BWB Tinted and Chromed...
Originally Posted by charlesmsn
where and how much did you get your stock rims chromed?
No Substitute
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From: RI
Looking Good!
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
As per request of some CL Members:
Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).
The car also has been DVD/Nav hacked and LMS Air Intake added. In all, it's pretty much set for now. I'll wait for the LMS Exhaust next...
Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).
The car also has been DVD/Nav hacked and LMS Air Intake added. In all, it's pretty much set for now. I'll wait for the LMS Exhaust next...
Your car looks AWESOME!
I especially like the Chrome 18's with the BRB.
Congrat's again and good for you for waiting and getting exactly what you wanted
Enjoy,
TripleL
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From: AZ
I saw a is350 at a dealership in Tucson with the chrome wheels on it. I really wanted them until I saw the price tag - $2995. I figured I could get aftermarket wheels for much less so I decided against the chrome option. But they look really good on your car and the tint looks nice as well. I think I'll use your specs for the tint when mine comes in.
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From: Valencia
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You can get them online in eBay for $550. OEM Rims does a wheel exchange program: get their chrome wheels and give them your alloy ones in a couple of weeks. They're located in Anaheim, CA. You just have to pay for shipping to and from Anaheim.
Originally Posted by Sv.Tequila
I wonder if I can just go to that place since Anaheim is like 1 hour drive from where I live!
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From: Valencia
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think their shipping quote was $80 each way. If you want to save $160, just pick them up. You can pick them up in the morning, go to a shop to get them replaced, and return them by the afternoon. I think if you call them up, they've got a referral source that will change the rims and tires for you.
BTW Your IS is hott! I was thinking of getting that color since in my opinion its "rare".
Once again THANKS!
Suave Tequila
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From: CA
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
As per request of some CL Members:
Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).
Stock 18"s chromed,
20% tint to rear windows,
35% tint to driver and front passenger windows,
Clear bra (yes, it's there).
Hey Philip,
Where did you get your wheels chromed?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I called the tint shop. You're right -- the rears are 20% and the front/passenger are 35%. I got that corrected.
The tint shop didn't put the wrong tint. I actually chose it so. I just wrote down the wrong percentages. Thanks for the clarification!
The tint shop didn't put the wrong tint. I actually chose it so. I just wrote down the wrong percentages. Thanks for the clarification!
Thanks Phil for that clarification, that makes more sense, the back really looks dark and the front/pass look more like 35%. Still too dark for me, I would never be able to see through that percentage at night. I'd probably go with 35% in rear and lighter on the sides but that's just me.
I have to say that your color is pretty impressive, I like the fact that it appears to change color, I also agree it looks alot like the BMW's Light Blue metallic. The tint looks awesome though.
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