25th Anniversary buyers - did you get the bronze wheels? What paint scheme? [Archive]

toadster

09-28-2019, 01:06 PM

I'm curious how many guys jumped on the 25th anniversary car - seems like black with bronze will work, as well as blue. But I haven't seen any roadsters with bronze wheels as of yet...

who's in? and what are you doing?

PS - i also know that you can still buy the standard halibrand wheels too

delta0014

09-28-2019, 02:31 PM

I ordered the standard wheels.
A blacked out car would look great with bronze wheels but I just couldn’t picture all the chrome mixed with the bronze wheels.

Jeff Kleiner

09-28-2019, 05:18 PM

Bronze wheels were delivered with Anniversary car #1. The paint scheme is .................

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Jeff

GoDadGo

09-28-2019, 05:21 PM

Bronze wheels were delivered with Anniversary car #1. The paint scheme is .................

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Jeff

Polished Red Gelcoat?

delta0014

09-28-2019, 05:40 PM

Bronze wheels were delivered with Anniversary car #1. The paint scheme is .................

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Jeff

I am curious to see what it looks like. When's it getting revealed?

Papa

09-28-2019, 06:56 PM

If I were the proud owner of one of these, I'd have to think about something like a pearl white body with stripes in the same bronze tone as the wheels with a possibility of an accent pin stripe in another coordinating color; black, blue, burgundy, charcoal gray. The possibilities are endless.

Carlitos

09-28-2019, 08:37 PM

I went with standard wheels. Just couldn't see the bronze looking good on any of the color choices I like.

wareaglescott

09-29-2019, 11:38 AM

Love those wheels on their own but having a hard time picturing how they look good with chrome accents on the rest of the car.

Papa

09-29-2019, 12:32 PM

Ideas:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115143&d=1569778297

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115142&d=1569778284

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115144&d=1569778492

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115145&d=1569778644

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115146&d=1569778731

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115147&d=1569778951

Jetfuel

09-29-2019, 12:46 PM

If I was going to build it I will take the bronze wheels and everything else that shines will take the Spectra Chrome treatment in bronze and a mustard color interior, the exterior will be ivory...

Jet...why be normal

Kmcallahan

09-29-2019, 01:30 PM

delta0014

09-29-2019, 01:40 PM

Those cars look great with the bronze wheels.... But they also don't have all the chrome that the roadster has. I just can't picture the bronze and chrome together, but I'm very curious to see the finished product.

Papa

09-29-2019, 01:51 PM

Powder coat the roll bars and that leaves the windshield frame, mirrors, and bumpers. The windshield frame would be the hardest to deal with, but you could strip the chrome and polish the brass as one option.

Jeff Kleiner

09-29-2019, 02:37 PM

The wheels in the pics Papa Dave posted are gold (and by the way, all look good!).

Here's the real deal:

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71339284_2288063314649697_1019835698057838592_n.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQn9HOQKkJ_I8TbV-5K1Oy8TeAlf4V982NBH_22AUSHyZXCo0aQ6nIAUcE0AUnT_iqg&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e39f6a769a6b99cce30c02403e209849&oe=5E3354EA

Definitely not gold; the color is actually more like a true (unoxidized) magnesium wheel.

https://xwebforums.com/forum/index.php?attachments/e551d813-21af-4b5e-9240-246ae71613f1-jpeg.21488/

Cheers,
Jeff

delta0014

09-29-2019, 02:52 PM

I like the rims. Went back and forth on them when ordering. Too late now though.

You’d have to deal with the exhaust too in matching the wheels, since the 25th comes standard with polished exhaust.

Papa

09-29-2019, 03:39 PM

Garage Guy

09-30-2019, 05:57 AM

Car #002-025 I did not like them in the pictures at all and almost did not order them but figured they are part of the 25 th so I had to get them. The the second I opened the box I was like oh yeah this will work. I am thinking maybe charcoal black. But also a big fan of pearl white. I don't know right now, but I have about a year to decide.

J Bell

09-30-2019, 08:18 AM

Just as an idea, you can vinyl wrap the headlight trim, blinker trim, tail light trim in any color to match. I wrap vehicles as a side gig and I have a sample that will match this bronze. The window trim can be wrapped. I haven't held the gas cap in my hand just yet to see if I could wrap it but, I'm sure the hole top part could with no issues.

I know some are not a fan of vinyl wraps but each year they are making this material better. My whole Cadillac is wrapped, and I did a few other vehicles local and interior trim on a few cars.

I actually planned to wrap my parts in satin grey for the paint scheme I have planned for my cobra.

