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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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SLIGHT UPDATE - 09 GRILLE, NO MORE BLACK RIMS
See what you all think about my mini makeover. 09 Grille, no more black center rims.

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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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Much better black rims look horrible in general.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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looks great..but i love black rims!
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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I like it, but I was digging the black wheels.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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How much is your car lowered.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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in your Mom's car
Black rims went with the theme better.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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what happened to the black rims? i might buy it from ya ..haha
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Air Speed
How much is your car lowered.
It was about 1.5"-1.75" and varies if the car sits for 1 day it goes down a bit lower.
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Looks good, but I like the black more.

I love the 09 grille!
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Looks much nicer! The rims gives it a Bentley-like look to it. I dig it.
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hey ap finally got the grille fitted nice and the whole car looks clean now
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why you went for the silver grill
.. AMG 09 is black
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Very nice. What brand of wheels are those?
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Old May 17, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by e3202nv
hey ap finally got the grille fitted nice and the whole car looks clean now
actually the bottom doesn't fit so there is a gap on top of the bumper. I can live with it for now.


Originally Posted by dyno
why you went for the silver grill
.. AMG 09 is black
I didn't pay much attention to the details. I see it now. I guess I can always painted it. Black does look good on white.

Originally Posted by Viper TT
Very nice. What brand of wheels are those?
The are 3-piece Modulare Forged. Check out this link, they have a lot of nice CLS, BIMMER, etc. with these brand on, just make sure to scroll down.

http://www.d2autosport.com/D2_2006/0...s_modulare.htm
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