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Stuck with my wheels I think...

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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:33 PM
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Stuck with my wheels I think...

Well my car came with 18" "Fast" wheels that I've lived with. Some days I don't mind them, some days I can't stand them. Either way, I'm not crazy about em. I thought I could find some 18" coupe wheels, but its proving to be a hassle. I was thinking that in the meantime, I might paint the spokes black....

Well I'm asking your opinion of what you think. Here's a photoshop:

Original wheels:



How I wanna paint them:



thoughts? opinions? Keep in mind that financially I cannot really afford any new wheels and this would be an interim solution. (I got a wedding to pay for!)
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:40 PM
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Good photoshop. It looks much better with the black spokes. Good idea.
I know what you mean. I don't like the look of 18" aftermarket wheels on a G either. I think if you're going to go 18", then stick with stock. But that Photoshopped pic of yours is the next best thing. Go for it.
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:42 PM
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looks much better with the black centers
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:42 PM
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Oh and drop it.
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:43 PM
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I know whatcha mean, i've been looking for deals on wheels for awhile now, seems so out of reach.

Anyway, the black would like niceeeee.
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by superb16
Oh and drop it.
hehe yea you can see in the photoshop it has been dropped. I am buying springs sometime in June and a friend is installing them.
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 04:47 PM
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If you don't want to spend on a new set, definately get the spokes painted black. It looks 10 time better
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 05:21 PM
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i want to sell my 20s in black with chrome lip for cheap...pm me if you are interested...
 
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Old 06-04-2007 | 07:53 PM
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I'll be selling my 20" gunmetal Volk GTC's soon if you want them.

If you are going to keep those powdercoat the spokes.
 
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Old 06-05-2007 | 10:18 AM
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yea I think I'm just gonna keep em and powder coat the spokes... apparently I can get all 4 done for under $300 or so. (CANADIAN)

I think spending the extra on PC vs paint is worth it for chipping etc... my only concern is will the still look glossy black like my paint>? I want it to match the color of the car obviously
 
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Old 06-05-2007 | 04:20 PM
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I think it looks a hundered time better painted black!!!!
 
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Old 06-05-2007 | 04:54 PM
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+1 black, wow I'm suprised you haven't done it yet
 
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Old 06-05-2007 | 07:58 PM
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If you need springs let me know I think i'm gonna sell my revised g35 Coupe h-techs I purchased. I changed my mind and I'm not going to put them on. Too much of a hassell I have OEM sports shocks too if you need them.
 
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Old 06-05-2007 | 08:23 PM
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Black looks ALOT better. I could always sell you my sport package stock wheels.
 
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Old 06-06-2007 | 04:49 PM
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black looks great...wish there was someway i could paint my stock rims to look a little better
 


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