PM
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i dunno about u meg.. but i prefer mine without center caps... just a thought....


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Old 03-27-2006 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
i dunno about u meg.. but i prefer mine without center caps... just a thought....
Ugh I hate seeing those ugly hubs. They like stare angrily at me every time I go out to the car. Just seems very unfinished. Even now thinking about my poor Boo sitting in the parking lot with those exposed hubs makes me kringe. Just as bad as a car with a missing hubcap
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 06:11 PM
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Just a quick warning, my buddies that worked for American Racing / Motegi / Roja...

They were never able to find a center cap of any kind to work on those wheels.. And trust me they tried lots and lots of caps.. But I hope that the flat cap works for you !!
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 06:43 PM
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.... problem is the hubcentric rings. They take up much of the space where a center cap would go. Make sure you ask about this before you make the order.

See, this is what happens when girls mod there cars....
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 07:18 PM
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Mike at Aesthiccreations can make ones, either MINI-like ones or custom. I bought custom ones and LOVE THEM!
 
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Old 03-27-2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sagworks
Mike at Aesthiccreations can make ones, either MINI-like ones or custom. I bought custom ones and LOVE THEM!


Thank you for the in put Sherill, I was thinking of ordering a set for my new Wheels. Edge Racing sent me wheels & tires but no center caps... 'cause they are improving the old ones.. Even w/o center caps, though, the wheels look very nice

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Old 03-28-2006 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Passat774
Just a quick warning, my buddies that worked for American Racing / Motegi / Roja...

They were never able to find a center cap of any kind to work on those wheels.. And trust me they tried lots and lots of caps.. But I hope that the flat cap works for you !!
Thanks for the heads up this is something I was worried about too. That's why I think a flat cap like that may work, if I can get an inside diameter the side of the hub with centering ring and the outside with a diameter to cover the complete hole.
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See, this is what happens when girls mod there cars....
Hey now! I didn't complain when I couldn't get my pulley, short shifter and sway bar in pink How can you not agree that rusty old hubs look bad in the middle of white wheels

Originally Posted by sagworks
Mike at Aesthiccreations can make ones, either MINI-like ones or custom. I bought custom ones and LOVE THEM!
Thanks, I had another member mention him, guess I should shoot him an email.
 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by onasled
See, this is what happens when girls mod there cars....


Originally Posted by meg
Hey now! I didn't complain when I couldn't get my pulley, short shifter and sway bar in pink How can you not agree that rusty old hubs look bad in the middle of white wheels
Why not? A little sandpaper, a little spraypaint, done.
 
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Old 03-28-2006 | 12:31 PM
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While on the subject of Rota wheels and paint, I love the Rota Oversteers, because of the overpopulation of spokes. Want the wheels in white. Trouble is, they come with a chrome rim - pix in red wheel to highlight the chrome. Anyone (1) know of a similar wheel in pure white or (2) if there's a way to make the chrome go away?

 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by onasled
.... problem is the hubcentric rings. They take up much of the space where a center cap would go. Make sure you ask about this before you make the order.

See, this is what happens when girls mod there cars....

ok, mr. man, let's see you fix your button on your shirt. no, not that one you fool.
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 06:13 AM
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we're not talking about rota's. we're talking about ro_ja's. :impatient


Originally Posted by blue agave
While on the subject of Rota wheels and paint, I love the Rota Oversteers, because of the overpopulation of spokes. Want the wheels in white. Trouble is, they come with a chrome rim - pix in red wheel to highlight the chrome. Anyone (1) know of a similar wheel in pure white or (2) if there's a way to make the chrome go away?

 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 07:16 AM
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I emailed Mike at Aesthiccreations and they don't make the actual caps, just the MINI covers I think.
My search continues...
 
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Old 03-29-2006 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
we're not talking about rota's. we're talking about ro_ja's. :impatient
Very true^^

But to answer your question, I would contact one of the vendors. Rota's seem to come in a number of colors not always listed on websites. That or have them painted. The chrome is not really chrome. It's more of just a polished metal.
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