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#8671
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His belt line window trim is already wrapped, so whatever chrome there that's bugging you is a line in the car much removed. I don't think there's an issue here.
I suspect what would help is if the headlight assemblies weren't so bright and chrome. That's something on the list for a lot of people here, myself included.
She knows now that other people her age are staring because her Dad has a cool car. Now that you have that FI exhaust, I know that you know exactly what I'm talking about.
Last edited by Rochester; 01-05-2016 at 09:40 AM.
#8672
Pyroclastic Flow
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It's really just the yellow calipers and the chrome trim. I'm sure if you switch those up and black out the chrome trim, it will look much better.
As for me, I'm still on the hunt and stuck with the choice of getting OEM 19's (haven't decided which ones) or going the aftermarket route. It's like I want my car to look aftermarket but not really? I'm scared about making a big purchase now and regretting it later even though I'm sure that's just part of the process. I just can't seem to justify spending more than $2,000 on wheels + tires. That money could go towards something else, such as paying my car off. In due time.
As for me, I'm still on the hunt and stuck with the choice of getting OEM 19's (haven't decided which ones) or going the aftermarket route. It's like I want my car to look aftermarket but not really? I'm scared about making a big purchase now and regretting it later even though I'm sure that's just part of the process. I just can't seem to justify spending more than $2,000 on wheels + tires. That money could go towards something else, such as paying my car off. In due time.
But, ah, the head lights...that's a whole different matter. That's sort of a logistical conundrum. I do want them done, but...take these off and send them? Buy new ones and send those so i'll have a vehicle during the process? I'm absolutely not doing them myself. That's right out.
Sean
#8673
Pyroclastic Flow
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Repainting the calipers is big deal now that they're already painted and on the car. So that's unlikely to happen, is my guess.
His belt line window trim is already wrapped, so whatever chrome there that's bugging you is a line in the car much removed. I don't think there's an issue here.
I suspect what would help is if the headlight assemblies weren't so bright and chrome. That's something on the list for a lot of people here.
His belt line window trim is already wrapped, so whatever chrome there that's bugging you is a line in the car much removed. I don't think there's an issue here.
I suspect what would help is if the headlight assemblies weren't so bright and chrome. That's something on the list for a lot of people here.
Sean
#8674
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But, ah, the head lights...that's a whole different matter. That's sort of a logistical conundrum. I do want them done, but...take these off and send them? Buy new ones and send those so i'll have a vehicle during the process? I'm absolutely not doing them myself. That's right out.
Sean
Sean
#8675
Pyroclastic Flow
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You actually just gave me a great idea for my car! I'll be away from it for 6 months later on this year. That would be a perfect time to send my headlights out. Don't want anything too crazy. I still think gunmetal would be the best bet for the headlights. It creates the right amount of contrast on VR while remaining somewhat discrete.
Send in YOUR headlights with MY specifications and have them returned to me. Then I, in turn, remove and send in MY headlights with YOUR specifications and have them returned to you. LOL.
Sean
#8677
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Originally Posted by VIVID
FWIW, I really like your current color on the VR. But, obviously, I'm no arbiter of good taste....LOL
Sean
Sean
#8679
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Black chrome, hands down. Not even moment's hesitation.
While I prefer the LE 9-spokes over the duckfeet, neither are very appealing, IMO. I much prefer the both designs in the Sport Coupe rims. And in Black Chrome... gorgeous.
This is what Vivid should have done.
Here's an old pic of a VR Sedan with 10-spoke Sport Coupe rims that the owner had chromed. Granted, the car is at OEM height, but you get the general idea. Now imagine that properly lowered, in black chrome (drool), with painted BBK calipers.
While I prefer the LE 9-spokes over the duckfeet, neither are very appealing, IMO. I much prefer the both designs in the Sport Coupe rims. And in Black Chrome... gorgeous.
This is what Vivid should have done.
Here's an old pic of a VR Sedan with 10-spoke Sport Coupe rims that the owner had chromed. Granted, the car is at OEM height, but you get the general idea. Now imagine that properly lowered, in black chrome (drool), with painted BBK calipers.
Last edited by Rochester; 01-05-2016 at 12:01 PM.
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VIVID (01-05-2016)
#8680
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As for me, I'm still on the hunt and stuck with the choice of getting OEM 19's (haven't decided which ones) or going the aftermarket route. It's like I want my car to look aftermarket but not really? I'm scared about making a big purchase now and regretting it later even though I'm sure that's just part of the process. I just can't seem to justify spending more than $2,000 on wheels + tires. That money could go towards something else, such as paying my car off. In due time.
The realistic goal for 2016 getting coilovers and some spacers. I have Hotchkis sways sitting in my living room that need to be installed, but I need to get an industrial space heater first. It's going to be realllll cold starting this weekend.
I second black chrome, by the way.
#8681
Pyroclastic Flow
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Sean
#8682
One of the few wheels I have seen that looked like an acceptable, direct replacement to my stock, 35 18s. I'm going to see if I can find an on-G photo, but these are subtly sexy to me. I've always been a fan of the black chrome. The depth it offers (very much like the sunken treasure) really does have strong a visual impact.
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VIVID (01-05-2016)
#8685
Uuhhh... no. I've got a Scout II. I would never consider dropping it. Trucks and SUVs were made for one purpose... utility. There is little functional about that vehicle. I can hear the violins and vihuela every time I glance at such an abomination.
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VIVID (01-05-2016)