[RC3]

Originally Posted by mlai

You sure you didn't ask a quote for AD08 instead of chiver's Advan Sport?

May be you are right. Did not ask which model in specific.

However, I still think the 19" Pirelli quote of 15.4K is kind of ripping. After all, you got your 20" for 18k. It does not make sense that 20" is only 2.6k more.

[mlai]

Originally Posted by RC3

May be you are right. Did not ask which model in specific.

However, I still think the 19" Pirelli quote of 15.4K is kind of ripping. After all, you got your 20" for 18k. It does not make sense that 20" is only 2.6k more.

Beats me on those prices

However, I have learnt that tyre pricing depends on the rarity of the tyre size among other factors so..... who knows

But I guess instead of assuming a certain percentage of 20" vs 19", better gauge maybe just to cross shop

[RC3]

Originally Posted by mlai

Beats me on those prices

However, I have learnt that tyre pricing depends on the rarity of the tyre size among other factors so..... who knows

But I guess instead of assuming a certain percentage of 20" vs 19", better gauge maybe just to cross shop

Cheers, appreciate your advice mate.

[grimlock]

rc3
at those prices your better off getting them at tirer*ck and freightfwding them over! shipping is 3k .. but i think your tires will prob be around 10k there ..

or easier just ask around more shops, im sure not EVERY shop will try to rip u off

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

Primarily with double-sided tape which came with the package. Standard feature with most Japanese auto products. There are 2 tiny screws on each side well which is hardly noticeable. And they actually are the same positions as the ones on the car side skirt. The vendor mentioned that the screws are there not so much to hold the lip in place but to make it blend into the car's standard skirt.

Doesn't lower the front much so haven't knocked anything yet (touch wood).

+very good for flexibility if somethign happens .. no 'crack' sound
i hit the wall in parking lot straight on at low speed parking ...nothing! except heart palpitations

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by RC3

I am still confused. The dealer told me that the satin alum. window trim is standard for HK models. I really didn't notice the matt or gloss finish fo rthe mirror and B-pillar.

grimlock, what kind of window trim, mirror and B-pillar do you have?

no ar, mlai is correct
standard on 523,528,535 is chrome .. but it looks like sat.alum.. so may think the same
chrome comes with matt black bpillar+mirrow house+other part(forgot) ... its shiny black on sat.alum or shadow line trim (right mlai?)

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

From the pictures he sent me, my guess is NOT GLOSSY

eagle-eye

hey i want to change the upper window trim (2pieces per side, no all 4) to glossy black, lower keep chrome or change to alum sat. (dep on difference)
what u think?
also maybe change to matt BLACK mirror whole back (currently painted body color) ..
parts very cheap for this one, but may look 'unfinished'

[mlai]

Originally Posted by grimlock

eagle-eye

hey i want to change the upper window trim (2pieces per side, no all 4) to glossy black, lower keep chrome or change to alum sat. (dep on difference)
what u think?
also maybe change to matt BLACK mirror whole back (currently painted body color) ..
parts very cheap for this one, but may look 'unfinished'

Not sure. But if parts are cheap for you, maybe try and decide

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

Not sure. But if parts are cheap for you, maybe try and decide

to look completely different .. or weird depending on your point of view

im getting some smoke spray for the rear reflectors, will try first ..let u know how it goes

[RC3]

grimlock, I thought you promised me some photos of your car.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by grimlock

no ar, mlai is correct
standard on 523,528,535 is chrome .. but it looks like sat.alum.. so may think the same
chrome comes with matt black bpillar+mirrow house+other part(forgot) ... its shiny black on sat.alum or shadow line trim (right mlai?)

My dealer gave me wrong info. again.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by grimlock

rc3
at those prices your better off getting them at tirer*ck and freightfwding them over! shipping is 3k .. but i think your tires will prob be around 10k there ..

or easier just ask around more shops, im sure not EVERY shop will try to rip u off

Not sure about mail ordering tires. I still need to get the tire shop to mount them for me. They would charge me for installation and may round up costing even more. I think I will shop around before pulling the trigger.

[RC3]

Originally Posted by grimlock

eagle-eye

hey i want to change the upper window trim (2pieces per side, no all 4) to glossy black, lower keep chrome or change to alum sat. (dep on difference)
what u think?
also maybe change to matt BLACK mirror whole back (currently painted body color) ..
parts very cheap for this one, but may look 'unfinished'

Not sure about the matt black mirror. May look like economy car parts.

[mlai]

Originally Posted by RC3

Not sure about the matt black mirror. May look like economy cart parts.

That's partly the reason why I made sure my F10 has the glossy black

[juztinl]

chiver. do you have your car yet??

[mlai]

Originally Posted by juztinl

chiver. do you have your car yet??

Yeah, he's got his baby. But the baby is sitting very lonely next to a giant (alphard) and very scared, too.

[juztinl]

we are all a bit obsessed with our babies at the moment. hahaha

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by RC3

Not sure about the matt black mirror. May look like economy car parts.

i know! .. weird the trend .. so glossy =/= economy looks? .. i dont get it ..
well, im just trying to look different
the unpainted part may be matt black, i have to check ..
downgrade=upgrade ? strange world ..

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

That's partly the reason why I made sure my F10 has the glossy black

those glossy parts on the curves are 700-750hkd a piece and the straights are 300 ! if u include the bpillars +other, 5-6k just parts already ...
expensive

[mlai]

Originally Posted by grimlock

i know! .. weird the trend .. so glossy =/= economy looks? .. i dont get it ..
well, im just trying to look different
the unpainted part may be matt black, i have to check ..
downgrade=upgrade ? strange world ..

May not be a downgrade..... Saw a new Bentley continental in complete matt gray and it looked stunning Is that a downgrade from our F10?

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by juztinl

we are all a bit obsessed with our babies at the moment. hahaha

my baby is crying cuz it hasnt been 'fed' =(driven) today

[mlai]

Originally Posted by grimlock

my baby is crying cuz it hasnt been 'fed' =(driven) today

You better go change the diaper for your baby If your baby is still crying, take it for a midnight cruise