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ALP1NA
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:19 pm
I have a dilemma. Whether to leave Chrome line or move on Shadowline? All comments are welcome. Thanks.

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capri_rob
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:22 pm
I like the Chrome

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Chrome line looks so much better... I think shadowline can make some models look a bit poverty spec, but not all.
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Morat
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:05 pm
Chrome on the darker colours looks great!
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mb15
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:06 pm
Chrome looks more executive but the showdowline is more sporty on a facelift car. I prefer the sporty look personally.
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:20 pm
For me it all depends on the condition. Mine has lots of marks on it so once I have all the mechanical issues out the way I would like to change it to the shadowline. Mine is royal blue metallic so a dark colour also.
If its in good contion keep it, looks nice on your car.
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ALP1NA
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:41 pm
Rtaylor2208 wrote:If its in good contion keep it, looks nice on your car.
IMO my car is in very good condition.

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:44 pm
Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
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eko
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:28 pm
Morat wrote:Chrome on the darker colours looks great!
+1
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:32 pm
I was expecting to prefer Shadowline but am pleasantly surprised how good the chrome works with calypso red. Chrome for me.
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:17 pm
Kedge wrote:Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
My thoughts as well

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:41 pm
Kedge wrote:Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
+1

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Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:12 pm
ah wrote:Kedge wrote:Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
+1
+2
chrome on plastic cars is true poverty spec
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:15 pm
Plastic bumpers = shadowline IMO.

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HairyScreech
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i dont like chrome trim on anything made after about 1970, the newer the car the worse it looks imo.
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J_A_C_K_Y_D
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:28 pm
Hmmm..... not sure, both look good on calypso, probably swaying more towards the shadowline though =/
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Dezzy
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:36 pm
HairyScreech wrote:i dont like chrome trim on anything made after about 1970, the newer the car the worse it looks imo.
Oh how wrong you are....


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Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:14 pm
Shadowline for me too. But it's marginal - it does still look good with the chrome in the pics.
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Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:25 pm
Id stick with chrome if you intend to keep the body standard, looks just right.
If it were tech-2 it would be shadowline without a doubt.
What are those wheels? Look like style 32's but 4 stud.

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ALP1NA
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Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:40 am
leeparkes wrote:Id stick with chrome if you intend to keep the body standard, looks just right.
If it were tech-2 it would be shadowline without a doubt.
What are those wheels? Look like style 32's but 4 stud.

I plan to keep the current state. Wheels are original Alpina 7x15 all around.

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Chrome for me on that but no chrome on white E30s.
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Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:19 pm
Alex wrote:ah wrote:Kedge wrote:Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
+1
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chrome on plastic cars is true poverty spec
+3

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Fri Nov 18, 2011 6:32 am
Dezzy wrote:HairyScreech wrote:i dont like chrome trim on anything made after about 1970, the newer the car the worse it looks imo.
Oh how wrong you are....

i think that proves my point.
im sure someone like Katy Price would love it.
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sh55123
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Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:51 pm
Come on......shadowline has to win!!

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:46 pm
Alex wrote:ah wrote:Kedge wrote:Shadowline, for me chrome trim only works if you've got chrome bumpers!
+1
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chrome on plastic cars is true poverty spec
+3.. it looks weird with the window surrounds chrome but the bumpers placcy..
shadowline and shiny wheels on a calypso car looks the mutts..
