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Old 07-12-07, 01:03 PM
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ok so what do you like better do you like it left carbon fiber? or does it look better color matched to the car? i have a white car with a chrome trunk bar and led tails.. which way do you think looks better.. all comments are welcome thanks!!!




LEFT CARBON FIBER:





OR COLOR MATCHED:

Old 07-12-07, 01:08 PM
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Carbon Fiber for me. I think it matches the darkness in exhaust.
Old 07-12-07, 01:12 PM
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is ir real CF or CF style look
Old 07-12-07, 01:16 PM
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I like the look of the CF
Old 07-12-07, 01:20 PM
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im not sure if its real cf or if it is just cf look. i have a lot of chrome pieces on my car, handles, trunk bar and stuff so do you guys think carbon fiber goes with chrome? chome to me seems kinda luxury whereas cf seems kinda racey? thoughts?
Old 07-12-07, 01:31 PM
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The JDM garnisg is fake CF. I still think carbon or stock. Not a fan of it painted white.
Old 07-12-07, 01:39 PM
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Not feeling the White.

I go with CF
Old 07-12-07, 02:05 PM
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I don't like either. Maybe if it was a flat black instead.
Old 07-12-07, 02:29 PM
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Can I vote for stock?

If I had to choose, I would definitely go CF, especially for darker 2GSs.
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i'd leave it carbon only if it is real carbon. if it is that imitation stuff then i'd either paint it white/black or leave it off
Old 07-12-07, 02:51 PM
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I'd say CF and smoke your tails a little
Old 07-12-07, 02:58 PM
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its imitation. I had this and never put it on. Sold it to a fellow CL member. Looks good on the white though...
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yeah reminds me of the acura TL rear plate garnishes
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I vote for white...
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Since the first pic is of my car....

I choose the first one.

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