RBachman

09-30-2019, 11:36 AM

I may be in the minority, but I don't like the wheels or the bronze color. I believe they limit your paint choices, clash with most colors, and are a bit of a fad color that may become quickly outdated with that "what were we thinking" feeling. Just like avocado and golden harvest kitchen appliances, and shag carpet. And disco music...disco and Cobras do not match well (disco with Yugo's and other under powered hamster boxes, maybe. But not with a Cobra). LOL.

Garage Guy

09-30-2019, 12:35 PM

They can be painted any color or striped and re powder coated if need be for that matter.

Straversi

09-30-2019, 12:39 PM

I’m excited to see what the anniversary buyers do with these kits. Not for everyone, but I know Superformance and Backdraft sell a ton of cars with “non-traditional” looks. Go for it guys, build them the way you want them.
-Steve

dbo_texas

10-02-2019, 04:02 PM

I think the 25th anniversary wheels look awesome but I'm not a big fan of the bronze color. I would get them for the looks, but powder coat them black and go with a chrome delete on all the other shiny parts.

toadster

10-04-2019, 06:44 PM

anyone know the paint color or RGB color of the 'bronze' wheels? color matching stripes may look good....

I agree they look more grey than bold/bronze...

GoDadGo

10-06-2019, 08:08 AM

Here's the real deal:

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71339284_2288063314649697_1019835698057838592_n.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=AQn9HOQKkJ_I8TbV-5K1Oy8TeAlf4V982NBH_22AUSHyZXCo0aQ6nIAUcE0AUnT_iqg&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=e39f6a769a6b99cce30c02403e209849&oe=5E3354EA

Cheers,
Jeff

If I get a vote then I really think a deep metallic red on the body with stripes like War Eagle Scott has on his car would be the bomb.

Roll bars need be muted; however, I think they should be a slightly darker color than the stripes and wheels, but near enough to work well with and complement the wheel & stripe color.

Canyonblue

10-21-2019, 10:30 PM

Not a fan of the new wheel or color. Ordered my 25th with the traditional 18's. I think the stainless steel side pipes go well with the original wheels. It will be interesting to see pics of the FFR car at SEMA coming up.

Jdauble

10-22-2019, 04:32 PM

Hey guys,
I've got #4 / 025 and went with the bronze wheels. My initial reaction wasn't super positive, but figured this is part of what makes this anniversary edition 'special.' I haven't thought much about paint yet, although first thoughts similar to others here are leaning towards a black with bronze stripes, or possibly ruby red?

I'll be excited to see what others are doing as their projects move along. Thanks, Jeff

toadster

10-22-2019, 06:07 PM

are all 25 accounted for?

Misterfubar

10-22-2019, 06:25 PM

Ideas:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=115147&d=1569778951

I think I may have just found some wheels for the Wife's car. I like this.

ydousurf

10-22-2019, 07:10 PM

Hey All,

I also ordered a 25th Edition as well, and I actually fell in love with the wheels! I dig the Halibrand's, they're the traditional wheels and their sweet, but long ago I learned that if something you buy is a "special or limited" type of item that comes with particular color(s) or setup, you just go with it! I was planning on getting a 2nd set of wheels and tires in the future anyway. I think these wheels can work with almost any color, you just have to blend it correctly and it should look great. I haven't seen these wheels in person, yet, but in the various pictures from different types of cameras, there's clearly a difference in color and varying tones depending on the light? Even in the sunlight, they seem to look more gold? And why do I say that? Go check out factoryfive.com. They have the (25th Anniversary MK4 Roadster #01) that they're sending off to SEMA/auctioning for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation out on the site. It looks really sweet, even in silver! They also posted views of the interior too. Anyway, go check it out and post your reaction and thoughts. And to all the 25th builders, enjoy your journey and I'll be following along with each of you.

Dj

Jeff Kleiner

10-22-2019, 07:19 PM

...Go check out factoryfive.com. They have the (25th Anniversary MK4 Roadster #01) that they're sending off to SEMA/auctioning for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation out on the site...

To clarify and correct, that is the prototype Anniversary car and it is going to be at SEMA but it is not the LCS raffle (raffle, not auction) car.

Jeff

ydousurf

10-22-2019, 07:40 PM

Ahhh... okay, thanks for the clarification, Jeff! I mean, you would know! Either way, I'm digging the way it looks, even in Silver! Did you paint that? As I was telling Dave (Papa) in his thread, I'll be looking you or Miller up in the future to paint mine!

Dj

Garage Guy

10-23-2019, 11:36 AM

The website says there are still three left

Papa

10-23-2019, 12:27 PM

Jeff Kleiner

10-23-2019, 02:43 PM

...Did you paint that?...

