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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Chromed out R56

Stumbled across an old article I've never seen about a chromed out r56. I know there's a lot of death to chrome guys out there but I feel exactly the opposite.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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While I'm not of the "death to chrome" mindset (it's perfectly fine in small ammounts on modern cars and can look awesome on old hotrods and such), that example is overkill at best, and a road hazard at worst. I would hate to be behind that car on a sunny day....at least without welding goggles on.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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WOW is all I can say.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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I believe the Bieb has a chromed out Fisker Karma. Somehow he can find insurance :P I bet you'll find an insurance company to insure it, it's just going to be absurdly expensive.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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**A spokesman for the Association of British Insurers told The Sun: 'It could be a target for thieves.'**

......or a blinding road hazard for everyone else.

I would only want to see this car at an auto show.
 
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