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Old 10-11-14, 06:16 PM
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Old 10-12-14, 06:43 AM
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Very nice!
Old 10-12-14, 10:51 AM
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Like the wheels. Considering the side moldings for my ES......I'm on the fence for their looks.
Old 10-13-14, 07:35 AM
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In my opinion, the problem with black wheels is they become nearly invisible. Very hard to see what they actually look like. I don't understand the fascination with them.
Old 10-13-14, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MDames2
In my opinion, the problem with black wheels is they become nearly invisible. Very hard to see what they actually look like. I don't understand the fascination with them.
To me, it looks good on light colored cars, especially with tint or a black interior.
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Originally Posted by Canesguy
Like the wheels. Considering the side moldings for my ES......I'm on the fence for their looks.
My ES came with the moldings. I thought all ES's came with them until I saw one the other day without them. I like them.
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Thanks guys for the comments. I really like the black on white contrast.
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Originally Posted by PAPI007
Thanks guys for the comments. I really like the black on white contrast.
I agree with you... the contrast between the white body and the dark wheels really sets them off... looks great... as for side body moldings... to be honest with you, they're not always going to protect your doors from getting dinged ( had to have a big ding pdr'ed ) earlier this year.. but I still think the moldings look good.. but I also think the color of the car has a lot to do with that...
Old 10-18-14, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Canesguy
Like the wheels. Considering the side moldings for my ES......I'm on the fence for their looks.
I ordered the moldings from Sewell and installed them myself. Took about an hour during warm weather. They look great and also provide a measure of protection - that I hope I never need...

I also have the link to the installation instructions if interested.
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Nice wheels. Looking at the molding got me thinking about adding them to the wife's car. If I do add them, I might get it wrapped in black to make it pop on her red matador.
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Originally Posted by Vincent05
Nice wheels. Looking at the molding got me thinking about adding them to the wife's car. If I do add them, I might get it wrapped in black to make it pop on her red matador.
Why not just get them in black in the first place?
Old 10-19-14, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jbm79
Why not just get them in black in the first place?
Not a bad idea but we might want to go back to red and it's easier and cheaper to do so.
Old 10-22-14, 08:13 AM
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Looks really good..
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congrats

-jose
Old 10-28-14, 05:35 AM
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Great looking ES.
Just like mine with the side moldings but stock wheels.


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