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newbie, here is my ride

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by gitong, May 13, 2008.

  1. gitong

    gitong New Member

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    #1 gitong, May 13, 2008
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    Nice wheels! the color combination looks great!
     
    #2 charansr, May 13, 2008
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    Very very very nice - Congrats and enjoy.
     
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    I love the wheel rims,, where they aftermarket or came with the package you bought??
     
    #4 freshmtt, May 14, 2008
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    Nice,
    Did you get the top of the headlights/tailights darkened? or did you photoshop that in because you are going to get it done? (I'm not trying to come off as a jerk, just interested that's all)
     
    #5 BIGGDOGG, May 14, 2008
  6. gitong

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    They are after market wheels. Enkei RPF1 17"
     
    #6 gitong, May 20, 2008
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    Photoshop only but, thinking about doing it but stll researching for the correct process to make it look right.
     
    #7 gitong, May 20, 2008
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    Nice wheels!

    How'd you decide on that size? Do you know what the rim + tire weight is? (If I do a mod like this I want to be equal to or lighter than stock.) And lastly, what tires did you go with?

    Sorry for the thousand questions, but that looks sharp enough to ask...
     
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  9. gitong

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    I shop around for the lightest affordable 17" and I found this at tirerack. fronts: 17x7.5 with 205-45-17 general tires = 33 lbs. rears: 17x8 with 215-45-17 general tires = 34 lbs. my mpg went down from 46.5 to 43.5.
     
    #9 gitong, May 23, 2008
  10. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    Somebody edited the hood reflection in the 2nd photo.
    The rest of the car is highly reflective but the hood stands out as diffused satin. Same with last photo where only half the hood is diffused.

    First photo, I liked the wheels, not sure about the others.

    Where is the center cap?

    ZC1
     
    #10 ZC1, May 23, 2008
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    thanks, the wheels did not come with center caps.
     
    #11 gitong, May 27, 2008
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    I think that it is just the way the sun is hitting the car.The car looks very nice man.I like the rims and yes they may look a little better with center caps.But hey its all work in progress for those who like to upgrade there cars.
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    #12 deadrock69, May 28, 2008
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