Fiberfab Jamaican Z3 BMW

cwat1982 · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:08 pm Post subject:

Agreed... will make the car look a little ghetto...

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Moran4x4 · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:37 pm Post subject:

This is more the look of large wheels with lowering suspension

weasel_ugs · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject:

Can look good if done right.(sorry its not a VW)

Letterman7 · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:58 am Post subject:

Yes, lowered suspension will help, but the wheels are still too large for the overall look of the car. Fill the space with fat wall tires and you'll achieve the vintage look of the kit.

jspbtown · Samba Member Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5272

I have never been a fan of that huge rim look The tires are like rubber bands and the car rides so stiff its not enjoyable. Plus you bend rims on the smallest pot hole

One thing that I have learned is that a decent sidewall is really my friend..and thats on any car I own.

Letterman7 · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:41 am Post subject:

There is a Jamaican in the classifieds that personifies the wrong rim/tire combo: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1839753

weasel_ugs · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject:

Are those actually the wheels on it? In that side view those are sitting next to whatever is mounted on the car.

Letterman7 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:56 am Post subject:

dunno. Why would you take the photo like that? The headlights bother me, too.. no idea where they came from, but they don't belong on that car.

CarbonUnit2015 · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:40 am Post subject:

If you're a Fast n Loud Gas Monkey Garage fan, the last show they put air rides and bigger rims on a Ford GT 40.

Intent is to retain the handling but be able to adjust.

They lowered it all the way and surprised how good it looks. They were surprised too, was a big risk.

It's their new build, couldn't find photos right now, still searching.

Great project photos, thanks, might try Jaguar hinges too, good one.

heywebonya · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:59 am Post subject:

Truly amazing vision and execution. What a great concept and fit.

Good job and keep at it!!!
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weasel_ugs · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject:

SBD · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:38 pm Post subject:

Wolfgangdieter · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:33 am Post subject:

Love the transformation - until those wheels appeared. I liked the look of the spoked BMW wheels on the Avenger.
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EVfun · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:06 pm Post subject:

I thought the BMW wheels looked good and gave a nice little nod to the unique base.
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Moran4x4 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:20 am Post subject:

Those wheels are Parallax Verde
They go on my car , The Tomahawk , I was testing the fit because my son did not have wheels yet...

Moran4x4 · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject:

Fiberglass

Mark Clapp · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Fiberfab Jamaican Z3 BMW

Hi Moran4x4, I am now making the headlight covers for FiberFab Jamaicans (and the Banshee/Caribee). The plastic is crack proof and I'm asking $80/pair If you (or anyone) could use a set, you can email me at: [email protected] or better yet, give me a call anytime at: 816-286-6982 to talk about the covers.

Thanks,
Mark Clapp
816-286-6982

0BudgetProductions · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Fiberfab Jamaican Z3 BMW

Mark....
Do you happen to make the head light covers for Dean Jeffries Kyotes as well?

didget69 · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Fiberfab Jamaican Z3 BMW

The only Jamaican that looked okay rolling smoke on stock VW wheels & tires... Laughing

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GS guy · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:35 pm Post subject:


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