iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 07:03 AM |
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Son vs Dad
I've got a problem- my dad and i are just about to begin building a 2.0 mk - collecting on friday (striped sierra in 2 weeks). It will be
kawasaki green with black arches - what colour should the alloys be? Black, Silver, Chrome, brushed black/silver, mixed black and silver,green!!
Then there are spokes how many 5 or 11? We have agreed that either 15's are the way to go
what do you guys think would like look the dogs doo-da's?
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 07:06 AM |
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If you have black arches, go for green wheels.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 07:54 AM |
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i hope there are some more opions out there!
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graememk
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 07:59 AM |
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black powerder coat
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:00 AM |
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hmm nice but how does one persuade my dad to go for the black option? he isnt having any of it!
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donut
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:09 AM |
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Who's paying for them? I think that will decide who get's what! 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:12 AM |
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Ah i did think about this as way of getting them! seeing as he is paying for MOST of the bits tools - if there is a tool we need i will just buy it -
So i was thinking if i said that my big contribution to the could be the alloys - i should get my way right?
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jos
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:14 AM |
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i would definately not have green wheels and would probably favour 11 spoke black wheels
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:20 AM |
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yeah green was supposed to be a joke! i fancy black 11 spokes but someone suggested 5? def on the same wave as jos!
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:27 AM |
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that is some seriously good thinking! well played!
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:30 AM |
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one thing i ust ask is supply. what manufactuor should i be looking at for black wheels? of course good quality at good prices is required!
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DarrenW
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 09:14 AM |
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if i was choosing wheels now my main consideration would be weight. Id go for the pro race wheels from Mac#1. In terms of colour i refurbed an old set
for my car and sprayed them in a graphite grey colour - well smart. Black is also very cool.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 09:18 AM |
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Nuff said  
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Hellfire
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 09:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chris mason
i'd go for 5 spoke pro race 2's in black, but as decoy get your dad to agree to having them in silver then by some chance black arrives
(wouldn't that be a shame)
once he see's them on the car you'll change his mind then 
Chris
I think that just about sums you up Chris...
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:29 AM |
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its a good idea though, i'm seriously thinking about using this idea!
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:30 AM |
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its a good idea though, i'm seriously thinking about using this idea!
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:33 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Nuff said
wow they nare gorgeous! they do have a bit of silver!! but the blck is really smart and would look perfect on the car!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:38 AM |
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Wolfrace Street Octane if you wanted to know
Available from a lot of places, even some of the kit manufacturers... Not too badly priced either.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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iscmatt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:44 AM |
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they look real nice seven spokes too, nicely in between - we like a bit of comprimise!
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Gav
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:46 AM |
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Pro Race 1.2s' are nice in black
[Edited on 26/4/06 by Gav]
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greggors84
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 12:53 PM |
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Antracite are a bit of a compromise, silvery black, look quite dark from a distance.
I have OZ F1s they are 6 x 2 spoke if you get me.
<----- See my avatar
Can be seen better here, of course i dont want you copy my choice of wheels! Superleggeras are nice, would have gone for them but these came up at a
great price on ebay.
 
Description
[Edited on 26/4/2006 by greggors84]
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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iscmatt
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 02:09 AM |
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your car is gorgeous! i like the matt/silver black look as well. the spokes are a nice a option as well! i'm just spoilt for choice! I'll
show dad this topic of black wheels and hopefully it will begin to persuade him!
[Edited on 27/4/06 by iscmatt]
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iscmatt
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 02:41 AM |
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Also greggors84 what size alloy have you got and tyre size? cheers
[Edited on 27/4/06 by iscmatt]
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Simon
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 07:55 PM |
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Black/11 spoke
ATB
Simon
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chockymonster
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 08:07 PM |
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Something important to remember is the weight of the alloys.
I love the look of the Wolfrace Octanes, but they weigh in at nearly 13kg of a 15" wheel without tyre. Which is far too heavy for a seven type
vehicle.
If you work on 16kg with tyre fitted your wheels will weigh more than 10% of your car when finished.
I wanted to keep to the smaller is better but the cost of lightweight 13 inch wheels is stupid and the cost of performance tyres is even more so.
I'm using exactly the same colours as you and going for silver wheels. I played around with photoshop and found that the silver wheels worked so
much better than the darker ones.
What sort of budget do you have for alloys? I've just paid £230 delivered for a set of new light weight 15's. They come in at 4.5kg each
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