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Old 03-22-2007, 02:49 PM
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think about my car if I changed the rims? I know most of you don't like the rims that are currently on my car. I am thinking about going w/ a set of 17" American Racing TT2's.
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I think that would set it off nice.
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Re: What would you guys....

Generally speaking, any five spoke wheels are great for third gens
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car looks really good. i kinda like the rims you have now, but i can think of a lot of others that would make it look better. maybe loose the door mouldings if you dont mind.
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normally those wheels are a joke on third gens, but they totally flow with that car and the white lettered tires. i think the car looks really great man, the hood looks nice too. geeze normally i dislike that hood too. your car is an exception

it has an 80's look now (nothing wrong with that)...if you change the wheels to something like TTII, i would say color match the side trim. the hood and the blue gfx might look awkward too if u change the wheels
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Re: What would you guys....

i dont think you should go with TT2s...sorry they've become somewhat frequent with third gens...i would attempt to find another 5 spoke pattern to go with

but def ditch the wheels you have on there
Old 03-22-2007, 07:23 PM
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Re: What would you guys....

keep the rims you have on man.

Like previously stated, everyone and their mother has the tt2s. They go great with your ride. I like things that are different,....and they look good.

I vote keep em.

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Re: What would you guys....

if u go 17" u will loose some muscle car looks, no more white letter tires and and 15" wheels, but 17" is most defenitly nice because these cars are more sporty then muscle, but if i were u and put 17" i would probably paint the gfx white, loose the side moldings and ditch the cowl hood to give the car a slicker look, be careful if u change ur mags u will loose the look u like and already have, beleive it or not but mags can make or brake ur car and u've defenetly pulled of those ugly rims on ur car they really suit it well, i like ur car because it original, u should stick with ur mags intill ur ready to completly change ur car's look... my opinion
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Re: What would you guys....

Some single line '85-'87 IROC's might look good too.
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Re: What would you guys....

I am actually looking at putting the car up for sale in the next month or so. I am trying to decide if its worth trying to put a new set of wheels on it first. I do really wish I could just sell it the way it sets. Thanks for the comments guys keep um coming!
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Re: What would you guys....

not a big fan of the wheels myself, but you made them look really good on your car. i'd leave them.

why u selling?
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Re: What would you guys....

i agree with the others, i was not a fan of those wheels, but they flow well with that car, i say leave em.
Old 03-23-2007, 05:21 PM
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Re: What would you guys....

Originally Posted by Tobias05
not a big fan of the wheels myself, but you made them look really good on your car. i'd leave them.

why u selling?
Had a baby and now looking to buy a house!
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Re: What would you guys....

congrats on the baby.. sorry to hear about leavin the car, looks great keep the wheels!
Old 03-24-2007, 04:40 AM
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Re: What would you guys....

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congrats on the baby.. sorry to hear about leavin the car, looks great keep the wheels!
It will be hard to get rid of considering the fact it was my first car ( bought it when I was 15). It will be going on almost ten years of owning it this sept. Thanks for all the words and keep them coming. If ya know anyone interested let me know!
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Re: What would you guys....

a different set of wheels could really set it off!
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you will never forgive yourself if you sell it. what about the bird?
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Re: What would you guys....

I agree mostly with rwdtech..

I think it looks great the way it is, leave it.
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I'd say leave it...it's different, and different can be good
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Re: What would you guys....

I say leave it! As was said TTII`s are nice but they have been done to much.
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Re: What would you guys....

Originally Posted by ZZ4 86 Z28
you will never forgive yourself if you sell it. what about the bird?
So true. You'll just end up buying a beat to hell 3rd gen 15 years from now to make up for what you sold.
Still, kid & house are a worthy reason to sell at least....

I'm with the others. I normally don't like those wheels, hood, or white letter tires, but your car pulls it all together into one tough looking package.
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Re: What would you guys....

Imusually hate those rims that you have on there right now but for some reason they look good on that, but I still think it would look much better with differnt rims
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