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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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Gold Calipers With GTA Wheels?

So, what do you all think of this combo?

Would it be too much gold?

I think it would look good, any opinions would be helpful
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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I would have to say way to much gold for my taste, but I would have to see it first to make my final desicion
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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I would do black calipers with gold GTA rims
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Sorry for the huge pic, but I personally think gold would work with it
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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I seriously doubt most would even notice.

And I wouldn't do it. I hate gold though.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Behind those wheels, i would just do black or "cast iron" as it would not stick out at all on those wheels.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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lol all you would see is a tiny spec of gold, most people wouldnt be able to tell...get some 5 spoke gold rims and ill give ya my opinion.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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Yeah, you can't see much behind those wheels.

Bag it.
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