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Powdercoated factory wheels & new rubber

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Old 01-14-11, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CCM03
Looks real clean. Any plans on lowering?
I know it needs it, but no plans. If you seen the front lip of the car now you'd understand. AWD look for now.
Old 01-14-11, 03:31 PM
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Those are great tires...I have them on my Gspiders
Old 01-14-11, 03:53 PM
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looks good nice work
Old 01-14-11, 05:04 PM
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lookin good......
Old 02-07-11, 06:36 PM
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Final pic with blackened lugs, stems and caps.
Attached Thumbnails Powdercoated factory wheels & new rubber-is250wheels-016.jpg  
Old 02-07-11, 06:38 PM
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looks niice, just needs a niice drop and yur good to go
Old 02-07-11, 06:54 PM
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looks dope bro
but 2 much black for my taste
Old 02-07-11, 06:56 PM
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Nice finish on them. I got the same thing done to my winters. Albeit I plastidipped them and you took the high quality route haha.
Old 02-07-11, 07:24 PM
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Did anyone read the nice "Duck Sucking?" HAHA!! Funny!
Old 02-07-11, 08:47 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. No plans to lower at this time. We use the car alot and pack it full of stuff and people so it'll prolly stay stock height.
Old 02-16-11, 06:59 AM
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wow... come to buffalo. Companies here charge $175 for all four wheels, sandblasted and powdercoated!
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Looks nice....now lower it and it will be looking great!!
Old 02-16-11, 08:08 AM
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Oo I just looked at the post about the ride height...lol to each there own man still looks good at stock ride height
Old 02-16-11, 08:12 AM
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For those wanting to powder coat and not pay $150 a wheel...



Duplicolor spray can... $8 a can (1 can per wheel)
Old 02-16-11, 08:19 AM
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Looks real clean...

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