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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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Originally, I decided to go with a "Black Out" look on my Black Rose Grand Sport. I really liked the look, but with the black wheels and black calipers there wasn't a lot of definition of the wheel details.
Well, I curb rashed one of the wheels last week. I went to a shop to get it repaired when I saw that they did machine finishing on existing wheels. So, what do you all think? I like it a lot!





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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:17 PM
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Put the black ones back on please.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:23 PM
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MUCH better....HUGE improvement!
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:40 PM
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MUCH better....HUGE improvement!


Looks much better
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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Big improvement
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:59 PM
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Since you asked...I prefer either all black or all silver, polished, or chrome. I have never been a fan of the machined faced C7 wheels due to it making the wheel design look like a flower (more so on the Z51 wheels), BUT as long as you like them, that's the main thing. It never hurts to experiment by changing things up a bit. You have a good looking ride regardless of either wheel color configuration.

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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 12:59 PM
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Go back to black.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 01:03 PM
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machined face look much better.
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Huge improvement. The all black wheels have no definition and are lost in the overall look of your vehicle, given its color. The machine finish provides a nice contrast.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Keep those machined faces well REJEX'd at all times or else....
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Looks much better !
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Tons better. Excellent choice!
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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Improvement

I DISLIKE the ALL Black Wheel/Tire Bad "Look"
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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Sweeeet!! ...
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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Huge improvement from the no look black wheels. These give you some contrast and bring out the exterior color. Great choice.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by C5Driver
Put the black ones back on please.
Not!

Looks good. No more black holes to look at.

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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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Looks very nice
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Better than the all black.
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:55 PM
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It doesn't get any better that that! Great accent. Really makes the car come to life.
Now what are those stickers on the windshield?

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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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Big improvement. Nice job. The all black is getting so played out and does not flatter the car at all.
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