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Old 27th February 2017, 08:51 AM
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I know the plates are like Marmite and you can probably guess which side I'm on lol.
The wheels were done locally in Derby on Raynesway. Thanks for the compliments.

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Old 27th February 2017, 10:47 AM
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Looks fantastic!

I think I'd be tempted to put a pair of S8 chrome mirror caps on it now. Not to make it look like an S8; I just think chrome mirrors look so much nicer on a D2, especially on the red cars
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Old 27th February 2017, 10:56 AM
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I don't think there is nothing wrong about it as long you don't start putting S8 badges all over the car. As long you don't ''advertise'' the wrong ''product'' it will be perfectly acceptable to fit S8 mirrors.
That's my opinion, but I know we all have different opinions and even recently when I was choosing new wheels I can across some weird comments such as RS wheels should only be fitted on RS car
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Old 27th February 2017, 06:24 PM
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I like the idea of the mirror caps and have been on eBay and how many are for sale. You guessed it none. Does anybody on here have any for sale???
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Old 27th February 2017, 07:32 PM
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I've got a pair in the garage that I took off my D2 before I sold it Tony, I'll find them tomorrow and post some pics if you're interested?
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Old 27th February 2017, 07:39 PM
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Or get them chrome wrapped for a fraction of the price... and reversible
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Old 28th February 2017, 05:10 AM
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Thanks Norretal,keep me posted please and as for the chrome wrap,good idea if it comes to plan B lol.
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Old 28th February 2017, 06:17 AM
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Check you private messages inbox or for sale section
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Old 28th February 2017, 04:14 PM
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Looks lovely! I bet Turbo Tony will be along shortly to be jealous of your numberplate...
Ha! I nearly bought the same plate, just ending with an 'X'! In the end, I decided against it because I knew I wouldn't be able to resist mis-spacing it. Eventually, it sold to someone else I think.

Gorgeous car, I absolutely love it! I would be very tempted by the silver mirrors if she was mine.
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Old 28th February 2017, 09:46 PM
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Hi Norretal,I don't seem to be able to access my private messages but I am going to have to pass on the mirrors at the moment as I can't really justify the price after spending so much on the wheels and tyre last week but thanks anyway.
Turbo Tony,the man that I bought the plate from had that plate as well funnily enough. I would love the mirror caps but if you're reading this you will know my problem😭.
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