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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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OK guys, i set up this poll cause im having trouble deciding between carbon fiber eyelids. If someone could post pictures of both on a SW, that would really help out. I've searched and have found nothing.
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Are you going to be getting a cf hood?
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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No, i dont have any plans for a carbon fiber hood. I was thinking, if i get the cf eyelids, then i would get a cf fuel door and a rear hatch garnish
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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no, get the SW ones if you dont have a CF hood.
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I have CF eyelids, bpillars, lip spoiler, hatch and mirrors

You don't need a CF hood to compliment CF eyelids ;)
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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sweet! Us Italians need to stick together! lol, can you post a pic for me?
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Sure!
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Eyelids:



Mirrors:




B-pillars:


Rear lip:



Lip n Rear garnish:



Car (blurry sorry):




Old Apr 3, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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definitely white. one of my favorite cars on here (parted out now, and the owner has moved onto an is250) was Kilo6_one's. superwhite w/ oem lip kit, gold advan rgII's, sw eyelids, etc etc the white eyelids made his car look completely ____ed off, and i loved the look

Old Apr 3, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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I think it looks good on italy's car because the carbon matches the FM better. Personally on a SW, I think it would stand out too much and look funny. With a CF hood though, they would blend more. Again, just my opinion.
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Neothin
definitely white. one of my favorite cars on here (parted out now, and the owner has moved onto an is250) was Kilo6_one's. superwhite w/ oem lip kit, gold advan rgII's, sw eyelids, etc etc the white eyelids made his car look completely ____ed off, and i loved the look

haha he gave me those eyelids for free, when he sold his tC... LOL
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I think white eyelids on a white car would look best. Looks good enough that I might put it on mine too
IMO C/F without a C/F hood might look cheesy.
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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yea, thats kinda what i was worried about, about stickin out too much. I really like the tc tc4italy, i think it looks awesome
Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Grazie ;) gl with yr decision and post pics up
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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prego =) so i've decided to go with super white. I'm gonna go with the clean look. Thanks for everyone's help
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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isnt prego tomato sauce? o and go with sw
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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lol, yea it is, but its also welcome in italian
Old Apr 4, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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So I decided.... and I went on a completely different route. I was gonna put on the white eyelids, but as soon as I put the black under layer on, I realized how good it looks











I think the reason I like it so much is that it is almost a perfect match for the housing. Anyway, thanks for taking an interest! tell me what you think!
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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see my sig for my answer to your question



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