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Old 02-23-2012, 05:14 PM
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Re: black rims, red calipers?!

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Originally Posted by Jay Wrix View Post
I actually prefer rust to fake brembos...no matter how non-fake they look like, you still deep down feel bad about them....or that's just me

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Originally Posted by Conn SVX View Post
Paint doesn't last.
the stock rims have paint too...i mean it depends...good & specialized paint lasts
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Originally Posted by fzftw View Post
It looks good. Your wheels are on the wrong sides. As far as black rims with red calipers I think it could work. Especially if there's like a red stripe around the edge of the wheels. Like these:
I know...apparently the stupid Costco tire guy didn't know how to read the L and the R on the tires(done by prev owner and i'm too lazy to get it fixed...it also could peel some of the new paint off
and about the rims...i prefer to keep it kinda stock...for now

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Originally Posted by stevek View Post
Each to their own guys. IMO SVX calipers aren't that good looking so why make them stand out? I wouldn't wear a yellow suit as everyone would stare and see what a fat/old/ugly/ twat I am. (Can I say twat?)
that's the thing...they are way hidden behind the rims...it seemed nice to have them visible you know:P
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