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Nice winter drive today although the summer max performance tires are a bit hairy in 50 degrees so stock wheels and all seasons are going on after this.
For what is worth, these OEM Titanium Gray Center Caps are as close as one will get to matching Apex' Anthracite finish. In the sun, they look very similar, but in the shade, they are a bit darker. In case anyone is interested, the part number is: 00004460706
So the frustrating issue is, the Satin Platinum is slightly too light and the Titanium Gloss is slightly too dark. What we really need is something right in the middle of the two colors. I was debating just trying the dark gray color version with the polished ring from the Taycan as the ring might break up the color difference between the field of cap and the wheel itself. It's a similar effect as Porsche's own decision to use the satin black version of that cap on the Boxster 25 Years.
I think the gloss clear over the Platinum Satin will serve to darken the look of the Platinum colour... I noticed this when I compared the wheels, Apex Anthracite Gloss to the Porsche Platinum Satin
If one weren't willing or doesn't have the tools to paint these yourself then matching them with off the shelf options will be tough.
^^^ This is why I think the gloss over the Platinum Sain will serve to darken the look of the satin finish... I noticed this when I compared the wheels, Apex Anthracite Gloss to the Porsche Platinum Satin
If you aren't willing or don't have the tools to paint these yourself then matching them with off the shelf options will be tough.
My prior HREs P101s were Dark Brushed Clear finish, so a slightly tinted clear might be the answer to a perfect match.
FWIW…the Apex is a very nice wheel. I like the design, but I really wish somebody would make an exact copy of the Spyder wheel, but forged instead of cast (flow formed?) like the OEM wheels.
Hey @APEXRaceParts, consider making that your next design. There are an awful lot of folks that prefer keeping an OEM-like appearance but with lighter, stronger parts. Bet it would be a big seller.
My prior HREs P101s were Dark Brushed Clear finish, so a slightly tinted clear might be the answer to a perfect match.
FWIW…the Apex is a very nice wheel. I like the design, but I really wish somebody would make an exact copy of the Spyder wheel, but forged instead of cast (flow formed?) like the OEM wheels.
Somebody please post your Motorsport Gold wheels when you get them. Can't wait to see what they actually look like on a car!
@Jeffwels started a thread showing of his new Motorsport Gold VS-5RS on his GT4, you can find that thread HERE. I will also share photos to this thread and/or our Apex wheels showroom gallery in the wheel and tire forum as we get them.
01-27-2023, 01:01 PM
