[Dizzy Monkey]

Well, not really......

After not having the center caps on my wheels for a few weeks, I decided to make my own flying chicken.....instead of buying them. Excuse the crappy cell phone pics.

OEM center cap. I realized I had to grind it down, to get a smooth flat surface. Since its round, it wouldnt work with the material I was gonna use.

After grinding. I used the engraver at work, to get an even surface.

I used 1/16" engraved material for the chicken. The background is black (obviously), with the logo being brushed silver. You cant really tell from the picture though.

Not quite done, but almost.

Final product, after painting to match the wheels.

 

[Mateo Largo]

Mad props! Nice work! I did a similar treatment--filed the center, painted flat black, and put red badges on them--but your caps look much nicer.

 

[drobbs]

Nice job. Pick a price.

 

[tmhuud]

Lol. I'll bite. If I send you mine could you turn those into yours? I'd gladly pay for that cool factor. I think I'd like to powdercoat my original rims black while I'm at it.

 

[Fuz16]

I'll send you mine too. Just say the word.

 

[sh4branze]

Looks good.I like the black over the chrome.

 

[Dizzy Monkey]

Thanks guys! Yeah, I painted my oem wheels flat black. So far its been about a month, and the paint is holding up. I really wanna get them powder coated though.

As far as price, I wouldnt know. My plan wasnt to sell these or anything. But I'll gladly make them, for those that are interested. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[Dizzy Monkey]

Oh! I'll try to post pics of my wheels asap.

 

[fizxtoy]

I think a group buy is in order. I recall Blitzo had a few spares (radios-he made them orange) and would sell. The buyer then sent his/her radio back to Blitzo. That would be good for us daily Spyder drivers.

 

[tmhuud]

Oh! I'll try to post pics of my wheels asap.

Can't wait to see them. I know you said you painted 'em but you might want to consider powder coating. I'm trying to work out the logistics of my car being out of commission for awhile though!

 

[kaustein]

Really nicely done. If I still had stock wheels I'd run those, but I don't. Iphone pic and wheels wet.

 

[Dizzy Monkey]

Man, my internet is trippin' pretty bad......since yesterday! It keeps disconnecting. Anyhow, here are some pics as promised.

Oh! And yes, if you send me your caps...I'll make them, then mail them back to you.

 

[JoshK]

Very sharp looking! Now all you have to do is get the wheels powder coated...

 

[Dizzy Monkey]

Thank you guys once again for all compliments.

 

[Erdoc48]

Those came out really nice- great job!

 

[xbiker]

For those that aren't running stock wheels but the hub bore is close to stock, the stock wheel caps will fit in your aftermarket wheels, for a very custom look. I once had the black JDM wheel caps on a set of black and chrome Rotas on the white Spyder (God rest its soul).

 

[groovespacer]

Where did you buy those badges and do they hold up for a while?

 

[groovespacer]

How much would you charge to do this? I live in Los Angeles and can drop them off. If you can't do it can you tell us the process and tools used to grind the caps down so smoothly?

 

[Dizzy Monkey]

How much would you charge to do this? I live in Los Angeles and can drop them off. If you can't do it can you tell us the process and tools used to grind the caps down so smoothly?

Yeah, you can drop them off. I'll do them for $60.

Where did you buy those badges and do they hold up for a while?

I made them, and yes....it will hold up.

 

[groovespacer]

I am kind of budgeting so how much for just the badges?