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Old 09-18-06, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by acsan
...loving the new wheels just because they look easier to clean
first thing i thought of as well .....can easily wipe off the brake dusts off those suckers undecided if they look nice or not though
Old 09-18-06, 05:32 AM
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Thanks for the pics of the new details.

I noticed that the car had RE-050 tires too.

Were any of the 06 cars delivered with those?
Old 09-18-06, 05:40 AM
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mine came with RE050, i think it was random if your car came with dunlop or bridgestone
Old 09-18-06, 06:44 AM
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Looking at the blank for the illuminated gas/trunk buttons, I'll bet it can be retrofit to the 2006's. Anyone car to pop it out and check?
Old 09-18-06, 08:16 AM
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love those rims.
Old 09-18-06, 08:30 AM
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hate the rims.

My 06' had RE050's

My 06' also had the fog light indicator on the instrument panel that some said wasn't on 2006 models. I do have the old trunk/fuel and trac off buttons.
Old 09-18-06, 08:31 AM
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im hoping sewell gets these wheels and offers the trade in deal for them, I dont really like the stock 18s, kinda hard to clean and I've always been a fan of 5 spoke
Old 09-18-06, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000toIS350
I noticed that the car had RE-050 tires too.

Were any of the 06 cars delivered with those?
Yes, many of the 2006 in the latter half of their production run, most came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050.
Old 09-18-06, 09:18 AM
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The car would be perfect if the wheels were 19" and one inch lower. I mean PERFECT!
Old 09-18-06, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jezza
Looking at the blank for the illuminated gas/trunk buttons, I'll bet it can be retrofit to the 2006's. Anyone car to pop it out and check?
You might be able to just back light the existing ones yourself. Try popping your buttons off.
Old 09-18-06, 04:21 PM
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Just to confirm, is the finish of the X pkg rims a painted clearcoat (like the stock 18s) or a polished finish (like G Spiders/ISP Modes) ???

I know you're trying to conceal, but is that the Newport Beach dealer ? I like the fact that they don't automatically drill & install the front plates, giving buyers the option of going 'au natural' in front . . .
Old 09-18-06, 04:45 PM
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Can you take/post some more pics of the 2007 dash area? Great 2006 vs 2007 pics so far!!!
Old 09-18-06, 04:58 PM
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Thanks Flipside!! Very well presented

PS I really like the wheels, very cool
Old 09-18-06, 05:15 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, based on the photos it looks like the Bridgestones have a more defined lip to protect the rim from curb rash compared to the Dunlops. Am I right?
Old 09-18-06, 09:17 PM
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Some like those wheels, some don't. I'm in the latter group. I still would have chosen the chromed stock wheels on my '06, if those 5-spoke ones had been available. I like 'em shiny!


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