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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Blackout - See ya, chrome!

Well, mostly.

Lyle (Vinyl Styles) does great work wrapping the parts! I'm lovin the look. Installation was a snap. Next steps are Joey-Mod this weekend, then Eibach Springs, when I can afford it.




 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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That's one mean lookin' mellow yellow.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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that looks awesome!
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:09 AM
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How did you do the door handles? Were they wrapped right on the car?
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Lookin' good!!!!!
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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ubdylan nice work buddy and the back drop is a beauty
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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hey that thing got a stinger
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the comments, folks! The car is really transformed from stock, and I could not be happier with the outcome.

Originally Posted by aem421
How did you do the door handles? Were they wrapped right on the car?
I did the handles with the same vinyl I did the belt-line. Took a couple of tries to get what I wanted, but I still plan to get the matched satin wrapped handles from Lyle. Of course, money is needed for that, and I am kinda short on that after these mods.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Looks great.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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looks WOWOWOOW
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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what rims are those?
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Konig Feather 17x7
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I dig it.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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How hard were the door handles? Do you have the convenience package? I just ordered blackout for around the grill and tape for the beltline. Let the blackout begin.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Wow you must have something against chrome. You left out are the exhaust tips, rim centers and the mini logo. Anyway looking great
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tjtull
How hard were the door handles? Do you have the convenience package?
Not too hard, but I have lots of experience with vinyl on cars. No comfort access, so I did not have to deal with that.

Originally Posted by tjtull
Let the blackout begin.
Hehe, go for it!

Originally Posted by MINImizeMe
Wow you must have something against chrome. You left out are the exhaust tips, rim centers and the mini logo. Anyway looking great
LOL. Na, chrome is fine... for others

I would love a British Racing Green/White with all chrome + driving lights etc., but for the Mellow Yellow/Black, it just lent itself to this look.
 

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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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How hard was it to take off the head/taillight trim? Can someone please help me with some pictures to look at to see how to take them off.

How fast did you get the parts back from Lyle?
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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nice!
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dory the Cooper
How hard was it to take off the head/taillight trim? Can someone please help me with some pictures to look at to see how to take them off.

How fast did you get the parts back from Lyle?
Taillight trim is super-easy. I did it when I installed my fog/brake light kit. I assume the headlight trim is equally simple. The one thing you need to be careful of with the taillight trim is the paint on the body. You need to gently pry the trim off with either a plastic tool or a screwdriver (with the tip wrapped in tape). I did the latter and it worked great. Just go all the way around the trim piece and it will pop right off.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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UB,
love the blackout,
R you happy with the Konigs??
about to make the jump to 17 7's silver on my BRG/W 05 MCS.
any problems??
boxcars
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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UB,
love the blackout,
R you happy with the Konigs??
about to make the jump to 17 7's silver on my BRG/W 05 MCS.
any problems??
boxcars
Thank you!

Lovin the Konigs. They match the theme, and have the added advantage of hiding that pesky brake dust. The lighter weight is a plus as well. I had the Flame Spokes from the factory at around 22lbs each. These are only 16 and change. I think the total, with the Falkens, came out to around 35-36lbs each.
 
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