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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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My daughter does eanie, meanie, miny, mo rhyme. Then if she's disappointed in her answer she goes with the other choice. What a genius.

I vote rims first.

No Pipes with Stock Rims


Added Pipes


Added Rims after Pipes


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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Side pipes rock.
pipes are cool
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Headers and wheels. Forget the side pipes...they're only for "looks".
really is that why the LeMans race cars had them for YEARS?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Headers and wheels. Forget the side pipes...they're only for "looks".
If that were the case which it isn't then they sure look sweet....but they are also good for really wild leg burns.....man I love them would never drive another vette without them.....
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Rings and hubcaps aren't installed yet. Nor have the wheels been blaster and powder coated. Use your imagination.

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