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My middle name is changing to bling!

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Old 07-08-06, 04:02 AM
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Default My middle name is changing to bling!

Guys, check out my new rims... :lol:

They are the same size as the factory ones (18x8s), but look smaller to me. I guess it's because I'm used to seeing 20inch chromes on my recent trip to the States!







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The wheels look great IMO chromed anythings look good with that blue. P Zero's up front and Eagle F1's in the rear? New tires in the near future, perhaps before the "Ring" ?
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Nice pics... The rims look good. Hey is your TTE lip molded? It looks pretty good.
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Nice pics... The rims look good. Hey is your TTE lip molded? It looks pretty good.
I don't know about molded..that's how it came from the factory when new...
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Originally Posted by GWELEX
The wheels look great IMO chromed anythings look good with that blue. P Zero's up front and Eagle F1's in the rear? New tires in the near future, perhaps before the "Ring" ?
Thanks! Yeah, Eagles just fitted at the back. They are so grippy that the VSC can't keep up and keeps activating!!!

Hmmm, might change the fronts to Eagles too before the ring, if I can find the cash...
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excellent rims and AWESOME COLOR man! i used to have the same set but sold them to a buddy of mine. now i have work termist wheels that I'll be putting on sometime this week.



I think they look better on your car though... the chrome on silver just doesn't contrast enough to make them visually impressive.

btw - your new l-tuned exhuast will accent the rear end with "chrome" once you get them installed!

-Clifford
Old 07-08-06, 08:02 AM
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Looking sweet man Definitely looks good with the blue

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I agree with everyone....It does look good on your color, keep up the good work on the mods,
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i can't see the pics
Old 07-08-06, 11:48 AM
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nice upgrade on the wheels...that chrome really compliments the car nicely
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wow, the tte lip is a factory option in europe? i guess it was like the l-tuned setup here in the states.
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Originally Posted by corkycal
wow, the tte lip is a factory option in europe? i guess it was like the l-tuned setup here in the states.
Well, actually, I think Lexus UK took delivery of the standard GS models from Japan, then added the TTE lip, OZ 18x8 wheels with 245/40 rubber, stiffer, lower springs and the rear spoiler with LED brake light. Then they marketed the car as a limited edition Sport model.
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ok i see the pics.. those wheels are nice

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looks good!!
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Thanks for the compliments. I can't wait to tint the windows this weekend, fit the SS brake lines, L-tuned exhaust and Daizen sway bar bushes, and then I'm all set for Nurburgring!!
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