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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by LV Eric, Aug 14, 2006.

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  1. LV Eric

    LV Eric Formula Junior

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    #1 LV Eric, Aug 14, 2006
    I have been a Lambo guy for years and know a fair bit about them and other than blacking out the tail lights and a stereo upgrade I like to keep my Murci stock. But when it comes to Ferraris I dont know alot. I sold my 430 last week and bought a Maybach 62 because my back hurts bad and I needed it and have too many cars as it is. I had a CS for a while-good car.

    I have had my Enzo for about 2 weeks, because right after I got it (April) I went to Africa/Europe for 3 months, then it was in the shop getting a new steering rack thus I have had the car to use for a short time. I was actually offered alot more than I paid for the car last week and turned it down because I like the car so much and I dont see alot on Enzo's on the market.

    I just saw another thread about some Enzo with mods, which dosent interest me at all, A project like jim did is a different story because he created a different car.

    Finally my question:

    I like my car just how it is with one exception I would like black wheeles, not black chrome(thats a fad) but matte black wheeles like I have on my GTR's. My question is, was that a factory option on the Enzo?, I think they are black on the FXX. Would putting black wheeles on it be considered a mod? If not do I need a new set of rims or can the ones I have be sent to the factory to be made black or is there an easier way of doing it? I dont want to mod the car at all. But I think it look better with black wheeles, Fererov tinted all the windows and I like that look too the silver wheeles just dont look right with the yellow/black tint. Just looking for opinions. thanks in advance
     
  2. amenasce

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    #2 amenasce, Aug 14, 2006

    Eric , the easiest way i see for you to get what you want , is to order a new set of wheels from the factory. Keep them in your garage and have your current ones painted/powder coated at your local Ferrari dealer.
     
  3. cntchds

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    #3 cntchds, Aug 14, 2006
    Black wheels were not an option that I have ever heard of. I've seen it multiple times, and it looks much better than stock so I agree with the post above. Buy another set from the factory and paint the ones you have.

    Peter Hatch

    Btw, you have a PM from me.
     
  4. Napolis

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    #4 Napolis, Aug 14, 2006
    If you're planing on keeping the Enzo for a long time I can sell you a very complete spares package including new wheels and tires, all body panels, etc. for much less then you can buy them from a Ferrari dealer...

    Andrew's right. Simply paint your existing wheels to your taste or buy an extra set and paint those.

    Best
     
  5. PAP 348

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    #5 PAP 348, Aug 14, 2006
    Hello Eric. Long time no post? :) Good to see you still have the Enzo. Drive that bad boy brother. :)
     
  6. mattymouse33

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    #6 mattymouse33, Aug 14, 2006
    Just out of interest Andrew, why do you recommend Erics buys a new set too?
     
  7. Craigy

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    #7 Craigy, Aug 14, 2006

    Yeah, I'd say if you're going to buy a new set then you should have those painted so you wouldn't mess up the *original* wheels. Not that it really matters but some folks are all about the original stuff.
     
  8. amenasce

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    #8 amenasce, Aug 15, 2006

    Because Eric said he didnt want to mod his Enzo and the day he might want to sell the Enzo , a set of painted wheels will be considered as a modification to some potential Enzo buyers. So just to be safe id order a set of wheels and store them in my garage and refurbish/paint/powdercoat the current ones the way i want.
     
  9. mattymouse33

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    #9 mattymouse33, Aug 15, 2006
    I kind of guessed that but just found it astounding that a set of powder coated wheels would be considered a modification, even if powder coated back to the original or as close to the original colour. It just seems silly to have to pay probably a five figure sum for something that hardly seems justified if you know what i mean.

    Either way Eric, i would keep them silver as it shows off the lines better than black.
     

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