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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MoltenDebt
Great shot. Love when the lighting is such that there’s a shadow from the hood bulge. You’re inspiring me to go after a MP around here.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
Mine has all been detailed and ready to hit the roads this week...finally!

That looks amazing. Wheels almost chrome, which I unexpectedly like with the UW. I gotta say, for me that UW/CR spec is top 3 and maybe 2nd to the MP. The white/black contrast is something else to me. Great choice!
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
^^ even my little spark has been detailed and the summer wheels are being put on


That looks like a mint condition winter beater ! That thing gets what, 40 mpg ? Good stuff, and exciting to take the beast out of the cage.
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by abdrury
That looks amazing. Wheels almost chrome, which I unexpectedly like with the UW. I gotta say, for me that UW/CR spec is top 3 and maybe 2nd to the MP. The white/black contrast is something else to me. Great choice!
Thanks - I am a bit OCD on wheel design and while I like the wheel pattern of the Enkeis, the 2022 finish was just a little too light when paired with the UW. I had a 2021 IS 350 with these wheels and loved them so when I got my 500, I decided to order a set.

The pic doesn't truly do these wheels justice...the finish is just amazing with the UW. Unlike in the States, our wheels are a painted gun metal finish and not only look amazing but are easy to maintain because the finish isnt as prone to show little scratches. The other thing is the Enkei were a bit harder to clean so I like these for that reason too, I can get my hand through the various wheel spokes and cleaner the inner portion of the rim easier without having to put it on the lift each time

TGPCanada can understand me, he was considering the same too Also, speaking of TGP, thanks...yeah, it is one of the beater but not the one i drive the most, we have the 2022 Corolla that we use 90 of the time...and yes, super happy to get it out Make sure you post your pics soon, yours must be picked up any day now if it hasnt already been done

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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2

TGPCanada can understand me, he was considering the same too Also, speaking of TGP, thanks...yeah, it is one of the beater but not the one i drive the most, we have the 2022 Corolla that we use 90 of the time...and yes, super happy to get it out Make sure you post your pics soon, yours must be picked up any day now if it hasnt already been done
Yes, I will be picking up the Infrared IS500 next week. Will go in later this week to get my 21 IS350 appraised. Let's see what they offer for that. As wthrman2 has mentioned often, the gun metallic finish we get on the 350 wheels here in Canada looks outstanding, imo. My 500 has the darker Enkei wheels, so not sure how I'll like that versus the lighter Enkei or the 350 wheels. I'll let you know next week! And of course, will post pics. I already have an idea where I can get the best lighting. LOL.
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 01:54 PM
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cherry blossoms
Old Apr 10, 2023 | 04:58 PM
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cherry blossoms
link for your front plate bracket?
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 604GSE21
cherry blossoms
Cool shot!
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 23usb500
link for your front plate bracket?
this is the one I bought
Amazon Amazon
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Old Apr 10, 2023 | 08:51 PM
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A little Blue Monday! Decided to go for a gas run at dusk and seek out the gas station light. Beautiful. Blue. Purple. Blurple! I’ve grown to really appreciate the depth of USB 2.0 — it has a metallic sparkle that’s hard to describe unless side by side with original USB.

Once the warm weather is here to stay she’ll get tint and a proper ceramic coat.






Old Apr 11, 2023 | 03:42 AM
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Right on, the gas station lighting is something else!

Nice shots.


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SonicRob - Those pics and that blue is something else!! It blends it perfectly with the pumps, they should try and get you to sponsor them and get free gas (lol)
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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by wthrman2
SonicRob - Those pics and that blue is something else!! It blends it perfectly with the pumps, they should try and get you to sponsor them and get free gas (lol)
Haha, yes, free gas!!
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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SonicRob99
Haha, yes, free gas!!
Now that’s a sponsorship I can get behind! 😂
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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 05:37 AM
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^^ You don't want to be behind "my free gas"!! You have been warned - more sulfur than I can shake a stick at (lol)

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