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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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Have the person who dresses you look at them before you order
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ericstanley
That color isn't so great, but I saw the blue ones and I like that a lot better. I might even like them in white.
Blue or carbon fiber might be better than red, but I think I'm with those who suggest just watching the road.

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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Steve if it isn't a mod you would do, then it is no good for sure!
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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Steve if it isn't a mod you would do, then it is no good for sure!


I just got back from Discount Tire where I spent $1,200 on new tires for mine. No mods for me for a while.
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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Paint the ENTIRE car that color, inside and out EXCEPT the *****, then you'll have the best of both, simple black ***** that really stand out! Good, huh?
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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Don't hold it against me.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 11:24 AM
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I had a BMW with the "Ceramic Controls" option package, which replaced all of the plastic stuff (radio, shifter, iDrive (computer) HVAC, etc.) with ceramic *****. It was a really nice, expensive-feeling upgrade.

Replacing colored plastic with a different color plastic doesn't hold any appeal to me.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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Unlike the C6, the C7 does not seem to work well with body colored, or just about any colored interior accent parts.

I added the brushed metal radio ***** to my C7 because they match the other brushed metal in the interior. Wasn't sure I would like them, but they fit in nicely.

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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 12:26 PM
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I always like to remind myself that the island of Manhattan was purchased with a chest full of bobbles and trinkets. Bling tends to have that effect on a lot of us.
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Originally Posted by Resonator
Unlike the C6, the C7 does not seem to work well with body colored, or just about any colored interior accent parts.

I added the brushed metal radio ***** to my C7 because they match the other brushed metal in the interior. Wasn't sure I would like them, but they fit in nicely.

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What kind of "hook" do you use to hold the red flag on the steering wheel?
Looks like another way to avoid the Flying Roof Club.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim

What kind of "hook" do you use to hold the red flag on the steering wheel?
Looks like another way to avoid the Flying Roof Club.
I had that handy Velcro loop laying around from something, and I wish I could remember what, as I would like another one. I think it came with an extension or power cord.

Of course, starting with a basic roll of adhesive Velcro, it wouldn't be that difficult to make something quite similar. Just cut both a hook strip, and a loop strip to the same length, and use the adhesive backs to stick them to each other. Voila!

FYI: The Remove Before Flight tag is actually there to remind me not to back out of my garage with the battery tender still hooked up at the rear, but clearly it could be used for many things. My Grand Sport is a convertible (notice the top up/down switch just left of the steering wheel) so if it joins the Flying Roof Club, I'll have a really serious problem on my hands.
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Good info, thanks!

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