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Old 06-28-2014, 10:03 AM
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Any recommendations on what wheels would look good with Shark Grey? I'm leaning to just the regular Z51 wheels along with standard calipers. Just wanted to hear any recommendations.
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Originally Posted by OrioleFan
Any recommendations on what wheels would look good with Shark Grey? I'm leaning to just the regular Z51 wheels along with standard calipers. Just wanted to hear any recommendations.
that's what I'm doing.
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I'd probably get black Z51 with yellow calipers for that color, but red calipers would look sharp, too.
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BTW, the official name of the color is Fusion Gray.
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I've ordered the black Z51 wheels with red calipers. The yellow would probably look great but I think you need some colour on the calipers to contrast from the grey and black of the car and trim pieces.
Something like this but I think with black wheels it would look even better:
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My order is Shark gray with Kalahari or maybe Red for my interior choice, Z51 with black calipers, and painted wheels I'm not a big fan of chrome.
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Originally Posted by CROOPS34
I've ordered the black Z51 wheels with red calipers. The yellow would probably look great but I think you need some colour on the calipers to contrast from the grey and black of the car and trim pieces.
Something like this but I think with black wheels it would look even better:
What was your built out for the car if you don't mind me asking?
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What was your built out for the car if you don't mind me asking?
Sorry... Need a bit of clarification as to what your asking? Looking for options I chose?
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Originally Posted by CROOPS34
Sorry... Need a bit of clarification as to what your asking? Looking for options I chose?
Yes. I am currently deciding on what I want to get, so I just wanted to hear what other people are getting. I was thinking about doing Shark grey with adrenaline interior. I want to get the ZF1 and CFZ options but I don't know if that's overkill.
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Originally Posted by mjw930
BTW, the official name of the color is Fusion Gray.
what?
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Originally Posted by Adamadem
Yes. I am currently deciding on what I want to get, so I just wanted to hear what other people are getting. I was thinking about doing Shark grey with adrenaline interior. I want to get the ZF1 and CFZ options but I don't know if that's overkill.
Would really like to see a Shark Gray C7 with the new Pacific package. Can live without the racing stripe but do like the black wheels with the red stripe. The black mirrors with the CFZ is starting to grow on me. Plan to order the Shark Gray as well.
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Silver wheels are a very strong choice with Shark Gray, and I agree with you thinking of staying with the standard calipers. Interior color choice would influence any other color choice for the calipers. The style of the Z51 wheels show really nicely in silver.
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Originally Posted by 3GenVettes
Silver wheels are a very strong choice with Shark Gray, and I agree with you thinking of staying with the standard calipers. Interior color choice would influence any other color choice for the calipers. The style of the Z51 wheels show really nicely in silver.
Agreed, IMO the stock silver Z51 wheels are by far the nicest, I would not pay extra to make them black or chrome.

I say silver Z51 wheels and yellow Calipers.
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Silver ZF1/Z51 wheels with red calipers gets my vote. Course I'm one of those where black wheels make me want to heave.
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Originally Posted by mjw930
BTW, the official name of the color is Fusion Gray.
Not according to the 2015 Online Order/Reference Guide:

NEW! Shark Gray Metallic , Color Code G1B, Touch-Up Paint Number WA-400Y
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Originally Posted by Adamadem
Yes. I am currently deciding on what I want to get, so I just wanted to hear what other people are getting. I was thinking about doing Shark grey with adrenaline interior. I want to get the ZF1 and CFZ options but I don't know if that's overkill.
I ordered a manual, 2LT, Z51 vert, black wheels, red calipers, jet black interior w/microfiber inserts, carbon flash spoiler and mirrors, carbon flash emblems, MRS and comp seats.

Can't wait!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by mjw930
BTW, the official name of the color is Fusion Gray.
Sorry that is incorrect...

GM has always had internal paint names. It would be silly to think Shark Gray / Fusion has never been used before. On the Corvette it will be called Shark Gray. In the past it may have been called other names i.e. Fusion

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Originally Posted by OrioleFan
Any recommendations on what wheels would look good with Shark Grey? I'm leaning to just the regular Z51 wheels along with standard calipers. Just wanted to hear any recommendations.
I have a 2015 Shark Gray Z51 with 3 LT Red int. with Black Wheels and Red Cal. AKA Shades

I wish they had the Z06 color wheels in the Z51 wheels. Black is my walk on the wild side for me..
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I'm getting the silver ZF1 rims with my SG.
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Originally Posted by CROOPS34
I've ordered the black Z51 wheels with red calipers. The yellow would probably look great but I think you need some colour on the calipers to contrast from the grey and black of the car and trim pieces.
Something like this but I think with black wheels it would look even better:
What kind of wheels are these on the Z06?


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