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Old 06-09-09, 06:49 PM
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Painted one of my wheels...pics

Painted one of my wheels to see what it would look like...what do you guys think?




Took a different approach then what I posted on the previously Just sort of a test paint, its not very good up close.
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Looks fine I suppose. Ads a bit of detail to the wheel and doesn't over do it. Not ricey or anything.
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I was going for sort of an 80's look. Seems a lot of aftermarket wheels back then were chrome/polished faces with black details. This set of BBS RS wheels inspired me...



So hawt...

edit: some more to show you what I'm on about


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I think you should of left the lip chrome
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wheels are hot.....get them on the car and take some pics now haha
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which wheels are they?
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Those BBS wheels are SEX.
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looks great. i have the same wheels and I cant decide what to do with them.
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So far they look pretty good... clearer pics and maybe mounted on the car will help with final decision...

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I'm going to have all 4 completely stripped before I paint them for real, but I will update this thread whenever I do it.

The wheels are made by Impul, and the previous owner called them super-fins, but I am not sure 100%. Markings on the back say FZR.
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Generally they're refered to as super fins. WedsSports Bavaria were the original's, with many coppies by Impul and SSR Superfins. Mine are WedsSportsand they're staggered 5.6.5 and 15x7 with a fat lip in the rears. It's like they were designed for the Fb cause i have no idea what the offest is as they're not marked and a true 3 piece but the fitment is amazing.

SSR superfin
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some nice wheels here
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Yeah mine fit pretty damn good too.





That's with 205/50's. Mine aren't deep dish in the back though
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Originally Posted by Starfox07
DO WANT those wheels! It's so hard to find a good-looking mesh wheel in low offset 15-16".




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