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Grand Sport Cyber Gray with Forgestar wheel finishes??? Which would you choose?

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Old 03-02-2019, 03:17 PM
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I have to admit the Forgestars don't look that good. Is have some and like my grand sport wheels much better.
Forgestars are cheap though if you're on a budget then they're a good buy.
If not get something much nicer.

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Another option is to get your factory GS wheels refinished and powder coated in a color you like. There are a lot more color options going that route.
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The nice thing about the Forgestar F14's is that you can get them in the stock 18/19 sizes with better offsets than the stock wheels. And of course they are reasonably priced at around $1600-1700 for an entire brand new set.
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Originally Posted by Yarbie
Forgestars are cheap though if you're on a budget then they're a good buy.
If not get something much nicer.
If someone is on a budget any set of factory wheels are about the cheapest you can buy.
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BRUSHED Finish with CLEAR POWDER COAT (IS NOT called "SILVER")

Below is the CF5V (on the BMW)
and the CF 10 (Ten Spoke)

With After Market Custom ALLOY Wheels
You Can Change The Offset Making them Closer
To Flush with Outer Edge of Fender & Qtr Panel
Giving Your Car a Better LOOK






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Forgestar in Matte Black. Not sure where all the negativity comes from on Forgestar. You don't have to spend big $$$ to get a good product. I have not had any issues with the wheels. I will say that I do like the black wheels on my car with the carbon fiber accents but there are times the black wheels get lost in pictures. Not so much in person but in pictures if the sun isn't shining on them. I have considered a brushed aluminum tint coat to brighten the car up some but will stick with these for now. It is a tough choice but go with what you want not what others say.

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Old 03-03-2019, 11:28 AM
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Forgestar in Matte Black. Not sure where all the negativity comes from on Forgestar. You don't have to spend big $$$ to get a good product. I have not had any issues with the wheels. I will say that I do like the black wheels on my car with the carbon fiber accents but there are times the black wheels get lost in pictures. Not so much in person but in pictures if the sun isn't shining on them. I have considered a brushed aluminum tint coat to brighten the car up some but will stick with these for now. It is a tough choice but go with what you want not what others say.
You just can’t sweat the haters. Recently there was a guy totally ******* a set of $5000 wcc 3 piece wheels. Some people can’t be pleased with anything other than what they have. You know....living life with blinders on.
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Originally Posted by Whoop
Not sure where all the negativity comes from on Forgestar.
Lighten up, Francis. Having an opinion or like for a style of aftermarket wheel is not a negative. Not everyone has to like what you like, last time I checked. It is what it is. Some of us don't like fat chicks either. Keep on cruiz'n.
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Since you are picking out fugly wheels, you may as well get the fugly monster green to boot.
The guy wanted an opinion on color not your opinion on the wheels themselves and then you go telling another member you don't care. Have a drink and chill out Felicia.
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Originally Posted by CaliMountainSnake423
I am not for sure going with an aftermarket wheel. I was just curious of what some you guys would choose. I also like the look of the factory wheels. I actually just pulled a photo off the net of a similar GS as I actually don’t have the car yet it should be in route soon. Here is an actual photo of the car. Also the white wheels would be ballsy lol
That looks amazing right there! Mine doesn’t have the GS fender stripes. Again good luck on your quest.🇺🇸
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Originally Posted by Whoop
The guy wanted an opinion on color not your opinion on the wheels themselves and then you go telling another member you don't care. Have a drink and chill out Felicia.
it's so sweet of you to care that i don't care. let me know if you need help finding butt-hurt cream at your local drug store. i bet it even comes in fugly monster green.
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I think i like the silver best on your car. I really like the bronze burst but can't picture how it would look on your car. Edit to say i'm not crazy about the stock wheels, think i like the Forgestars better.

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Originally Posted by jimijam
it's so sweet of you to care that i don't care. let me know if you need help finding butt-hurt cream at your local drug store. i bet it even comes in fugly monster green.
How does it feel to be a dick!
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Stock, silver or white.
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My 2011 GS has a set of OEM Z06 'Spyder' wheels on it now, but for drag racing, I am thinking about installing a set of Forgestar F14 Drag wheels on the rear in the 17" x 11" size.

Then mount a set of Hoosier Drag Radials on them in the 315 x 35 / 17" size.



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Originally Posted by jimijam
it's so sweet of you to care that i don't care. let me know if you need help finding butt-hurt cream at your local drug store. i bet it even comes in fugly monster green.
You probably know exactly where that stuff is, don't you?

lmao...
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Another vote for black here, or silver 2nd. As mentioned above, gray or gunmetal might seem monochromatic. Have to see it in person I guess.

The idea stated above of having a local powder coater do the wheels is also a good option. Forum vendor GetYourWheels can also offer a number of finishes beyond what Forgestar offers. I bought my custom finished Cray spiders through them in 2016 and had a good experience.
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Bronze is a bit dark... but does look pretty good. I would go a few shades lighter than this:

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Anodized Silver gets my vote


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