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Finally got a day with a clean car to snap a few, these are the 18X8 Spec-1 SP-1








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Wheels go great on this car! If you don't mind me asking though, what percentage tint is that? I've seriously been considering going around this dark or completely removing it also. Right now my white 2014 sxl has 35% in the front and 20% the rest of the car
The next step is to get the lugs in black, make that hub seem smaller, thus make the wheel size appear visually larger. I got black lugs and locks during the initial purchase, only to find out when the wheels arrived, these are the small diameter lugs, so I had to use the chrome ones that came with. The black ones I got wouldn't even fit in the holes, just sent them back. Can you believe a set of these small lugs is $50 in black???

Far as the tint, that's 15% on the doors, the very back window is 5%. FL says 15% legal in back windows and rear doors, but they don't have a tester for the back windows, just the ones that roll down. I'd be illegal in the front two, they have to be 25-28%. I had that look and it looks trashy when you have 30 in front 15 in the back. That 5% in the back does make the side windows seem darker at certain angles. Also have 90% on the front window, which again, will also make it look a little darker on the sides. I had 70% before on the front. Actually got pulled over and $116 ticket for that sh!t. I was as cordial as I could be, cop just wanted to write me up for something. Then had to have the windshield replaced due to a water leak, and went with a cheaper film at 90%. TBH, I wish I went back to the 70% on the windshield. Car looked mean as h3ll super dark.
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The next step is to get the lugs in black, make that hub seem smaller, thus make the wheel size appear visually larger. I got black lugs and locks during the initial purchase, only to find out when the wheels arrived, these are the small diameter lugs, so I had to use the chrome ones that came with. The black ones I got wouldn't even fit in the holes, just sent them back. Can you believe a set of these small lugs is $50 in black???
You can always plastidip them black and add a glossifer on them for that metal shine look.
Yeah, but the friction of removal will take that dip right off. I rotate regularly, part of the firestone package. I can't expect the tech to take it easy with the impact wrench just to keep the paint in tact. I see there are other brands out there cheaper, plus I still want to get a set of locks too. Can't trust the world out there.
My entire windshield is 50% ;) You can barely tell.
All they gotta do is put a white piece of paper inside against the windshield, then it's easy. Plus, I bet you can barely see inside the car through the front window in most circumstances, I remember how the 70% seems to obscure things inside. Of course with the black interior it was what makes things seem invisible through the tint. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to go 50%, I just know it would open me up to a lot more hassle.
I have the tan interior on my metallic bronze paint. Maybe that helps it not look super dark? ;) It's not technically legal here either but no one notices and I follow most driving laws and don't really speed or call attention to myself.
It's absolutely impressive. I can't take my eyes off of it. Although, the pattern looks similar to the Lexani wheels that I just ordered. I found a good deal on it so I bought a set. I'm excited to install mine though. It is the exterior upgrade that I've been wanting for so long.
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