You decide..

[Steve1968LS2]

Wheels went to Forgeline to get the fronts re-set for offset (due to the new C5 stuff). They found they were taken apart and reassembled badly by the previous owner (bolts WAY over torqued), so they asked me to send in the backs as well.

Also found that the center were painted and not powdered. Since the wheels are going to be taken completly apart I figured I might as well get them powdered in the center for more durability.

Can't get a metallic flat color in powder like I had so here are my choices.

Gun Metal - a charcoal gray metallic color. Is clear coated and shiny.

Carbon Black - Is a satin finish black. Is a bit more higher maitanace due to the nature of flatter paint (more poreus).

I have to replace the bolts as well. Standard 12-point chrome or Titanium with Jet nuts. The TI ones cost a bit more but shaves over 2-lbs off each wheel (at the outer edge of the wheel where it's more important).

So pick your favorite and help me make up my mind.. lol

Here's the site where you can see the stuff:
http://www.forgeline.com/wheels/accessories.html

Ignore the Onyx Black.. it looks gray but I was told it's really just shiny black and hard to photograph

[BRIAN]

Call Budnik I was in touch with their powder coater who does some real nice matte metallic colors. I actually have the chips they sent me and they have a lite to med matte metallic that is killer. They are in CA somewhere. Nice guys to deal with and if it is good enough for Budnik you should be fine.

By the way the right urethane paint will hold up with no problems. I used to spray bike wheels all the time and even with mtg and balancing they held up perfect and that is with painted lips.


Powdercoating like paint is all about the prep. Neither should fail especially since there really is no wear on the face.

[Steve1968LS2]

I have Forgeline wheels already.. My coater will do matte metallics, but theirs wont because they don't like how it holds up (shrug). They offered to paint the wheels, but I am a fan of powders for several reasons. One of them is chemical resistance.

So the four above are the four choices :)

[Tucks69]

I like the Gun Metal w/ Titanium Bolts :twothumbs. I think the finish would last longer.

Mike

[McssGmachine]

I voted for Gun metal with the 12 points.:headbang:

[Restomod]

Gun Metal/TI !!

[BonzoHansen]

No brainer: Gun Metal w/ Titanium Bolts

It all goes with the car. Black is too much. As is the chromies.

[James OLC]

Like anything else it would be nice to see both finishes side by side against the car but from the looks of the pictures, I like the gun metal with titanium.

[D Rock]

I voted for the Black with TI fasteners. The carbon black looks awesome.

[chet]

I voted for carbon black with Ti but the gunmetal looks cool as well. All you need to remember is chrome don't get ya home! :D

[chicane67]

GM/Ti

The extra moola spent on the fastners is worth the 2 pounds. Do the math and 2 pounds at X diameter, at X rotation makes more and more sense.

[zbugger]

I think the Carbon Black w/Titanium bolts has a more brutish, animalistic, and tougher look to it. Racier. Yeah, that's it. That's why I like it.

[Boulder69]

GM with the Ti bolts.

Wonder how much the powdercoat weighs? I know on bicycles it can add .25 to .5 pounds to the frame weight, which is a lot for something that weighs 3-6 pounds to start. Probably not much for a wheel huh?

I've decided to suck it up and save the ca$h for Forgelines. I'm going with GM/Ti, but I promise it will be a different style Steve. Plus my car is a pile next to Penny.

[kennyd]

gm / ti

[68BNUT]

GM/TI You know whatever you decide to stick on your car its still gong to be badass!

[Steve1968LS2]

GM/Ti

The extra moola spent on the fastners is worth the 2 pounds. Do the math and 2 pounds at X diameter, at X rotation makes more and more sense.

At 17-ish inches from the center isn't like 7lbs of rotational mass?

I'm thinking the GM/TI .. maintenance will be easier and I really did like the gray look before. I dig the Milspec look of the black, but want to stick with the original gameplan. I think the replacing the Chrome bolts with the TI ones will help "toughen up" and offset the shiny finish on the GunMetal.

[6'9"Witha69]

Gun Metal and Titanium.

I voted incorrectly. OOOps.

[MuscleRodz]

I would not use chrome plated bolts for fear of hydrgogen embrittlement especially if they have not been baked.

Mike

[Steve1968LS2]

I would not use chrome plated bolts for fear of hydrgogen embrittlement especially if they have not been baked.

Mike

From the site:


Premiere fasteners chrome are made from chrome moly alloy steel hardened to Grade 8 specifications. The are chrome plated and then baked for 4 hours at 375 degrees to drive out any chance of hydrogen embrittlement. They feature a wider Torx head for easy cleaning and give the wheel a very luxurious look. They are optional in Premiere Series wheels.

[wantahertzdonut]

I know it's not a pick but I like the gold! But that's my plan for my car.

[Roger Poirier]

You are kidding about this poll? Right? :lurk:

Common sence tells you what ever floats your boat... :bananna2:

R.P.

[Steve1968LS2]

You are kidding about this poll? Right? :lurk:

Common sence tells you what ever floats your boat... :bananna2:

R.P.

