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Old 07-05-2001, 12:17 AM
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Default Get a paint shop to do it

I had my black lower door rubber painted - same colour as yours - laser red I believe. Had a body shop paint it - they will use a paint/primer that will bond very well with rubber surfaces which will have a good degree of flex.
My painted rubber is been on the car for a year now and it still looks great. I can even bend the rubber and the paint bends with it. Go for it!
Old 07-05-2001, 01:02 AM
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Default Good luck with the pot holes in Manila

I saw that car in Manila, good luck with the roads there, they have big *** pot holes. Its almost like Mexico streets there. But, some of my friend do it any way. I am planning to bring my A4 home too, in a few years.
Old 07-05-2001, 01:47 AM
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Default Re: Good luck with the pot holes in Manila

HELL YA! I POPPED TWO TIRES ALREADY. NOW, DURING THE RAINNY SEASON I PUT MY STOCK RIMS & TIRES 15" .SO FAR THE ROADS HAVE BEEN FAR BETTER AT LEAST IN MAKATI , THE SKYWAY & ALABANG. (ITS LIKE WHEN YOU CHANGE FOR WINTER, I CHANGE FOR THE RAIN. HEHEHE!)

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I went about QC,MM and i didnt see that much potholes. is it that bad these days?
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With the roads in manila and the speed bumps I would say
factory sports suspension, its all up to you.
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Go with the Bilsteins. Their ride is excellent. Salamat po!
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With Manila's roads you would kill you *** with a lowered/stiffered susp. setup.
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Don't paint it!!! It makes the car look phat! Gives it a sportier look.
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Know how much it costs to ship to Manila? Any taxes?
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