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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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new HRE wheels

New wheels finally came....


also changed the plates again...
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Wow...I like them alot.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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can we get a view of the whole side of the car with those wheels? i can't decide if i like them better than the Z06 wheels you had or not.

Is it running yet?

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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by zupmanZ28
can we get a view of the whole side of the car with those wheels? i can't decide if i like them better than the Z06 wheels you had or not.

Is it running yet?

Eric
not a very flattering picture.


she's been running for a while now!
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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i got an idea of them now. I saw the pic in your other post that shows the back ones pretty well. I like em

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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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The pics are broken for me but considering what you've done so far I'm faily certain its badass heheh
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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she's been running for a while now!
Dizamn!

It just seemed like last week i was reading the post showing your Z donor car, swap work out ok for you guys? that was a stock LS1 right? got any times?

The paint i dont really like, but it does look cool in that car, the rims, im ZR1 rims for life now, but, D*MN i love that car!

LS1 :hail:
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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if only i had the $$$$ for HRE, although at that kind of price i might go with forgeline instead...

BUT THEY LOOK GREAT!!!!

i prefer those over the Z06 wheels.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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I like the rims, but why no chrome??
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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Um... where did you get the idea for those rims? I posted a thread a few weeks ago saying I plan on getting them for my camaro. They're HRE 547 3-piece right? Dam, you must be rich, they cost like $6000+US for rims and rubber...
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
I like the rims, but why no chrome??
almost the entire car was chrome at one time (when ISCA showing). Chrome isn't great for a daily driver.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by easySPEEDcamaro
Um... where did you get the idea for those rims? I posted a thread a few weeks ago saying I plan on getting them for my camaro. They're HRE 547 3-piece right? Dam, you must be rich, they cost like $6000+US for rims and rubber...
nope... not rich. We ordered them thru Discount Tire. Not sure of exact price
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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nope... not rich. We ordered them thru Discount Tire. Not sure of exact price
where did you get the idea for those rims? was it my thread by any chance? heh
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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I see it now. Looks nice. Good job!!
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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why only 17s? should've got the 18s or 19s or 21s!
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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nice looking!!
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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So what happened to the spacers/tires and rims that were on there??

Are you selling them?
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 04:56 PM
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m...i...g...h..t...y........f..i...n..e...! I like the aluminum look too....if the were chrome.....to me...that would be like...to much I guess...looks awesome though man
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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Those are some sweet lookin rims, I've never seen them before. What is the width on those?
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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Those are different...... I don't know if the pic does them justice? I'd have to see them in person I guess. Do you ever do any shows in the Chicago Area? Like World Of Wheels?

They certainly look British.
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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yeah, what's going on with those rims. i plan to purchase some z06's here shortly.

are they for sale?
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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Only thing I would do is maybe get some V6 springs. The weigh loss in the front from the LS1 makes it kinda sit high. I know you mentioned daily driver, but another 1" lower and a little bit of being careful wouldn't hurt... :hail:
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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I like the z06's on there better!! Car is still bad as* nice work!!
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 01:13 AM
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I like them in the close up pic, but don't like em that much in the far away pic. Still a bad *** ride though.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 02:02 AM
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The HRE wheels look very good, but I am partial to the chrome Z06 rims too. I do have to say that you have the first thirdgen I have seen with HRE wheels though...
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 02:05 AM
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Originally posted by Fatal88
We ordered them thru Discount Tire. Not sure of exact price
Ya, right. That's like saying, "I just don't remember the best time I ever ran at the drag races."
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 02:06 AM
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I am sure those wheels have some type of sponsership behind them... It is nice to come across deals like that!
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 03:12 AM
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if not you ought to be kicking yourself seeing as how they price their wheels unbelievably higher than dealer cost. it's amazing some of the prices these companies get away with.

nice looking, but definately not quite as striking.........

what brakes are you running up front? kinda look like LS1 in the pic. also, what size where your z06 rims?

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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by Fatal88
almost the entire car was chrome at one time (when ISCA showing). Chrome isn't great for a daily driver.
Chrome is overplayed anyway. That satin finish is fantastic!
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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are these the same?
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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they look similar but with a brighter finish..
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:51 AM
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yeah, those are the same wheels with the polished finish. They're pretty popular with the C5 crowd. HRE makes another style that looks like a nice aftermarket version of the Z06 wheel, although that style may not compliment the thirdgen lines as well.

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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the Z06 rims and tires we already sold.

RU-QWIK.. no sponsorship.

Kandied91z.. LS1 brakes - not sure of Z06 sizes

HRE wheels/tires...
front: 17 x 9.5 tire: P265/40ZR-17
rear: 18 x 10.5 tire: P295/35ZR-18

easySPEEDcamaro... they had been on order for 6 weeks. They custom make all wheels with specific offsets.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 08:33 AM
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Re: new HRE wheels

Originally posted by Fatal88
New wheels finally came....


also changed the plates again...
wow.. that is the most beautiful convert i've ever seen!

-fly :rockon:
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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i think i like the old ones better......made it look more badass i guess....just my 2 cents
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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Nice looking wheels. I've been trying to decide on wheels. I like the 545 but the Fikse FM/5 is giving it close competition in my mind. Do you remember the offset HRE put on the wheels?

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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:hail: ..... 'nuff said
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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why did you go with 17 up front and 18 in the rear?

why not even either way?
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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Them wheels are just a little to fancy for my tastes......I love the look of the 1st design 16" IROC wheels the best.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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HRE rims are very nice quality and look great. They look much better than the previous rims. I don't think I could throw down that much cash for wheels on a thirdgen.

Anyways, it looks real nice.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Wheels are like Azzholes....everyone's got 1. -er...or four, wait, that's not how that goes I don't think????




BEAUTIFUL. They look fantastic.
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