Can I lose the chrome? : M414 18" TURBO-LOOK-WHEEL HIGH GLOSS FINISH
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Can I lose the chrome? : M414 18" TURBO-LOOK-WHEEL HIGH GLOSS FINISH
As recently posted, got me a new ride: 2002 Carrera Coupe, with the above M414 18" TURBO-LOOK-WHEEL HIGH GLOSS FINISH rims, which I don't like, because I hate chrome. Short of replacement rims, do I have any cost effective alternatives with these rims? Strip and paint, strip and anodize, strip and something else? Or, do I just buy what I want, and sell these at a loss to a track junky?
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I don’t like these style wheels, chrome or not. I have a 2001 with the same style wheels (not chrome). I’ve been looking to replace my wheels. I’m interested in what you replace yours with. You have a beautiful car and wheels can really make the car.
I would sell these and buy new. That’s what I’m going to do, just can’t decide on what I want.
I would sell these and buy new. That’s what I’m going to do, just can’t decide on what I want.
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I don’t like these style wheels, chrome or not. I have a 2001 with the same style wheels (not chrome). I’ve been looking to replace my wheels. I’m interested in what you replace yours with. You have a beautiful car and wheels can really make the car.
I would sell these and buy new. That’s what I’m going to do, just can’t decide on what I want.
I would sell these and buy new. That’s what I’m going to do, just can’t decide on what I want.
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IMO if they are in good shape dont mess with them, sell them off and replace with something you like - or keep them for winter and put some snow tires on them if you have the space....
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Burning Brakes
I have a 2000 Millennium Edition 996 that came factory with the chrome look wheels.. 3 out of the 4 have started to delaminate.. I am trying to keep the car OE even though I don't care for the chrome wheels either. I'd be interested in purchasing yours, at the right price.. Might help offset the cost of replacements for you.
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Three Wheelin'
WOW, the same guy must have owned both our cars! What's with the chrome?
I called around to a few places - takes a few days but the rates were reasonable. I like the wheels...just not the chrome. I am going to get something like redridge's. Gloss Black or something similar.
I called around to a few places - takes a few days but the rates were reasonable. I like the wheels...just not the chrome. I am going to get something like redridge's. Gloss Black or something similar.
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They look similar is all I was saying (best I can tell from the pic's). My TT Prod. date is 06/2001. Don't personally care for the twist style and don't know what to replace mine with. Keeping them as a back up is a good idea. I want to see what others have done. Aftermarket and later model wheels etc...
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Sport Technos look awesome on the 996. I think LVDell is selling a set from his turbo right now.