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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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new bird, just got it today

I currently have a Firebird V6, Today I just bougth a 92 V8 5.0L 305. I got it for $3200, has a few issues like the muffle is wasted however I'm happy with the car. Here are a few picks.
Also anyone have a few suggestion on the rims, they kinda **** me off for some reason. Definatly wanna change them





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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Very clean. Also, if you are serious about getting new rims, Im sure there will be more than one person asking to take your stock ones off your hands..
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Nice, how many miles are on that?
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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112k
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Looks good!

The interior sure is nice (fix the map pocket)

The wheels should be polished C5s
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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damn that looks nice.

For wheels, I say go with ROH Snypers. Go with 17x9 out back, and 17x8 up front. Pretty cheap too.


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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Looks great!
Almost like our '91 Firebird!
Congrads!

George
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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nice bird. are the rims 15" or 16"? they look like 15s but if they're 16s, you'll make some $ selling them to put towards new ones.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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its 15's
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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The ones on there are 15's but the GTA wheels in gold would be a nice addition. Stay with gold wheels. IMO, these are the wheels that are meant to be on our car.



The GTA style rims are the lightest OEM wheels GM made. Not a bad choice to stay with. Then again, go with what your preference is. You know mine.



I used to have these same wheels:

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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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strip the paint off those rims and i bet the 15s will look a lot better silver.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by xpndbl3
strip the paint off those rims and i bet the 15s will look a lot better silver.
You mean like this?

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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Congrats and good luck with it, Beautiful shape!
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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the 91 92 birds are gorgeous.. nice find, nice lookin car.. even the interior doesn't look to bad (other then a bit dirty and a few stained spots)

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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by Brisk
even the interior doesn't look to bad (other then a bit dirty and a few stained spots)

That was 2 days ago brother.
It doens't look like that anymore

My wife cleaned all the carpets and seats. I wiped everything down with soapy water, then cleaned it all with Finish 2001.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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My wife cleaned all the carpets and seats. I wiped everything down with soapy water, then cleaned it all with Finish 2001.
Ahh, wives, aren't they great!!
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