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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!

NEGXXIS · 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!!!

06-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#1
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	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 Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#4
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	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 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	I like the color and they look great on your Camaro...nicely done! __________________

06-22-2012, 05:57 AM	#11
NEGXXIS Drives: 2019 Camaro SS A10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 1,062 View My Garage	looks awesome !! __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Supercharged 5.0 - Firenze Red - 9012 wheels SOLD 2019 Camaro SS -Wrapped in Matte Magnectic Black - Anderson Carbon Hood and Rear Spoiler – Ikon front spoiler – OEM ZL1 Side Rockers - ZL1 Addons Diffuser - BMR 1.0” Lowering Springs - MRR 228 Wheels 20x10 and 20x11 RIP 2016 Camaro SS https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565453 SOLD 2010 Camaro SS Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

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.

06-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#6
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Finally you got the wheels delivered , huh, looking good , did you get the right lug nuts already ?

06-22-2012, 07:28 AM	#12
DALLEN260 Drives: 2012 IOM LS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 37	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: 6,294	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 R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I like 'em!!! Good choice!!! I think they would look good on silver or white too, maybe even RJT!!!