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Old 04-13-2010, 08:25 AM
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I actually got wheels. Found some TRD's on a local classifieds site for a good price, offered the gentleman less, he accepted. Now I have some nicely curbed TRD wheels for a steal. May refinish them, not sure. Have to get the Q45's stance on point before any more work is done to the xB...

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They're not even remotely close to what I wanted, but I needed new tires and these were cheaper than new tires.
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Old 04-13-2010, 01:28 PM
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The wheels look really good with that stance.


I'm admiring the puddle lights more.

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Old 04-13-2010, 02:38 PM
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looks really good!!
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I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real.
I was beginning to think you might never get wheels.
Luv'in it on the Hotchkis drop.
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I love your box. That's a sick setup. Wow. I love it a lot! Makes me want to get puddle lights, too.

How'd you mount them in your stock rocker panels?
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LOOKS awsome!!! Man is everyone getting good deals on wheels now lol!!!
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Old 04-13-2010, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real.
I was beginning to think you might never get wheels.
Luv'in it on the Hotchkis drop.


Soon i will be Next to flash a wheel set up after having my ride since brand new in 07 LOL!!! Sorry for the thread jack!!!

xseveredveganx you da man! Congrats once again!! Hmmm Hotchkis drop looking good!!!
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Talk about a good deal. I think it looks great as is.

But if you refinish them, maybe an anodized lip?
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Thanks everyone! CIONIDE, I was really surprised how much the guy had these posted for "or best offer". And we all know that cash is king.
I got the puddle lights fro LED Mod and mounted them via the black brackets that they came with. I purchased short screws and went to town. I took out 5 of the 9 plugs that the OEM side skirts mount with. Don't fret, there are also more clips on the sides of the skirts that hold the skirt in place. I wired them up to my dome light. I told LED Mod that I would make a DIY, but just haven't. I'm not the best at taking pictures of my processes. I've been hella busy lately...
As far as refinishing the wheels, an anodized lip would be cool... But I feel it's a little too 'tuner' for my tastes. I'm more into luxury... However these wheels don't say anything lux about them... We'll see.

And I want more low. Period. Ready to start cutting coils.
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Hotchkis is LEGIT!!!! and for some reason 19"s and them springs go really well!...
congrats on the steal....looking good.
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