Fatlace Sonic!

[Maxamillion11]

Everyone has to check this car out by Fatlace. I've never been a fan of the chameleon colored paint but wow this is very different from other paint jobs that I've seen. I love the Euro styled seats also. Let me know what you guys think?

Hey Guys Just found some more pics of the fatlace sonic. There is some good close ups of paint with different lighting and different views of interior.

[/IMG]

 

[Sonic]

Very interesting.

 

[Sonic-Mike]

Pretty intense!

 

[BoG233]

That looks like the calico paint .Is it ? the inside looks sweet . Not my first chiose in rims but nice any way .

 

[Maxamillion11]

Ya little Rotiform/Hellaflush action! I was checking out some of the builds they had at the SEMA show and this was deff. one of my faves! Did you guys see all the cars they had at this years SEMA? I must say that it brings some distinction to the natural lines of the car.

 

[Fit4Sonic]

Everyone has to check this car out by Fatlace. Hey Guys Just found some more pics of the fatlace sonic. There is some good close ups of paint with different lighting and different views of interior.

Love the green color... wish GM offered something similar to that color.

Never been a huge fan of those old BBS-style wheels either... kinda' gives the car that Gansta'/Noblesse look. noblesse body kits - Google Search

New Fit Body kit -- Noblesse - Unofficial Honda FIT Forums

Definitely not my style.

But again I say, "To each his or her own!"

 

[Sonic]

I would rock the paint, but not the wheels.

 

[theenico]

Do not like. Those Rotiform wheels look like a bad copy of Jongbloeds which have been around since the 80's. At least Jongbloed used magnesium centers.

 

[Maxamillion11]

Ya, I agree on the "To each his or her own" quote. I think that you must also take into consideration that this was built for SEMA. Now I don't mean that this couldn't be a daily driver but you will often see builders push the style factors when it comes to show cars. I will say that this is probably one of the better jobs I've seen of this paint style. I'm not sure what kind of paint it is?

 

[Fit4Sonic]

Do not like. Those Rotiform wheels look like a bad copy of Jongbloeds which have been around since the 80's. At least Jongbloed used magnesium centers.

You sure they're Rotiform wheels? They looked like a really bad attempt at doing an older BBS-style copy to me. I've seen a lot worse... just not my style.

Don't get me wrong... I like certain BBS wheels. I find myself liking JDM tuner-style wheels these days more than anything.

 

[piro216]

Sonic Insider had an interview with the designer of this Sonic

And since these videos never seem to work right at first on my comp here is the link just in case.

 

[theenico]

You sure they're Rotiform wheels? They looked like a really bad attempt at doing an older BBS-style copy to me. I've seen a lot worse... just not my style.

Don't get me wrong... I like certain BBS wheels. I find myself liking JDM tuner-style wheels these days more than anything.

Doesn't look anything like a BBS except for them being multi-piece.

Pics for reference:

Rotiform

Jongbloed

Not seeing any BBS wheels that resemble either of the ones above.

 

[Subcompact Culture]

Saw it in person, and loved it. One of my favs from the show.

 

[2>4]

My first quesion regarding ANY aftermarket wheel is "what does it weigh?" Doesn't make any sense at all to mount wheels that are heavier than stock, don't care what they look like. One of the reasons I run Enkei RPF-1s on my Miata- at a feathery 9.4 pounds each, there's a real difference in acceleration, braking, and handling.

 

[Fit4Sonic]

Doesn't look anything like a BBS except for them being multi-piece.

Pics for reference:

Not seeing any BBS wheels that resemble either of the ones above.

Those are all newer BBS wheels than what I was referring to.

I don't know... the wheels on the Sonic have the same kinda' feel as certain vintage BBS rims, to me.

No right or wrong... just what they remind me of. Anyway, personally... don't care for the look.

 

[Fit4Sonic]

My first quesion regarding ANY aftermarket wheel is "what does it weigh?" One of the reasons I run Enkei RPF-1s on my Miata- at a feathery 9.4 pounds each, there's a real difference in acceleration, braking, and handling.

Agreed! Problem is, really light, quality wheels aren't exactly cheap!

I like RPF-1s... nice looking wheels.

 

[2>4]

Agreed! Problem is, really light, quality wheels aren't exactly cheap!

Oh, I don't know about that. Paid $180 apiece for the 15 X 7 RPF-1s (limited edition bronze). If you figure that guys spend $2K on ridiculous 22s or spinners, actual performance wheels and tires start to look like a real bargain.

I like RPF-1s... nice looking wheels.

Form follows function.

 

[Fit4Sonic]

Oh, I don't know about that. Paid $180 apiece for the 15 X 7 RPF-1s (limited edition bronze). If you figure that guys spend $2K on ridiculous 22s or spinners, actual performance wheels and tires start to look like a real bargain.

Form follows function.

Agreed, again!

 

[Fit4Sonic]

Doesn't look anything like a BBS except for them being multi-piece.

Pics for reference:

Rotiform

Not seeing any BBS wheels that resemble either of the ones above.

How 'bout this?

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/rotiform/wheel%20service/L1010864.jpg

Apparently I'm not the only one to think certain Rotiform wheels are reminiscent of older BBS rims.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/porsche930dude/gjvggf.jpg

http://seeninjapan.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/bbs-rs.jpg

Maybe to no one else, but to my eyes there are similarities.

 

[theenico]

I get it. People see things differently and that's okay.

The only similarity I see between the Rotiform and an old BBS RS/RM is that they are both multi-piece wheels with polished lips.

Based on that, any multi-piece wheel with exposed rim hardware would look like an old BBS.