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Old 07-14-2018, 02:03 AM
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Hi Guys

Since I've nearly refurbed all the Brakes and just waiting to get some New Calipers, I just thought why stop there and was thinking of getting my set of Celebration Speedline Wheels re polished or diamond cut

Then I had and even better or maybe worse idea, which was to have those Celebration Wheels Powder Coated in Gold to compliment the Morocco Red Paintwork

Good idea or not?
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 02:18 AM
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It depends if you are from Essex or not.
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve M
It depends if you are from Essex or not.
'Funny you should mention that'

Gold it is then!
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by orangeblossom
'Funny you should mention that'

Gold it is then!
My mum is from Essex... My dad calls her "Essex girl" when she has one of those "lack of intelligence and taste" phases
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 06:13 AM
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For those of you abroad who may not be aware of the term Essex Girl, this might help explain it.
I'm sure that there are many regional variations around the world.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/72...ord-Dictionary
 
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This would explain that news I saw recently about the NZ PM calling Meghan the "Duchess of Essex" by mistake....
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 08:06 AM
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Anyway, as to your question....
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Explanation: No no no, no no no no no! No no no no, no no no no no no no. No no, no? No!
Proof:
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 09:18 AM
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As I was just saying, a Set of Diamond Cut alloys on my Car would look amazing!
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 09:19 AM
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No. Just no - don’t do the ‘gold’ thing.
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 06:09 PM
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The definitive Essex girl XJS but even that doesn't have gold wheels.

 
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Old 07-14-2018, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve M
The definitive Essex girl XJS but even that doesn't have gold wheels.
It would have looked 'Ream' if it did!
 
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Old 07-14-2018, 07:40 PM
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Real working headlights? Impressive for a Jaguar....
 
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Had to laugh. and that is a NO from me...
Now Barbie with working head lights...another laugh. well said.
 
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Im from Essex and have little intelligence or taste but even I would not be daft enough to paint those wheels gold.Hope this is of help

laters bruv
 
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Old 07-15-2018, 03:19 AM
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So let me sum up:
Percentage in favour of gold bling wheels: 0%
Percentage against gold bling wheels: 100%
Of course, we know all the naysayers are just Russian bots. I'm sure Trump would approve of gold rims. I actually asked him, and he agreed.
"I will bling some great rims -- and nobody blings rims better than me, believe me --and I'll bling them very inexpensively. I will bling some great, great rims on my smooth Jagger, and I will make Essex pay for that bling. Mock my words."
 
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A wall around Essex; now that's an intriguing idea.
 
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I'm reminded of a very dark period in the 70s and 80s when Americans were in love with all-things-gaudy-and-garish on their cars, higher end models most commonly....with manufacturers only to willing to give them what they wanted, naturally.

Gold Packages. Brougham Editions. Padded tops. Faux spare tire humps. Faux convertible tops. Biarritz Packages. Diamond Editions. Limited Editions. Louis Vuitton Editions. Overstuffed, tufted, velour seats. And opera lamps. And coach lamps. And filigree-etched glass. And wire wheel hubcaps with whitewalls. And...and...and......

It was the pimp-mobile era, I'm tellin' ya !

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Originally Posted by leo newbiggin
Im from Essex and have little intelligence or taste but even I would not be daft enough to paint those wheels gold.Hope this is of help

laters bruv
Hi Leo

I'm guessing that this may not be the best time to mention those Leopard Print Seat Covers?
 
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Old 07-15-2018, 11:21 AM
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Do you mean something like this?


 
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