Oppopinion: A or B

"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori) 01/27/2019 at 21:26 • Filed to: project golf ball

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Option A: Paint the centers black. Option B: Keep everything silver. Assume the wheels will actually be like... clean... and not photoshoped.

Related: Hey I got new wheels for the Wagovan. After getting frustrated with the lack of good alloy options, I opted for used steel wheels that I am in the process of rehabbing. Should have them done tomorrow.

I’m inclined to go all silver, but plastidip the centers black so I can always go back if I decide I don’t actually like it.

ranwhenparked > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 21:47

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I think I like the black centers, adds a bit of visual interest. 

VincentMalamute-Kim > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 21:56

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I vote black centers too.

wafflesnfalafel > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 21:57

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paint the whole wheel orange

shop-teacher > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:07

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“I’m inclined to go all silver, but plastidip the centers black so I can always go back if I decide I don’t actually like it.”

I like this plan.

DipodomysDeserti > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:12

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B

Painting the centers black removes a lot of depth from the wheels.  The black center cap adds enough contrast on its own.

Chuckles > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:13

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I vote option C, make the entire wheel black.

Berang > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:16

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paint the wheels red

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Chuckles 01/27/2019 at 22:27

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I considered this, but I don’t think this car can get away with it without looking... like I lost all my hubcaps.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:35

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Here's another option...Redcat wheel nut indicators in bright red.  https://www.redcatindustries.com/standard-wheel-nut-indicator/

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/27/2019 at 22:44

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Interesting...

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:52

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I love goofy things that have a practical background...

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:56

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Radwood?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/27/2019 at 22:57

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do this:

botton of the doors become the same color as the bumpers, extend down the color lines of the windows, and do the wheels to match the body

or orange ?

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/27/2019 at 23:45

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Seems unlikely.  Too far.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX 01/27/2019 at 23:46

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Ok... I'm warming up to the butt stripe haha.

SpeedSix > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 00:01

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Paint the wheels p astel yellow (ie cream).

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 00:15

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D : none of the above

I don’t like wheels that are all black, but I do like black wheels with a silver or chrome rim.

boxrocket > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 00:32

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Matte black wheels to match the bumpers and bump guards on the doors. Or body color.

boxrocket > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 01/28/2019 at 00:36

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The public buses (school and mass transit) and other government vehicles use those around here (Missouri). Very clever system. I’ve been wanting to suggest to them to make the indicators reflective, too, to add to the safety aspect.  

boxrocket > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 00:43

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Those wheels will look like they’re missing wheel covers almost no matter what. At least matte black they hide brake dust and match the bumpers and door trim.

Future Heap Owner > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 02:41

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Something about the black centers make it look a little too much like a wee little toy car to me. But maybe I could warm on them. What about butt stripe and the dots?

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > boxrocket 01/28/2019 at 05:19

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Mine spec and fire vehicles use them here. I predict they will be as popular and as well used in your average recreational SUV in the next 12 months as  Maxtrax sand ladders are right now...(tongue firmly embedded in cheek)

Captain of the Enterprise > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 08:15

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I’d go black centers

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 01/28/2019 at 10:11

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I thought Radwood was 80s and 90s?

See here

https://www.radwood.co/whatisrad/

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RADwood is a celebration of ‘80s and ‘90s automotive lifestyle.  

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 01/28/2019 at 10:21

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Oh haha sorry. I thought it was predominantly a west coast thing and living in Oklahoma that is... too far to drive an 80s Civic. But yes, if they ever have an event within 4 hours of here I’d consider it. Though the Austin one would be a lot of fun too.

I’m not huge on car shows in general though. I like my cars as they are and don’t need validation... but if the opportunity presented itself I would be desperate for validation haha .

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > boxrocket 01/31/2019 at 14:35

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Ok while I didn’t take this advice, I am going to try floating body color in the center caps I bought.  That... probably doesn’t make sense but I’m giving you credit for the idea haha.