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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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cant decide - ronal r15 or snypers???

Im having a little trouble here, I like the ronals but the snypers let you see more of the rotor. What do you guys think would be best on a maroon iroc with 2"cowl and no door stickers. Everything else is in sig. And if the ronals should I get the inserts painted black or leave them unpainted?
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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I prefer the Ronals. As to how to paint them, it's really a matter of opinion. Why not burgandy like the rest of the car??

...That's what I would do in your shoes.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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imo, i think the ronals look better, the snypers are cheaper. i heard that the ronals are alot heavier too?

i kno there are a few cars here with the ronals and a ton a people with the snypers!!

either choice is a great one!!!
they are both awesome looking on a third gen!!
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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If you have some nice, big rotors, Snypers are good. But overall I like the Ronals better.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Ronal is a good choice
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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snypers, but im biased

theres a mod on here that has a maroon rs with snypers on it, i cant remember his sn off the top of my head
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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snypers, but im biased

theres a mod on here that has a maroon rs with snypers on it, i cant remember his sn off the top of my head
I think thats ShiftyCapone
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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Yeah.. he crashed that car this spring I believe . Not sure if he still has it or whats going on with it
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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Snypers and Ronals are both nice, I think it depends on the car though.

My car with snypers:
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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I think Im leaning towards the ronals with black paint for the inserts. Something about color matching with red doesnt sit well with me. IMHO, it looks a little cheesy in certain colors(bright red) and good in other colors(black and white). Anyone know what the difference is in the weight between the ronal, snyper, and stock iroc rims are with tires?
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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If I had the dough, I'd go with the Snypers. Shifty's car looks sweet with those wheels (even for a 'Maro).



Oh... and I'm pretty sure he's still got it. Just doing a little work on it cuz of the crash and all.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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These get my vote



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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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I'm a fan of the R-15 wheels as well, my second choice would have been snypers though...

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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Hey guys, I called to get a price and the unpainted ronal rim is goin for $295. So with the black insert paint Im thinkin around $355 each plus shipping.

So I think I like the snypers more!! Maybe Ill just keep lookin for a while...............
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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I vote snypers, thinner spokes look better.

The ronal has a better looking, deeper "lip" or "dish" I guess you'd call it. They kinda look like oversized mid '80s blazer wheels if you ask me. The pic of the red car with paint makes them look a ton better though@~!
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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R15s with black inserts would look good on a maroon car. Or you could always get the chrome ones. They look good on anything.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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I'll say Ronals, but where exactly can you BUY them?

Snypers are nice but they tend to blend in a little TOO well with the car...to the point where they don't really stand out.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by MetalliCamaroRS
Yeah.. he crashed that car this spring I believe . Not sure if he still has it or whats going on with it
Yea I still have it. I did wreck it nascar style about 2 years ago but it will be on the road soon. It is my project car and will be scarier then ever . Both the Ronals and the Snypers are a perfect fit for 3rd gen camaros. Both match the square body lines and match the overall style of the car. They look as if they came stock. They are also two of the cheep wheels out there. Here are a few pics (pre wreck ) to give you an idea of how a simple set of wheels on an RS can make a wolrd of difference. Notice I have no other exterior mods.



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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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I like the style of the Snypers but I also like the dished nature of the Ronals. Can't really go wrong either way.
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