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Matte Black Or Gunmetal?
11-05-2010, 10:12 PM
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'84 Nissan S12 Turbo
So I have been looking at wheels for the last several months or so. I've finally got it narrowed down between 2 brands (Avant Garde M310 or Forgestar F14 both in 19's).....BUT my biggest issue is I can not for the life of me decide if I want them in matte black or gunmetal 
I love the look of black on black, but just not sure if I'm that bold or not.
Anyway, I'm hoping you guys can help me make a decision
The car is a Sapphire Black 550 Sport. It has tinted windows and matte black grilles.
Thanks guys
I love the look of black on black, but just not sure if I'm that bold or not.
Anyway, I'm hoping you guys can help me make a decision
The car is a Sapphire Black 550 Sport. It has tinted windows and matte black grilles.
Thanks guys
11-06-2010, 01:51 PM
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Here's a thought...
If you went with the matte black, you could always freshen the look with a time attack stripes for example, if you felt like it. With a gunmetal you would be "stuck" with the gunmetal look, without a choice later on when you get used to the look. By this I don't mean the gunmetal would look bad, oh no. People may think the matte black has been seen already and therefore they vote for gunmetal, maybe...
Well, just a though
. Either or, it will look great!
- Antti -
ps. I voted matte black, but I'm biased haha!
If you went with the matte black, you could always freshen the look with a time attack stripes for example, if you felt like it. With a gunmetal you would be "stuck" with the gunmetal look, without a choice later on when you get used to the look. By this I don't mean the gunmetal would look bad, oh no. People may think the matte black has been seen already and therefore they vote for gunmetal, maybe...
Well, just a though
. Either or, it will look great! - Antti -
ps. I voted matte black, but I'm biased haha!
11-06-2010, 03:20 PM
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Here's a thought...
If you went with the matte black, you could always freshen the look with a time attack stripes for example, if you felt like it. With a gunmetal you would be "stuck" with the gunmetal look, without a choice later on when you get used to the look. By this I don't mean the gunmetal would look bad, oh no. People may think the matte black has been seen already and therefore they vote for gunmetal, maybe...
Well, just a though. Either or, it will look great!
- Antti -
ps. I voted matte black, but I'm biased haha!
If you went with the matte black, you could always freshen the look with a time attack stripes for example, if you felt like it. With a gunmetal you would be "stuck" with the gunmetal look, without a choice later on when you get used to the look. By this I don't mean the gunmetal would look bad, oh no. People may think the matte black has been seen already and therefore they vote for gunmetal, maybe...
Well, just a though
. Either or, it will look great! - Antti -
ps. I voted matte black, but I'm biased haha!
11-08-2010, 07:00 AM
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23 votes gunmetal, 10 votes matte black.
I thought there would be more love for black wheels on black e60's
I thought there would be more love for black wheels on black e60's
11-08-2010, 02:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
Gunmetal.....too much black if everything is black...
11-08-2010, 06:54 PM
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i say you get the f14 with a lip in anthracite with polished lip or f10 in piano black with polished lip. have yet to see a e60 with f10's. once i get the ends to come up on some new wheels, I'll probably pick up f10's with step lip and color choice would be the question for me as well.
11-08-2010, 09:48 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i. Murdered. Carbon Black. Painted tail lights, M5 trunk spoiler. RS Technik 15mm spacers (rear). Black 172's.
I have black wheels on a Carbon Black 550. I get compliments all the time. They are a b$*%& to keep clean though.
With the gunmetal or matte black the brake dust should be a non-issue most of the time. I say go with the black. But I am biased also.
With the gunmetal or matte black the brake dust should be a non-issue most of the time. I say go with the black. But I am biased also.
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