hey all,

I haven`t got enough cash to get some big assed rims for my Verada, only enough to get it lowered. So while I was fiddling around in photoshop to see what it would like lowered with the standard 16 inch Verada rims. I also had a shot at something a bit different that I could get done cheaply and although I went 'blech' initially - strangely it`s starting to grow on me. Was just interested to see what others thought.

It`s basically the standard KF Verada rim painted satin black with a pinner whitewall added.

First image is standard car lowered:
Second is satin black mod
Third is same with chrome or silver wheel nuts

http://members.iinet.net.au/~sambo75/loweredVerada.jpg
http://members.iinet.net.au/~sambo75/Veradamod.jpg
http://members.iinet.net.au/~sambo75/Veradamod2.jpg

that looks unreal.....gotta do that....

one thing could you do one with the car in embassy grey????.....

Craig...

Pwah...thats hot...your giving me ideas now....but I don't want to spend more money!!! :bowrofl:

edit* Sorry, had to add my own idea....

shadow chrome! :P

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/rhys_fairall/AMC/loweredVerada.jpg
Click for andrewd dumpage! (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/rhys_fairall/AMC/loweredVeradacopy.jpg)

Cheers fellas I though it looked pretty slick too seeing as though the car is dark etc. The whitewall on a black rim also helps with the illusion of larger rim diameter which is a plus. Not really a fan of that shadow chrome as I`m trying to lose the actual rim diameter and fake it with the whitewall.

I`d imagine getting the wheel professionally painted and the whitewalls cut in wouldn`t set me back all that much (hopefully..)

96_Altera - I have no idea what Embassy Grey looks like? Couldn`t guarantee I`d be able to do it anyway (my mad photoshop skills aren`t all that hot ;) )

i loveeee number 2.. looks hot, and that's just standard wheels!!!
love it

and that's just standard wheels!!!


yep - all smoke and mirrors! :D

Embassy Grey is just Mitsu's version of gunmetal grey

the only reason i asked is my wife smashed one of my DTM wheels and i am looking at a set of Verada rims on Ebay at the moment....

hmm all I could come up with was using 20% black - dunno if this looks anything like it?

http://members.iinet.net.au/~sambo75/loweredVeradagrey.jpg

how would you paint em black? because wear and tear might reveal silver spots... anyone know how you would do this?

yeah that`s true.. I guess from a protection point of view I could put clear over the satin black but I assume that would make the wheel more glossy than I`m looking for?

After thinking about getting it professionally done I`m now thinking I might get the spare out and give it a good going over with wax and grease remover then give it a burl myself with a can of satin black?

That way if I like it I can do the rest, then just go over it again with the same paint if there`s ever any damage/silver showing through..

how would you paint em black? because wear and tear might reveal silver spots... anyone know how you would do this?


they need powder coating in order for the paint to not crack. Most bodyshops/wheel repair places should be able to powder coating

Hows the missus in the car... only takes a rub in maccas drive through!:bowrofl:

EDIT doesn't look that bad. like you said its growing on me... not in my pants, you dirty animal!

Actually now I`ve slept on it and had a look this morning I don`t really like them that much anymore! :confused:

Also by the time I get the whitewalls cut in which is about $200 and then get the rims powdercoated I`m probably half way to a set of rims anyway.

Also as mentioned the finish wouldn`t be too permanent if I did it the cheap way plus the 'whitewalls' eventually wear off too becasue they`re not real ones.

Hmmm...might just get it lowered and see what that looks like first. Thanks for the opinions y'all :thumbsup: