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nzer · 07-15-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nzer

FT86R not sure if it is just my iPad browser but your bumper picture on your posts means your text is squashed to the right.

Anyone else, is it my browser or the photo?

Sorry all. Worked out it was my browser as the bumper photo was repeated on every post I viewed.

Restarted and fixed.

Skyhound · 07-15-2012, 01:31 PM

Wow, I never noticed how ugly the wheels look without the black paint...

zAnSh1n · 07-15-2012, 11:03 PM

chrome exchange...

Snoopyalien24 · 07-15-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stalon320

a BRZ spolier on an FR-S?? Hate that spoiler... duckbill all the way.. and 33K?? they are nuts.. Leathers like 1000 spoiler 500.. chrome wheels.. No Price.. I would NEVER do that..lol..

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Originally Posted by K2

That's the Toyota GT86 spoiler. Don't know if this is a good price or not but it is more pictures/information.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-GENUI...cbeac3&vxp=mtr

Both brands use the same spoiler

Laurie · 07-16-2012, 02:20 AM

So.... am I the only one liking those wheels more than the stock colours? Think it looks good. Personally not loving the dullness of the factory wheels and was thinking of re-painting them bright silver... now wondering if chrome plating is worth investigating...

Although... some of the cars in the signature might show a slight bias towards chrome

KevinDuMa · 07-16-2012, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurie

So.... am I the only one liking those wheels more than the stock colours? Think it looks good. Personally not loving the dullness of the factory wheels and was thinking of re-painting them bright silver... now wondering if chrome plating is worth investigating...

Although... some of the cars in the signature might show a slight bias towards chrome

I saw your car in the other thread...it's sexy as is do not chrome the wheels! Painting stock wheels is tacky to me IMO.

sho220 · 07-16-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurie

So.... am I the only one liking those wheels more than the stock colours? Think it looks good. Personally not loving the dullness of the factory wheels and was thinking of re-painting them bright silver... now wondering if chrome plating is worth investigating...

Although... some of the cars in the signature might show a slight bias towards chrome

I'd be cautious if you're thinking about getting the stockers chromed. Sometimes the chroming process can cause the base metal to get brittle...happened to many SRT-4 wheels back in the day...never heard of any issues with the silver painted wheels, but chromed wheels had a tendency to get hairline cracks around stress points...

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sa=X&e...iw=769&bih=398

Flipside909 · 07-16-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sho220

I'd be cautious if you're thinking about getting the stockers chromed. Sometimes the chroming process can cause the base metal to get brittle...happened to many SRT-4 wheels back in the day...never heard of any issues with the silver painted wheels, but chromed wheels had a tendency to get hairline cracks around stress points...

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sa=X&e...iw=769&bih=398

This is the truth. Chroming involves heating up the factory wheel, which compromises its integrity and strength.

MVJ1975 · 07-16-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipside909

Here's an Ultramarine with chromies...

Thank you for confirming without a doubt in my mind that Ultramarine needs dark (black or grey) wheels. Those look awful.

Turbowned · 07-16-2012, 01:08 PM

Chrome, no. High-polish bare aluminum with clear coat... maybe? I could see it looking good.

Laurie · 07-16-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sho220

I'd be cautious if you're thinking about getting the stockers chromed. Sometimes the chroming process can cause the base metal to get brittle...happened to many SRT-4 wheels back in the day...never heard of any issues with the silver painted wheels, but chromed wheels had a tendency to get hairline cracks around stress points...

https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sa=X&e...iw=769&bih=398

Good info - thanks - I'll stick with going bright silver then, and keep the chrome for the '59 land yacht

itsibarra · 07-17-2012, 12:52 AM

ewww.

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