Wheel idea.... yay or nay....

[Doppelgänger]

Well, im getting the itch to change things up. I've had these wheels for awhile and would like to do something different. I figure if i paint them, it'll keep my interest in keeping them...otherwise i have to go through the whole ordeal of buying new wheels lol.

I can't decide between light or dark....

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/teamFBG/2-4b-1.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/teamFBG/2-4b-2.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

Dark. It's subtle, but yet it's there enough to make a statement and go along with the car really well.

[jesseealexander]

try that same thing with red...

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I like light. How about white with a clear coat? I'm suggesting this to everyone for everything at the moment :lol:

[Roadster]

I think I agree with Jesse. Red would complement the car better.

[RotorNutFD3S]

IDK about red guys. There is nothing red on the car besides the tail lights. Plus the interior is black/blue.

[Doppelgänger]

When i was playing with PS, i did all kindas of colors... purple, red, pink, yellow , orange, light blue, color matched grey, brown.... i honestly though most of the colors looked cool. But like Eric said, my interior is 10AE blue and black.. so red is out of the question unless i swap to a red/black MSM interior :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

But like Eric said, my interior is 10AE blue and black.. so red is out of the question unless i swap to a red/black MSM interior :lol:
Never know, someone might "vandalize" your car, and "steal" the interior, and you might have to go that route. :whistle:

[Doppelgänger]

But like Eric said, my interior is 10AE blue and black.. so red is out of the question unless i swap to a red/black MSM interior :lol:
Never know, someone might "vandalize" your car, and "steal" the interior, and you might have to go that route. :whistle:


Nah, i wouldn't do a red/black MSM interior.. i don't want mine to be confused with a MSM (nothing agianst them, i just need to be more unique). If i had the chance, i'd get the REAL Mazdaspeed seats though. I'm actually very happy with my interior .....although i have thought about changing all of the silver trim bits to black.

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol I was just making a reference to your "vandalism" with the green car. :)

[Sawyer]

It doesn't look bad, but I'm not sure about the blue...

[Doppelgänger]

lol I was just making a reference to your "vandalism" with the green car. :)

Oh i know:butt:

[jesseealexander]

well if thats the case with the interior and all, then yeah do what goes with the car. i think green would look cool too... haha

[Doppelgänger]

Green wheels with blue interior?? You smoking crack son!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Would have the earth and water colors thing going on. lol

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah, only the Honda F1 team can get away with that :lol:

[jesseealexander]

haha idk, i think it would be nice and different.

[MeFryRice]

I like the idea of painting them. Because your car is mainly neutral colors, I'd stick to a darker color like you posted. If your car was white like your NA, you'd have a lot more options (parital reason why I want a white one).

[metalman]

I'm not feeling the blue...I like the current setup better

[Doppelgänger]

haha idk, i think it would be nice and different.


I did do green wheels on my 99 :)
Trust me, im all about doing goofy sh!t..hell, i was one of the first ones around to do the whole red wheel thing when i got my GT-3's:cool:

If i had a all black interior, i'd highly consider other colors besides blue.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

whiteeeee

[Doppelgänger]

lol... i've even thought about that, but the idea got struck down by Jenn :lol:

[MeFryRice]

white would look good!

[Doppelgänger]

If i did white, i think i'd have to do the whole wheel.... i don't think white w/polished lip looks right.

[MeFryRice]

I would have to disagree. I think white on a polished lip would look clean but it's your car and just my opinion. :)

[Doppelgänger]

I bet if i give it a light coat of the metalcast blue, it'll give a nice effect.... if not, i'll do the same blue i did on another set of wheels i just sold. But then I wonder, do i keep the fake rivets 'chrome' or do i paint them blue too? hmmmm

[MeFryRice]

I would keep the rivets chrome otherwise the wheel will look cheap. :(

[JennB]

lol... i've even thought about that, but the idea got struck down by Jenn :lol:


Because your car is metallic and the white is flat. I also think the white would stand out too much and the wheels would over shadow the car. Like they would be so bright white and the car so soft and gray. Also, cleaning white wheels is a nightmare.

[Doppelgänger]

I would keep the rivets chrome otherwise the wheel will look cheap. :(


I need to figure out how to take them out without damaging them... i wonder if they are metal of plastic.....

[MeFryRice]

I'm going to guess that they are plastic but I could be wrong. I didn't even think about that part.

Are you going to paint them yourself?

[MeFryRice]

Here is a set of Work S1's I was wanting before I came across a set of RG's. I don't think white with a polished lip looks bad.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/mymr2turbo/Misc/WhiteWorkS1s.jpg

[Doppelgänger]

damn you! I can't see that here at work!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

Here ya go Mike, for some reason my filter didn't catch it.
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[MeFryRice]

I'd hate to work in an office where they block everything. :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

It sucks! My last job did too, but I had my Touch, so what I couldn't see on their computers, I could on it. But we don't have wireless internet here, just wireless networking. FAIL.

