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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Put on the new rims and finally took reasonable pictures, but it is obvious my picture taking skills are sub par. They are iForged Essen's 19s.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Nice, I like the style but not a fan of the high polish/chrome finish on a sports car. I prefer the andracite/gunmetal on red and darker color cars.



btw, why do you have two s500 4matics? I think one is more than enough.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Very nice wheels, good choice on the Precision Series with the larger rear lip. I think red cars that are brilliant such as yours can pull off lusterous finishes, in additon to the darker hued ones.

Very nice overall
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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I love your car. The wheels are too busy looking for me...I'm not a fan of the 3-piece wheels with the rivets. That being said it's looks good.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Thanks guys, I was thinking of going for a Hyper Black or the Anthracite, but didn't want something too close to the C32. It definitely is pretty flashy, maybe a little too much...
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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Very nice wheels, good choice on the Precision Series with the larger rear lip. I think red cars that are brilliant such as yours can pull off lusterous finishes, in additon to the darker hued ones.

Very nice overall
Thanks man! I think I met you at SEMA this year...
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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btw, why do you have two s500 4matics? I think one is more than enough.
With the winters in Calgary, the AMGs act more of a snow plow, the W220s are reliable, good winter cars (for the wife and I). Got a good deal on one of them, the same price as the only E500 4Matic in the city at the time.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Put on the new rims and finally took reasonable pictures, but it is obvious my picture taking skills are sub par. They are iForged Essen's 19s.
Perfect match !
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Looking great! Great choice! What dimensions?

Is it me or the tires look small on the rim?

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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Congrats on your wheels. It's always nice to customize your car. It is a unique car color/wheel combo.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Nice wheels!

What tires and sizes did you go with?
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mischief
Thanks man! I think I met you at SEMA this year...
Oh ok great bro, enjoy the wheels
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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nice wheels - they do look vunerable to kerb damage though
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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I love it, Knock on wood. It looks amazing , Be careful and once again Have fun drooling at it
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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looks great. congrats even tho i'm not fan of full polish/chrome look.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Looks good!! CongratS!! I like the long spoke mesh!
Was just wondering what size tires u go with on the rear.... Seems to have a little more room on the wheel to accomodate wider tires.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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looks nice bro, juss needa slam that beast now. you'd be amazed how much difference it makes on the car and wheels. the car just looks a lot slicker, in my opinion at least.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Looks good!! CongratS!! I like the long spoke mesh!
Was just wondering what size tires u go with on the rear.... Seems to have a little more room on the wheel to accomodate wider tires.
Sorry for the logn reply haven't been on in awhile. I'm running 265/30/19s in the rear, with no rubbing at all. The car has not been lowered as well
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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ahh... another iForged brother. sweet.
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Amazing with those wheels on it!
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