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Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 01, 2008, 03:38:08 PM
Which hubcap looks better with my new wheels?

Little dome (it's chrome so it's hard to see):
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1556.jpg)

This is the hubcap that came with the wheels - it's low-profile and doesn't stick out like the little domecap:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1557.jpg)
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: daboss351 on April 01, 2008, 03:39:22 PM
i like them both
but to pick one i kinda like the domes
and not to be a jerk but they are center caps
I saw the title and was soo confused why you would put hubcaps on those sweet wheels!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 01, 2008, 03:44:43 PM
Quote from: daboss351;212001
i like them both
but to pick one i kinda like the domes
and not to be a jerk but they are center caps
I saw the title and was soo confused why you would put hubcaps on those sweet wheels!


Thanks for your opinion. I called them hubcaps because my old T-Bucket had spindle-mount wire wheels and the little aluminum cap that covers the hub was called a "hub cap". It's a historical accuracy thing with me :hick:
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: daboss351 on April 01, 2008, 05:02:52 PM
well now thats true. Sorta like the dust caps on the rotors, I see what your saying. Makes sense. I love those wheels on that cougar man, set that thing off NICE!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: SSX on April 01, 2008, 05:53:12 PM
Should have made a poll :)  I like the low profile ones on those awesome wheels.
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 01, 2008, 05:57:59 PM
Thanks dude(s)!!, they do look pretty nice (if I don't say so myself.) :D I just got a set of Sumi HTRZ II's mounted on the back and one customer in the shop couldn't stop looking at them!

Here's a couple more pics of the mini-hubcaps and an overall shot.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1563.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1564.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1565.jpg)
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: daboss351 on April 01, 2008, 06:01:45 PM
yep
def the dome
the "style" of the dome fits the car IMHO
the flat looks good too, but idk doesnt fit as well
God that thing is bad ass!!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: SSX on April 01, 2008, 08:02:02 PM
I have to say, a 20th Anniversary, with those wheels, and that KB Blower...I love it.  I wouldn't change a thing.  Wanna trade? :D
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 01, 2008, 10:16:33 PM
Quote from: SSX;212063
I have to say, a 20th Anniversary, with those wheels, and that KB Blower...I love it.  I wouldn't change a thing.  Wanna trade? :D


No, but thanks for the idea to redo my signature :D

I'm going to buy another 3 of the domecaps and I can choose which I like better - maybe change my mind at some point :D
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: daboss351 on April 01, 2008, 10:19:21 PM
Good idea!! I figured you liked the domes.
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: cougrrr302 on April 03, 2008, 02:42:10 AM
What kind of wheels are those? Those things are the shag!! I love them!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: V8Demon on April 03, 2008, 07:41:41 AM
I prefer the stock caps, but both are nice!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: vinnietbird on April 03, 2008, 07:47:08 AM
I like the stock caps.The domes look like a chrome brake rotor dust cap to me.
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 03, 2008, 10:09:08 PM
Quote from: cougrrr302;212318
What kind of wheels are those? Those things are the shag!! I love them!


They are AR Rebel wheels. I bought the last 5 4-lug wheels in the country (4-lug 6" BS model is discontinued, though 5 lug are still available). Every time I look at the car I can hardly believe how much better it looks. It's like having a new car. :bowdown: :cougarsmily:
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on April 03, 2008, 10:18:18 PM
Hmmmm, two more votes for the stock caps - that's cool - thanks :D I got the dome one to verify that it was the same size and because the stock ones have to be modified to fit over the stupid long spindle in the front. In both cases, the stock dust cap has to be removed - fortunately the AR caps form a tight seal so I can get away with removing them. I stll might snag 3 more of the domes to have an option ;)
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: turboranger91 on April 03, 2008, 10:43:28 PM
the ones that came with the wheels look better, in my opinion.
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on May 24, 2008, 01:59:34 PM
OK, this may be folly or really cool.

I got some Cougar logo stick-ons from Ebay and applied them over the American Racing logo on the center of the hub covers that came with the wheels (I had to remove the poly cover on the existing logo).

What do y'all think of this?

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1636.jpg)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1637.jpg)
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: daboss351 on May 24, 2008, 02:11:18 PM
doesnt look to bad, not at all!! I think they caps would look better if they were chrome, but it still looks sweet!! Nice touch!!
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: 85bird on May 24, 2008, 02:15:58 PM
Chrome Dome....

Nice looking Wheelz baby.

You know, I like the low profile ones with the cougar.  Changed my mind, sorry.  Maybe you could change e'm every time you rotate the tires.  LOL
Title: Hubcap opinions
Post by: Cougar5.0 on May 24, 2008, 02:23:55 PM
Quote from: daboss351;220514
doesnt look to bad, not at all!! I think they caps would look better if they were chrome, but it still looks sweet!! Nice touch!!


Funny, I tried to polish them, but apparently they are coated or otherwise need the use of the heavy cutting compound first.