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Old 03-21-06, 10:36 AM
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looks great man , cant wait for my bwb to come in within a month....I hit the 3 month mark this week.
Old 03-21-06, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by charlesmsn
where and how much did you get your stock rims chromed?
You can get them online in eBay for $550. OEM Rims does a wheel exchange program: get their chrome wheels and give them your alloy ones in a couple of weeks. They're located in Anaheim, CA. You just have to pay for shipping to and from Anaheim.
Old 03-21-06, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
As per request of some CL Members:

Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).

The car also has been DVD/Nav hacked and LMS Air Intake added. In all, it's pretty much set for now. I'll wait for the LMS Exhaust next...
PhilipMSPT,

Your car looks AWESOME!

I especially like the Chrome 18's with the BRB.

Congrat's again and good for you for waiting and getting exactly what you wanted

Enjoy,

TripleL
Old 03-21-06, 01:47 PM
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I saw a is350 at a dealership in Tucson with the chrome wheels on it. I really wanted them until I saw the price tag - $2995. I figured I could get aftermarket wheels for much less so I decided against the chrome option. But they look really good on your car and the tint looks nice as well. I think I'll use your specs for the tint when mine comes in.
Old 03-21-06, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You can get them online in eBay for $550. OEM Rims does a wheel exchange program: get their chrome wheels and give them your alloy ones in a couple of weeks. They're located in Anaheim, CA. You just have to pay for shipping to and from Anaheim.
I wonder if I can just go to that place since Anaheim is like 1 hour drive from where I live!
Old 03-21-06, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sv.Tequila
I wonder if I can just go to that place since Anaheim is like 1 hour drive from where I live!
I think their shipping quote was $80 each way. If you want to save $160, just pick them up. You can pick them up in the morning, go to a shop to get them replaced, and return them by the afternoon. I think if you call them up, they've got a referral source that will change the rims and tires for you.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think their shipping quote was $80 each way. If you want to save $160, just pick them up. You can pick them up in the morning, go to a shop to get them replaced, and return them by the afternoon. I think if you call them up, they've got a referral source that will change the rims and tires for you.
Thanks PhilipMSPT, your very helpful!

BTW Your IS is hott! I was thinking of getting that color since in my opinion its "rare".

Once again THANKS!

Suave Tequila
Old 03-21-06, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
As per request of some CL Members:

Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).

Hey Philip,

Where did you get your wheels chromed?
Old 03-21-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MVlexus
Hey Philip,

Where did you get your wheels chromed?
Please see Post #17 above. Thanks!
Old 03-21-06, 03:43 PM
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Sorry for the extra questions (I didn't see the info) and thanks. I saw these guys on ebay as well and wasn't sure if I should do it!

Your ride looks great! Thanks again!
Old 03-21-06, 06:40 PM
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Looking good Phil. Don't worry, i'll have your stickers for you this weekend.
Old 03-21-06, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I called the tint shop. You're right -- the rears are 20% and the front/passenger are 35%. I got that corrected.

The tint shop didn't put the wrong tint. I actually chose it so. I just wrote down the wrong percentages. Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks Phil for that clarification, that makes more sense, the back really looks dark and the front/pass look more like 35%. Still too dark for me, I would never be able to see through that percentage at night. I'd probably go with 35% in rear and lighter on the sides but that's just me.

I have to say that your color is pretty impressive, I like the fact that it appears to change color, I also agree it looks alot like the BMW's Light Blue metallic. The tint looks awesome though.
Old 03-21-06, 08:12 PM
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Looks great man.....I love that color!
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