If it's someone that knows cars they will notice the lack of the snake symbol on the front, or the lack of the shelby lettering on the back. If it's someone who doesn't know cars, well then it doesn't matter either way.

 

Well, it looks like I'll be going with anthracite, as my fiancee went to the dealership today and gave them hell for not only ****ing up our stripes (and subsequent failed attempts since). They also screwed up our financing. On the day we got it, it was late and they hadn't put the paperwork through. By 8am the next morning we called and reminded them that we didn't want the additional warranty stuff, and they obliged. When we got all the paperwork mailed to us, we still had nearly 10k of additional warranty crap added, so thus our car payment is inflated by nearly $200/mo.

Got that squared away and canceled, but annoyingly, we're going to have to take another credit hit and refinance with our credit union, but the rate should drop significantly. But anyway, she clearly put on the mom voice/big girl panties because they were quick to get that squared away, and they scheduled directly with her (her availability is far better than mine) and *supposedly* in 8 days (Monday after next), the stripes will finally be redone in whilte.

Which means, the decision has been made. Anthracite wheels.

 

White with black outer pinstripe a la 11-12 GT500 Performance Package and gloss black wheels! Lol

 

Wow, you need to post the name of that dealer, so others in your area can stay away.

 

Ted Britt Ford, Fairfax, VA.

 

I think the black pinstripes might get lost with the bulk of the white ones. Maybe if they were slightly wider about an inch

 

10k in warranty?!?! how?!?! I got the best warranty minus stuff like wheel guard and a clear protectant spray and it only cost me 3k. I wanted it due to the MT82 and 3 years is not long enough.

 

I gotta go with black on GB, but i am a little bias.

 

Ordered my wheels tonight. Staggered 20" American Racing Torque Thrust M in Anthracite, i.e. the more original look.

Car payment and insurance on next paycheck, so tires should be installed just in time for my birthday/thanksgiving.

Thanks for your input everyone. As usual, I beat to my own drum and do the opposite of what people suggest.

 

Great choice! I actually considered this anthracite set but went with the black thrusters instead.
If anyone else is interested theres a site that has them at reasonable prices. Mine said out of stock when I purchased so I just called them and they made it happen.

http://wheelreplicas.com/2005-2012-m...a-wheel-05-12/

 

Hmmmm. They are only about $15 cheaper than the genuine American Racing wheels, but I find it interesting that they state that they clear big brakes....

Interesting.

 

They shipped free and have a lifetime warranty on structure. The finish warranty is a bit less. Lol

Anyhow, your car has come along nicely and looks pretty bad @ss.

 

Heyyy I said anthracite! But then I said keep the black stripes too

 

FWIW, latemodelresto is shipping free @ 189 a wheel.

 

I know mi pic whoring elsewhere, but white is done, and the torq thrusts have arrived.

 

I got a 7-year extended for less than $1k, WTF?

 

You don't even have to do that. The use a Shelby front clip - looks like a Shelby. I wonder if it's the same part number...

Lastly, Le Mans stripes are not the exclusive realm of SAI. They were used on all kinds of cars in the 60's and in a number of variations - just like the FIA stripes (which, for whatever reason, everyone seems to associate with Dodge).

 

Sigh... I wish my wife was even slightly into my car hobby...

She just doesn't understand.

 

Your factory powertrain warranty is 5 years 60k; not 3 years 36k. The 3 year is your bumper to bumper. Should have found that out before dropping an extra 3k.....

 

Powertrain is extended as well