Wheel inspiration

[scm]

I liked the silver on my XKR ...

... but have become a convert to the dark side with my carbon blades.

[XZ4]

Out of interest what is the view of carbon blades? Are they desirable?

I think they are the best wheel and went seeking them for my F

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Can I ask what you did to the front number plate plinth ? I have 330mm plates to go on mine but they won't look goog on the full size plinth on the front.

[cj10jeeper]

Out of interest what is the view of carbon blades? Are they desirable?

I think they are the best wheel and went seeking them for my F

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Can I ask what you did to the front number plate plinth ? I have 330mm plates to go on mine but they won't look goog on the full size plinth on the front.

I swapped the entire bumper for an SVR version and can’t remember if I chopped the middle 2” out and welded it, or purchased a narrower version. I’ve converted all the family cars to 5 digit so can’t remember of the 6-8 I’ve done in the last few years as we swap cars.
It’s a 15 minute job but needs mounting holes filling and spraying where the wider original was mounted
I can look when back in England to confirm if it helps

[XZ4]

Many thanks. I think that'll do me. It was the mounting holes I wondered about. I can get them filled and a smart repair done one on the grill bar.

[cj10jeeper]

Many thanks. I think that'll do me. It was the mounting holes I wondered about. I can get them filled and a smart repair done one on the grill bar.

That’s all it is. I’d not do smart repair, but take the bar off for a clean finish as it’s a highlight.
Think mine cost £40 refill, prep and spray at same time as bumper

[Boostfan]

Love my Carbon Blades, will have them powder coated the same colour when I need new tyres.

Wheel weights need to be Black too.

[carmadbaker]

Just a little bit of "outside the box" thinking..... instead of replacing your 19's for 20's.... how about some lowering springs from David Appleby?
I was in the same quandary as yourself not too long ago, but the cost of the alloys, then tyres, then fitting, then likely refurbishment then TPS issues pushed me down another route. Lowering the car by 20mm will give the impression of a more "filled arch" without having the issues (and costs) of going to 20's. Just food for thought

[DaddyDarren]

Ah yes those wheels, lovely. I think they are project 7 wheels (at least that's what my options list says )

Your car looks superb Those wheels, in gloss black, on a gleaming black F

[davidd]

Thanks very much