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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Boyd Magneatos on a thirdgen *pic*

Before you guys say anything, this is NOT my car. I just bolted them on my brother's berlinetta to check for clearance etc... they don't look quite right on his car because it's not lowered at all and has some old style GFX on it. They still look alright though.




BTW, specs are:

Front: 17X8 4.5BS
Rear: 17X10 5.75BS

There are no clearance issues whatsoever, and when I put them on my car which can be lowered to the ground with the weight jacks, they will tuck nicely in the fenders.

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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Love the car! I'm not terribly interested in the rims....as the recent influx of chrome rims and the inevitable excess and gaudiness has degraded what used to be a classy way to add a custom touch to your car.

Still, those particular rims convey a sort of "racing" feel and are overall quite congruous with the car. I do like them, I just wouldn't put them on my car.

But then that's the best thing about modifications like rims - they're all about what you personally want your ride to express.

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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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Originally posted by BirdsofPray
Love the car! I'm not terribly interested in the rims....as the recent influx of chrome rims and the inevitable excess and gaudiness has degraded what used to be a classy way to add a custom touch to your car.

Still, those particular rims convey a sort of "racing" feel and are overall quite congruous with the car. I do like them, I just wouldn't put them on my car.

But then that's the best thing about modifications like rims - they're all about what you personally want your ride to express.

Thanks... and just so you know... they are NOT chrome.. they are polished aluminum boyds.... and they are also not meant to be on that car.
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Car: Camaro Z281991 Engine: 5.7L/350 TPI Transmission: TH700R4 ··································· Car: Acura CL 1998
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Looks good with that car .. better on a black Iroc..
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by Spectre
Looks good with that car .. better on a black Iroc..
I agree... it will look much better on my slammed candy ride.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Also look damn good on a lowered 91-92 Z28.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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i dont like em but thats just because theyre not my steeze....I dont like it when the rims distract your eyes away from the rest of the car and i find those do that.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Nice! If they look that good on that car, I can't wait to see them on yours! I think those are an awsome set of rims; they have a nice look of the following ingredients:

Classic 5-Spoke Design for a natural look on a 3rd Gen.
17" for an improved, modern, sporty look.
Nice Finish for a clean, flashy but not gaudy appearance.
Agressive Enough design to be not radical, but "tough" with a dash of "bling"

I think they're great!
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Ahh, not chrome. My mistake!

By the way, tpiroc, I agree that the spokes are crucial to a rim looking fashionably racer-like on a Camaro. That's one of the reasons I kinda like them. And the "tough" with a dash of "bling" comment....I gotta say, that's a perfect way of summing of those rims!
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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Oh, Boyd Magneatos, I thought you meant Vertex Magnetos!!!
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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i think it looks nice and so does the car >dont hate on those GFX lol. i dont like the chevy sign on the noes though. just my thoughts
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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Those are some very nice looking rims. I don't think they look bad on that Camaro.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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The rims style looks gothic to me. I don't think its that bad. It would look right at home on a Deuce and the Batmobile.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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sweet J

i hope your engine backs up your new looks. YOU owe me a race
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Originally posted by trigger GTA
sweet J

i hope your engine backs up your new looks. YOU owe me a race

Oh, don't you worry about that... I'll send you some pics of the engine soon.

And I'm going to stop by Sparta on Sunday... just with the Delta.
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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looks nice, have to see them on your car though. gotta love the billet.

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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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any chance of a side shot?
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Old May 6, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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hey johnny did u ever get them on yer car yet? can;t wait to see soem pictures. i just ordered mine today but in 17 by 8
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Old May 13, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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What size tires are you running on the back to go with a 17by10?
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Old May 13, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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um , lets see some pics of them on your car.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Car is almost done... here's some pics of the engine.... it shows the colour of the body paint in the engine bay as well:



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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Oh man...that looks ****ing awesome!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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And for whoever asked... the tire sizes are:

Front: 245/45/17

Rear: 275/40/17
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