Black or Gunmetal w/ fbp lip???

ericko_07 · 06-18-2008, 04:10 AM

Hey guys I've had my fbp fa5 for about two months now and I'm planning on going to the texas state meet next month and I don't want to show up with a stock ride. I really want new wheels but i'm planning on painting the stockers for now. I have TA style in mind but i'm not sure if i should do black w/ fbp lip or go with a darker gunmetal w/ fbp lip or should i get them powdercoated bronze. Bear in mind that if I go black i'll be thinking about getting a black mesh grill for the lower opening on the front bumper similar to the grillcraft mesh material. Any input on both wheels and grill is greatly appreciated.

FBP FG2 · 06-18-2008, 04:22 AM

Nothing wrong with going stock to a meet, but I think bronze looks pretty good on FBP. I would rather save up some cash and go with some aftermarket rims unless you like the OEM look. My cousin constant paints his rims since he doesn't have enough money, but I think he like doing it for fun too.

***ASHRAF*** · 06-18-2008, 04:23 AM

I've been thinking about doing that on my mugen wheels, not sure how good will they look, so i'm waiting for pictures on opinions

***ryryninja*** · 06-18-2008, 04:25 AM

Id say save up and get aftermarket wheels first. Then you have time play around with different colors if you plan on painting your stock wheels. All gunmetal would look good on FBP.

FBP FG2 · 06-18-2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ASHRAF

I've been thinking about doing that on my mugen wheels, not sure how good will they look, so i'm waiting for pictures on opinions

I don't know many that will powdercoat Mugen rims. The only thing you need if you really want to do it is some new stickers for the center caps.

FBP FG2 · 06-18-2008, 04:26 AM

Oh... I take that back... my friend is getting his MF10s anodized.

ericko_07 · 06-18-2008, 04:45 AM

I might look around some junkyards here in Houston and try to find a totalled si shouldn't be too much for the wheels. oh yeah thanks for the input guys keep it coming. as far as bronze i love the way the work xd9's look but i would settle for the konig feather knock off until i can get something forged. Hey ashraf please don't paint your gp's. you'd be better off selling them and picking up something else. not that you're wheels aren't awesome to begin with.

r18motaking · 06-22-2008, 05:41 PM

i can sell you my black mesh lower grillcraft piece i got. brandnew never used still in box.

pm me if interested.

***Zeuceone*** · 06-22-2008, 05:45 PM

Some Fun in the UCR Dorm Parking Lot (not 56k friendly)

***ASHRAF*** · 06-23-2008, 02:17 AM

^ The rims are bada$$

Lan Evo VIII · 07-08-2008, 12:23 PM

these are stock rims painted bronze on a FG2 FBP.

06-18-2008, 04:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
ericko_07 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 115 Erick Ortiz iTrader: 1 / 100%	Black or Gunmetal w/ fbp lip??? Hey guys I've had my fbp fa5 for about two months now and I'm planning on going to the texas state meet next month and I don't want to show up with a stock ride. I really want new wheels but i'm planning on painting the stockers for now. I have TA style in mind but i'm not sure if i should do black w/ fbp lip or go with a darker gunmetal w/ fbp lip or should i get them powdercoated bronze. Bear in mind that if I go black i'll be thinking about getting a black mesh grill for the lower opening on the front bumper similar to the grillcraft mesh material. Any input on both wheels and grill is greatly appreciated.

06-18-2008, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
FBP FG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 21 Posts: 765 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Nothing wrong with going stock to a meet, but I think bronze looks pretty good on FBP. I would rather save up some cash and go with some aftermarket rims unless you like the OEM look. My cousin constant paints his rims since he doesn't have enough money, but I think he like doing it for fun too. Last edited by FBP FG2; 06-18-2008 at 04:23 AM.

06-18-2008, 04:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
*ryryninja* <-1 star thread maker :D Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: www.interwebz.com/fawk Age: 24 Posts: 77,165 Ry iTrader: 53 / 100%	Id say save up and get aftermarket wheels first. Then you have time play around with different colors if you plan on painting your stock wheels. All gunmetal would look good on FBP. __________________

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ericko_07 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 115 Erick Ortiz iTrader: 1 / 100%	I might look around some junkyards here in Houston and try to find a totalled si shouldn't be too much for the wheels. oh yeah thanks for the input guys keep it coming. as far as bronze i love the way the work xd9's look but i would settle for the konig feather knock off until i can get something forged. Hey ashraf please don't paint your gp's. you'd be better off selling them and picking up something else. not that you're wheels aren't awesome to begin with.

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Lan Evo VIII Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Age: 24 Posts: 948 Anthony iTrader: 1 / 100%	these are stock rims painted bronze on a FG2 FBP.