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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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hows it look

what do u think my car would rate on a 1-10 scale
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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At least a 6, I like the tint also. got anymore pics?
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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I give it a 7, looks clean
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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this is a crappy question, it looks exactly like every other clean third gen out there. Can't give it more then a 5 because its completly stock appearance wise. In terms of just having a clean ride its around a 7.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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I like your rims...
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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i'll give you my honest opinion...since you asked.

I hate the rims, they look like the same ones the "homies" in my town spray paint gold and put on their suburbans so they can cruise town at 10mph on the highway.

I think the car is very clean, but i absolutely detest the side molding, it's not just your car, it fuglifies every car it was ever put on, i'm yet to see any exception.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by ontogenesis
I think the car is very clean, but i absolutely detest the side molding, it's not just your car, it fuglifies every car it was ever put on, i'm yet to see any exception.
by molding do you mean the little rubber strip along the door to try to avoid door dings?
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:48 AM
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yea, if i called it by the wrong name, my apologies, i despise it, whatever it's called.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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I hate the rims
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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I thought all 3rd gens had that side molding... weird.

I think it looks good, I like the way the foglights look with the white car.

The tint also looks great with a white car.

The rims... well, I just don't like them. Maybe on a different car, but I don't think they compliment the car or something; I just can't put my finger on it.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Fine! I dont like em either... the rims suck!
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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my 2 cents worth....

I am gonna have to give it an 8. I think its a really clean looking car. Looks like it has been taken very good care of. But, I will have to agree I dont really care for the wheels either. Remember that each of us are different and this is your car, If you like the wheels then thats all that matters.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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Umm, 1-10? that's hard to say. I like it though. I'm not sure if that's the grass or the darkness of the picture (bad video card at school), but it looks lowered, which is good. I am on the bandwagon with not caring for the wheels either.


Originally posted by ontogenesis
I think the car is very clean, but i absolutely detest the side molding, it's not just your car, it fuglifies every car it was ever put on, i'm yet to see any exception.
I have different side mouldings. I won't rob your post, but go to my website (www at the bottom) to check out the factory ones on my camaro.

-Jesse
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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I like the 88-92 Side molding on all the third gens.....now...the 82-87 side molding...that's a different story. The 82-87 side molding were very thin, have a rough texture....and didn't have much contour to the car. The 88-92 style are thicker, smooth, and come more to a point. I agree that it looks like a nice 3rd gen...not heavily modded...but it looks nice. I'm glad to see a few stock third gens (besides your wheels) that are clean and are taken care of. I give it a 7....don't get me wrong...there is always room for modding though
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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I actually like the earlier door molding more than the later one. But I think none at all is probably better.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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a 5
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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I like it. It's clean, body appears to be in mint condition...but I just don't like those rims. I'll give it a 7.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Find a dumpster and throw the wheels and foglights in, and you have a nice clean car.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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you guys are harsh.

If the paint's as good as it looks in the pic (stock?)...I give it a 7 out of 10. The wheels are something not all thirdgens change - and it's a welcome change. Cmon people...they're not wire Daytons. And I don't mind side moulding....they've saved my doors more tims than I can count.

Keep up the good work and happy thirdgening.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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I continue to dislike the side moulding, all styles, all years, i don't argue that it's functional, i just can't stand it, i don't have a problem with anyone that does, i wanna make sure thats clear, i don't wanna start any arguments, it's just my opinion
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by ontogenesis
I continue to dislike the side moulding, all styles, all years, i don't argue that it's functional, i just can't stand it, i don't have a problem with anyone that does, i wanna make sure thats clear, i don't wanna start any arguments, it's just my opinion
Throw up a picture of your car without the side mouldings on it. I'm curious what kind of a differance it makes.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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It looks good like 8 material, but again the wheels make it more like a 6.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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I love white thirdgens more and more. There is one at school here that i think just looks so sharp. Anyways, yours looks great but I have to agree with everyone that hates those wheels. The stockers are so much better.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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imma go with a decent 7 because its clean looking compared to the "road warrior" camaros out there...
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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nice, i say paint the headlight buckets!
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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well the car is in storage rght now and when i get iit out in the spring were taking it in to my dads shop and repainting it, were gonna strip the paint off it and a nice pearl white will be going on it. and for the wheels i am going to be getting new ones not sure which ones right now its either the chrome 17 inch irocs or some other 17s maybe 18s if i can fine some that i liek and arn;t a huge amount of money. ohh yeah and when we paint the side molding thigns are coming off.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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nice, i say paint the headlight buckets!
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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I would pick up some grid taillights too, but besides that, it is a very good looking car. 1-10, ... a 7
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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those front tires look way too small for the rim...other then the wheels, i say a good looking car...great color choice! give ya a 7...what ya got done for performance?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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IMO and i bet youd disagree but chrome looks like *** and is a totally out of date process. Go with polished aluminum it looks 100X better
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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I dissagre, pollished aluminum looks like crap, I have had some and they end up looking like the gray inside of a soda can if you don't pollish them ever other day. I will be going with chrome or just regular gray painted wheels in the future.

Edit: personaly I don't think i would take doug seriously, I don't think I have ever seen him post something positive about someone elses ride.

Edit: I souldn't say they look like crap, but they just didn't work for me.

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