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Old 08-22-2006, 08:43 PM   #1
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I seem to be in the minority here, but I like them and I think they'll look particularly nice on a black car. I think they lend an updated look to the 986. I like the brushed, silver, gray and black wheel looks, but there's nothing wrong with a little chrome.

I would check with Carlos at Wheel Dynamics to see what he can do on price before pulling the trigger though.
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Not feeling the Chrome. I personally would never put chrome rims on a Boxster or any other real "Sports Car" for that matter. Other than that they are pretty sweet.
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Ick.


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ok ok, I wont' consider buying them. I didn't have that much cash for rims right now anyway.

I guess I'm back to the aftermarket carrera lights that http://www.wheeldynamics.net has for sale.
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:08 AM   #5
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Very blingee. Yo.
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Randall, I think they would be a ******************** to keep clean!
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i do however like these rims far better "carrera lights". n such a good price. i was looking at those rims all winter last year. buy'em.

I guess I'm back to the aftermarket carrera lights that http://www.wheeldynamics.net has for sale.
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ok ok, I wont' consider buying them. I didn't have that much cash for rims right now anyway.

I guess I'm back to the aftermarket carrera lights that http://www.wheeldynamics.net has for sale.

Oooh! I do love those Carrera Lights! They were high on our list of possible rims when we were looking.
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I like the design, but not the chrome. To me, it just doesn't fit. The brushed look is much better. ANd keep in mind that these are probably refinished OEM wheels. Did they buy them new and apply the chrome, or used, with the possible problems that go with used wheels, and then chrome them. Used wheels can be fine (I have a set for winter tires), but I'd be just a little skeptical about the price and the quality.

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