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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Well I scored a set of 01 cl55 calipers for 100 bucks shipped, cleaned them up and painted them. Got some great 345mm rotors and slapped it on! Drivers side done, still need the passenger side. Save that for tonight. Gripgrip inspired me even though I couldn't get the nice setup he has!

 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Looks fantastic! I'm sure they'll perform admirably.
 

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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Looking good. I am sure you will love them.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Rockin a great color!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Thanks guys! I think it will be a nice touch and I hope the color will look good with the black car.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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I like the color and you'll never regret the upgrade. What doesn't look good on a black car?

Les
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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That color is ****. VHT Copper?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Very nice looking set up.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JHM2K
That color is ****. VHT Copper?
Yup!

Got her done today too!

 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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That looks great....
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Those wheels help show your new brake setup off. Beautyfull job!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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badass, they match the side markers!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Whoapony
Yup!

Got her done today too!


What kind of wheels are those?
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Whoapony
Yup!

Got her done today too!

Super nice job!! Pull the rears and paint to match, and you're golden!!
 
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Old May 1, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rayth
badass, they match the side markers!
Hahha, yeah now that you pointed that out I want to shade them.

Originally Posted by unarel32
What kind of wheels are those?
They are 19" Roderick RW2s.

Originally Posted by JHM2K
Super nice job!! Pull the rears and paint to match, and you're golden!!
Just did that, I'm loving the new look!

Just scored a 74mm TB for 50 bucks on eBay! Time for the next project!
 
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