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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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THANKS BEN AT WHEELS BOUTIQUE FOR MY 3RD SET OF WHEELS-Pics of Ben's creations inside

Well, since I change cars like underwear, it seems I'm always raving about some board sponser for helping set-up my latest car. I've thanked him many times before (3 to be exact as this is my 3rd set of wheels) but I've said this many many times and I know several of you have taken the advise and been satisfied customers. FOR ANY WHEEL NEEDS CALL WHEELS BOUTIQUE AND SPEAK TO BEN. His prices are consistently and substantially less than anyone else, his service is second to none, and he is a real entusiast. His shop if first class as are his employees. I couldn't be happier with the level of service and care I receive. Here are some pics of the wheels Ben got me...................Thanks again buddy.

HRE 543R for my Z8







HRE 547R Black Centers for my Turbo S Coupe





HRE 542R Black center for my Turbo Cab



 
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Looks good Lou!

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Daaaamn. Nice cars man!
 
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those are great looking wheels, Lou. my favoate is 547r with black centers.
 
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The 542R is the perfect wheel....*drool*
 
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Originally posted by MGoBlue
The 542R is the perfect wheel....*drool*
I agree. I still cannot visually see any difference in the 542R and the 542 though. Cars look great.
 
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I agree. I still cannot visually see any difference in the 542R and the 542 though. Cars look great.
The "R" just designates reverse lip. The 542R vs 542 are flat lip with 19inch center versus step lip with 18" center on a 19" wheel. Did you mean you can't tell the difference between the 547R and 542R??

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Originally posted by LSM
The "R" just designates reverse lip. The 542R vs 542 are flat lip with 19inch center versus step lip with 18" center on a 19" wheel. Did you mean you can't tell the difference between the 547R and 542R??

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Thanks for the explaination. I am just confused that the 19' 542 is roughly $500 less than the 542R. I'm sure I could tell a difference in real life. Looking at pictures of both wheels (542 and 542R), they look the exact same. (I have a file going of both wheels) I want to buy a set but cannot decide which version to buy.

AND everyone takes angular pics (which look great). If I could see a pic directly from the side of both, maybe I could see better.
 
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Lou, I think between u and me, we dump too much $$ into BLING!

I got 543R's for the SL too from BEN at Wheels Boutique. Lou'z Z8 is painted silver, while my centers are brushed.

 
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Ben has a shrine in his office with Lou and Shanks picture in it
 
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What do you mean Hershel, you don't have a picture of me in your office?? I'm mighty good looking you know

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Originally posted by BlackGold
Thanks for the explaination. I am just confused that the 19' 542 is roughly $500 less than the 542R. I'm sure I could tell a difference in real life. Looking at pictures of both wheels (542 and 542R), they look the exact same. (I have a file going of both wheels) I want to buy a set but cannot decide which version to buy.

AND everyone takes angular pics (which look great). If I could see a pic directly from the side of both, maybe I could see better.
Get the "R" version, they look FAR better and they will be substantially easier to resale. Not many people like the step lip. Old design......

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Originally posted by LSM
What do you mean Hershel, you don't have a picture of me in your office?? I'm mighty good looking you know

Lou

No, but i have a picture of you next to my bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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thanks lou your than man.......and shank i never for get you too .... thanks guys
 
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Originally posted by ShankGT2
Lou, I think between u and me, we dump too much $$ into BLING!

I got 543R's for the SL too from BEN at Wheels Boutique. Lou'z Z8 is painted silver, while my centers are brushed.

No offense but the LMs have these beat hands down.
 


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