[Doppelgänger]

I do think that the white is nice and stark...standoutish, but against the titanium... i dunno. I'll put some more p-shops up when i get home. I think a set of white Rota slipstreams would look great because of their style, but i dunno about the style of the D2's in white. Decisions, decisions.

[MeFryRice]

What if you were to polish the whole wheel?? I'm not sure how you feel about "bling" though.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Polished with white lip! lol

[MeFryRice]

what if you were to keep the black face but do a time attack style with a blue lip? Sorta like this...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/mymr2turbo/Misc/1.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

Better edit that post and embed the image for Mike! lol
However, I can see it, and I like that idea. It looks good!

[MeFryRice]

damn it.....hold on. Mike, don't ***** just yet! :D

**I edited the picture and hopefully he'll be able to see it now!**

[JennB]

Remind me when we get home to show you why I don't like white wheels on dark silver cars. I would show you now but it's pointless since you can't see it at work.

[MeFryRice]

I can see things. :D

[metalman]

I wouldnt do anything with white, even blue is better as you already have some blue accents.
Adding more colors only makes things look ricetastic and 'busy' IMHO...a look that I am never a fan of.
I would reduce the amount of colors/finishes used if anything, or stick with the three you have, black, blue, & titanium. .02 :)

[JennB]

I think that's what I've been saying all along :whistle:

I think the car looks fine how it is. It's classy, well put together, it flows, everything works nicely with every other piece. Nothing stands out and draws attention to one place.. it's a total package.

[Doppelgänger]

I think i want to try a very dark blue because that will be the easiest to start off with. Hell, I bought them with the intention of painting them bronze when they were on the green car, but all they had in stock was black :lol: How ironic.

[Doppelgänger]

I wouldnt do anything with white, even blue is better as you already have some blue accents.
Adding more colors only makes things look ricetastic and 'busy' IMHO...a look that I am never a fan of.
I would reduce the amount of colors/finishes used if anything, or stick with the three you have, black, blue, & titanium. .02 :)
And you are exactly on track to what i'm doing...titanium, black and some blue. I am really thinking i want the wheels with just a hint of blue so they look black at first but must take a second look to see the blue.

[MeFryRice]

Do something like the pic I posted but find a blue very similar to the interior of your car to paint the lip with. I think that would look very good but not over the top...

[Doppelgänger]

i can't see the picture you posted!!! (i will when i get home)

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah, i dunno about the blue lips. Besides, i did a bit of test painting with the metalcast blue and so fat it's looking like what i was expecting. But, i have yet to test it on something polished/light... but after using the metalcast green, it's hard to get a thin even coat.

This will def. be a day long project as i need to take all of the rivets out and then glue them back in.

[MeFryRice]

Did you find out as to whether these are plastic or medal? I can give you a hand if you'd like.

[Doppelgänger]

they're metal and pressed in.

[MeFryRice]

hhmm....those should be fun to take out. :sarcasm:

[Doppelgänger]

I got one out very easily.... that's how i know :lol:
After painting, i am going to need to secure them with some loctite or jb weld just to be safe. The one i took out went back in securely, but i don't want to take the risk of loosing a single one.

[Doppelgänger]

All the more reason i'm glad this forum is around.

I asked this same question on clubroadster and i've had 3 people in a row all say "yeah a dark cherry red would look good". Does anyone else find that funny? I swear, some of the people on there rival the stupidity of IA....

[RotorNutFD3S]

Most of them are in Cali too. Ever notice that?

[Doppelgänger]

Oh yeah.... everytime i see a really stupid post, i know it's coming from someone in Cali. I don't like most of them, well, they might be cool in person, but by god they suck at the internets.Also, consensus on CR is that the blue wheels are a bad idea... so obviously that means i need to do them because it's not cool among their little trends.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well, they'd as soon have you rust your car out, have red rims, and slam it so bad the wheels are almost horizontal. Oops, and I forgot, a shifter extension out of an 18-wheeler, and probably strip most of the interior except some cheap seats.
At least that's what I get out of that place somedays.

[Doppelgänger]

... and i got into it soooo much with them when i posted my opinions...albeit a little strongly sometimes. But posting pictures of a car with 4 different colors of primer, the busted-hood mod and expecting everyone to like it isn;t goign to happen. I'll be more then happy to express how poor it looks.

[metalman]

I wanna see one of those trendy cali fukers do a totally rusty frame rail! I mean big rusted holes a cat could crawl through...I mean...now that would be ballin! :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

You're referring to some months ago when everyone was all mad at you for your opinions, and then you got the YTMND award when you posted the apology?

[Doppelgänger]

partly. wtf is YTMND?
What was funny is that a lot of the non-cali guys wanted me to keep being an *** :lol: I might go back to it.








