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Old 01-15-2018, 07:06 PM
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Post winter? It's going to snow tonight...
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Post winter......we have about 8-10 weeks here of a huge dump of snow anytime in that period. We had a freak 50 degree day last weekend, i dragged out hose, got buckets and washed all three cars in my driveway 2014 A8, 2008 BMW X3 and 2012 Sprinter van....they all looked great for a day but i figured the fresh water and soap instead of salt slush and spray Had to help!
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I didn’t want to take her out :-/
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nice... any side shot of the wheels and any details?
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Originally Posted by Silver_Solid
nice... any side shot of the wheels and any details?
The wheels:

Part Number for my wheels are:

4G8601025BA

20x9 with ET 35

The rims are Audi OEM rims for the RS7. They are forged (vs Cast) making them very strong and very light. Rims were $3,000 for the set from eBay (they were almost new - previous owner was switching to 21" for looks) - which I consider a good deal because they are almost $4,500 new.

Car is lowered 10mm and I have 10mm spacers in front and 13mm spacers in the back

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I use magic wax paste, it's made here locally in MD
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Beautiful!


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