911-AL

Let me know what you guys think about repainting these gorgeous Champion's to that retro Gold look...

Mine




Magnus

bcrdukes

I'm in the same boat for my 996 C2 in Cobalt Blue.

I've been toying with the idea of a set of wheels but I can't come to terms with look, despite saying yes and no, over and over. The only company comes to mind who managed to pull it off beautifully is Yamaha for their R6 and R1 motorcycles.

I'm going to have to say no this one, unless you're willing to play with the gold colour to compliment the Minerva Blue.

rmc1148

I say no but you like the bling so maybe lol. Isn't your car for sale?

911-AL

I think you guys are right. The 1976 Turbo that Magnus has possesses a lot of black accenting which offsets the look vs. mine which has much more painted surface area which makes the car look much lighter and less complimentary to that Gold.

It's "VERY" for sale yes but I like to experiment as well in the meanwhile

jbossolo

I say no. It works on older style cars (black accents, higher sidewall tires, etc.), not so well on more modern shapes, IMO.
Your car rocks, BTW.

Carlo_Carrera

Maybe the silver Magnus wheels would look good on your car?

Last930

Is there some way to Photoshop the gold wheel color into a pic of your car? Anyone? Magnus' car looks great btw...

JG 996T

Gold BBS wheels would look good on your RUF. I don't like the Magnus wheels.

rmc1148

Wanted to add that Magnus car looks great with wheels and yours looks just right the way it is=job well done and I'm usually not a big fan of bright blue.

ECS Tuning

I would Plasti-Dip one wheel and see if you like the look enough to possibly paint them.

Th Dude

I suspect the gold rims will clash with the yellow calipers.

911-AL

Agreed, Maybe the best bet for the FUCH look may be the set that Porsche used on the 997 Sport Classic or direct from FUCHS.

I found these that look pretty solid but may pop a little more in all bright silver.



Maybe...

That would rock. Any photoshoppers here?

Agreed. Maybe a brighter gold vs. the Magnus style with is darker and more matte.

Thanks man!

That's the best idea that i've heard all day. It comes off easily right?

I think you're on to something. Maybe switch the calipers to black with white logo.

rmc1148

I like the FUCH wheels and if I ever change up from stock it would be those or BBS LMs and yes I'm old school lol.

AeroTurbo

Another reason the 1976 Turbo Magnus looks good is that the wheels do not show the shiny steel disc brakes through the wheels...notice they have minimized the silver/chrome trim on the car because gold and silver next to each other clash (eg. gold and silver jewelery are never mixed). How did I know this? My wife looked over my shoulder when I was looking at this thread and said you can't put put gold and silver that close to each other Your Champions will show the disc brakes and thus result in the gold/silver clash even if you change the yellow calipers.

mdurbahn

I did gold wheels on an old 996 I used to have, didn't like it after a few weeks..
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdur...ml?sort=2&o=14