Clear Rims on a 350z
Clear Rims on a 350z
11-05-2005, 11:25 PM
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it is a clear aluminum. look up transparent aluminum.
This is what I found
"Transparent Aluminum:
according to this recent article entitled "Glass breakthrough," transparent aluminum (or aluminate glass) was created from aluminum oxide. it's stronger than glass and steel."
This is what I found
"Transparent Aluminum:
according to this recent article entitled "Glass breakthrough," transparent aluminum (or aluminate glass) was created from aluminum oxide. it's stronger than glass and steel."
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11-06-2005, 01:08 AM
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Man, startreck kick's ass.
I didn't know they were that far along in the devolopment of transparent aluminum yet, i thought they only anounced last month that it was in development.
I didn't know they were that far along in the devolopment of transparent aluminum yet, i thought they only anounced last month that it was in development.
11-06-2005, 01:09 AM
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It was only a matter of time.
Much better idea then spinners though
Much better idea then spinners though
11-06-2005, 09:03 AM
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After reading some of those articles, I'm gonna say 
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
11-06-2005, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
After reading some of those articles, I'm gonna say
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
look at the front wheel, that looks like a chop. The wheel is too forward and is that even the type of caliper that is used on the Z?
11-06-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
After reading some of those articles, I'm gonna say
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
Those rims would probably cost about the same as what the Z cost (if not more). Ain't no way a ricer is going to have rims made of invisible alum. when the gov't is still researching it...
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum. would be used on a 350Z before being used by the military...
It's gotta be a photochop...
Im going to have to agree with him on this one. Even though I have heard nothing about this, I cant imagine (based on the description) that these things are cheap.
11-06-2005, 12:25 PM
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would have been cooler if it had no rivets... that way, when the car was moving, it would look like the wheels were standing still!!! 
and, ppl love that look. thx
and, ppl love that look. thx
11-06-2005, 12:28 PM
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I was hoping by searching through the 350z forum, I could get some answers.. but even they dont have a clue.. and most importantly, the source of the photo.
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152019
http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152019
11-06-2005, 12:55 PM
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Could it possibly just a show wheel made out of lexan?
Not meant for road use?
If its not a chop, the front left tire still has the sticker on the tread
Not meant for road use?
If its not a chop, the front left tire still has the sticker on the tread
11-06-2005, 01:12 PM
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I just examined the picture. It is a p-shop. If you look at picture #1 along the wheelbase you can see where it has been blurred. This is usually done to remove any lines left over from a imperfect cut and paste or clone. In picture #2 you can clearly see a thin black line on the wheelbase. This was also done to clean up the line between the car and the ground.
My guess is that this car was up on jack stands and the wheels were removed in order to expose the brakes. They took a picture of the car with the wheels on it at the same angle so they could have tires to cut and paste from.
Good idea, but they shoulda got me to do the chop
My guess is that this car was up on jack stands and the wheels were removed in order to expose the brakes. They took a picture of the car with the wheels on it at the same angle so they could have tires to cut and paste from.
Good idea, but they shoulda got me to do the chop
11-06-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
look at the front wheel, that looks like a chop. The wheel is too forward and is that even the type of caliper that is used on the Z?
You should be do some undercover work 
11-06-2005, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by knight rider
I didn't even catch that. Its a rear caliper.
- but it's a front caliper.. as far as whether the pics are photo-shops... I dunno... they look quite convincing to me. the blurring you see might just be because of the jpg compression, it's hard to say.check these pics of other 350z's, regarding the front calipers:
11-06-2005, 03:30 PM
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apparently it was a photochop posted by someone on a 350z forum about a year ago...
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34220
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I believe it's a photochop, because it has to be - I looked everywhere and no sign of these "clear" wheels.... anywhere. if it was true, they would have been all over the place... show cars, etc. damn nice photochop.
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34220
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I believe it's a photochop, because it has to be - I looked everywhere and no sign of these "clear" wheels.... anywhere. if it was true, they would have been all over the place... show cars, etc. damn nice photochop.
11-06-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
neg. it's a 350z front caliper. compare with the rear caliper - it does LOOK like a rear caliper - thank Nissan for that - but it's a front caliper.. as far as whether the pics are photo-shops... I dunno... they look quite convincing to me. the blurring you see might just be because of the jpg compression, it's hard to say.