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[RotorNutFD3S]

YTMND = You're The Man Now Dawg. I don't even remember where it was I saw that first, it was just a long, long time ago. lol

I don't see any problem with voicing your opinion, strongly or otherwise. As long as you aren't attacking the person directly, an opinion is an opinion.

[metalman]

As long as you aren't attacking the person directly, an opinion is an opinion.


Some actually deserve an 'attack' now and then...not mentioning any names, just sayin'. :lol:

[MeFryRice]

When you decide to build a car, you have to build something that you like, not worry about what others around you think of it. If this was the case, every car on the boards would look identical with no individuality. I'm sure I'll do some things to my NA which people might not favor but at the end of the day, it's my car so who cares. Right?

I have to admit, I do like some of the ideas found on CR but I've also noticed that most of that crowd tend to lean towards the "EMO" side of things, not really my kind of group I like to associate with.

Oh and yes, my car will be dumped, just an FYI so you guys can already start the hate parade. :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

As long as you aren't attacking the person directly, an opinion is an opinion.


Some actually deserve an 'attack' now and then...not mentioning any names, just sayin'. :lol:

Too true. lol

Oh and yes, my car will be dumped, just an FYI so you guys can already start the hate parade. :D

Dude, your make-believe Miata is already so badass! :P

[metalman]

+eleventy billion on the badass make believe Miata!! :lol:


j/k......

[metalman]

When you decide to build a car, you have to build something that you like, not worry about what others around you think of it.


Have followed that formula for years. :clap:

[Doppelgänger]

I try to understand some of the things out there... but **** like purposefully rusting your car, or the busted hood crap or 195's on 8" wide wheels or ruining perfectly good body panels with flat black just perplex me and i cannot see any "creativity" in it. As ofr low cars, i like low... low is good, but when you have to plan your trip around speed bumps and parking lot entrances, it's becomes completely useless and opposite from anything functional :(

[Doppelgänger]

When you decide to build a car, you have to build something that you like, not worry about what others around you think of it.

In general, when someone builds up something and has a half bit of common sense, there can be plenty of creativity and people will generally accept it. But when you take a 25 yr old Honda Accord, paint it with spray paint, buy pep-boys chrome spinner hub caps and strip the interior thinking it's a race car... obviously you fail at concept and execution.

[metalman]

In general, when someone builds up something and has a half bit of common sense, there can be plenty of creativity and people will generally accept it. But when you take a 25 yr old Honda Accord, paint it with spray paint, buy pep-boys chrome spinner hub caps and strip the interior thinking it's a race car... obviously you fail at concept and execution.


Look man...like I told you...the bagged Accord was a good deal...and Pep Boys had a smokin sale on spinners and aerosol paints...what more can I say! :lol:

[MeFryRice]

Dude, your make-believe Miata is already so badass! :P

Give me some time. Once I finally get my hands on one.....the fun will begin!!

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol @ Kurt

To follow up on Mike's comment, if that's the case, I always believed they failed at more than just those two areas of life. What you do to your car reflects you.

[MeFryRice]

I'm more of a fan of the simple/clean look with a decent drop and a nice set of wheels. No body kits, flares (no offense to you Eric) or crazy spoilers.

[RotorNutFD3S]

None taken. The car came with them, and now I want something more aggressive, because I like the look, it's different, and keeps me distinuished from other Miatas.
It's like I was telling Steven's (LagunaRoadster) dad at the meet, the typical FMII turbo Miatas are popping up everywhere, apparently there's a red one locally that is turbo'd, flared, and with 002s, so friends are calling me asking if I got the car done. That means it's time to change things up again. :) I guess I like to try to stay a step ahead of the game.

[MeFryRice]

well with so many miata's on the road today, it's hard to keep the cars different but I'm sure I'll like what you have in mind!

[Doppelgänger]

Is it me or do almost all the thread on here go off topic?? lol just an obervation.

[Doppelgänger]

well with so many miata's on the road today, it's hard to keep the cars different but I'm sure I'll like what you have in mind!

Hence why i've tried to make any of my cars just unique enough to be distinguishable, but not gross.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yes, all of the threads "evolve." But that's a good thing IMO. lol

You and I have the same goals, at least we aren't doing the same thing. :)

[MeFryRice]

Is it me or do almost all the thread on here go off topic?? lol just an obervation.


yes, this thread has become way off-topic.....

....back on-topic :).....

[MeFryRice]

Hence why i've tried to make any of my cars just unique enough to be distinguishable, but not gross.


I think your car looks really good as it sits now. It's definitely one of the top 5 NB's I like. :)

[Doppelgänger]

The compliment is well appreciated.

[RotorNutFD3S]

lol @ this thread being 9 pages long.

[Doppelgänger]

ya know?

[redrumracer]

I liked the darker blue ones. ok now it can go back off topic