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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks Steven. The install is coming along and will be done Saturday. Here is another bad pic.

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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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That will surely kick a*s...wow


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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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This looks promising. The boys at IND/A&L sent a phone pic of the EV5's back from the powder coaters in their new color...

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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
This looks promising. The boys at IND/A&L sent a phone pic of the EV5's back from the powder coaters in their new color...
The PC certainly transformed the character of those wheels. They're going to look superb, particularly with the new trim you've been integrating.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
This looks promising. The boys at IND/A&L sent a phone pic of the EV5's back from the powder coaters in their new color...

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When is installation day?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
The PC certainly transformed the character of those wheels. They're going to look superb, particularly with the new trim you've been integrating.
Thanks Gary, I'm pretty exited about it. You work things out in your head, but the results aren't always as expected.
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When is installation day?
I will run these as my winter set, switching my Conti DWS's on them. Not ready to give up my summer tires just yet...these will go on when the temps drop into the 40's

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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
I will run these as my winter set, switching my Conti DWS's on them. Not ready to give up my summer tires just yet...these will go on when the temps drop into the 40's

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Are you certain that the Conti DWS will have enough traction of the amount of snow we get here in Chicago?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Are you certain that the Conti DWS will have enough traction of the amount of snow we get here in Chicago?
I ran them last winter with good results. They are not a dedicated snow tire, but in light snow, they work quite well.


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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
They are not a dedicated snow tire, but in light snow, they work quite well.

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In the last few years, our winters have consisted of a low to moderate percentage of "light snow." I'm more concerned about these tires getting me home with road of 2" to 4" inches, which I've seen many time.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Blacklines Installed

I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...

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They look great from every angle...




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...and a couple of random shots...

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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...



They look great from every angle...



...and a couple of random shots...





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Looks so damn good! I'm going to order some today. Were you able to get just the taillights and not the kit?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Looks so damn good! I'm going to order some today. Were you able to get just the taillights and not the kit?
Thanks I ordered mine from ECS Tuning as the kit, as I was told you cannot get the lights separately.


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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...




They look great from every angle...




...and a couple of random shots...









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Wow.

Looks very good. Nice pics.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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^ @ECSTuning Thanks...as always, you guys do a great job, and are a pleasure to deal with


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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...




-Steven
Nice shot, Steven.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Nice shot, Steven.
Thanks Mr. T


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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueToy
I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...




They look great from every angle...



...and a couple of random shots...




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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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^ Thanks David. I really like your "Like" graphic...well done


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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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There's nothing more delightful that an honest man, or were you trying to be funny?
I'm speaking fairly honestly. I've had a respectable legal career as an Army JAG, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, GSA Litigation Attorney, and criminal defense lawyer. But, other than academics or sales, I cannot fathom doing anything else. I'm minimally functional on a computer, incapable of assembling a mere tricycle, and not very astute in the sciences. No musical or artistic talent whatsoever. In retrospect, I could probably run a snack bar outside court hours.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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I could probably run a snack bar outside court hours.
I guess we can be assured that the "Snack Bar" would be legit.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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[QUOTE=BlueToy;3801996]I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...

Steven,

Sometimes it takes me a while to really notice something, but your head and tail light rims really do a great job of matching the lower grey on the lower portion of your car, and mine for that matter. Doesn't look like you've just added another color. Love the look, especially on a black car.

Bill
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Steven,

Blacklines are awesome.....

Andy
 
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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[QUOTE=hemisedan;3802835]
Originally Posted by BlueToy
I got the rear Blacklines installed today...really loving the look of these. The install was very easy, simple plug and play. It ties it all together very nicely...

Steven,

Sometimes it takes me a while to really notice something, but your head and tail light rims really do a great job of matching the lower grey on the lower portion of your car, and mine for that matter. Doesn't look like you've just added another color. Love the look, especially on a black car.

Bill
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Steven,

Blacklines are awesome.....

Andy
Thanks Boys


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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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Had a chance to get a few new shots of the Roadster this afternoon...

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