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"Scarlett" - 6MT Sedan True Unicorn in Malbec Black

Old Apr 17, 2018 | 08:56 AM
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From those pics that's a gorgeous looking wheel, sorry there's been setbacks, hopefully the company will help you out. And yeah, taking them back and possibly going through it all again would be a major downer. Love that color too, stunning!
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 10:40 AM
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Simply beautiful. Love that finish.

What kind of lug nuts are you going to use? With all that silver hardware, I'm guessing closed-end and polished metal. But you've got a pretty flashy car, OP, and I'm no longer surprised by anything you do.

Any chance you customize a set of center caps with more turtle? I'm not mocking your Tommy obsession... actually think that would be a pretty amazing detail.
You know John, I love the idea of a custom TK design for the center caps but unfortunately would cost an arm and a leg to get done and I actually love the Volk caps as they are carbon fiber, so they match the rest of car around that eye level



As for lugs I haven't decided on yet. I am leaning towards the Formula style lug nuts like I have now to eliminate any chance of scratching or ruining the finish on the wheels. Right now i'm thinking polished housing with purple caps to match the calipers, although I would clear coat the caps first to hopefully avoid any fading like I have now and would also ceramic coat them to seal them.

Hopefully will have tires mounted and these on the car within the next week or less.
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Old Apr 17, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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Sorry they can't get your wheels right. But man that is going to look so sweet with that malbec black.
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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So did some test fitting the other day....

This is with a 5mm spacer, plenty of clearance







This is with no spacer but she still clears!




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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 08:28 AM
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Wow, and I thought my old winters were tight....they looked to be about 3mm from the caliper. 5mm is perfectly acceptable tho, moving forward.
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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I have 3mm spacer plates in the front behind my Vossens for exactly this reason.
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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Wow, that's a tight fit!


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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 03:26 PM
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Zooming in on that paint... uh, that's not good. Or is it just the photo?
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Zooming in on that paint... uh, that's not good. Or is it just the photo?
I think it's just wet. I hope...
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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Zooming in on that paint... uh, that's not good. Or is it just the photo?
Oh man, I think that's why he's been fighting the powder coating guy.
Yeah that sucks.
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But that color is beautiful!!
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 07:49 AM
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So that would be just another problem I've had with these wheels. Every single step of the way has been a challenge. I have used reputable shops that have been around for decades and know people who have used them personally. Would be my luck with everything. AT this point, there are a few flaws but quite frankly im over the wheels at this point.

I had the tires mounted this past weekend. I can say that I do miss the wide tires in the back. But despite all the issues, I personally like the way they look/sit of the car. I still need to get an alignment done as the car would not fit on their lift, so I will be going to an in ground rack this week. I can say that I thoroughly enjoy how much color shifting the wheels have, pending sunlight/angle/shade/shadows they have a different color.

I ended up going with some Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires. Read a ton of reviews and know 3 people here who run them with little to no complaints.

F: 245/40 R: 265/35









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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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Looking great on your G^^^especially w/ that Mustang in the background

Look forward to your impressions on the Firestones too.
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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 02:14 PM
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You sir score a 10.
That's the best car/wheel color combo ever!
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 08:04 AM
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Thanks guys! Appreciate the kind words.


I was finally able to get the car over to the alignment shop. They have a nice in ground rack so no worries about spliters or lips.

Being that the new setup is small diameter, smaller, wheels, and more aggressive offsets, plus its been nearly 7 months since my last alignment I was quite shocked at the before specs in the rear.

I'll see if I can snap a couple better pics as this was snapped in a hurry on my way out the door.

Before





After





On another note, I had my 370z sport wheels powdercoated in Kingsport Grey (buddy is buying them and picked the color) and I must say I'm a HUGE fan of the colorway. Real nice color scheme and fantastic flake in the finish. These wheels are going on his BO sedan. I apparently suck at taking pictures and couldnt seem to capture the true finish.





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