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Old 04-16-2005, 11:58 PM
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VR RX8 + Chrome

Just got my new OEM style "bright" chrome wheels put on my VR8 so I figured I'd share them with the group. I really like the OEM wheels but i'm a sucker for chrome. I think they came out great!





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bling bling.

very nice
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nice!
Old 04-17-2005, 09:48 AM
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you need to go out for a drive to clean the rust off those rotors....a few 100+ mph runs will take care of that real quick
Old 04-17-2005, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nosubstitutec4s
you need to go out for a drive to clean the rust off those rotors....a few 100+ mph runs will take care of that real quick
I knew someone was going to comment on that.... it's about my wheels dammit :D I also heard Mazda was offering a repaint for the rotor hubs.... i've got rust on those as well.
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clear corners and red calipers will even that out just right...well...minus the rust :p
Old 04-17-2005, 05:46 PM
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Did you have your wheels chromed or did you just buy those like that?Looks nice tho.The paint is already coming off my stock rims and I only have 5k on the car. Im thinking about have my rims painted or chromed but Im not sure.I may want a dark color too just as long as it lasts,The stock paint job suxs.
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Those rims are hot! Bling but not in the bad way!

I agree with painting the calipers!
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im not a fan of chrome on red but i guess it doesn't look too bad.. =)
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Bling to the max.
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Originally Posted by SharkDiver
Did you have your wheels chromed or did you just buy those like that?Looks nice tho.The paint is already coming off my stock rims and I only have 5k on the car. Im thinking about have my rims painted or chromed but Im not sure.I may want a dark color too just as long as it lasts,The stock paint job suxs.
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It was basically an exchange program.

1). They send me the stock wheels that have been chromed (triple plated).
2). I have them put on at the shop w/existing rubber.
3). I send back my wheels to them in same packaging with prepaid UPS labels.
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Snizzle, It looks great!!!

They = who?

I'm thinking to get my stock rims chrome too.. how much??

SB
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Originally Posted by BlueFrenzy
Those rims are hot! Bling but not in the bad way!
I agree with painting the calipers!
Thanks, I took her out to get the rust off too.... :D

Any recommendation on a painting kit? or is it easier to just buy some aftermarket calipers?

Also, I see you've got the Tom Tom navigation. I've got the same kit except I use a Tungsten T3... much cheaper than buying NAV from the factory, and I can use it with whatever vehicle i'd like. One problem though, sometimes I have an issue where it won't pick up the GPS signal unless I do a soft reboot on the T3. Have you had any problems like that?
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Originally Posted by SilverBullitt
Snizzle, It looks great!!!

They = who?

I'm thinking to get my stock rims chrome too.. how much??

SB
They = http://stores.ebay.com/OEMRIMS-INC

How much = $550 + $180 2-way S/H (CA to VA) = $730
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