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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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I am going to trade in my 18"s for 19s and plan to get a plasma-prism like applique dip applied....

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http://mfxwheels.com/
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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please say for the love of god your getting the torrential(?)s
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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Its your car man. Thats the only comment i can give.
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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defenitely different.. show us some pics when u get them
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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which design are u going for? those look good if it was a glossy paint.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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Best of luck it is your car.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 04:07 AM
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Ok, so the feedback has been mixed. I understand some of your concern. I think the ONLY version of this applique I would go for is "Torrential." Was thinking maybe 5 stars or something. I know they post many larger than life looking things on the website, but that just wouldnt look rite on the tC - word! Maybe if scion came out with an all-terrain vehicle!
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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are you seriously for real??
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Ok, so the feedback has been mixed. I understand some of your concern. I think the ONLY version of this applique I would go for is "Torrential." Was thinking maybe 5 stars or something. I know they post many larger than life looking things on the website, but that just wouldnt look rite on the tC - word! Maybe if scion came out with an all-terrain vehicle!
trust me, theres no mixed feelings.
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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If it's comments you want,- GHETTOFABULOUS comes to mind............
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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I just looked at the prices... 2000!!!!!!!!!!! dang..........
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Negative!
Old Sep 26, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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im not saying the rims are totally wack with the above post.
they def. are unique.....
i just couldn't resist it once i saw the pics in their gallery.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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That is true, they are unique... For example I'm riding black on black it's all a personal reference. What I meant was IMO it's a negative for me.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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I hear everyone, I hear ya. The pics on the website are def not cool. the green Mercedez with the green applique looks terrible! And yes, if you were wondering, I am going for something different. Want you all to know your feedback helps...

To reiterate - I would be going for the Torrentials (only). They have more of a blue tint.

And the price - yeah - thats one of my concerns. Esp being that I would be upgrading to 19"s - an add'l expense
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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the torrentials are not bad at all, kinda reminds me of the anadized(sp?) blue/teal HRE on a xB. i personally dont think they look that bad.

Now all the restrictions is also really stupid. i mean they want a PERFECT rim to potentially damage it if not done correctly
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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I've seen that color on a paint job but not on wheels....definately different. Can't say I would buy any, but that's my opinion.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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I personally think it isnt that good looking, but if you ARE going to do it, you BETTER buy one of the chain Spinner Necklaces...

Why dont you look into annodizing??



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