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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TLW
You are crazy !!!

HAHAHA.....I heard that a few times last night when i was Cruising Around....
Only because they are Trafficstars and cost a grip already.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
idk if its supposed to be JDM, but personally i think the pic i posted looks hot. It's just a unique way to tie in the theme of the car i think. i'm pretty sure axis has a few racing inspired flat black wheels with a red stripe or something going around the edge of the lip.


however the monotone theme trend has been around for a while (i.e. color matched rims)
It is a JDM look and I think it came out nicely. The red stripe look you're referring to is call the "time attack look" which is really played out. If the OP likes the way his wheels look then thats all that matter. Personally I like it as I like most things JDM, but this looks doesn't suit all.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Apex84
It is a JDM look and I think it came out nicely. The red stripe look you're referring to is call the "time attack look" which is really played out. If you like the way your wheels look then thats all that matter. Personally I like it as I like most things JDM, but this looks doesn't suit all.
yep, you hit it right on the head. By no means was i demeaning the look at all, personally its just the shock of being so different but eventually i think itd grow on me. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Im setting up a shoot here shortly and ill get some Day and Night photos.

I just got them out of the shop Yesterday. I was really stressin on how they would look but when i saw them on the car. I just Loved em.

Its REALLY DIFFERENT from the Norm i know but y follow the crowd.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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at first glance you tend to not like it ...but once you keep looking at it, you end up liking it
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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I like it Chrome out the lugnut's for a
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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That was a real ballsy move . Doesnt look bad at all I like it, Definately better than black
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Its not my forte' but a definate traffic stopper. It kinda looks like it should be on the grand trismo video game hahaha.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I love it!! Really....it's pretty cool. Most people are afraid to go out on a limb but I really thing you hit it out the park son!!

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Cool Blue Trafficstars

I give you props for just having the ***** to be different and not follow the norm. Whenever you go against the grain like that, you will ALWAYS face alot of scrutiny. But the outcome is just what you wanted and that's all that counts. Looks good! I thought it was a bold move when you painted your wheels black. You just topped yourself brother!
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Props: you got ***** paintin' TrafficStars, and you don't follow tradition.
Shame: You need a blue GS so they match something and they look "planned".
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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i like the black rims much more than the current blue ones
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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For me personally those wheels are a love hate type thing...
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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black looked so much cleaner
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks again......


I was talking to a buddy today and was like "DAMN IF I ONLY HAD A BLUE GS"


I got Black Tint on there now and im pretty set on stripping it all off and Putting on the Stock Blue Mercedes Tint on.....Only setback is that its in the Window ...

Gotta get that Blue Burlwood now


As for Chrome Lugs, I thought the same thing. I got the Purple T1R Lugs on there now. When the wheels were black i had the Blue Rays ones and loved em.
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