I kinda like the steelies, no more hubcaps, for now

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 05/02/2014 at 23:00 • Filed to: None

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I was washing my car at a friends house today. After I cleaned up the wheels, I kept thinking the car looks better without the hubcaps. Looks more utilitarian and meaner. What do you think? Enjoy some more candid photos from today.

desertdog5051 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:03

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Steelies? Yeah, Ill take the car.

KirkyV > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:08

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What did the hubcaps look like?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > desertdog5051 05/02/2014 at 23:12

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Try and take it

Big Bubba Ray > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:13

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I didn't even realize you had hubcaps on there. I like the look of the steelies, though.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > KirkyV 05/02/2014 at 23:13

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KirkyV > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:16

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Yup, no hubcaps it is.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Big Bubba Ray 05/02/2014 at 23:16

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Up until now I thought they didn't look that good. White with silver didn't really go together. I thought if the car was a color, the steelies would look much better.

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:19

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Definitely a more vintage racer-y vibe. SO many turn signals!

Big Bubba Ray > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:19

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Ya I can understand the lack of contrast. I'm a massive fan of steelies haha I can't think of a car I wouldn't put them on so I'm a bit biased.

CRider > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:20

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Agreed, steelies are the way to go.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > wbizarre - OEM fetishist 05/02/2014 at 23:21

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US mandated reflectors. I wish they weren't on there. The rear side one's are the only ones that light up.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Big Bubba Ray 05/02/2014 at 23:23

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Same. Much rather see a G Wagon with steelies than chrome wheels. Hate to say it, but somehow chrome has gone out of style, again.

Big Bubba Ray > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:25

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Totally agree. I've really grown to dislike chrome recently. I only like it in small, tasteful doses.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Big Bubba Ray 05/02/2014 at 23:28

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I have no idea why people chrome wrap their cars. Way too much. A few accent pieces, that's all.

Big Bubba Ray > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:32

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People chrome wrap their cars because they're tasteless douchebags named Justin Bieber

wbizarre - OEM fetishist > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:35

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Still a gorgeous car.

Garrett Davis > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/02/2014 at 23:41

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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Big Bubba Ray 05/03/2014 at 05:58

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Well, either him or rich oil sheiks.

Have car, will drive (now has a motorcycle too) > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 06:37

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The steelies have my vote! They have a strong smell of utilitarian authenticity.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 11:29

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Plastic dip them.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 13:41

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Ehh, maybe black. If I did that I would also put the chrome lugs on.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 13:42

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Orange.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 13:51

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H'wut?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 13:52

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Haha orange wheels.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 13:56

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Seen this picture before? For some reason this guy things camber should be in the back, not the front.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 14:04

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What picture?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 14:19

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Also, check out my post if you want to see some more 2k2s.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 14:22

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Will do you make me want a 2002.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 14:24

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? Yu speaka da English.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 14:26

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Yes I said "will do, You make me want a 2002." You seem to enjoy it so much that it makes me want one so I can have that experience.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 14:31

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Ahh, got 'cha. Yes, I had a blast today. The guys I met were awesome. Both going over my car and telling me things I should/could fix. They recommended I put the weber 32/36 on. I don't have the intake for it, but they both said they have extras they would give me. Awesome people. The blue one is running dual webbers and the red one has a 1.8 FI out of a later 3 series.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 14:37

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I am still waiting for the guy with 3 of them to drop his price one more time then I will make a beast of a 2002. What website do you use for parts?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 14:44

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Rogers Tii, Pelican, Rockauto, Bav auto, Ireland, and BMW classic. When you buy, hit bmw2002faq for EVERYTHING. It has everything and if you have a question there are plenty of people that will answer you.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 14:50

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http://vintagebmwsource.com/performance-pa…

How about this place?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 05/03/2014 at 15:03

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I've heard of them, but it looks more expensive.

HiredHand > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 16:00

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Love 'em. Plus you can just put them back on in great condition should you ever sell the car (which you should never do).

desertdog5051 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 22:32

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Oh no, no no. did not mean that.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > desertdog5051 05/03/2014 at 23:31

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I got ya, but I do leave it unlocked most of the time.

desertdog5051 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2014 at 23:34

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Yeah, I gave up car theft before I figured out how to do it. :)

Svend > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/08/2014 at 21:04

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The only steel wheels I've thought that were great or even good looking was for the Ford Focus mk2. Five spoke black steel rims that look great without a wheel trim or made the wheel look like an alloy wheel when the trim was on.