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Old 11-19-2009 | 05:39 PM
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Yellow gauges and aero kit are definitely being considered. Just need to spend money on other things right now.

Mspeedster, I hear what you're saying about the rather subdued exterior but I kinda like the contrast. However an aero kit would negate the contrast.
Old 11-19-2009 | 05:56 PM
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i like it, i like it. i like the way the yeller pops and the box-stitched yellow seating reminds me of a Bentley. Speed-yellow gauges are must methinks. Now, do the seat belts wear OK (ie no black smudges from grubby fingers of kids for example?)
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Originally Posted by go-C4S-injune
i like it, i like it. i like the way the yeller pops and the box-stitched yellow seating reminds me of a Bentley. Speed-yellow gauges are must methinks. Now, do the seat belts wear OK (ie no black smudges from grubby fingers of kids for example?)
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I haven't had to deal with kids (yet) so grubby fingers aren't much of a problem, but there is black smudge where the belts rub by the shoulder loop. With a color like yellow that's impossible to avoid but I would say overall its held up better than I would have expected.
Old 11-19-2009 | 06:17 PM
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That's a cool looking ride! I wondered how the HRE P40's would look with Atlas Grey, now I see and I like 'em! Thanks for sharing.
Old 11-19-2009 | 07:35 PM
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The wheels look fanstastic, especially on that paint. I'm not feeling the interior, looks like it belongs on a Corvette.
Old 11-19-2009 | 08:14 PM
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The yellow looks better on the inside than it would on the outside.
Old 11-19-2009 | 08:26 PM
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I like every thing you did. The wheels are killer. I would go back to red on the brakes. The yellow (we all know what that means) accentuates the small brake rotors. Everyone knows PCCBs have the biggest rotors known to man. Someone might ding you on a cars and coffee Sunday morning OR you could install bigger rotors on the front anyway. The wheels are so good looking but they so show off the brakes.
BTW Welcome and we aint ripping on you, we are welcoming you with open arms and flowing honesty.
Old 11-19-2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
I like every thing you did. The wheels are killer. I would go back to red on the brakes. The yellow (we all know what that means) accentuates the small brake rotors. Everyone knows PCCBs have the biggest rotors known to man. Someone might ding you on a cars and coffee Sunday morning OR you could install bigger rotors on the front anyway. The wheels are so good looking but they so show off the brakes.
BTW Welcome and we aint ripping on you, we are welcoming you with open arms and flowing honesty.
I agree about the rotors looking small. The goal with the yellow brakes was to tie the interior to the exterior. Bigger rotors may be the way to go. Can you do that with stock calipers? I have much to learn still.

Thanks for the welcome. As for the opinions it's all good. You can't put up pics and expect people to not voice what they think. I like hearing what everyone has to say.
Old 11-19-2009 | 09:00 PM
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That is a very unique interior which for the most part I give you kudos! Why be normal?
I think I would ditch the trimmed floor mats.
Congrats on being different,...very refreshing!
Old 11-19-2009 | 09:10 PM
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I think you can go bigger on the rotors with your calipers, quick call to Sharwerks, GMG racing or Pelican parts will answer that.
Oh and I LOVE the yellow seat belt NICH touch!!
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What are the specs on those wheels if you don't mind me asking? They look like 20", what offset? They look like they fit perfectly.
Old 11-19-2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by motionless
What are the specs on those wheels if you don't mind me asking? They look like 20", what offset? They look like they fit perfectly.
Wheels are 19"s. Offset I have no idea.
Old 11-19-2009 | 09:26 PM
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gawd I love those wheels!!
Old 11-19-2009 | 10:09 PM
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I think your exterior looks killer. I love the wheels, I think the yellow brakes (despite non-PCCB's) look great. Overall an A+. Interior is not MY cup of team but I like it too. What I'm saying is - I wouldnt get it on my car but I do like it.

Thanks for sharing - nice pics.
Old 11-19-2009 | 10:38 PM
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Outside is beautiful and the inside has potential. I would ditch the steering wheel for an RS wheel, that one just looks cheap. I would lose the yellow on the visors, homelink buttons, and seatbelt clips, then I think the interior will look much better


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