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Need some input on this project, mainly on the interior color. I am tired of doing almost every interior in black or partly black. Right now, the interior of this car is tan. . . Here is a pic of the car straight out of the box. Those are some b*tt ugly wheels right there. . .
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Here is a test fit shot for the new wheels, sans brake discs. . . :feedback
I prefer the size it has, I just put on some 1:24 import racer rims:

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What did you take them off of? Mine look a little big, but they are all I have. . .
I used the 1:24 import racer rims, they measure about 18 inches IRL so you can use the stock tires with em.
G
if you want to stick with your swaped rims.. itll be better if the wheels can go under the guards (tuck in properly) so they dont stick out.

just a 2nd opinion :)
Yeah, I'd like to tuck them in, only a couple problems with that. A: I'll have to chop some off the brake discs, and B: I would have to trim the mounting shaft on the wheels. I haven't figured out a good way to do that yet. I've already cut them off even with the edge of the rim. . . I need another 1/8 to a 1/4 of an inch to get them inside the fender well. . .
And out comes the Dremel. . . Here is the revised test fit with the wheels recessed into the fender wells. . . :feedback
Hmmm...I agree the stock wheels are kinda boring, but I'm just not a fan of the huge wheel/rubber band tire look. As for the interior, it might not look bad in dark brown or butterscotch (or maybe a combination of the two), or better yet, light grey (a sort of cement color).
I hadn't thought of grey. That is a color, that, the more I think about it, might be exactly what I use. Thanks Mox!
New wheels. Thanks for the idea gafotes. A 1:24th import racer was what I used, plus I have an extra set for something else. . .
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Yes - in my opinion the 1:24 wheels look the best. Not too big, but more agressive than the originals.

As for the interior have you considered maroon/dark red seats and door inserts, with gray trim (dashboard, centre console, etc).

:cheers
Those look sweet! :phat Good choice of rims, looks real blingin now :wink
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Looks much better with the 1:24 rims, now just de-chrome em.. :giggle
Update: The interior is done, all I have to do is finish the engine insert and detail the undercarriage. . .
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