Considering getting new wheels...opinions please

2theextreme · 06-19-2009, 04:41 PM

So after seeing the idea of making the rims the same color as the 370....I'm obsessed about doing it to my Monterey Blue. One option I found is the following:

I found them here:

AME Circlar Spec-R wheels from Upgrade Motoring

There is a chart breakdown on cost and all the other goodies. My question is.....does it make the car look "cheap' or could I get away with it? Or save the money and just get the original rims painted blue?

Suggestions....opinions?

frost · 06-19-2009, 04:43 PM

RCZ · 06-19-2009, 04:44 PM

Nobody can get away with that...

Check out some gram lights, they are nice, good quality and priced well...

And theres a wheels and tires section sir.

gatorfast · 06-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

does it make the car look "cheap' or could I get away with it?

Hit the nail on the head right there. Instant way to take the Z from classy to trashy.

Shift · 06-19-2009, 04:54 PM

The rims in my avatar is what I wanted to put on the Z. Just was unable to fit the right fitment.....

frost · 06-19-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift

The rims in my avatar is what I wanted to put on the Z. Just was unable to fit the right fitment.....

Whoa, that would be like, BAM! In yo face!

Shift · 06-19-2009, 04:57 PM

It looked good, when I had the clear bra put on. They had new traffic cones in there lot, so I put them around the Z. An yes it was BAM in your face......lol

semtex · 06-19-2009, 05:27 PM

Don't do it man. You know how sometimes you see elderly people wearing different shades of the same color? Blue shirt with blue shorts and blue socks, for example? Yet they're all slightly different shades. That's what you'd be doing to your Z. You'd make it geriatric-looking.

CBRich · 06-19-2009, 05:58 PM

I also think that's a bit loud. Maybe go with a black wheel with a blue pinstripe if you really want them to match. But the all blue is a bit much.

frost · 06-19-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

I also think that's a bit loud. Maybe go with a black wheel with a blue pinstripe if you really want them to match. But the all blue is a bit much.

I think that would look pretty slick. Who is the member here with a yellow Z with black rims w/ yellow lip? He should throw in a picture.

semtex · 06-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

I think that would look pretty slick. Who is the member here with a yellow Z with black rims w/ yellow lip? He should throw in a picture.

KillerBee370.

2theextreme · 06-19-2009, 08:52 PM

Yeah, killerbee's are great looking! Now, to find a set of wheels with a blue stripe!

frost · 06-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Just get em painted

nogoodname · 06-19-2009, 09:44 PM

get them powdercoated

Caravanshaka · 06-19-2009, 11:56 PM

Forgestar does pinstriping for $150 for all 4 wheels on their wheels...black with blue pinstripe would be sweet

06-19-2009, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Considering getting new wheels...opinions please So after seeing the idea of making the rims the same color as the 370....I'm obsessed about doing it to my Monterey Blue. One option I found is the following: I found them here: AME Circlar Spec-R wheels from Upgrade Motoring There is a chart breakdown on cost and all the other goodies. My question is.....does it make the car look "cheap' or could I get away with it? Or save the money and just get the original rims painted blue? Suggestions....opinions? __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

06-19-2009, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Nobody can get away with that... Check out some gram lights, they are nice, good quality and priced well... And theres a wheels and tires section sir. Last edited by RCZ; 06-19-2009 at 04:46 PM.

06-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	The rims in my avatar is what I wanted to put on the Z. Just was unable to fit the right fitment..... __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

06-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	It looked good, when I had the clear bra put on. They had new traffic cones in there lot, so I put them around the Z. An yes it was BAM in your face......lol __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

06-19-2009, 05:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Don't do it man. You know how sometimes you see elderly people wearing different shades of the same color? Blue shirt with blue shorts and blue socks, for example? Yet they're all slightly different shades. That's what you'd be doing to your Z. You'd make it geriatric-looking. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0

06-19-2009, 05:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I also think that's a bit loud. Maybe go with a black wheel with a blue pinstripe if you really want them to match. But the all blue is a bit much.

06-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Yeah, killerbee's are great looking! Now, to find a set of wheels with a blue stripe! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

06-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Just get em painted

06-19-2009, 09:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	get them powdercoated

06-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	Forgestar does pinstriping for $150 for all 4 wheels on their wheels...black with blue pinstripe would be sweet

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