Hey guys...OK..so I am a newbie, but I appreciate all of your expert opinions. I got my ride a couple of weeks ago and have changed the grill (CL style), hood embem, added 20% tint and now want to work on the rims. Wondering what you guys think are the best on this black beauty. I like the Mono VI look, not sure on chrome or not and also the Lorinser LM6.

Also, what is the best way to go...clear side markers, painted sides or euro strips...I am not sure and could use your guys' expertise. Thanks

 

Congrat on the new car...
I think you should go with whatever you like best and not others opinion.

 

I like the Mono VI's better than the LM6, but that's just my personal POV. I say, when it comes to rims, it all depends on what your price range is, style preference, etc... No matter what, go with what you can afford and what YOU like. IMO, I think chrome rims on any car (w/exception to SUV's) doesn't look appealing, but if you think it looks good, go with that.

As for clear side markers, painted sides or euro strips, that's another "preference" call. I like having the sidemarker lights, so that's why I opted not to get impact strips. If money is an issue, painted sides are a reasonable mod that you can DIY. But IMO, I'd go with the impact strips if it were between painting the sidemarkers vs. impact strips.

 

I was just looking to get a wide array of ideas...since I don't know all the of rims out there that make sense for this car. Also...I don't really want to affect the ride of the car too much so I was wondering the difference between 18's & 19's with that in mind.

 

DPE r16's :v Just kidding.Dont get r16's. I want to be the only C with r16's. Get some DPE,HRE or Iforged wheels.

 

What it comes down to is your price range. It could mean the difference between getting 1 piece vs. 2 piece vs. 3 piece rims. It could mean the difference between getting "replicas" or the "real deal".

It's the difference between looks vs. performance. It's the difference between flash vs. clean.

Answer these questions and you could probably get more "definitive" answers:

1) What's your price range (including tires)?
2) What style do you like the best? (mesh, 5 spoke, 6 spoke, 7 spoke, 8 spoke, 9 spoke)
3) Do you want the rims for style, performance, or both? (could mean the difference between $1500 / $6,000 dollars)
4) Do you want 1 piece, 2 piece or 3 piece rims? (difference is 1 piece is cast/molded into 1 entire rim, 2 piece has 2 separate pieces - usually the base and spokes are separate, 3 piece has 3 separate pieces - usually inner-base, outer-base and spokes) If you bend a rim on a pot-hole, you can replace just the bent portion of the rim on a multi-piece rim, but on a 1 piece you either have to replace the rim completely or have the one portion of the rim fixed, which is a pain because the entire rim needs to be taken off.
5) Make a specific decision on 18's or 19's. This affects your price also. (As for the ride quality, unless you drop the car on coilovers or change to performance shocks, you shouldn't notice that much of a difference. It'll be rougher, but not too much regardless of whether you choose 18 or 19).
6) Do you want staggered setting (tires) or the same setting all around? (This affects price as well, including when you have to get new tires) Remember, staggered tires can only be rotated from one side to the other (only if they're directional). With the same settings all around, you can rotate your tires (i.e. more "cost" effective, but not as much rubber, which means less grip to the rear wheels).