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Feb 23, 2023, 11:58 AM
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^^^ those almost look like they are the $1500 optional polished face wheels, not the base Ti Satin Z06 wheels. Can you confirm the finish?
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The orange car above shows the all-Titanium Satin wheel vs the Machined face wheel below it on the silver car. Both wheels are painted the same color but the ones on the silver car get an extra step to machine off the paint on the upper surfaces and then a clear coat.
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One thing to note that I have noticed from this display. On real cars, the Satin Graphite look like the black wheels on the display. Conversely, the black wheels on real world cars are Gloss, not matte as on the display.
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The satin graphite wheels are better described as matte black. They are a lot darker than the website renderings make them look. The actual black wheels are gloss black.
The base wheels are very similar in color to the OEM C5 Z06 wheels. Kind of a darkish grey.
The base wheels are very similar in color to the OEM C5 Z06 wheels. Kind of a darkish grey.
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Looks like another fumble by GM not being clear on the representation of their product line. IE showing a Z06 Z07 equipped car around the country also showing the engine appearance package that has been discontinued. Oh you want the Carbon Aero sorry we used it all on our own cars.
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