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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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Getting new rims. Mercury silver or Gunmetal?

My current rims is actually Grayish silver and I believe it's actually darker than the gunmetal color. The best picture I can find of the Volk racing gunmetal and mercury silver is below. I'm getting the 19" Volk Racing Winnings so which color do you think will look the best on my car? The Winnings is on the Z in the front.
I'm leaing towards mecury silver because it will make my black caliper more noticeable but there is a wait on it. Gunmetal they have it in stock and it is a custom color.

Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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Mercury Silver bish
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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silver over gunmetal anyday
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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my brother has mercury silver volks. They look way better in person than in pictures! and they look pretty good in pictures!
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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chrome or polish looks nice but they don't come in chrome
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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That's the reason I want to switch to mercury silver...my current rims don't show up good in pictures and my big brake kit is not as noticible. There is a good chance my car is going to be in HCI magazine so I want my car to look good in pictures.

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my brother has mercury silver volks. They look way better in person than in pictures! and they look pretty good in pictures!
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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mercury silver
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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I get a red X but I've always liked the dark rims on your lighter color
Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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As you can see by my car i'm a huge fan of body color'd wheels. I'd suggest sticking with the lighter silver wheels w/ a polished lip. But lets be honest how can you go wrong with those wheels.
Old Jun 29, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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I know this isn't one of your color choices but imo bronze translates nicely in pictures. My friends IS300 came with mercury silver wheels and at night they look like chrome. Some people like chrome, while others don't. The question is do you like chrome?

I think the darker the rim the more contrast there will be of your silver big brake rotors which than brings attention to your calipers. A progression of the eye.

Goodluck with your new wheels.
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:53 AM
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MERCURY SILVER FOR SURE!
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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I would really consider bronze or gold wheels if my car was actually light silver. You know how Sterling mist looks beige at times. Bronze wheel would just look funny on a beige color car.

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I know this isn't one of your color choices but imo bronze translates nicely in pictures. My friends IS300 came with mercury silver wheels and at night they look like chrome. Some people like chrome, while others don't. The question is do you like chrome?

I think the darker the rim the more contrast there will be of your silver big brake rotors which than brings attention to your calipers. A progression of the eye.

Goodluck with your new wheels.
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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who are you talking to at HCI?

i have talked to neil a few times and my friend austin is in pretty good with him. let me know if you need any help.

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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Neil will be shooting my car at Bristol, and then again at HIN in ATL. Whether for HCI or B Scene, I don't know. Probably not HCI if they're going w/ Tony.

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who are you talking to at HCI?

i have talked to neil a few times and my friend austin is in pretty good with him. let me know if you need any help.

jason
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadow
Neil will be shooting my car at Bristol, and then again at HIN in ATL. Whether for HCI or B Scene, I don't know. Probably not HCI if they're going w/ Tony.
Don't be shocked if he says HCI and throws a Bonzai feature at you.. he's been known to do that (directly with tim west)
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I'm working with my friend Neran that done a few features with Neil for HCI. I met Neil and Gene on few occasions when they are in town. It's not a done deal yet but chances are good I'll get a feature.


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who are you talking to at HCI?

i have talked to neil a few times and my friend austin is in pretty good with him. let me know if you need any help.

jason
Old Jun 30, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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I'll be happy with a Bonzai feature Anyway, Neil is putting 3 cars from my car club into either HCI or BScene so hopefully I'll get my turn.

Originally Posted by thebigsadler
Don't be shocked if he says HCI and throws a Bonzai feature at you.. he's been known to do that (directly with tim west)
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