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Old 09-16-2009 | 09:43 AM
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Click for Ugly Wheel Spats

Old 09-16-2009 | 09:47 AM
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WHOA!! I'm not sure being a little more aerodynamically efficient is a good excuse for such a FUGLY Mod!!
Old 09-16-2009 | 09:49 AM
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Good way to ruin a car - add 50's style wheel skirts = EPIC FAIL
Old 09-16-2009 | 11:03 AM
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WTF... why would they do that?!
Old 09-16-2009 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc' post='1009319' date='Sep 16 2009, 02:03 PM
WTF... why would they do that?!
"To reach the car's electronically-limited 217 mph top speed, the car's aerodynamics have been improved at the obvious expense of the car's looks."
The wheels make it look like crap
Old 09-16-2009 | 02:59 PM
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Wheels are easily changed...
Old 09-16-2009 | 04:12 PM
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i used to like brabus styling.. they are going different direction now.. those wheels look like crap
Old 09-16-2009 | 10:02 PM
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holy batman!
Old 09-16-2009 | 10:13 PM
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i just a little bit in my mouth.....
Old 09-17-2009 | 05:59 PM
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Just say no to wheel spats. Although, the curb protection and lack of need to clean brake dust is appealing.


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