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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Here are some pictures of door handle covers I picked up on Ebay. From the UK and total price with shipping $58 and change. Good Quality and a snap to mount. Have a nice day.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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The chrome matches the color of your car well. Plenty of chrome on my jag too
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Before the chrome-eliminators and the chrome-boosters start chiming in, I kinda like it. it does work with your color better than it would with Black (mine) or Red, or, I suspect, most other colors.

But it does look nice on your ride.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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Nice add on , looks sweettttt
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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i have them on my dark red X-Type and love them, def a good pick up
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Not bad at all with that color. Are they metal? Just thinking they might get a little toasty in the sun although you really don't grab the top of it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Thank you all for the nice comments. Yes they are metal, I was surprised they were. Trim like this you can buy in the colonies is usually plastic.

I held my breath when mounting them hoping they would look good, I thought they did after I mounted them, my son Adam Jr, said they were OK. But he was never a car guy like the old man. But if you guys like them, I love them.
"I'm so happy as happy I can be, the girl (X type) I fell in love with says she loves me."
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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LOL, look who's talking, low rider.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Adam, most important is you like 'em.

Now you need the chrome pillar trims...okay I'll shut up.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MeatBag
LOL, look who's talking, low rider.
I was using as an adjective in the affirmative, not a noun
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MeatBag
Before the chrome-eliminators start chiming in.
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Adam, most important is you like 'em.

Now you need the chrome pillar trims...okay I'll shut up.
The chrome pillar trim is not a bad idea, the seller I got these from carries those also, plus the trim rings for the headlights and taillights.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Just say no to pillar trim.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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I have the headlamp chrome rings and the chrome mirror covers. But my mirror covers are from jag and not stick ons.

I don't think I am brave enough to consider the chrome pillars. The x type isn't low or long enough to pull off the chrome pillar look in my humble opinion.

I see Porsche Cayenne's with them and they look odd. I wonder if it's an official accessory since I have seen multiple Cayenne's with the chrome pillars, door handles and mirror covers.

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The chrome pillar trim is not a bad idea, the seller I got these from carries those also, plus the trim rings for the headlights and taillights.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Yea I seen an x with the chrome pillars and man does it look odd I defenetly stay away from them
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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I would say go for it ,however for thicker door pillars like Chevy Cruze this is gonna look oddish for good lol
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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I would say go for it ,however for thicker door pillars like Chevy Cruze this is gonna look oddish for good lol
I looked at the picture of the pillar covers and now I have second thoughts. I think a full cover over the B pillars would be better. The ones I see on Ebay are thin and are more like surrounds.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I'm more into the sport look but those actually look good. On the other hand if you put pillar chrome on it will look odd and the handles won't look good.
 
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