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Re: Milians HB inventory [milanhb2010]
by dmathews3
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Jul 27, 2009 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: milanhb2010 (Jul 27, 2009 12:25 pm)
So am I right in assuming that the wheels on the Ford Hybrids aren't a special wheel as if wife buys one thats the first thing to go.
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Re: Milians HB inventory [dmathews3]
by texases
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Jul 27, 2009 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 27, 2009 2:59 pm)
Just make sure the new wheels are compatible with the tire pressure sensor system.
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Re: Milians HB inventory [texases]
by milanhb2010
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Jul 28, 2009 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: texases (Jul 27, 2009 5:31 pm)
I just had the wheels ordered and installed by the dealership, the wheels arent significant, just order a type you like with the right size and bolt pattern and they will remove all the sensors from the factory wheels and put them in your new wheels without any problems with warrenty. They can help you figure it out if you want them just ask. They weren't a bad deal either black tsw 18" jarama wheels and tires for $1600 with sensors installation and everything it really makes the car look sharp.
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Re: Milians HB inventory [milanhb2010]
by dmathews3
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Jul 28, 2009 (3:35 pm)
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Replying to: milanhb2010 (Jul 28, 2009 1:58 pm)
I was in my local Chevy Dealer and he says he can send out wheels and have them chrome powder coated. He had some on a Tahoe sitting outside. His price iis supposedly $995 on the vehicle. I'd say way high as I could buy new wheels for that price. Anyway anyone heard of this and do they think it is a long lasting process. He claims it is actually better than aftermarket as they don't rust or it come off.
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Re: Milians HB inventory [dmathews3]
by texases
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Jul 28, 2009 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 28, 2009 3:35 pm)
I haven't seen the chrome powder coat, but here's a discussion of it -
chrome powdercoat
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Re: Milians HB inventory [texases]
by dmathews3
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Jul 28, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: texases (Jul 28, 2009 5:26 pm)
thanks for the link. I was hoping for more real world experiences but maybe it is just to new.
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Re: Milians HB inventory [dmathews3]
by acdii
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Jul 29, 2009 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 28, 2009 3:35 pm)
It's a Faux Chrome finish done much in the same way they paint anything these days as powder coat. The finish goes on dry as a powder then they bake the finish in an oven. The process is nice, but it will never achieve a pure chrome look, it will be slightly dull with a gray overtone. The thing to keep in mind is, it's a paint, paint chips, chrome doesn't, so you can expect this finish to chip at some point, and if they didn't prep the wheels properly, they can peel.
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Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports
by hoyafan
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Aug 05, 2009 (3:17 am)
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/04/i-consumer-reports-i-says-fords-fusion-hybrid- -is-equal-to-to/
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Re: Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports [hoyafan]
by acdii
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Aug 05, 2009 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: hoyafan (Aug 05, 2009 3:17 am)
Do Want. That car looks nice in Ice Blue!
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Re: Milians HB inventory [acdii]
by dmathews3
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Aug 05, 2009 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: acdii (Jul 29, 2009 3:56 am)
and of course real chrome can rust too so it is a hit or miss with anything.
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