W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Feb 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.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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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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Old Feb 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.....


Originally Posted by grimm
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.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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18" gunmetal F14s on pewter car..

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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Your car makes me wish I bought a pewter one....
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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AKnight, if you ever want to sell those wheels back to me let me know.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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AKnight, if you ever want to sell those wheels back to me let me know.
Sure thing.. Id have to find the same wheels in 19s for me to sell them.
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18" gunmetal F14s on pewter car..

looks like my brake dust
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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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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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by alextaylor29
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.
Would be about $2,500 or so, correct..
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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 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.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:27 AM
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Sure thing.. Id have to find the same wheels in 19s for me to sell them.
i was gonna say if you could get that wheel in a 19' it would be sick
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jay_55
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.
Very nice!!
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Originally Posted by alextaylor29
Very nice!!

Why thank you sir
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Jay that does look pretty sick. I may have to steal your idea. Hahaha. It makes the oem wheel look so much bigger with the 2 tone.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Jay that does look pretty sick. I may have to steal your idea. Hahaha. It makes the oem wheel look so much bigger with the 2 tone.
It does give the wheel a lot more depth.

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!!!
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Originally Posted by jay_55
It does give the wheel a lot more depth.

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!!!
I want your mirrors
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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?
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Originally Posted by alextaylor29
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.
gotta love the 'super sleeper' cars that look bone stock but have a lot more go than show

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
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