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Which wheels look better??????

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by ILuv4Res, Apr 23, 2006.

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  1. ILuv4Res

    ILuv4Res F1 Veteran
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    The car is a 360-Challenge Stradale. That's the factory front end for the Stradale cars.
     
  2. F1Ace

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    Thanks very much...I'm gonna keep an eye out for that front end on other colors as well....what a difference it makes!
     
  3. PerryJ

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    I too like the factory look better.
     
  4. NYCFERRARIS

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    DARK .. I bought similar for my mondial T ...
     
  5. LMP234

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    That front is on any Challenge Stradale...regardless of color...
     
  6. F1Ace

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    Yes, I understand that, what I meant was "how much of an improvement it makes on other colors" as well.

    I've now noticed it in Black and like what it does.
     
  7. dretceterini

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    I hate painted calipers
     
  8. BT

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    Can this count as the 'Random thought of the day'???
    BT
     
  9. racespecferrari

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    I think Dark rims with Red calipers would look great on that colour car, yellow calipers are too over powering on silver cars
     
  10. F1Ace

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    Agreed.

    The ligher wheels are OK due to the white stripe, otherwise no.

    The darker wheels would be better if there was no stripe.
    With the stripe it's a toss up, but I like the darker ones.
    Puts more attention on the body.

    Ideally, I would paint the wheels body color, and change the calipers to bright silver. That's a bit more subtle.
     
  11. ILuv4Res

    ILuv4Res F1 Veteran
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    Way to confuse me..............thanks!

    Everything is staying the same (Stripe, brakes, etc...), except the wheels........... There's enough intense mental anguish just over the wheel color!!!
     
  12. Bullfighter

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    Free advice - and I'd say you got your money's worth. ;)
     
  13. F1Ace

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    Then why not go body color? Tones down the brakes, it won't look dirty, and it won't stand out like the lighter ones?
     
  14. BT

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    Because the lighter ones will look better???
    :D
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  15. F1Ace

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    They DO look good.....don't get me wrong.
    In fact with the strip they carry the "racer" theme the best. And they blend the brakes in well too.

    In a word:
    Lighter wheels say: "Special" (Just overall, the package looks more spectacular)
    Darker wheels say: "Rugged/Working Class/Just off the Racetrack"

    Between the two, in view of the stripe, I'd go with the lighter ones then.
     
  16. cavallo_nero

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    go dark and tint the windows
     
  17. dretceterini

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    Just paint everything, including the car, dayglow pink :p
     
  18. Doctor K

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    Factory wheels really add to your car..the dark wheels detract from the body lines, IMHO.
     
  19. paulie_b

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    come on Fred, make a decision! which way are you leaning? the suspense is too much right guys?
     
  20. RP

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    He has been hanging around Robert for too long.

    This is called "analysis paralysis". The only solution is to keep the dark wheels on one side of the car, and the light wheels on the other side. Or sell the car and buy the yellow CS you wanted.
     
  21. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
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    or paint the car yellow and keep the black weels. he may like that as an option.
     
  22. Tubi

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    Simple..get a set of each! and change them accordingly (track - dark, street - stock)

    problem solved!
     

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