below90hz

Got the chrome kit I was looking for from kingofsorrow, took some pics for comparison and this is what I came up with:

A well-maintained stock 2000 I30 in Brilliant Silver:




This is what it looks like with the kit installed (except the B-pillar chrome inserts):




FINAL PICS CONTINUED IN THE NEXT POST (5 image limit per post)...

below90hz

It looks okay, but my personal taste is to cut back a bit, so I decided to go with my original plan and only install the sideview mirror covers and the door handle covers:




And this is what it will look like when I clear the headlights:



I think I'll sell the extra trim pieces on eBay for real cheap. I have to sell the B-pillar trim pieces seperate though because they say "Maxima" on them in tiny letters at the bottom.

96i30azn

I like your stock look more, especially the rear lights... but the mirror looks kinda like an S4

MetaOrbit

iTrader: (19)

I think your inclination to go light on the chrome was a good one.

BTW - if you're opening up the headlights to remove the amber I'd go ahead and paint the insides of the headlamp while you're at it. You don't even have to go black like a lot of people do, I think a subtle gray/titanium would look real nice.

sergey85

iTrader: (2)

does anyone know where i could get some chrome pillars for my 98 i30

95maxrider

iTrader: (32)

IMO, the only pieces that look good are the mirror pieces....the others just look out of place since they aren't flush.

mydecember1985

iTrader: (1)

Be careful about hijacking other people's threads, you could get get burned.

P+RV=CrzyDel

I'd take it all off. Not a big fan, just my $.02 though.

Chacun son gout!

wetzelman1

iTrader: (2)

I was actually kinda diggin the chrome headlight trim.

00I30T420

Looks disgusting, sorry nothing personal but thats just hideous.

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Aside from the mirrors, VERY tastefully done.

below90hz

BTW, the trim isn't actually installed in those pictures, it's just Scotch-taped to the car, so it will actually be a bit more flush when installed for real.

I had a feeling I'd get mixed opinions about this one. I personally only like the sideview mirrors and door handles chromed, but my buddy said he thinks I should drop the handles and mirror covers and keep the headlight and taillight trim. It's all personal taste.

For those of you that like the headlight and/or taillight trim, I'm selling those pieces (front and rear) for $55 shipped.

clayman88

iTrader: (1)

I'm glad you took off most of that chrome, especially the trim around the break lights...I think it was just too much. Just my opinion. I would save that money and invest in some better rims. I've got the same model and I cannot wait to swap out the rims for something better!!

below90hz

Yeah I hate those uber-gay stock rims. But the car came with 4 brand-new tires, so I hate to shell out money for 18" rims PLUS money for new tires when the ones I have aren't even a year old. Next year though, assuming I'll still have spending cash to play with, and assuming I won't trade it in for something nicer, next year I'd like to get some decent rims put on.

clayman88

iTrader: (1)

True, but you could always buy new 18" and use them as summer shoes and then put the stock rimes/tires on for winter.

00I30T420

I hear ya, that was another reason why I bought an I30T over an regular I30, I love the stock 5 spoke 17"'s.

Dubzino

Here is my i30 with the chrome trim. I got compliments on it every single day. And I put it all on except for the pillars.

Uber-Oakley

It does not integrate too well accept for the side mirrors but to each his own.