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Old 04-19-2009, 05:24 AM
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Hi guys

Just made this littel "cheep" modification , just to try out how it would look with painted front grill in the color silver-metalic , wheil waiting on the OEM chrom ones

What do you guys think ???
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Old 04-19-2009, 05:32 AM
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Looks Good
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I think it looks awsome! Have you thought about keeping these instead of chrome ones? I think you should !
Old 04-19-2009, 11:20 AM
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looks good
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='851722' date='Apr 19 2009, 11:26 AM
I think it looks awsome! Have you thought about keeping these instead of chrome ones? I think you should !
+1 Keep it like that.
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Looks very upscale. Nice subtle contrast.
Definitely leave it as is.
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Originally Posted by BenAnd' post='851643' date='Apr 19 2009, 09:24 AM
Hi guys

Just made this littel "cheep" modification , just to try out how it would look with painted front grill in the color silver-metalic , wheil waiting on the OEM chrom ones

What do you guys think ???
Looks great. Works well with the wheels.
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+1 for keeping it as is! Very sharp and clean.
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Came out pretty good. You might have to consider returning the ones you ordered.
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Does cheep = cheap?


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