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Nessal · 06-21-2012, 10:15 PM

So I ordered my Forgestars back in March and got them about 2 weeks ago. I finally got them mounted last week and have been rolling on them for the past week. I originally was going to go with black F14's because of two reasons. They will be easy to sell if I decide to change styles in the future. Second, it's a "safe" color because a lot people get black rims and it looks good on pretty much every car color.

But I decided to switch it up and go for another color. To be completely honest, I had NO IDEA how it would look with the Bronze Burst finish. All the pictures that I found online varied SO MUCH. Many people said that the pictures that you see on the internet are not a good representation of the real finish. I tried to search for CGM Camaros with this finish and came up with absolutely NOTHING. Maybe I'm the first CGM with bronze burst? I don't know. So it was a pretty big gamble at $2k.

So I pulled the trigger on it not knowing how it will look. I will admit that there were quite a few times when I wanted to call the vendor and change it to black...but let me just say that after I got the wheels I have absolutely NO REGRETS. Even my pictures do not do this color justice. The depth of the finish changes from dark to light depending on the amount of light shining on it. In the day, it can range from a VERY dark chocolate to a deep bronze color. It's absolutely STUNNING. You really have to see it in person to appreciate the finish. I get nonstop compliments at work about my wheels. As if I didn't already for having such an awesome car.

Anyways, this color isn't for everybody...but for me, I wouldn't have it any other way. I honestly can't see this color working well on any other color besides CGM and maybe black. But your opinion may differ. Enjoy the pictures and pardon the dirty car and crappy cellphone pictures.

Wheel specs are 20 X 9 fronts and 20 X 10.5 rears. 245/275 tires for now until I replace them with some 275/315.

2010 SSRS · 06-21-2012, 10:18 PM

looks good

Ed-Flip · 06-21-2012, 10:19 PM

actually looks really great.

Nessal · 06-21-2012, 10:31 PM

I know! I'm surprised as well. I was pretty nervous unboxing the wheels. Oh btw, if anyone is wondering, I'm using these lug nuts. I was told that they would not fit but for some reason, it fits! I was told that the key is the problem and that it would not fit in the small holes but for some reason, mine was ok! The key actually had extra room to move around!

So Cal Camaro · 06-21-2012, 10:34 PM

I like the color and they look great on your Camaro...nicely done!

oldfriend · 06-21-2012, 10:34 PM

Finally you got the wheels delivered , huh, looking good , did you get the right lug nuts already ?

Nessal · 06-21-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Finally you got the wheels delivered , huh, looking good , did you get the right lug nuts already ?

Yeah I actually ordered a set of Gorilla locks on Amazon. A lot of people said that the key will not fit the hole...I was pretty nervous but I didn't want to get too long of a wheel lug. I figured Amazon has a good return policy so I got next day shipping on it. I figured I can call discount tires with the part number you gave me and order it if it didn't work....well to my surprise it fits! The lug nuts are about 1.54" long and the tops are thin so it will fit the long studs that we have. I know some people had to mill the key in order to make it fit, but mine fit and had room to spare! Did forgestar change something?

Oh also note that the black locks that are on there right now are not the Gorilla locks. I decided to just test fit the key first to see if it works.

Nessal · 06-21-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I like the color and they look great on your Camaro...nicely done!

Thanks! I still want to get a set of black Forgestars though. Maybe for track wheels. IMO black just looks awesome on pretty much every color.

oldfriend · 06-21-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

Yeah I actually ordered a set of Gorilla locks on Amazon. A lot of people said that the key will not fit the hole...I was pretty nervous but I didn't want to get too long of a wheel lug. I figured Amazon has a good return policy so I got next day shipping on it. I figured I can call discount tires with the part number you gave me and order it if it didn't work....well to my surprise it fits! The lug nuts are about 1.54" long and the tops are thin so it will fit the long studs that we have. I know some people had to mill the key in order to make it fit, but mine fit and had room to spare! Did forgestar change something?

Oh also note that the black locks that are on there right now are not the Gorilla locks. I decided to just test fit the key first to see if it works.

This picture shows the color a lot more in detail , and regarding the key for the lugs , that's what one call a tight fit .

Nessal · 06-21-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

This picture shows the color a lot more in detail , and regarding the key for the lugs , that's what one call a tight fit .

Hahaha, it looks tight but you can actually wiggle it pretty good in there!

