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Old 03-22-2013, 02:21 AM
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Default Did a few different things to the TC2.... :)

Hey guys! I got tired of the same ole black wheels that you see everywhere! So I wanted to do something unique.....

I am a girl, although I don't really prefer "girly" colors or anything, I figured considering I ordered the "royal pinky" aftermarket steering wheel for my car, I would paint my wheels bright pink. So I did!! It sure did take a lot of work, but in the end I absolutely love it. It looks great up against cement. I also added a few new things here and there with plastidip, just experimenting

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My wheel should be here in a few weeks due to it being "custom painted" pretty stoked.
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Old 03-22-2013, 02:43 AM
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Those almost look Red from a distance.
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Sweet C-O-M-B-O
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DAAANNNGG those things pop out!!!!....i like =) whats next?
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really fugin ugly
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Old 03-23-2013, 03:37 AM
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Looks great!
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by oblivionlord
really fugin ugly
Thanks ;) I like it too ;)
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:35 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments

What's next is to get my steering wheel in, I need to order my hub. Install it, then saving up for coils.
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Old 03-24-2013, 02:43 AM
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just be careful if you take your car to the track with that wheel i know some guys who have broken grip royal wheels at track days.
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Old 03-24-2013, 02:47 AM
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I won't track this car.. this is my daily.
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Pics of said female driver? lol jkjk it's bright..
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painting mine teal next week. Also a cement tc. love the look!!
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pink isn't my favorite either but it looks great with the cement on the tC2! Good job!
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wow pink looks great on cement!
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looks good!
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Old 03-27-2013, 06:39 PM
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Thanks everyone... Got my steering wheel in last night. Now to tackle removing the factory wheel!
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Originally Posted by kkay481
Thanks everyone... Got my steering wheel in last night. Now to tackle removing the factory wheel!
Interested to see the new wheel installed and what it ran you for the entire setup I've been looking at a grip royal wheel
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My entire steering set up will be about $500 when it's all done
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Not going to judge.
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So kikay, kkay481!
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