My new Bonspeed wheels...56K beware.
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My new Bonspeed wheels...56K beware.
Hey guys, just got my new Bonspeed wheels. Had to wait 6 weeks for them, which isn't too bad. Front's are 18x8 and rears are 18x10. Think I need to lose the IROC-Z decals
BTW, these are the Huntington wheel.
BTW, these are the Huntington wheel. 
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
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very nice! those are the same wheels as camaroguy18's correct?
i like them alot. i say leave the IROC-Z decals on the car. otherwise it'd just look like another RS
i like them alot. i say leave the IROC-Z decals on the car. otherwise it'd just look like another RS
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Originally Posted by BlueZee28
very nice! those are the same wheels as camaroguy18's correct?
i like them alot. i say leave the IROC-Z decals on the car. otherwise it'd just look like another RS
i like them alot. i say leave the IROC-Z decals on the car. otherwise it'd just look like another RS
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Car: 92 Precision Red Firebird
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GORGEOUS ::end Croc. huner accent:: i like that alot, what brakes do you have?
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that is beautiful man. I love those wheels and I wouldnt change anything else on the car including the decals. May I ask where you got the tires and wheels and how much it set you back
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Those are just beautiful man......I sure would like to know what offsets you used to tuck those biggies under so
cleanly.....
cleanly.....
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those are the exact same ones Im looking at getting? They look great. How much did u pay for those all together. I was told $450 a wheel. Mine are goin to be the painted ones.
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Originally Posted by sasser43
remove the decals? psh. I would actually put darker ones on it so it would stand out more.
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wow. those looks awesome. how much did they cost you?
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the word $%#$%^#R^&(&(*)**U&*(&^%$$W#@@!@# comes to mind! your wheels, and car, look incredible. no, don't lose the door decals... your car is an iroc after all.
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You know, just when I get used to my stock wheels, and I like having them, and I like keeping my car a sleeper, one of you guys goes and posts crap like this. The car, the wheels and the stance are all to die for man. What a sweetheart of a car. Please tell us your wheel measurements, and I assume the car is lowered?
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Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments!! Wow!
It was a tough choice because there are so many nice wheels out on the market.
Here's some answers to your guys questions:
The fronts are 18x8 with 4.75 backspace...this helps sit the wheel in further to accomidate for the LS1 brake conversion.
The rears are 18x10 with 6.0 backspace. NO inner fender mods needed thus far. I will end up rolling the fender lip though just to be safe.
The wheels have 2.5 inch lip in front and 3 inch in the back.
245/40/18 Toyo Proxes T1R front
295/35/18 Toyo Proxies T1R rear
Brakes are LS1 front/rear
These were ordered through Newstalgia Wheel. Nice people and Free Shipping!!!
Price....well let's just say I have about $3K wrapped up into wheels and tires.
Looks like the majority of you think I should leave the decals.....guess they stay!!
It was a tough choice because there are so many nice wheels out on the market. Here's some answers to your guys questions:
The fronts are 18x8 with 4.75 backspace...this helps sit the wheel in further to accomidate for the LS1 brake conversion.
The rears are 18x10 with 6.0 backspace. NO inner fender mods needed thus far. I will end up rolling the fender lip though just to be safe.
The wheels have 2.5 inch lip in front and 3 inch in the back.
245/40/18 Toyo Proxes T1R front
295/35/18 Toyo Proxies T1R rear
Brakes are LS1 front/rear
These were ordered through Newstalgia Wheel. Nice people and Free Shipping!!!
Price....well let's just say I have about $3K wrapped up into wheels and tires.
Looks like the majority of you think I should leave the decals.....guess they stay!!
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very nice....very similar 
.....down the the spacing, pricing and everything lol
I like those alot though, I think any bold (thick) 5 spoke wheel looks amazing on thirdgens - nice job with them!
.....down the the spacing, pricing and everything lolI like those alot though, I think any bold (thick) 5 spoke wheel looks amazing on thirdgens - nice job with them!
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very nice....very similar .....down the the spacing, design, pricing and everything lol
I havent checked out bonspeed yet but they look nice
I like those alot though, I think any bold (thick) 5 spoke wheel looks amazing on thirdgens - nice job with them!
