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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Time To Choose Rims....

So Im ready to start shopping around for rims. The only thing is, most of the ones that people have just dont seem to compliment the paintjob on my car. I really wanted Weld Pro Stars.... I know it sounds messed up to say rims "compliment" paintjobs but In my own little world they do

Any suggestions? Keep in mind Im 18 so I cant afford these $2000 per rim type rims lol

heres my baby (Blue one, white one is sold )
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Re: Time To Choose Rims....

Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
So Im ready to start shopping around for rims. The only thing is, most of the ones that people have just dont seem to compliment the paintjob on my car. I really wanted Weld Pro Stars.... I know it sounds messed up to say rims "compliment" paintjobs but In my own little world they do

Any suggestions? Keep in mind Im 18 so I cant afford these $2000 per rim type rims lol

heres my baby (Blue one, white one is sold )
please no big and littles. theres hardly a street car on this site that needs them. go with something like a set of c5 sized c6 wheels (the real c6 wheels will not fit). polished would look good. if you have to go with weld wheels, get the XP Pro (i think thats them) in 17s. a local guy has those and they do look really nice.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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WOW man, i just checked the Weld pro star XP (like you said) DAMN thier nice!

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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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those rims would look awesome on your Camaro!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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**runs to photoshop board**


well.....quickly clicks to the photoshop board....lol
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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I bought the Silver SLP ZR1s for my 83 z28. I just got the rims, I must say, they are ****ing sweet. I got the free caps and the lug nuts for them as well. Total, 526$. Free shipping. I <3 SLP. Now I just need to put an alarm on my car and get some lug locks to prevent them from being stolen. I have a bad feeling they will be.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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y'all might think i'm crazy, but your paint scheme somewhat resembles a Corvette Grand Sport...i say go for the Grand Sport styled ZR1's
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 03:00 AM
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Heh... all it needs is a little red on the drivers side fender.

I'm not a huge fan of black wheels, but it might not look to bad.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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The Silver SLP ZR1's are 200 bucks off.

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=81000

$499 for those rims is a steal. I paid $699

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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Im 18 and i got the 17x9.5 Ronal Firehawks for 900 bucks on HAWKS. Not including shipping and Tires Curtis i say you cry to daddy and maybe he'll give you some for Xmas

I cant wait until i paint my inserts black!
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by nick418
Curtis i say you cry to daddy
hahah yeah Ill get right on that...haha...maybe if i wanna get slapped....lol

My parents didnt approve of the new car anyways lol....i bought it without them knowing Its to "powerful" for someone my age to have....lol
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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polished irocs would compliment it greatly
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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c6 z06 hyper black my new favorite next to the slp zr1s in hyper black.

they also sell them in 18x9.5/19x12 set lol. this set is 17x8.5 all around and is 650 plus 90 shipping.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-CO...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Depends on the look you're going for. Pro Stars look more old school, ZR1's look much more modern. Polished IROC's would strike a balance somewhere in between.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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I dont know why but i hate hate hate black rims.....yuck. Never gave chrome irocs a thought, Ill check them out.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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theyre not black. hyperblack is like silver during the day and like gunmetal at night. its a really cool effect.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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ROH Snypers.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
hahah yeah Ill get right on that...haha...maybe if i wanna get slapped....lol

My parents didnt approve of the new car anyways lol....i bought it without them knowing Its to "powerful" for someone my age to have....lol

Heheh, thirdgens are powerful? Since when?!?!?
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by nick418
Heheh, thirdgens are powerful? Since when?!?!?
Since i got a hold of it.....learn to drive nick.....
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