Gloss/Matte Black or Gunmetal Forgestar F14'S?

[Cartel]

I am slated to recieve my set of Forgestar F14's mid-June by CampioniShop. I ordered a pair of 18's in 8.5F and 10R. Previously, and currently, my vehicle was all black. I recently purchased a set of litronics and am contemplating two options; 1) all red tail lights, clear side markers, and gun metal wheels 2) black wheels (either in matte or gloss) and all black lights (which is my current setup) 3: black wheels (either in matte or gloss), clear side markers, and all red tail lights. I am including my most recent photograph in its present state. All input is greatly appreciated.

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Also, I am including a photoshopped version of my vehicle with all red tail lights that a fella board member, Anim, was kind enough to complete for me.

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This is a temporary setup until I purchase a set of Champion RG5's at the end of the year.

[97 Boxster]

I like the black wheels you have now. Let me know if you want to sell them.

[ekam]

Gunmetal for sure, you need to break up the colors a bit (not just all black, unless you're batman).

[986Roadster]

I'm not sure that Gunmetal will look good on a black car. If you go black
I think you should go all black! Also try and go with a glossy finish. Here is a
pic of my rims that are gunmetal/glossy. Matte finish will look dull and if
you look at my pic, you will see what dull looks..... rims not washed.. no shine
don't look like much.

[ARModen]

I like option 3 with the gloss wheels.

If you're going all black it does have to be a matte black batman look!

[Cartel]

Originally Posted by 986Roadster

I'm not sure that Gunmetal will look good on a black car. If you go black
I think you should go all black! Also try and go with a glossy finish. Here is a
pic of my rims that are gunmetal/glossy. Matte finish will look dull and if
you look at my pic, you will see what dull looks..... rims not washed.. no shine
don't look like much.

Had it not been for the car included in the links below, I would have never considered going gun metal. But boy is she pretty, albeit a 987 on 19's.


http://www.forgestar.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=65

http://www.forgestar.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=67

I considered matte black wheels to contrast the soft top. Decisions, decisions.. Personally, I am a fan of gloss black. I might go ahead and have the finishing changed to gun metal and if I dislike the way it looks, have it powdercoated to gloss black. Only time will tell!

I like option 3 with the gloss wheels.

That makes two of us! Thank you for your input.

[stephen wilson]

I love the lowered ride height of these cars, but how do you even get around like that? I would think you'd hit on every speed bump and parking lot entrance. I'm not even sure you'd clear road-kill !
Steve

[Cartel]

Originally Posted by 97 Boxster

I like the black wheels you have now. Let me know if you want to sell them.

Unfortunately, I hoard all spare and existing parts for my vehicle, right down to the bolts. These are bar none my utmost favorite Porsche wheels. Thank you for the interest.

Gunmetal for sure, you need to break up the colors a bit (not just all black, unless you're batman).

I am seriously considering going this route. I agree in the name of contrast, which is why I am going all red tail lights to contrast the red calipers from the all black scheme until my wheels arrive in June. Thank you for your input.