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  1. duh_weasel

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    #1 duh_weasel, Aug 9, 2005
    Hey guys!

    I was just wondering what you guys' personal opinions are on chromed wheels for Ferraris? Knowing the classic lovers, they'll probably give it a heavy flaming.. but I was curious as to the new age Ferraris. For example, I thought a 360 would look excellent with chromed wheels. It would give it a very "blingy" appearance, but kind of a "new age" appearance. Given, this would probably diss on the ultimate heritage of the prancing horse, but it was just an idea.

    Duh_Weasel

    P.S. Any pic's of chromed Fcars would be sweet.
     
  2. MarkPDX

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    #3 Auraraptor, Aug 9, 2005
    I disapprove.

    I do like polished lips on black rims. I think they look sleek.
     
  4. BT

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    #4 BT, Aug 9, 2005
    I think the chrome takes away from being an understated performance car. Maybe a chrome lipped rim would be good for the Slutmobile, but that is probably the flashiest Ferrari I can think of.
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  5. Kds

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    It adds unsprung weight IIRC......which is a negative in my opinion.
     
  6. Miltonian

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  7. Green308GTS

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    #7 Green308GTS, Aug 9, 2005
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    Some aftermarket "bling" is OK if it's done tastefully. It's really just a matter of your personal preference. Of course, you would not be discarding your factory wheels; so, you can always convert back at any time. My 308 GTS has Gotti's on it; I think they're quite nice looking.

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  8. judge4re

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    #8 judge4re, Aug 9, 2005
    When in doubt, stay stock. The designers had a better eye for these things than most of us.
     
  9. SrfCity

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    #9 SrfCity, Aug 9, 2005
    IMO it's going the way of sheepskin seat covers.
     
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  11. ShanB

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    #11 ShanB, Aug 9, 2005
    I don't care for chromed wheels, but to each his own.
     
  12. PerryJ

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    #13 Meister, Aug 9, 2005
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    I think chrome and more complex wheels look good/ok on both the older classic and more modern Ferraris. 360's, 550's, Daytona's and such have less going on in the body i.e. less grates/scoops/grilles/etc. Where as the mid classics like my 308, have more scoops and stuff so a simpler, less flashy wheel looks good to my eye.

    That being said, I bought my car with Gottis on it and haven't changed them yet, although I'm restoring some HRE 505's (288 GTO style) for it.
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  14. Bullfighter

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    #14 Bullfighter, Aug 9, 2005
    Not a big fan of chromed wheels. I mean, you're driving a Ferrari. Are you worried that no one's going to notice you? Or that they might think you got the economy model?

    Maybe it's because I see them on poseur blingmobiles like the Cadillac Escapade and Lexuses too much. It's a kind of negative association, IMO.

    On a practical note, they're harder to repair if you ever scrape one, and people in coastal areas will notice that they pit and deteriorate more than the original polished finish.

    Now, louvers on the rear window, those are hot... ;)
     
  15. mgtr1990

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    #15 mgtr1990, Aug 9, 2005
    I agree the polished finish on say an HRE 547 wheel keeps the 5 spoke theme going and looks good and to the point in the last post is easier to look after.

    Martin
     
  16. WILLIAM H

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    #16 WILLIAM H, Aug 9, 2005
    LOL, what about Elvis's gold GT4 ? Now that I remember rapper Master P has a Gucci painted 360 or the other rappers chrome F50 has to take the cake in ultimate Ferrari Bling
     
  17. Enzo

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    I thought Elvis had a black GT4
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  18. Dave Bellm

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    #18 Dave Bellm, Aug 9, 2005
    I think it depends on what kind of style you want to project. If you want more of a street-performance vibe, then chrome wheels could look pretty cool. But if you're going for more of a competition flavor, than chrome probably wouldn't be the way to go.

    Either way, it depends on the wheel design too. Not sure a set of Cragar SS's would work well. :)
     
  19. Michael B

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    #19 Michael B, Aug 9, 2005
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    Done correctly (key word here is correctly) P O L I S H E D wheels are excellent.

    I have never been a huge fan of chrome, but the advantages of polishing aluminum on the other hand are overwhelming - & the look won me over:
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  20. venusone

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    #20 venusone, Aug 9, 2005
    I think chrome wheels may look great w/ a car that has chrome trim. Also in limited amounts w/ a light colored car . Maybe just a touch w/ dark cars is ok. Otherwise, I feel chrome detracts from the beauty of the body of the car. Think about it: anyone can “bling” up a car w/ chrome wheels. But few can “bling” up wheels w/ a car. When it come to wheels-high tech less is more IMO.
     
  21. 285ferrari

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    #21 285ferrari, Aug 9, 2005
    What color is this blue??
     
  22. PerryJ

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    #22 PerryJ, Aug 9, 2005
    I have no idea but it's possibly the coolest 360 I have seen ;)
     
  23. Kevallino

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    #23 Kevallino, Aug 10, 2005
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    Mine are chrome - they were on the car when I got it but I think they work really well with the car - better than the stock ones which I just don't care for on the 348.

    So one more vote for shiny...

    Cheers
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  24. WILLIAM H

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    #24 WILLIAM H, Aug 10, 2005
    I must have gotten confuse w his gold suit :)

    I have chrome wheels for my 512TR coupe, looks great either w chrome or black wheels
     
  25. DGS

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    #25 DGS, Aug 11, 2005
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    Aluminum: 2.7 gm/cm^3.

    Chrome plate: chromium (7.15 gm/cm^3) layer over nickel plate (8.9 gm/cm^3).

    And it's all unsprung weight.
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