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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Any thoughts about painting headlamp cleaning covers?

Any pics of that in a black turbo?

I am still thinking to have this option or not, any thoughts?

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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Although I don't have my white TT yet (Nov build), I ordered that option. I did not on my Atlas C2S and wished I would have every time I walk up to the front of the car. It's a ridiculously expensive option, but most of them are anyway. I think the chrome will not look good on the nose of a black car. Mine is going to be a white out: front and rear lips, rockers, turbo badge on decklid, headlight washer covers. The only thing left dark will be the front grills.

Although you did not ask, I saw a black TT cab at the dealer with the std flat black spoiler lips and rockers - you ought to see one like this before you decicide to not order the lips and rockers in gloss black.

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Originally Posted by dkreidel

Although you did not ask, I saw a black TT cab at the dealer with the std flat black spoiler lips and rockers - you ought to see one like this before you decicide to not order the lips and rockers in gloss black.

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Yes, I think gonna painted the cleaning covers plus the model designation from the factory (I have to pay twice the price as you guys pay in the States), anyway I can't stand for that chrome color, just want kind of black out feeling of the turbo.

Are there really big different to paint the spoiler and rockers? I am trying to find some pics, but probably just leave it flat black in order to have some contrast or maybe painted it after I get the car.

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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I got them painted from the factory
 
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I got them painted from the factory
Nice!

Love that Techart wheels too, how heavy are they? Lighter than the standard wheels? 20's?
 
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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yup, 20's. dont know their exact weight, but I do believe they are noticeably heavier than stock.


 
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Oh, that's heavier, but looking good tho...

Do you feel any difference in handling compare with the lighter 19's?
 
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