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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Better pics of chrome Ronals on car

OK, now I got the better pics up. Now you can really see how they look. I think these pictures really show how nice these wheels are. But, you still can't appreciate them in pictures I guess.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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look pretty good id still like to see a few more shots whenever u get around to it...pics made a difference from the inside shots to now and the wheels look good
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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they look a lot better now, but i think if your windows were tinted and it was lowered a bit it'd look a lot better
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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they look a lot better now, but i think if your windows were tinted and it was lowered a bit it'd look a lot better
i agree with the tinting it definently could use it
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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sorta like this:
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I know the front looks high, but it still is not sitting normal. I guess I have to take it for a ride to get it to sit at normal heighth. I agree that tinting would be really good. I do plan on doing that this summer.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Here's a closer shot.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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How much was it to chrome those wheels? Also where did you get it done?
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Car still looks good.....not sure about the chrome.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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As I said before, the chrome perfectly accents your car's color and style. I think you made a wonderful choice.

I agree window tint would look nice.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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FLYNLOW, I bought the wheels already chromed from Hawks. I believe that is how they came right from Ronal. Maybe a limited production run maybe? They were $400 more than the standard finish Ronals.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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They look completely different in chrome.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by 87GTA Runner
FLYNLOW, I bought the wheels already chromed from Hawks. I believe that is how they came right from Ronal. Maybe a limited production run maybe? They were $400 more than the standard finish Ronals.
Nevermind, I was under the impression they only came in the silver finish as posted by Formul8!!
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by BirdsofPray
As I said before, the chrome perfectly accents your car's color and style. I think you made a wonderful choice.

I agree window tint would look nice.
I totally disagree, but it is his car.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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it does look totally different with chrome.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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I like, looks good...
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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IMO the chrome is just too much, they're great looking rims and that's a beautiful car but I'd never put them on my car. The bling factor is just too high, the chrome just overshadows the rest of the car if you know what I mean.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by 1986CamaroSC
they look a lot better now, but i think if your windows were tinted and it was lowered a bit it'd look a lot better
1986CamaroSC hit the nail on the head. The car looks 200% better in that photoshop job. The chrome wheels look really good with no fenderwell gap.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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I think it's gorgeous, I love it.

I also agree on the Photoshop.
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Here's the skinny on the chrome....fact and opinion.

Chrome is highly reflective, that's why it's used. Originally it was done to dress up plain old accent pieces. It hides the natural lines of whatever has been coated for 2 reasons. First, the bright shine naturally breaks up the edges, and second, the edges are actually slightly rounded, due to the thickness of the actual plating.

Now, whether or not you like that look, is an individual opinion.

Regardless of what I would of done, I think we all agree it's an awesome looking car.

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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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how much was it for 4 rims....
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by Charged350
how much was it for 4 rims....
go to Hawks and search wheels ull find em..i beilive hes alrdy said this
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Looks blingin man, I say paint the inserts white to match your car and they would look a ton better tho

Aren't those left overs from the org slp run, when they made chrome ones as well?
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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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i say they are perfect the way they are...i never cared for those rims especially on a camaro. i think the satin finish fits the pontiacs but that chrome is something else. after seeing your wheels if i were to go with a cast wheel and no larger then 17 that would be it.

leave the wheels the way they are and start on the rest of the car...stunning.

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