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White wheels on Scarlet...rice? Opinions, please!
02-28-2001, 02:08 AM
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greg, I know you could care less about my opinions, but I do want to share them with you :
- I voted black, but without looking at the question, so in fact, for a red car, since you've already passed a no-return point in terms of flashyness, you might as well go fully into it...
- Black wheels might tame down the brightness of the red, whereas white will emphasize it.
- White rims are hugely popular in japan for sports cars (black ones too), & in France the ITR type R is only sold in white/white rims/red seats.
- go for OZ multispoke wheels (can't remember the name), they are true racing wheels.
- don't pay attention to my sig...
- I voted black, but without looking at the question, so in fact, for a red car, since you've already passed a no-return point in terms of flashyness, you might as well go fully into it...
- Black wheels might tame down the brightness of the red, whereas white will emphasize it.
- White rims are hugely popular in japan for sports cars (black ones too), & in France the ITR type R is only sold in white/white rims/red seats.
- go for OZ multispoke wheels (can't remember the name), they are true racing wheels.
- don't pay attention to my sig...
02-28-2001, 04:39 AM
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Originally posted by Sondra S2K
NAY, a BIG NAY, on the white... I like the bronze, gold, or anthracite look!
NAY, a BIG NAY, on the white... I like the bronze, gold, or anthracite look!
02-28-2001, 04:54 AM
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Greg,
I think white wheels would look fantastic, and coincidently, I have white 17" Volk TE-37s for sale! The lightest wheel around. No scratches, dings or dents. They have Goodrich g-force R1 racing rubber, 225,45 and 255,40 with easily a summer's worth of driving left. $1,500. plus shipping (about $60. UPS).
Gary
[Edited by 3333 on 02-28-2001 at 03:46 PM]
I think white wheels would look fantastic, and coincidently, I have white 17" Volk TE-37s for sale! The lightest wheel around. No scratches, dings or dents. They have Goodrich g-force R1 racing rubber, 225,45 and 255,40 with easily a summer's worth of driving left. $1,500. plus shipping (about $60. UPS).
Gary
[Edited by 3333 on 02-28-2001 at 03:46 PM]
02-28-2001, 06:21 AM
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I think the white looks good on white but would hesitate on red. Black works for the competition look, gold/bronze for something different, and silver/chrome for the traditional look.
You might also consider the polished rim and anodized center that looks very good on red.
You might also consider the polished rim and anodized center that looks very good on red.
02-28-2001, 06:32 AM
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02-28-2001, 07:10 AM
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gotta say NO on black. I thought the Spoon wheels on 1Randyc's car would look great on the car, but they just aren't fitting to my taste on the car - looks like the tire is much bigger than it actually is.
White: would be better than black. Not favorable, but for racing, wouldn't look bad at all.
Of course, the yellow would look close to the Ferraris and would be similar to that pattern - I'd wonder if you'd get the 'copycat' kind of responses with yellow.
Red wheels - I dunno, I dont like the body color matched wheels unless you go with white car or black car with white wheels combo.
The gold does look good, but I've only seen it on the one black car and it looks great. Not sure how it would match or clash with the red of Scarlett.
Also, regarding Sondra's comment:
"White means that EVERY little bit of brake dust is going to show immediately, meaning that you will spend inordinate amounts of time cleaning wheels. "
I think this is typical of any wheel, especially when running a race-grade brake pad, and would be the only reason you'd go with black wheels. I'd just have to say 'no no no' to the black wheels. I'd be more favorable to the white, but that wouldn't be my choice either.
/my two cents.
White: would be better than black. Not favorable, but for racing, wouldn't look bad at all.
Of course, the yellow would look close to the Ferraris and would be similar to that pattern - I'd wonder if you'd get the 'copycat' kind of responses with yellow.
Red wheels - I dunno, I dont like the body color matched wheels unless you go with white car or black car with white wheels combo.
The gold does look good, but I've only seen it on the one black car and it looks great. Not sure how it would match or clash with the red of Scarlett.
Also, regarding Sondra's comment:
"White means that EVERY little bit of brake dust is going to show immediately, meaning that you will spend inordinate amounts of time cleaning wheels. "
I think this is typical of any wheel, especially when running a race-grade brake pad, and would be the only reason you'd go with black wheels. I'd just have to say 'no no no' to the black wheels. I'd be more favorable to the white, but that wouldn't be my choice either.
/my two cents.
02-28-2001, 07:15 AM
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If you go with the white rims be sure to get the other accessories. Stickers! And lots of them to cover up Scarlet so she can hide her shame because her man just slutted her up.
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02-28-2001, 08:00 AM
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ya know, since you are looking for something different, why not carbon fiber wheels! Actually I've seen them made for SAE university cars - incredible! Well, you could go with translucentwheels made of unobtainium or even the hubless wheel from Franco Sbarro.
Yes, the latter does exist - its very slick, very sweet, and I wish I could find more information on it. I came across an article about Franco, his school, and this invention over ten years ago. Nothing since. But the site is at: http://www.espera-sbarro.com/ for those of you who are interested in his innovative cars.
ahh found a site.... http://www.burningart.com/meico/motoproto/sbarro.html for the hubless wheel stuff.
Yes, the latter does exist - its very slick, very sweet, and I wish I could find more information on it. I came across an article about Franco, his school, and this invention over ten years ago. Nothing since. But the site is at: http://www.espera-sbarro.com/ for those of you who are interested in his innovative cars.
ahh found a site.... http://www.burningart.com/meico/motoproto/sbarro.html for the hubless wheel stuff.