No, the prototype was done at a shop near Factory Five. I am donating the body & paint labor for the London Cobra Show raffle car. I may tweak the silver color a bit but the pearl white stripes with black border will stay the same and in the end the cars will be near twins if not identical.

Jeff

ydousurf

10-23-2019, 08:03 PM

That is very cool of you, Jeff! You have the touch and I love the paint scheme/color combination too. I can't wait to see your work up close on Dave's (Papa's) Roadster. Like I said in his post, I'll be knocking on yours or Jeff M's door to do mine in the future! Also, thanks for the clarification. Awesome work my Jeff!

Dj

Fireboss303

12-04-2019, 11:40 PM

Here's the FFR SEMA car:

https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/25th-anniversary-mk4-roadster-preview/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=factory-five-racing-inc&utm_content=102319-Anniversary-Mk4-Update-and-News

I’m still struggling with different white colors, got lots of ideas and suggestions at SEMA, even had a few pictures sent to me with White Cobras, I have my chassis on jack stands and am now working on my inventory. If anyone has white pictures, please post them for me. Also I’m just not sure about the front tire size on these 18” rims, it looks like the 315x30x18 is the right choice for the rear IRS. You guys are awesome, just saying.

FFinisher

12-05-2019, 09:37 AM

I’m still struggling with different white colors, got lots of ideas and suggestions at SEMA, even had a few pictures sent to me with White Cobras, I have my chassis on jack stands and am now working on my inventory. If anyone has white pictures, please post them for me. Also I’m just not sure about the front tire size on these 18” rims, it looks like the 315x30x18 is the right choice for the rear IRS. You guys are awesome, just saying.

I know the guy who sent those white car pics:cool:

Desert Snake

12-05-2019, 10:32 PM

Polished Red Gelcoat?

I literally laughed out loud

GoDadGo

12-06-2019, 10:17 AM

I literally laughed out loud

D-Snake,

I test drove all summer after a little sanding buffing and folks didn't realize it wasn't painted until they got up close and personal (within 10 feet) to the car.

https://youtu.be/CaRlqMmKIzk

Now I'm doing the prep work for paint, which will be Dodge Challenger Torred Red.

Dad

toadster

12-07-2019, 01:17 PM

well, we know what Silver and Bronze looks like... very muted bronze color... FF Tech couldn't tell me the paint code # :(

118600 118602 118603 118604 118605

Joynt Venture

12-09-2019, 07:21 AM

Fingers crossed that mine will ship this week. I don't know if I will go this color, but a very dark green. Jaguar had a green in the shade I think would look great with the wheels.

Sdonnel

12-09-2019, 08:29 AM

These rims with a nice chrome or polished finish would be absolutely perfect. You can see the Halibrand influence but the thinner design just screams for a shiny finish in my opinion.

Scott

Jeff Kleiner

12-09-2019, 09:48 AM

I don't know if I will go this color, but a very dark green. Jaguar had a green in the shade I think would look great with the wheels.

Here's one I painted last year:

https://scontent.fewr1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/76786242_2394819790640715_3688416440907464704_o.jp g?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=1KrLIYsZOcwAQm08LlWP6ahdfnq7F9SrfWSM5SI40J 2oz5EG-lsCEC1VA&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-2.fna&oh=16b2b575045cbcf7fb0e7f07c2a5f65b&oe=5E883217

https://scontent.fewr1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/73324124_2394829210639773_918105888663797760_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=wURKvGj5NLcAQlYOHYbGcaNehBPX92CtjQJahC-qlGDy8qmJ_J7kJOI4w&_nc_ht=scontent.fewr1-2.fna&oh=80f067d101a1c610c9fac31a0d6b1c22&oe=5E6B4AC1

This is BMW "Racing Green II", code B22. I sprayed out some samples of the Jaguar color as well but in comparison to this the Jag version was kind of brown and dead.

Good luck with your 25th!

Jeff

Sdonnel

12-09-2019, 12:39 PM

Not a fan of the current color, as it limits car color choices (in my opinion), but wouldn't those look good polished to a mirror finish? The light reflected would be amazing and those of us wanting all the chrome to shine would have an awesome set of wheels to match the other shiny parts. Seriously considered the Team 3 wheels, but the sale price at the time of my purchase made the 17's too good to pass up.

Scott

toadster

12-09-2019, 02:17 PM

These rims with a nice chrome or polished finish would be absolutely perfect. You can see the Halibrand influence but the thinner design just screams for a shiny finish in my opinion.

Scott

the 25th anniv. wheels were a spinoff of the original starburst wheels

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