EZ SPEED · 06-22-2012, 05:57 AM

looks awesome !!

DALLEN260 · 06-22-2012, 07:28 AM

I've thought about the Bronze Burst on my IOM, if I do get Forgestars, this will be my color of choice......Looks good btw!

SGOS252382 · 06-22-2012, 07:36 AM

I actually applaud you for going outside the box. You made your car unique and something that will stand out.

On my computer the color looks like gloss brown (with a hint of gold in it).

I think that color would look great on IOM or maybe a yellow Camaro.

blazzin1 · 06-22-2012, 07:45 AM

I like 'em!!! Good choice!!! I think they would look good on silver or white too, maybe even RJT!!!

Nine Ball · 06-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Car looks nice! I also applaud those who dare to be different, instead of following the masses. It appears they now drill the lug hole bigger on the newer style F14 wheels. The entire lug area was changed about 6 months ago. Good info on the key working with these.

Tony

Nessal · 06-22-2012, 09:54 AM

Thanks guys! It's a great color. I'm sure it would look great on other colors as well. Hopefully we get more Camaros running this color. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate it!

Thanks Tony! I was told that there was some changes too but I wasn't exactly sure what it was. But I guess this is for the better! If you guys want, I can take some measurements of the new lug holes.

1969to2010 · 06-23-2012, 11:27 AM

Looks great nice and unique

ballistic · 06-23-2012, 01:05 PM

Man I bet those would look killer on IBM. Nice choice.

B-Rex · 06-23-2012, 10:42 PM

ive been trying to convince my wife for a while that i need these wheels lol. i think that they look great man.

WileySG · 06-26-2012, 08:54 PM

F14's ANY color = Win!! Looks good!

Hot Rod R1 · 11-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Here's mine. Your right it's hard to get a photo of how the Bronze Burst looks in person.

Forgestar Bronze Burst 22x9 22x10.5
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 265/35/22 305/35/22
Megan Coil overs

Nessal · 12-05-2012, 10:52 PM

Looks killer! What lug nuts did you end up using?

MCSarge · 12-06-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

Hahaha, it looks tight but you can actually wiggle it pretty good in there!

Had an exwife like that..... Oh you meant the key...

Wheels look really good, congrats

Chris-10 · 12-07-2012, 07:43 AM

Looks good! It's good to be different.

v6sonoma · 12-07-2012, 10:58 AM

Looks nice. I like the little bit of contrast that they have.

06-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#1
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,220	My Forgestar...with a little twist... So I ordered my Forgestars back in March and got them about 2 weeks ago. I finally got them mounted last week and have been rolling on them for the past week. I originally was going to go with black F14's because of two reasons. They will be easy to sell if I decide to change styles in the future. Second, it's a "safe" color because a lot people get black rims and it looks good on pretty much every car color. But I decided to switch it up and go for another color. To be completely honest, I had NO IDEA how it would look with the Bronze Burst finish. All the pictures that I found online varied SO MUCH. Many people said that the pictures that you see on the internet are not a good representation of the real finish. I tried to search for CGM Camaros with this finish and came up with absolutely NOTHING. Maybe I'm the first CGM with bronze burst? I don't know. So it was a pretty big gamble at $2k. So I pulled the trigger on it not knowing how it will look. I will admit that there were quite a few times when I wanted to call the vendor and change it to black...but let me just say that after I got the wheels I have absolutely NO REGRETS. Even my pictures do not do this color justice. The depth of the finish changes from dark to light depending on the amount of light shining on it. In the day, it can range from a VERY dark chocolate to a deep bronze color. It's absolutely STUNNING. You really have to see it in person to appreciate the finish. I get nonstop compliments at work about my wheels. As if I didn't already for having such an awesome car. Anyways, this color isn't for everybody...but for me, I wouldn't have it any other way. I honestly can't see this color working well on any other color besides CGM and maybe black. But your opinion may differ. Enjoy the pictures and pardon the dirty car and crappy cellphone pictures. Wheel specs are 20 X 9 fronts and 20 X 10.5 rears. 245/275 tires for now until I replace them with some 275/315. Attached Images Last edited by Nessal; 06-21-2012 at 10:39 PM.

