Why you need chrome. (Photographic Evidence) :D

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Old 12-06-2001, 10:48 AM
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Cool Why you need chrome. (Photographic Evidence) :D

this is the drop I am currently riding on with me Ground Controls... still get a rub now and then on big bumps or with passengers.

trimming inner fenders is how i will fix...

I also took some pics of this car next to my red CLS on Comptechs too... I'll post them later for comparisons purposes.

but **** the drop... LOOK AT ALL THAT CHROME!

uh huh... uh huh...

















Old 12-06-2001, 10:53 AM
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I like that grill, and looking at your pictures I even think I now like the CLs more than the TLs. I think the car looks more aggressive with the gap reduced, I have a GS430 and that is one of the biggest gripes GS owners have is the ridiculous gap in the wheelwell. Good job !!
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Looking good soopa, you running 235!!!!! How about offset? Absolutely sweet
Old 12-06-2001, 10:57 AM
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Nice Soopa,

Is it me or do some of those shots make his wheels look like they're 20s? Those look huge.

Hey Soop,

How high can you raise those GC to? Can you get close to stock height with them?

I really want to raise my front up a little. I am scraping up every driveway I go, and yes I go sideways and am very careful.

Looks great. Congrats.
Old 12-06-2001, 12:21 PM
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NICE soopa! Welcome to the 19s club foo! I think they look like dubs because of the way the spokes come all the way to the lip. Hot shat! Watch those rubber bands, its all too easy to have to take your wheels off to get them fixed. ::knocking on wood:: Looking good!
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Nice, BTW I hated chrome until now
Old 12-06-2001, 01:59 PM
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Originally posted by valuetl
Looking good soopa, you running 235!!!!! How about offset? Absolutely sweet
yep, 235, +45... 8" wide.

Originally posted by NSXNEXT
How high can you raise those GC to? Can you get close to stock height with them?
If im not mistaken... I think you can go HIGHER then stock with them... thats just what I heard somewhere tho... I havent tried.

I gotta raise it up soon anyway so I will see just how high I can go and post pics.
Old 12-06-2001, 03:26 PM
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Thumbs up

Very Nice, but still not my cup of tea...
Old 12-06-2001, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by TypeSDragon
Very Nice, but still not my cup of tea...
speaking of tea... what kind of tea is it they serve at chinese restaurants?

mmmm' sooo good. :p
Old 12-06-2001, 03:46 PM
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Nice, BTW I hated chrome until now
Good for you.......I still hated. It looks good for show (Still) but when the car is moving I still haven't seen a chrome wheel that looks nice.

BTW I like the style of the wheels.
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Lookin real good Soopa.
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OMG THOSE ARE PHUCKIN SWEEEEET DO THEY COME IN 17's
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I am not too crazy about the grill...

but I have to admit that chrome rim look nice with black... I would get gun-metal for mine black TL thought...

JMHO...

nice ride after all...
Old 12-06-2001, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by SL1200MK4
I am not too crazy about the grill...
It just doesn't go with those rims... cheapens the look of your car... maybe it's just too flat and reflective in the pictures, I don't know what it is.

I like the rims though
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Very very nice!
Old 12-06-2001, 09:31 PM
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mesh grill's always look ass in pictures...

it looks nice in person... better then the chrome wing at least.

i agree tho... looks like **** in pictures.

whattya gonna do?

tommy: yea they make them in 17s. you dont want 17s tho do ya??
Old 12-06-2001, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by soopa
mesh grill's always look ass in pictures...

it looks nice in person... better then the chrome wing at least.

i agree tho... looks like **** in pictures.

whattya gonna do?

tommy: yea they make them in 17s. you dont want 17s tho do ya??

ya!! cuz we have hellllllaaa bad pot holes n stuff around here -- I'll be hapy with 17's
Link me up -- how much for 17's -- is the offset ok or will it be a prob?
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Originally posted by TommyBoiSxty9

ya!! cuz we have hellllllaaa bad pot holes n stuff around here -- I'll be hapy with 17's
Link me up -- how much for 17's -- is the offset ok or will it be a prob?
Here's Axis' website. It comes in 17x7's with a +40 offset. Is that offset OK, I don't know off my head...I'm not gonna search for the info now excuse moir

You should send Tim a email if he can get it, if the offsets OK

http://www.axiswheel.com/

I love those wheels though....in at least 18's (at least for me) But I hear your situation.
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Nice ride soopa.

BTW, I agree with you. Chrome looks great on a black car.





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Hey man!

Your ride is looking soooooo good !!!


I'll give you 10$ for it!


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