Newb dilemma

[MAG]

Hi guy's, this is my first post...

I'm in the process of purchasing a 350s. The car is currently fitted with silver forged wheels. Firstly I don't like silver and secondly I'm not sure if I like the style as much as the 5 spoke design. However I know the forged wheel is a premium option. 

The dealer has offered to swap them over to black 5 spokes at no additional cost.

 

Do I;

A. Get em swapped.

B. Keep em on, I know a great powder coating guy who will do the set for £250...

Many Thanks

[duncx]

I used to prefer the look of the 5 spokes (and they are easier to clean) but I think it would be crazy to swap forged for cast without some cash back -the forged wheels are worth quite a bit more. Nowadays I much prefer the look of forged and given the choice it's silver all the way for me!

I've read that it's not advisable to powder coat forged wheels, the heat treatment (during manufacture) of them is crucial to their strength and heating/cooling them for the powder coating process could cause problems.

Whatever you decide, enjoy your new car 

[Christian H]

5 minutes ago, MAG said:

Hi guy's, this is my first post...

I'm in the process of purchasing a 350s. The car is currently fitted with silver forged wheels. Firstly I don't like silver and secondly I'm not sure if I like the style as much as the 5 spoke design. However I know the forged wheel is a premium option. 

The dealer has offered to swap them over to black 5 spokes at no additional cost.

 

Do I;

A. Get em swapped.

B. Keep em on, I know a great powder coating guy who will do the set for £250...

Many Thanks

The forged wheels are way more expensive and about 8 kg lighter.. Keep them in any case. 

[MAG]

45 minutes ago, Christian H said:

The forged wheels are way more expensive and about 8 kg lighter.. Keep them in any case. 

Yes, this is what's messing with my head as I know it's a premium option and also better for performance and handling but cosmetics matter to me too 😕

[550superfast]

B. Keep them, but get dealer to do a colour change - so it is all done when you collect.

[NANO]

what color is the car ?

[Stubox]

14 minutes ago, 550superfast said:

B. Keep them, but get dealer to do a colour change - so it is all done when you collect.

^^ this 

[GFWilliams]

Car feels much nicer on the forged wheels. Keep them!

[BatMobile]

Keep the forged, buy some nice bc forged wheels and sell the original ones to cover the cost! 

Pm me if you want the contact for the guy I used who was A LOT cheaper than anywhere else! 

[MAG]

11 hours ago, NANO said:

what color is the car ?

It's Nautilus blue....

Thanks for all the help guys!

[RoflOnMyWaffle]

That car is a bloody bargain! 
I'd swap my wheels for yours any day xD 

[2GOOD]

& I think that’s one colour that suits silver wheels! Bit of brake dust & you’ll be fine 😀

[Edinburgh 111s]

5 hours ago, RoflOnMyWaffle said:

That car is a bloody bargain! 
I'd swap my wheels for yours any day xD 

Me too! I will put bid @RoflOnMyWaffle 😂

seriously though, keep the forged and change the colour. The design will grow on you. Or sell them / swap plus cash to the person who gets the forged wheels.. you could make  but money from that very easily. 

[NANO]

@Mark:

with this color, if you can, do a test with photoshop of the different colors (silver, black, matt black and possibly anthracite or other)

[MAG]

It's a done deal, I'm keeping them but having them powder coated dark gunmetal grey 😁

[Bravo73]

Win. Welcome aboard. Can we have lots of photos when you get a chance, please?

 

Also, how about saying ‘hello’ properly over here: https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/forum/15-introductions/ ?

[gjf764]

is this the car that Silverstone have had for a while? Looks great if so, enjoy!

[C8RKH]

On 24/05/2019 at 08:56, MAG said:

but cosmetics matter to me too 😕

In that case get yourself down to Debenhams or to one of the put of town Boot's stores. The No.7, Clinique and Max factor girls will sort you out!

[MAG]

Glad you're such an expert 😂

[MAG]

Collection day is this Saturday, getting pretty excited! I've kept the forged wheels and the dealership has had them powder coated dark gunmetal for me. I've also had the massive union flag motifs removed. I may add some more subtle subdued ones to the fin end plates later..

I suspect I will catch upgraditis within quite a short period of time as I did with my current toy!

[MAG]

In final prep, I'm really happy with my unique wheel colour choice and apparently the garage like them too 😁 I think they complement the blue nicely.

[Edinburgh 111s]

 Like the wheel colour. Makes a difference from black and is way better in silver. 

Enjoy your new car 😀

[GFWilliams]

You made a great choice on the wheels!  Great colour for them!

[ramjet]

On 03/06/2019 at 02:04, C8RKH said:

In that case get yourself down to Debenhams or to one of the put of town Boot's stores. The No.7, Clinique and Max factor girls will sort you out!

 

On 13/06/2019 at 04:29, MAG said:

Glad you're such an expert 😂

Touche! Well done.

[LotusPilot]

Nice car!  The Nautilus Blue is a great colour - and the gunmetal wheels set it off far better than the Silver.  

Aims, Matt and the Tech’s at Silverstone will certainly look after you.