06-21-2012, 10:18 PM	#2
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 112,148 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#4
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,220	I know! I'm surprised as well. I was pretty nervous unboxing the wheels. Oh btw, if anyone is wondering, I'm using these lug nuts. I was told that they would not fit but for some reason, it fits! I was told that the key is the problem and that it would not fit in the small holes but for some reason, mine was ok! The key actually had extra room to move around! Attached Images

06-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS/1LE Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 2,238	I like the color and they look great on your Camaro...nicely done! __________________ Forgeline Wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sport's (www.DV8motoring.com), CTSV Brake Upgrade, Pedders Supercar Coilovers/HD Subframe Bushings/ZL1 sway bars, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, K&N Intake. -- Like my facebook page for Optima Invitational https://www.facebook.com/SoCalCamaro...maInvitational

06-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#6
oldfriend Drives: 2010 SS BLK IO interior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 3238' 41"N. 1655'41"W Posts: 5,660 View My Garage	Finally you got the wheels delivered , huh, looking good , did you get the right lug nuts already ? __________________ 2010 BLK 2SS RS IOM

06-21-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
Ed-Flip Drives: 2010 3lt Colorado Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 28	actually looks really great.

06-22-2012, 05:57 AM	#11
EZ SPEED SIXXSPD Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anniston, Alabama Posts: 656 View My Garage	looks awesome !! __________________

06-22-2012, 07:28 AM	#12
DALLEN260 Drives: 2012 IOM LS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 35	I've thought about the Bronze Burst on my IOM, if I do get Forgestars, this will be my color of choice......Looks good btw!

06-22-2012, 07:36 AM	#13
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 5,979	I actually applaud you for going outside the box. You made your car unique and something that will stand out. On my computer the color looks like gloss brown (with a hint of gold in it). I think that color would look great on IOM or maybe a yellow Camaro. __________________

06-22-2012, 07:45 AM	#14
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 3,286 View My Garage	I like 'em!!! Good choice!!! I think they would look good on silver or white too, maybe even RJT!!!

06-22-2012, 09:33 AM	#15
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,732	Car looks nice! I also applaud those who dare to be different, instead of following the masses. It appears they now drill the lug hole bigger on the newer style F14 wheels. The entire lug area was changed about 6 months ago. Good info on the key working with these. Tony __________________ www.DV8Motoring.com - Forged Wheels & Customs Email: Tony@DV8Motoring.com

06-22-2012, 09:54 AM	#16
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,220	Thanks guys! It's a great color. I'm sure it would look great on other colors as well. Hopefully we get more Camaros running this color. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate it! Thanks Tony! I was told that there was some changes too but I wasn't exactly sure what it was. But I guess this is for the better! If you guys want, I can take some measurements of the new lug holes.

06-23-2012, 11:27 AM	#17
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,848	Looks great nice and unique __________________

06-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#18
ballistic LS1 to a LS2 to a LS3 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk County LI Posts: 198 View My Garage	Man I bet those would look killer on IBM. Nice choice.

06-23-2012, 10:42 PM	#19
B-Rex Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 464 View My Garage	ive been trying to convince my wife for a while that i need these wheels lol. i think that they look great man. __________________ B-Rex 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Hurst, LG, C.A.I., Flowmaster, Pfadt, Pedders, U.S. Gear/Axle Tech, LPW, SJM, Nitto, Nitrous Outlet, ZEX

06-26-2012, 08:54 PM	#20
WileySG Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (IOM/IO) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 203	F14's ANY color = Win!! Looks good! __________________ 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS LS3 IOM/IO Interior, Black Rally Stripes, MGW Shifter, Stainless Works LT Headers, Hi-Flow Cats, Borla S-Type Catback, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, Pedders Sways/Sub Frame Inserts, Hotchkis Springs, Spohn Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, The Powdercoater IOM Brake Calipers, Forgestar F14/Nitto Invo, Camaro Style CF Console, MPD1 Spoiler, SLP Splitter, EmblemPro Goodies

11-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#21
Hot Rod R1 Drives: 2011 White Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alexander City, Alabama Posts: 78	Here's mine. Your right it's hard to get a photo of how the Bronze Burst looks in person. Forgestar Bronze Burst 22x9 22x10.5 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 265/35/22 305/35/22 Megan Coil overs

12-05-2012, 10:52 PM	#22
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,220	Looks killer! What lug nuts did you end up using?

12-07-2012, 07:43 AM	#24
Chris-10 Tri-County Camaro Tampa Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,175	Looks good! It's good to be different. __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

12-07-2012, 10:58 AM	#25
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 7,466 View My Garage	Looks nice. I like the little bit of contrast that they have. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!