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psb1013 04-13-2016 04:26 PM

Storm Wheels....
 
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Swapped out my ugly silver Gyrodynes for the new 20" Storm wheels from the CC Brake Package. Looks helluva lot better!

Now, I just gotta do the vents and outside mirrors in Carbon Fiber. And maybe do the front splitters and side sills also.


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Smoke Em 04-13-2016 07:44 PM

Sharp Looking.. Nice choice on the swap...

Foosh 04-13-2016 09:16 PM

Glad you're happy. I happen to like "ugly silver Gyrodynes" a lot and think they're way more attractive. Storms just don't float my boat, but I won't go as far as calling them ugly. :-)

IronMike 04-14-2016 12:36 AM


Originally Posted by Smoke Em (Post 1441569)
Sharp Looking.. Nice choice on the swap...

I'm with you. Storm Wheels are smoking HOT.

DPelletier 04-14-2016 11:03 AM

Me too; I like the Storms (I don't have them, but I like them)

Dave

F-typical 04-14-2016 01:04 PM

I agree - Gyrodynes pfft!

But tell you what - I'd be willing to take them away so you don't have to look at them anymore...��

xdave 04-14-2016 01:51 PM

Personally I would not bother with the splitters because you will never notice them, although if you are doing the side sills I guess you are talking about wrapping the bottom edges? In which case I think gloss black would look better than carbon fibre, or even a gloss black with a faint sparkle in it like the ones the "black pack" gives you. It helps to loose some fat off the car. It's the same reason I wear a dark black coat.

The hood vent should be black or cf if you are doing the mirrors and side vents, which you should as they set a white car off nicely. White mirrors do suit the convertible version a lot more than the coupe, but with the storm wheels black or cf matches nicely.

I like the storm wheels, but I'm biased as mine came with them. Fortunately I still like them after kerbing half of them too, which is virtually unavoidable if you have to use multistory car parks. :(

Kief 04-15-2016 06:11 AM


Originally Posted by psb1013 (Post 1441455)
Swapped out my ugly silver Gyrodynes for the new 20" Storm wheels from the CC Brake Package. Looks helluva lot better!

Now, I just gotta do the vents and outside mirrors in Carbon Fiber. And maybe do the front splitters and side sills also.


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Looks awesome!
I don't care for the silver Gyrodynes either, but the machined/dark grey Gyrodynes (which I have) was another non-negotiable when locating my car.

Keep us posted on your wrap job. I want to do the same. You thinking the rear also? You doing it yourself or a professional?

psb1013 04-15-2016 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by Kief (Post 1442485)
Looks awesome!
I don't care for the silver Gyrodynes either, but the machined/dark grey Gyrodynes (which I have) was another non-negotiable when locating my car.

Keep us posted on your wrap job. I want to do the same. You thinking the rear also? You doing it yourself or a professional?

I want to get the vents, mirrors, hood louvers, and side sills wrapped either in black or carbon fiber (maybe the rear, too?). I was also thinking of purchasing actual carbon fiber vent, mirror, and hood louver pieces but cost might be too prohibitive. (Will be much cheaper to wrap). My dealer recommended someone to me who can do the wrapping.

Unhingd 04-15-2016 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by Kief (Post 1442485)
I don't care for the silver Gyrodynes either, but the machined/dark grey Gyrodynes (which I have) was another non-negotiable when locating my car.

+1. In my case, since I ordered the car and the diamond-cut gyros were only available with the R, I had them installed before I took delivery.

Kief 04-15-2016 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by Unhingd (Post 1442556)
+1. In my case, since I ordered the car and the diamond-cut gyros were only available with the R, I had them installed before I took delivery.

What did you end up doing with your Propeller wheels? Ha!!!

Unhingd 04-15-2016 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Kief (Post 1442635)
What did you end up doing with your Propeller wheels? Ha!!!

That will remain our little secret!;)


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