DFG_magic's Laser Red 98' GT convertible build

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Dropped the Ambit's off at the powdercoaters today. Looks like I'll be keeping them as a second set. I'm going with Speedway Black powdercoat. They will be hydrodipping the center caps in carbon fiber as well. Gonna save up for some good tires but I'll post pics as soon as the wheels are out of the shop.

Speedway Black swatch:

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Speedway Black example:

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My Ambit wheels are finally finished. Picked them up from Custom Coaters today. I went with Speedway Black powder coating and had the center caps hydro-dipped in carbon fiber. I'm extremely happy with how they turned out. I'll try to have the tires purchased and mounted by the end of the week if all goes well. I'll update after that.

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You should probably put a before and after, cause they look the same to me lol.

So no more cobras? Darn
 
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You should probably put a before and after, cause they look the same to me lol.

So no more cobras? Darn

LOL. Nah, I still have the Cobra wheels bolted up to the car. I may or may not sell them. The Ambit's are not the same finish. A bit different. The finish is now smooth and semi glossy whereas before, they were textured and matte. The previous color was gunmetal. The new speedway black has small flakes, almost a metallic pearl effect. I'll for sure have more detailed pics soon. Trying to decide which tires to go with at the moment.
 
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Before I dropped them at the coaters:

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Was looking at them a few minutes ago, they flip and flop depending on the light. Can't wait to get the tires mounted and bolt them up!
 
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Gonna seal these mf's tonight with some M-Sealer.

More pics, various lighting. Wheels have shop dust on them:

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Went with Nitto Invo's. 295/35/18's in rear, 265/35/18's up front. They will arrive at the shop in a.m. I'll update soon.
 

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Damn the new color looks sick, cant wait to see them mounted up

I have a few friends that run the Invo's and they have nothing but good to say about them
 

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