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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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I posted a while back about buying some no-name 17" chromed rims off ebay. I ended up giving around $600 shipped (I think, it's been a while)

Anyways they were 4.5" backspacing and I ended up relocating my parking brake bracket in the rear and they bolted up fine.

I snapped a quick pic before it goes to get painted. (I took the rims off after these pictures were taken )

I just still need to lower the back end a bit but they look pretty darn good.







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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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I disagree...
I think C3s should have deep wheels... they don't appeal to me.
You should put either rally or another type , but with a little depth.

But hey dude, if you like it, that's all that counts.. your money, your car, your rules..

I like the rotors though
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Look pretty good. Once it's lowered, it will look much better. Not bad for 600. mine were nearly 3x that.
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Those look alot like a chrome version of the 01-04 mustang gt wheels, but they do look good , who are they made by?
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Originally Posted by jn76vette
Those look alot like a chrome version of the 01-04 mustang gt wheels, but they do look good , who are they made by?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x8-...temZ8056575011

They came from here, not sure who they are made by because the boxes they came in were generic boxes, no name on the box or the wheels. I got mine for $540 + shipping on my auction.
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