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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I want to get another set of MO's, 16" for track and sprint use as the 17's rub when cornering hard. Only thing is, what colour do I go for?

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These wheels will sometimes be used on the road too, so they will be kept clean lol. Or if you have any other idea, feel free to share.

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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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black is the way forward
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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anthracite
I was going to say Graphite Grey, but thats what i meant
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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White for track
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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... and would you get 15s on, cos slicks will be a lot cheaper that way..........
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Hmmmmmmm, of course, the problem with changing the wheel colour is, if I were to go to the Pod, I would have to change all 4 wheels
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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... and would you get 15s on, cos slicks will be a lot cheaper that way..........
Doubt 15's will go over the front brakes mate

I wasn't going to fit slicks, just road slicks, like Toyo R888, then I have spare set for the road, also if I am a track day and it starts to rain and all I have is slicks, I will be screwwed.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Right.

I think you should get a matching raincoat too, cos if it does rain, and you need to change back to road tyres, at least you'll match the car whilst working on it

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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Right.

I think you should get a matching raincoat too, cos if it does rain, and you need to change back to road tyres, at least you'll match the car whilst working on it


But that is my point, I can't use my 17's, with road tyres on, for track, why you no listen? < Oh no, I have done a "Rainbird"


I know road slicks can't be used in the rain, but I should stand more of a chance than full slicks, no?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Yeah, of course, but I've not ever done a track day when it's rained.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sticker Paul
Satin Black
Yeah, that's what it would be, the same as my engine bay Black is winning at the moment, no votes for Gold..... How strange
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Yeah, of course, but I've not ever done a track day when it's rained.
It'll be just my luck that I will turn up at Bedford, and it will hammer down. Leaving me sitting in the pits all day trying to get my Hundred odd quid back by knocking out all the hot chocolate from the drinks machine
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Black... obviously
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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Blue, being serious too
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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as you say to follow the theme black seems the obvious choice.

But IMo black and athracite wheels are becoming a bit like compotive mo's
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Hmmmmmmmmmm, satin black with silver Comp stickers....... Maybe....




Blue It's an old Escort, not a Porsche GT3 RS
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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2 secs, will post a picture
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Ok..... not sure though lol
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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But IMo black and athracite wheels are becoming a bit like compotive mo's
True, but short of spraying wheels every year what ya gonan do
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Cola
But IMo black and athracite wheels are becoming a bit like compotive mo's
True, but short of spraying wheels every year what ya gonan do
It's worse for me, I have to re mould mine to stay original
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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I like it



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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Oh dear..........

Thanks anyway dude, but I am not keen on that, sorry. It looks like it is trying to be this...







You think you could make them satin black, if it isn't too much trouble, please?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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LOL I still like it


But yes, 2 secs and will do one for you
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Awwwwwwww, you're so sweet




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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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WHITE!

im changing my Mo's to white
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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LOL






And this is C+B's car wit satin Black MO's on that i just did, im bored its not a "sweet" thing




but i like this too LOL but its the whol porsche theme again


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Hmmm satin black sounds
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Tone - Keep them white!
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White white white white white!
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Freddy Mercury - WOW Thanks for the photoshops dude You know what, I actually like the red wheels I won't do it though, I think if the car was a hardcore track car and not a concours standard road car then I might do, but not for now.

However, the black MO's look very good on Mr C's car, VERY good, they look brown on my car, I guess that is the angle???




I don't know what to do, White or Black.......
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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GOLD






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Originally Posted by rs cos
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you know what they say, once youve gone black, theres no going back

But I would say white or anthracite

Pmsl@ Richpon's raincoat statement
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Originally Posted by Benn 304R
you know what they say, once youve gone black, theres no going back
Yeah, tell that to Cheryl Tweedy
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