Which Forgeline is this?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by Forgeline Wheel

This is the one model I love. And I love the exposed screws. To me, the screws just add a little more detail to the rim register.

[Forgeline Wheel]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

This is the one model I love. And I love the exposed screws. To me, the screws just add a little more detail to the rim register.

FYI, exposed hardware is available on most Forgeline wheel models. The exception is when a model has a big chamfer along the front edge of the rim register (like the CF3C shown below). You need a nice flat surface to do the exposed hardware on the front.



But any model with a flat register is fair game for exposed hardware. Including the GZ3 posted above.

[Forgeline Wheel]

Just to illustrate the point above with a side by side comparison...

Here is the GZ3 in Transparent Smoke with hidden hardware:



And here is the GZ3 in Transparent Smoke with the exposed hardware (aka: through-bolt option):

[glassman]

I'd like the GZ3 without the hardware exposed, polished outer rim, and some sort of brushed center.

Was what was in the DSE a GZ3 or the ZX3?
What are the differences? i couldn't tell other than the manufactoring is different?

I'm cool with either....

Mike

[Forgeline Wheel]

Originally Posted by glassman

I'd like the GZ3 without the hardware exposed, polished outer rim, and some sort of brushed center.

Sounds cool! We can do that.

Originally Posted by glassman

Was what was in the DSE a GZ3 or the ZX3?

The DSE Camaro at the start of this thread was on the ZX3. (That car was built before the release of the GZ3.)

Originally Posted by glassman

What are the differences? i couldn't tell other than the manufactoring is different?

Well the GZ3 is the newer updated version of the ZX3. The main difference is that it is designed with I-beamed spokes, which increases the strength and rigidity of the spokes plus reduces weight. So holding all else constant, the GZ3 is stronger, stiffer, and lighter.

I'll try to post a couple closeups of the spokes. OK, I'm struggling to find a closeup shot of the ZX3 spokes, so I'll use the ZX3R. (Same wheel, just more material hogged out of the lug center and won't accept a standard press-in center cap.) It is the spokes that I want you to see.

ZX3R without I-beamed spokes:


GZ3 with I-beamed spokes:

[glassman]

Ok, i can see it now. I wasnt sure what you ment by "I" beam (and i am familar with construction) as i couldnt see it before. I like the non I beam type. And dont go changing that outer lip color on me cause now im falling for the blue with black (colors of the car). Just kiddn, thanx for all your checking in.....

[Forgeline Wheel]

Originally Posted by glassman

thanx for all your checking in.....

No problem; that's why they pay me the big bucks.

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