Rear lenses, replacement choice

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Which best suits Ice Blue/Aquamarine combination?
1. Clear	6 (28.6%)
2. Smoked	1 (4.8%)
3. Stock, don't change.	14 (66.7%)
Total Votes: 21

Rear lenses, replacement choice
Topic Started: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:36 am (316 Views)
Mike wantza Merc	Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:36 am Post #1
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	Please see the image below... Please can you photoshop the clear lenses, and then the smoked lenses on to my 190 please. I would like to see the overall effect on my Ice Blue car..I am having trouble deciding which to go for.. Thanks chaps, in anticipation.



chrismatheou	Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:40 am Post #2
Enthusiast Posts: 1,469 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	I vote red lenses



Mike wantza Merc	Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:47 am Post #3
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	chrismatheou Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:40 am I vote red lenses I'd seen the full red ones too, but decided they didn't 'work' with the blue, hence the Poll selection been limited to my two options, and remaining 'stock'. Please do look at the car and visualize the overall effect. As soon as some one can photoshop the requested images, it will become easier to make a decision. (I hope)



CrysAk	Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:05 pm Post #4
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,050 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	totally depends what route your going wiht teh rest of the car.. wheels, windows.. grille, fronts.. side reps etc... in its current state, stock imo



Rich27	Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:16 pm Post #5
If it has tits or an engine it will be trouble Posts: 13,260 Group: Members Member #348 Joined: June 15, 2006	CrysAk Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:05 pm totally depends what route your going wiht teh rest of the car.. wheels, windows.. grille, fronts.. side reps etc... in its current state, stock imo Toataly aggree with Chris Try to match them with what you are doing or going tp do with the car.



Tim29	Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:30 pm Post #6
Member Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #1,828 Joined: October 21, 2007	As the car looks quite standard as is I wouldn't change them...if you definitely are then clear as they'd go with your front indicators best. If you want to improve the looks of the rear end consider getting rid of the tow bar?!?!



Tim.W	Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:02 pm Post #7
Sportline Crazy Posts: 1,223 Group: Members Member #1,655 Joined: September 1, 2007	I really like originality, so i vote stock.



moomycossie	Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:04 pm Post #8
2.3-16v engine now in Posts: 3,065 Group: Members Member #2,263 Joined: February 12, 2008	if your staying stqandard then standard lenses imo, and i think the red lenses look cool on 355



Mike wantza Merc	Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:24 pm Post #9
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	moomycossie Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:04 pm if your staying standard then standard lenses IMO, and I think the red lenses look cool on 355 Hi Moomy, my 190 isn't 355, but 348 which is not quite so 'electric' as yours. Working on a strict budget (not helped by the fact I've just been made redundant), my plans are to replace the frontscreen (chipped to blazes) and attend to as much of the paintwork and little dings as and when finances allow. Richy190E has a rear spoiler that I am seriously considering, but if I do that then the badges have to come off the bootlid. Every now and then, I bring a 'looker' item forward to help cheer me on my way to my goal, as not everything I have on the list to do has a visual result. The general approach for the 190 is one of understated smart!! To try to confuse, to give the impression it might be stock, but it might not be...if you know what I mean. The tow bar is reserved for Phil (Skutter) as and when he wants it, but if Phil changes his mind it'll appear on eBay. I am going to try and remove it soon because I agree with you about the rear appearance been compromised by it. Fortunately whoever fitted it did not cut the bumper skirt...phew! Thanks, for the comments so far everyone... Don't forget, if some one could photoshop the lenses for me I'd be very grateful. Edited by Mike wantza Merc, Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:47 pm.



moomycossie	Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:37 pm Post #10
2.3-16v engine now in Posts: 3,065 Group: Members Member #2,263 Joined: February 12, 2008	Mike wantza Merc Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:24 pm moomycossie Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:04 pm if your staying standard then standard lenses IMO, and I think the red lenses look cool on 355 Hi Moomy, my 190 isn't 355, but 348 which is not quite so 'electric' as yours. i stand corrected i see what you are trying to do with the subtle touches, tbh im not sure about the spoiler you could go for the smooth look that will keep people guessing ie.. removing badges ect



Mike wantza Merc	Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:41 pm Post #11
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	moomycossie Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:37 pm You could go for the smooth look that will keep people guessing ie.. removing badges etc Removing the badges is fine (and possible) but as soon as they look inside and see the automatic selector, they'll laugh!! I used to have a performance car...getting it started, what a PERFORMANCE! Mind you when it was running it had hidden potential, I say hidden, because I never bloody found it!! Edited by Mike wantza Merc, Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:41 pm.



