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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Default My new wheels...phone pics......

I know the pics suck, but I couldn't resist showing them! They match the body color perfectly and don't look like anything I've seen.....







Please let me know what you think!!! Bad comments are welcome as well!!

Hi-res photos to come

---Paul
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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looks good
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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I like 'em...car looks cleean.
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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OMG....you should SEE these wheels in person.....
I nearly Scioned all over myself!!!
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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not that im a hater...

but your wheels look like crap... without some kind of tire wet shine/gel!!!

otherwise very nice!!!

tire's should look slick all the time! oh well... i can wish...
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Jst got back from the tire-shop.....

But:

Shiny tires look like total POO.....fake and cheesy. Satin finish is much more believeable AND lasts longer.

How about the WHEELS? '
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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oh thats what i meant your rims look good... the dull finish of ruber looks bleh to me and i have 40 series tires so the shiny look makes my rims pop... to each is their own i suppose but good job on the rims!
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Muchas Gracias CP!

Yes.....the tires are quite dingy
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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What are the specs on wheels/tires, and what are you dropped on??
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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They look clean but I would of gone with a bigger pedal
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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wait...... they match the body color?

man i'm going color blind ____
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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I believe I mis-spoke when I said they match the body color...What I meant was that they compliment it much better than black, polished, or gold wheels I've tried. Even the photos don't quite to them justice.

They're 17 x 7 x 42 very nearly stock dimentions and fit like they were born on the car. (I wanted to keep my stock Bridgestone tires) I weighed the bare wheel and it came in at 18.5 pounds. I'm not sure what the stock wheels weigh...I haven't had the chance to put one on the scale. They're satin in finish and look to be very well constructed.....even though I only paid $109.00 a piece.

I'll try for some better photos this weekend....if the weather cooperates.

Regards,

--Paul
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Nice! I like them. It blends well w/ your BCP.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jurassic1
Nice! I like them. It blends well w/ your BCP.
Thanks, Jurassic! I think so too...

I noticed your signature......Latin:

vetti vecci venni!
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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lookin good man they go great with your car
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im sorry but i dont really see how bronze wheels match grey/black CF and BCP... maybe better pix will make a diff. but idk..

i like the style, just not the color
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Understood, SR...

It really looks good......but I value everyone's opinion....what would be your chioce?
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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gunmetal to match the CF ....

i just thought that bronze/CF/cherry is kinda too many colors..

But as long as you like them, thats all that matters! We build our cars for our own satisfaction
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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honestly you just have too much going on, either just silver and take off some of the gunmetal / cf or just gunmetal like Maria said or color match the wheels
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Amen, sister....

I loved the factory wheels.....and gunmetal was better than most when I was looking at replacements....but resembled the originals a bit too much....

I'm not out to sway the world....more just trying to justify my own choice...LOL

I really do appreciate the comments...one and all....and am looking forward to more. Just keep the negatives civil!

Thanks!

---Paul



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