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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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I don't think i've ever seen this done before. I came up with this idea as i was sitting at work. Reflective wheels! basically.. it's special vinyl that put around the wheels that reflects light back at night. During the day, it looks just normal red. but at night, it reflects light like from other car headlights and such. These are pics i took of it just now using a flash.

What do you think of this idea? too ricer? if anyone wants some of this stuff.. PM me, i have enough strips to do 4 wheels.



Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Dude that looks sweet... anyways... what kind of wheels are those... they really look clean...
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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looks cool man, there was a SW tC with a reflective white lip on here.. looked cool too.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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looks awesome
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They're Raderwerks MTEN80br. http://www.raderwerks.com/wheels_det...n&id=95&page=1
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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Default Re: My NEW IDEA!! what do you think?

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What do you think of this idea? too ricer?
id say its one of those unique things.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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i like it and would be nice to see it while the car is rolling.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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looks cool
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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looks cool, but you'd have to have other bits around the car to help theme it together i think.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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looks good, reminds me of the Axis Evo ( i think it's the Evo) with the lip that you can take off and paint any color, when they're not painted they have a reflective finish. I was looking for a picture but I'm not sure if they're discontinued or not bc I couldn't find one. But I like it, nice ride
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by optional
looks cool, but you'd have to have other bits around the car to help theme it together i think.
nah dont over do it with the reflective stuff just the lip is a nice touch
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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looks good!
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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yea i have blue ones on my bike. they def help to be seen at night

looks good in red
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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I like it! Great unique idea
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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I like
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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that is a great idea.......looks good.........cause your car is like a ninja it blends in to the background.......should keep people out of your lane.......
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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looks DOPE.

shoot some rolling pix
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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where can I pick up some of the red paint/strips. What is it and how much did you pick it up for? Looks amazing.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Rolling pic time! Are you going to the meet on Friday? I'll bring my cam along and we can try haha
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Looks good with your wheels! Good idea



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