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Old May 5, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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What do you all think?

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I did notice the caps which come with the rims were made out of plastic.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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I think they both look good, but it is hard to say without the body on
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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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yeah, I should have the body back on within a couple of weeks. I am definitely staying with the knock offs!
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Jim--
You had me confused for a moment--I was looking at the tire and wheel attachment and saw chrome lug nuts. I'd call those spinners vs. cones, as opposed to knock-offs. They look nice! Where did you find those?
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Jim--
You had me confused for a moment--I was looking at the tire and wheel attachment and saw chrome lug nuts. I'd call those spinners vs. cones, as opposed to knock-offs. They look nice! Where did you find those?
Sorry, i should have said spinners... From Summit american racing.
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Looks good, I've always liked spinners.
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IMO, much better with than without... a real tribute to the spirit of the mid-year.

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Like the spinners for that "period" look. Either way, It'll be nice.
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I like them better, without, the cones suit the rims better, IMHO.
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Spinners give it that classic look.
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