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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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After long hours of work, here is my finished product...

Pics are bad because they are phone pics. Camera died on me.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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That actually looks really nice, especially if you dump it
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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it's on eibach's right now. but i dont have the money for a diff drop and/or coilovers. this was a cheap alternative to powder coating. however, i might have to if the paint starts chipping like crazy.. haha
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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damn that looks amazingly crazy.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I dont see anything.......
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Looks nice but the pics are a bit fuzzy. I bet it looks great in person. Post up some better pics.

How long did it take you?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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the thing is, it's snowing like 6 inches in saint louis right now so i've had to haul each tire downstairs to the basement to paint em and dry em. it took me a really really long time. let's leave it at that. hahaha. my wrists are about to fall off too.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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they look nice... im considering this... did you use dupli-color?
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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yeah, i used their primer, enamel spray paint, and clear coat. i recommend laying down two thin layers of enamel paint then a medium layer. if you do thick layers three times i think it chips easier. and i did three coats of each. they feel the same as stock if you put clear coat. google how to paint your rims and you'll find a LOT of DIY. do a lot of research.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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looking good~~
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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I got some better pics with my camera. Tires look dirty from salt on roads from previous night. Bad lighting=Bad pictures. : (





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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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dang if those stock wheels was 1 inch bigger with a bit of lip action...... it actually could b something, dont think any IS people would b getting aftermarket :P still those look pretty good :P
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:37 AM
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i think the salt makes them look better lol
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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So St. Louis got a ton of snow last night. But I was able to shovel it all so that I could take these pictures. Enjoy the eye candy. Tell me what you think.











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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Now these are some better pics. Rims look great. You did a good job.

What are you lowered on?
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