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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Okay, I hate the ground effects kit except the rear valence that ties in new tips as shown. I have photoshopped a couple of ideas that I think are sweet. What would you go with? The wheels seen here are not what we have ordered. The final one will have polished wheels.

Here is the stock appearance without any GFX:


Here is the complete GFX upgrade (not painted at all, that's how they come):


Here is a chop of the rear valence only painted to body color:


Here is a chop of the rear valence only painted body color except for the part between the tips. This will tie in nicely with the orange and black interior:


1, 2, 3, or 4, guys?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Option 2 is pretty hot, however 3 would be my second choice. What program did you do all these up in photoshop?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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What program did you do all these up in photoshop?
Yes, Photoshop.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I like # 3.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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I like four, but I would have the wheels Black chromed and do the exhaust tips black chromed too!

I just had my rims on my S5 one that way and it looks really great!

If your gonna use black wheels then I agree with Bada, get #3
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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i like 1
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Numero Uno.

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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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option 1 for me.
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1,3,&4
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#1 & #4
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#1 & #4
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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I would say 1 & 3 look good.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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i would go with no4 it looks cleen cut
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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2 for sure!
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Number 4
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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1,3,4, I think the ground effects on the rest of the body looks like an expensive ricer that cant afford paint
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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#2 put the black stripes on it and the black kit and wheels look awsome.
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