Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

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XMODification
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Ok guys, I just made this tutorial with step-by-step instructions and a few pics included. I used the custom rims that I did for my H2 xmod in this tut.

Things needed:
set of rims ( the ones you want to customize)
an old set of xmod rims ( a set you don't need basically)
a snipper/clipper pliers (or a nail clipper can work also)
an exacto blade or knife
super glue or model cement glue
a dremel rotatary tool - ( needs sander bit and dremel bit)

Here's a pic with the first steps I took to get started

Pic1: steps 1-5

Step 1: get the stuff together including the rims to start off.

Step 2: You'll need to cut off the stem from behind the rims and drill a guide hole in the exact middel of each rim as seen in the pic.

Step 3 & 4: get your old set of xmod rims and cut out the center d-hub using the clippers. When you're done you should end up with the center piece as seen in the picture (step:4)

Step 5: use your exacto blade or knife to cut away the edges from the hub ( be sure to cut the sides away with the hub facing downward) - this will make it more round and smooth in appearnace plus it provides a smaller circumference for the hole you'll have to make in the rims later.

Pic 2: steps 6-8

step 6 & 7 : use the dremel to make a hole in the center of the rims (this part you have to be very carefull - you don't want to make the hole bigger than the d-hub piece so be sure to measure it by placing the hub in the hole to see if it fits tightly ). When you're done dremeling the holes be sure to sand or file it smoothly so that the hub can fit in perfectly and be centered correctly (step:7)

Step 8: Now you can place the d-hub in the hole and glue it using crazy glue or model plastic cement glue (be sure that it's levelled/flush in the front of the rims so it doesn't stick out at all).

The finished rims should look like the last wheel in the picture.

Here's it fitted on a H2 - I made 2 set using these same methods:


I hope this was simple and easy to understand for those of you who want to try and make their own set of wheels for their xmods.

Thanks and i'll be doing some more tuts on making accessories for you xmods soon.

nitemeer
Joined: 03/08/2007
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

easy way DIY Rims:
Item Requirement: Fire Lighter, a set of Rim, 1 Wheel Shaft but you might break it lol(only need the tip), something to hold the tip with, something to cut the ending of the rim.

1. Use the Fire Lighter to heat up the tip. (about 10-20 sec)
2. Put the tip at the middle of the rims.
3. Repeat 1-2 on each rim.
4. uhh... cut the long back of the rim or something like that.. and your sorta done lol

soz no pic on how to do it... but i have my car that is using a set of rims lol




XMODification
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

classiclover wrote:
How strong are they after that?

It holds up quite well - I tested it by running it fast on flat surfaces and then on rocks - I didn't have on problem with it at all.

classiclover
Joined: 12/04/2006
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

How strong are they after that?

3000gt_rob
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

haha funny thing...... i was just kinda lookin round and found this post and realized that i just bought a body from this guy and there was a set of these rims in the box with the body. they work great and the method is perfect. great job and thanks XMODifier

3000gt_rob
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

haha funny thing...... i was just kinda lookin round and found this post and realized that i just bought a body from this guy and there was a set of these rims in the box with the body. they work great and the method is perfect. great job and thanks XMODifier

black_mustanggt
Joined: 01/16/2006
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

Great tut XM, I think this'll be done on my next project car (maybe).

Good work on the pics, and the explanantion. Almost as good as my tut :lol:

nitemeer
Joined: 03/08/2007
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

seems kinda hard for me :?

Albo
Joined: 02/18/2006
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Re: Do-it-yourself CUSTOM XMOD RIMS Tutorial

kool tut. thanks!