.....down the the spacing, design, pricing and everything lolI havent checked out bonspeed yet but they look nice
I like those alot though, I think any bold (thick) 5 spoke wheel looks amazing on thirdgens - nice job with them!
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WOW those look great. One of the best wheels Ive seen for our cars. I say you leave the decals too, it helps break up the white a little bit.
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looks similar to the ones I bought
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Look awesome and about 3k for wheels and tires is not bad at all....i bet those would look real good on a dark colored car...such as mine hehe, With those brakes behind em, i am in awe
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the car looks amazing i agree i would keep the letters on your car or the car will just look like this. i think i will be buying those clear sidemarkers for my car when it is finished.
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wow
I love your car..
Definitely the best looking white Z that i've ever seen.
I wouldn't change a thing.. I'm not a fan of the stripe kit (if you've ever seen my car) So don't put em on your car... It looks so clean
A+
Definitely the best looking white Z that i've ever seen.
I wouldn't change a thing.. I'm not a fan of the stripe kit (if you've ever seen my car) So don't put em on your car... It looks so clean
A+
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Originally Posted by sasser43
remove the decals? psh. I would actually put darker ones on it so it would stand out more.
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not bad.... not bad at all! nice Z
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
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Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
not bad.... not bad at all! nice Z
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
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Never never ditch IROC decals! I wish I could have figured a way to put them on mine without them looking dorky. It really pisses me off when someone calls the car a Camaro or Z28..... I know that's what it can be called BUT it's an IROC and I really love that aspect of it!
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Originally Posted by Orr89RocZ
not bad.... not bad at all! nice Z
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
i'd say ditch the Irocz decals and add a hawks 5inch iroc spoiler...
100%!!!thatd make it sleeker in my opinion. even if you left the decal it still looks good. but id say ditch it, it just looks clean and sexier.
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Originally Posted by ME Leigh
Are those polished or chrome?
polished billet aluminum.....pretty easy to tell the dif between them
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Thanks 90-irocdx3 for doing the photoshop.....it's looks nice, real nice! Makes me reconsider taking them off.
To those whose asked if they were chrome or polished...they are in fact, polished. These are not just polished but "show polished". When I first opened the box to look at them for a split second I thought they were chrome Bonspeed has a few different finishes available on this wheel. They have a "brushed" center which is really sharp. They can also "color forge" them to any color you desire.
Also...no, my fenders and nose are not molded together. The white just kinda washes out the line in the pics.
To those whose asked if they were chrome or polished...they are in fact, polished. These are not just polished but "show polished". When I first opened the box to look at them for a split second I thought they were chrome
Bonspeed has a few different finishes available on this wheel. They have a "brushed" center which is really sharp. They can also "color forge" them to any color you desire. Also...no, my fenders and nose are not molded together. The white just kinda washes out the line in the pics.
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Love the car, Love the wheels and I actually think it looks better w/o the decals. I know it surprised me too I was thinking keep them until I saw the photoshop. I think it cleans it up. Keep up the good work and feel free to post as many pictures as you want.......
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I also like the fact of the smooth lip and the hidden valve stem. Topssss
Originally Posted by 406TPI
Thanks 90-irocdx3 for doing the photoshop.....it's looks nice, real nice! Makes me reconsider taking them off.
To those whose asked if they were chrome or polished...they are in fact, polished. These are not just polished but "show polished". When I first opened the box to look at them for a split second I thought they were chrome Bonspeed has a few different finishes available on this wheel. They have a "brushed" center which is really sharp. They can also "color forge" them to any color you desire.
Also...no, my fenders and nose are not molded together. The white just kinda washes out the line in the pics.
To those whose asked if they were chrome or polished...they are in fact, polished. These are not just polished but "show polished". When I first opened the box to look at them for a split second I thought they were chrome
Bonspeed has a few different finishes available on this wheel. They have a "brushed" center which is really sharp. They can also "color forge" them to any color you desire. Also...no, my fenders and nose are not molded together. The white just kinda washes out the line in the pics.