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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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Finally new pics with rims =)

Check it out






Much more pics at the site in my sig

Tires are Bridgestone Potenzas RE730s. 255/40/R17 front; 275/40/R17 in rear.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Old May 9, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Nice.

I'm not sure what was on it before but those definetly look better than any stock 3rd gen wheel thats for sure.

I wish I would have went 17's....
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Old May 9, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Looks great.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Thanks guys These were what was on the car before




BIG improvement
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Old May 9, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Major Improvement over the stock wheels....

Now bring that thing lower to the gorund....
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Old May 9, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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looks good
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Old May 9, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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very nice..

my favorite rims
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Old May 9, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Car: Camaro Z281991 Engine: 5.7L/350 TPI Transmission: TH700R4 ··································· Car: Acura CL 1998
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Looks great man!
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Old May 9, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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it does look good with those rims, just lower the car more. Im glad a saw that pic , i was just thinking my car was sitting too high with the sportlines. But after that pic i love the stance i have. I deffy think you should get some lowering springs. Looks good.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Looks great!!

I was going to buy those, but then I acquired expensive tastes so my wheels and just about everything else are going to have to wait.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys. Yea the car needs to be lowered for sure. That will come soon when I do a overhaul on the suspension. Right now it's rolling on the stock WS6 suspension which needs replacing. I will be putting in new bushings, Eibach sportlines, and undecided upon shocks. Still I love the look of the Snyper rims. They were my favorite when I first saw them.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Very nice, those fit your car perfectly.

How do you like the tires? I just ordered a set of those for my IROC.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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what an outstanding new look.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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I saw those on your car couple weeks ago in person and they really do look awsome.

Last edited by SC82TA; May 9, 2004 at 10:49 PM.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Nice dude....hopefully within a week I will have a set of my own!

Did you go with 17X9 all around or with 17X8 up front?

Also, where did you get them and how much did they set you back, if you don't mind saying.:rockon:
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Old May 9, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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The tires are great. Very sticky and handle extremely well. Much better than the Pirellis I had on the car before. I read up on these tires and they get great reviews. I have to agree they are a really good tire. You will enjoy them.

They are 17x9 all the way around. I got them from JDWheels.com for $179 a piece
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Old May 9, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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car looks 1000% better; next ya need to lower it...
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:25 AM
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so damn clean.

i likey. new rims look great, and that paint scheme is killer.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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the rims look great! much improved! you also might want to get an alignment if you haven't gotten one in a while.Keep those new tires from wearing funny.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Nice wheels and tires!

I agree with FLYNLOW92rs, drop it!
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Old May 10, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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WHAT 179$??

#%@%*&^*&%^#%@^%^% I paid 210$ a piece for my 16x8 TTII's.....man......lol.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Sonar_un
very nice..

my favorite rims
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Old May 10, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks again guys. I really do enjoy the new look. Once it gets lowered it will be perfect but still right now it's a whole lot better than those 15x7 cross-laced rims on before.

Wow $210 a piece? Was that before or after shipping? Shipping was $100 for me so that makes it about $204 a wheel.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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The rims were 209$ each for the polished 16x8 TTII's from summit. Shipping from summit was $7.95

American racing wheels are pricey...I love the TTII's but I wish I would have gotten 17's.
Attached Thumbnails Finally new pics with rims =)-carhood1.jpg  
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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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Damn dude it was your car that pushed me over the edge. I couldn't wait any longer. Just gave JDwheels a call and I should have them by next wednesday!!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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I'm not a big fan of the synpers because even in 17" size they look small, but it is a definate improvement over the previous rims.


What would u call the color of your car, I really like that.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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Originally posted by ksrammstein
Damn dude it was your car that pushed me over the edge. I couldn't wait any longer. Just gave JDwheels a call and I should have them by next wednesday!!
Glad to have given you motivation You will really enjoy the wheels. I still am suprised on how good the car looks with the Snypers compared to the old rims. Wheels really do make a car.

devianb, funny you should mention the color. The front part of the car is basically the only area that really has paint on it The car was hit on front so it got repainted. The color is the stock color. It's a metallic maroon. Not a bad shade. I want a blue color though for the car. The rims look small on my car mostly do to the fact it has the stock suspension. After it gets lowered they will fill the wheel wells quite nicely.
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Old May 14, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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looks great man!

I wish I would have gotten 17's.
that's what I have
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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sorry to revive old thread...but is this a stock color combo? and if so waht is it called, im lookin for a trans am and this is exactly what i want it to look like!

sorry for the revival
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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It's called flame red metallic.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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stock gm color for the year?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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those rims r sweet....nomatter how many times i see them
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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looking good, if you're going to drop it, don't go any farther than an inch.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Yeah,stock for that year.There was bright red and Flame red metallic.
I believe he sold that car.This is an old thread.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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yeah i know...just nwated to know the paint
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