- but it's a front caliper.. as far as whether the pics are photo-shops... I dunno... they look quite convincing to me. the blurring you see might just be because of the jpg compression, it's hard to say.Its definately a ps though. Save it, open it and pixelize the area in question.
11-06-2005, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
apparently it was a photochop posted by someone on a 350z forum about a year ago...
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34220
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I believe it's a photochop, because it has to be - I looked everywhere and no sign of these "clear" wheels.... anywhere. if it was true, they would have been all over the place... show cars, etc. damn nice photochop.
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34220
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I believe it's a photochop, because it has to be - I looked everywhere and no sign of these "clear" wheels.... anywhere. if it was true, they would have been all over the place... show cars, etc. damn nice photochop.
11-06-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 415ua5
that would look so cool on the road....the car would look like its floating
definately baller...too bad its a chop
definately baller...too bad its a chop
11-06-2005, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
my question is how do you chop a clear rim. i mean how do you make it look like that.
Take picture of car
Take picture of car on jackstands at same angle (no wheels to expose brakes)
Superimpose wheels on picture of car on jackstands
Remove area of the superimposed wheel you do not want (face of the wheel)
Slightly darken the removed area of the wheel to make it look like glass
Clone the ground under the car to erase jackstands
Clean up wheelbase of the car where jackstands were
Clear wheels.
11-07-2005, 01:37 PM
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If it's a photo chop they went to amazing levels. You'll notice the reflection of the wheel from the Scion in the background on the right rear. Which is at the perfect angle...
You can also see a reflection of the trees in the other wheels.
I also wonder what the yellow sticker on the tire is for on the front left.
Impressive photoshop if it is one...
You can also see a reflection of the trees in the other wheels.
I also wonder what the yellow sticker on the tire is for on the front left.
Impressive photoshop if it is one...
11-07-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
It took 30 years for microwave oven technology to transfer form military to civilian uses, and I don't think a discovery like invisible alum.
It took 1 year after discovering microwaves *by accident* (1946) that the 1st microwave was commercially available (1947).
The microwave has been around for 50+ years. Making it even older than you
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/history.html
11-07-2005, 06:57 PM
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wow, that is deffff points for creativity. damn interesting idea. what if you do a complete clear car?
EDIT: just read thru the whole thread.
if it was real, it would have been sooooooooo cool
EDIT: just read thru the whole thread.
if it was real, it would have been sooooooooo cool
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11-07-2005, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
Totally incorrect.
It took 1 year after discovering microwaves *by accident* (1946) that the 1st microwave was commercially available (1947).
The microwave has been around for 50+ years. Making it even older than you
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/history.html
It took 1 year after discovering microwaves *by accident* (1946) that the 1st microwave was commercially available (1947).
The microwave has been around for 50+ years. Making it even older than you
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/history.html
...a beautiful hypothesis destroyed by a single ugly fact.
Maybe I should have said that it took 30 years for them to become common household appliances...
11-08-2005, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
If it's a photo chop they went to amazing levels. You'll notice the reflection of the wheel from the Scion in the background on the right rear. Which is at the perfect angle...
You can also see a reflection of the trees in the other wheels.
I also wonder what the yellow sticker on the tire is for on the front left.
Impressive photoshop if it is one...
You can also see a reflection of the trees in the other wheels.
I also wonder what the yellow sticker on the tire is for on the front left.
Impressive photoshop if it is one...
just about to say the same thing.
11-08-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
...a beautiful hypothesis destroyed by a single ugly fact.
Maybe I should have said that it took 30 years for them to become common household appliances...
Sorry dude had to mess with ya on that one. There was just a special on the history channel about it. Otherwise I wouldn't have second guess ya
Still doesn't change what you were trying to get across though...
those wheels totally fascinate me.
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they are real!
and now there is a bbk kit and wheels have been redone. they look nothing like this now
sorry cant show pics of updated clear rim . that wont be possible. TOP SECRET.lol
and now there is a bbk kit and wheels have been redone. they look nothing like this now
sorry cant show pics of updated clear rim . that wont be possible. TOP SECRET.lol