Anyone have gunmetal wheels?
02-11-2012, 08:04 PM
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Anyone have gunmetal wheels?
I'm thinking about powdercoating the factory twin spoke wheels flat or satin gunmetal.
Anyone have pictures of their gunmetal colored wheels on their w211? Preferably satin or flat on a silver car, but any combo would be helpful. Or, maybe someone is a photoshop pro......
Want something different, seems like a lot of people are doing black wheels these days.
Any opinions on this idea? Thanks for the input.
Anyone have pictures of their gunmetal colored wheels on their w211? Preferably satin or flat on a silver car, but any combo would be helpful. Or, maybe someone is a photoshop pro......
Want something different, seems like a lot of people are doing black wheels these days.
Any opinions on this idea? Thanks for the input.
02-11-2012, 08:11 PM
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2005 E55, 2002 GT2
https://mbworld.org/forums/5027517-post144.html
Not a silver car but you get the idea.
I should also add that Forgestar has changed the gunmetal color on their wheels. It is darker and they also have a matte finish available.
Not a silver car but you get the idea.
I should also add that Forgestar has changed the gunmetal color on their wheels. It is darker and they also have a matte finish available.
02-11-2012, 08:21 PM
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Yes!! Thank you. That is the color I am going for. I wonder what it would look like on a silver car.....
https://mbworld.org/forums/5027517-post144.html
Not a silver car but you get the idea.
I should also add that Forgestar has changed the gunmetal color on their wheels. It is darker and they also have a matte finish available.
Not a silver car but you get the idea.
I should also add that Forgestar has changed the gunmetal color on their wheels. It is darker and they also have a matte finish available.
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I have a pewter E55 and want these wheels on mine but in 19! All in that's about $2,500 though correct? (Wheels and tires) I currently have the stock 18's.
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02-13-2012, 12:38 AM
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Gotcha thanks. That's where I'm torn a bit as $2,500 could get me a few more nice HP mods! (TB, fuel rail, etc..).
The approach I've taken to modding is to do the mostly, "GO" mods first then have some fun with the, "Show." However with already slightly wider tires on both front and rear and the fact that I never track my car, it's a tough sell to spend that kind of $$ on wheels and tires.
I'm leaning more towards 19" replica AMG wheels, painted in Gun Metal grey. I love the C63 wheels and they have them in 19" and set for our E55's so thinking along those lines.
F14's look awesome though!
Here's what I'm thinking for me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-SPORT-GRA...item4156c7ff5e
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The approach I've taken to modding is to do the mostly, "GO" mods first then have some fun with the, "Show." However with already slightly wider tires on both front and rear and the fact that I never track my car, it's a tough sell to spend that kind of $$ on wheels and tires.
I'm leaning more towards 19" replica AMG wheels, painted in Gun Metal grey. I love the C63 wheels and they have them in 19" and set for our E55's so thinking along those lines.
F14's look awesome though!
Here's what I'm thinking for me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-SPORT-GRA...item4156c7ff5e
Alex
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02-13-2012, 05:10 AM
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I still have the O.E.m wheels on my car just painted them in hypersilver (outer edge of the wheel) and the spokes in a gun metal grey (matched to the colour of the vehicle then made darker).
here are some pictures.
here are some pictures.
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02-13-2012, 09:46 AM
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go for it man i really dont mind if you copy the idea, its not like im ever going to see you driving around.
you're just gonna have to pay me royalties!!!
02-13-2012, 12:50 PM
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02-13-2012, 01:02 PM
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Dude there must be a way to switch that option on with star???
Unless…………. there is an extra motor to flip the mirrors inwards?? But I have never seen one and I stripped them to remove the indicators to tint them.
Have you looked through the instrument panel menu that’s where I found were to switch them on or off but remember my car is set to r.o.w and if my memory serves me correct so is yours?
Unless…………. there is an extra motor to flip the mirrors inwards?? But I have never seen one and I stripped them to remove the indicators to tint them.
Have you looked through the instrument panel menu that’s where I found were to switch them on or off but remember my car is set to r.o.w and if my memory serves me correct so is yours?
02-13-2012, 01:04 PM
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Gotcha thanks. That's where I'm torn a bit as $2,500 could get me a few more nice HP mods! (TB, fuel rail, etc..).
The approach I've taken to modding is to do the mostly, "GO" mods first then have some fun with the, "Show." However with already slightly wider tires on both front and rear and the fact that I never track my car, it's a tough sell to spend that kind of $$ on wheels and tires.
The approach I've taken to modding is to do the mostly, "GO" mods first then have some fun with the, "Show." However with already slightly wider tires on both front and rear and the fact that I never track my car, it's a tough sell to spend that kind of $$ on wheels and tires.
if anything, I'd opt for lighter wheel/tire combos as that will remove your unsprung weight and your car will be much more nimble and feel like it gained more power