Richy190E	Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:54 pm Post #12
Sales Rep Posts: 1,822 Group: Members Member #1,387 Joined: June 9, 2007	When your over next mike we can do a few bits with the car. Ie, de-towbar it, debadge and see how you like the spoiler effect. If you dont like it you leave it here...if you do then it can be resprayed and couriered all on the comfort of my new two post ramp!



rhysmangatmotorsport	Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:07 pm Post #13
Mangatmotorsport Posts: 1,768 Group: Members Member #2,941 Joined: July 9, 2008	Hey Mike, clear rear's will look good as ur 190 is finished in light blue, also they will match your front and side repeaters.... Normally my cossie has red tinted lenses on back, I love that U.S spec thing where the indicaters flash red. Your car m8, nice to get opinion's but go with what your happy with. Robbie



Mike wantza Merc	Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:31 pm Post #14
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	Please, Photoshop users, weave your magic...thanks



Mike wantza Merc	Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:34 pm Post #15
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	Mike wantza Merc Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:31 pm Please, Photoshop users, weave your magic...thanks Nobody out there with photoshop??? C'mon lads, this is a plea for help??



Mike wantza Merc	Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:02 pm Post #16
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	Thanks chaps, although a disappointing result on the 'photoshop image' front , but the results of the Poll gave me a useful insight into your thoughts about a 'stock' appearance . To those of you who took the time to help, I am grateful.



Bart707	Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:05 pm Post #17
Member Posts: 4,378 Group: Members Member #2,244 Joined: February 7, 2008	Mike wantza Merc Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:02 pm your thoughts about a 'stock' appearance . Yes Mike, i think stock is the way to go! Even if your car wasnt stock, i personally am not a huge fan of the smoked or clear rear lenses on the 190's, no matter what other modifications there are on the car. Having said that i can see why people may like them!



Tim.W	Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:33 pm Post #18
Sportline Crazy Posts: 1,223 Group: Members Member #1,655 Joined: September 1, 2007	Bart707 Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:05 pm Mike wantza Merc Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:02 pm your thoughts about a 'stock' appearance . Yes Mike, i think stock is the way to go! Even if your car wasnt stock, i personally am not a huge fan of the smoked or clear rear lenses on the 190's, no matter what other modifications there are on the car. Having said that i can see why people may like them! + 1



kentronix	Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:27 pm Post #19
Admin Posts: 16,348 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	I would say stock or lightly smoked, I dont have time to fire up photoshop at the moment I am afraid. Clear really changes the look and unless your heading in that direction I think it will look out of place. I would get a can of 'savage' brand black tint spray, and just subtly darken them bit by bit. I wouldnt go far though, your colour would look better subtle. Perhaps do the front indicators very slightly, just so they match the headlights... just a thought.



Dale	Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:54 am Post #20
Newbie Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #4,424 Joined: July 21, 2009	how are these..



CrysAk	Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:41 am Post #21
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,050 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	think we got a new Photoshopper onboard ^^



Mike wantza Merc	Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:56 am Post #22
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	Dale, I like...but not sure the local Constabulary will... (being monochrome, I mean) I think I have enough help and opinions now to make a decision. Wifey, says I can spend a little of my redundancy money on the 190 (she still doesn't like it ) but I will probably make a purchase soon, then I will post a photo of the result. Many thanks to all who participated in the Poll. It was a bit of fun wasn't it? Thanks again Dale.



Dale	Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:46 am Post #23
Newbie Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #4,424 Joined: July 21, 2009	ahh tell me about it. where i'm from they're hot on modified cars.. i get pulled no end of times. style before functionality as they say no probs hope it gave a rough idea.



Mike wantza Merc	Thu Aug 6, 2009 3:57 pm Post #24
Autophile. Posts: 1,010 Group: Members Member #3,753 Joined: January 23, 2009	The result.... Thanks everyone, for your input.



CrysAk	Thu Aug 6, 2009 4:07 pm Post #25
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,050 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	very nice m8, was thinking about getting those for mine, but didnt like clear/smoked fronts



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