What does common sense have to do with this hobby? We should all be as desisive as you and not need opinions ;)

[62wagon]

I like both and can envision both on the car with the hood closed. However, with the engine compartment taken into consideration, gun-metal with titanium bolts is a no-brainer. Too clean under hood for black.

Mark

[Blitz]

Gunmetal/Titanium....you know you've already picked that. Hahaha.

[Steve1968LS2]

Gunmetal/Titanium....you know you've already picked that. Hahaha.

Yes, I am now commited.. or should be.. lol

I still like the idea of the carbon.

[MuscleRodz]

From the site:

[/font]It is nice they put it right on their site and give the exact techinical info to dispell any worries of saftey. Cool.

Mike

[Bill Howell]

Hey, I know a guy with wheels like that. Gunmetal too I think.
I guess you know my choice without asking.
Then again, who is copying who now.....:hah::hah::hah:
Maybe you SHOULD go black......

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey, I know a guy with wheels like that. Gunmetal too I think.
I guess you know my choice without asking.
Then again, who is copying who now.....:hah::hah::hah:
Maybe you SHOULD go black......

First off your wheels are silver.. Second they are a different style and third I had Forgelines before you..

Sucka!

Oh, and you GTO is in the April issue.. your welcome.. :poke:

[Bill Howell]

Too funny.....
You just knew you could not start a forgeline thread and me not say something.
I gotta pimp those folks every chance I get, they are the best.
Truefully, I can not decide which would look best on your car. I have gotten used to the blacked out look.
Just hurry up, Year One Experience is coming soon.

[Bill Howell]

Oh, and you GTO is in the April issue.. your welcome.. :poke:

Really? Cool, thanks. Front fender shot?

[Van B]

I think the carbon black with titanium would look killer. The flat finish of them would be a neat contrast to the super slick paint on your car. On the other hand the gunmetal seems to tie in with the rest of what you have done under the hood.

With the gunmetal finish it will look too much like my car. :) ....but chances are they will never be seen together anyway. :razz:

[Roger Poirier]

What does common sense have to do with this hobby? We should all be as desisive as you and not need opinions ;)

I guess that comes with age my friend. As you get older, the hell with it. Just get it done. Next...... lol

R.P.

[Neil B]

What I liked most about this car when you first got it was it's hard-edged nature. Whatever you choose, be careful not to make it too 'pretty' or the streetfighter image will be lost.

[Roger Poirier]

What I liked most about this car when you first got it was it's hard-edged nature. Whatever you choose, be careful not to make it too 'pretty' or the streetfighter image will be lost.

Yes, I would agree, excellent comment. Like all Steve's cars they seem to have there own look and style to them.... :idea:

R.P.

[Steve1968LS2]

Really? Cool, thanks. Front fender shot?

Actually in Johnny's wheel story. Side profile and wheel close-up in regards to Forgeline.

That way I get to be nice to two friends.. oh, there's another surprise for you in the front of the book :)

[Steve1968LS2]

What I liked most about this car when you first got it was it's hard-edged nature. Whatever you choose, be careful not to make it too 'pretty' or the streetfighter image will be lost.

Yea, I am hoping that attitude still comes though in the stance and tire size. To be honest the exterior will look exactly the same except for a normal cowl hood, deleted brake vents and the centers of these wheels being shinier (same color though)

The interior will look much the same except for the Racepack track computer and some SW gauges.

The engine bay is a huge change but the car needed it. You can have the "streetfighter" look and still maintain a high build quality. At least I hope so, I have a hard time building ratty stuff.

[Steve1968LS2]

I think the carbon black with titanium would look killer. The flat finish of them would be a neat contrast to the super slick paint on your car. On the other hand the gunmetal seems to tie in with the rest of what you have done under the hood.

With the gunmetal finish it will look too much like my car. :) ....but chances are they will never be seen together anyway. :razz:

The gunmetal is what it had and I liked the look. Going from the chrome bolts to the Ti ones will "de-bling" the wheels a bit.

I like the black, but understood that the black can be a bit of a PITA to keep looking the same. Sort of like flat black paint on a car, it eventually gets shiny spots.

My car may look "pretty" but nobody can say it has a lot of frills.. hell, except for power steering it has zero luxuries.. lol

[TonyHuntimer]

I know a shop that does a lot of different show powdercoats...including flat powdercoat. They have a bada$$ flat titanium.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[XCESSIV]

The guy who owns forgeline dad owns DAYTON WIRE WHEELS my buddy worked for DWW they were very quality minded. Althogh some of there wheels look alot like www.ccwheel.com (http://www.ccwheel.com) product. Its nice to see you can still get wheels made in the USA that are high quality product.

[CliffS]

Huh..can't vote twice?! GM/Ti

[vanzuuk1]

Dont try this thread on corner carvers...

[DJ Mabe]

I voted for the GM with Ti nuts. I think it's amazing that you can cut that much weight off of the outer edge of the wheel using the Ti nut? If it can be done that they way to go. If it didn't save the weight, I would change my vote.

[Blitz]

No other votes are even close. "The people have decided". Hahaha.

[Steve1968LS2]

No other votes are even close. "The people have decided". Hahaha.

lol.. power to the people!!!!!

You have spoken and in keeping with the thread title the wheels are now GM/Ti

Thanks!

And so ends this thread...