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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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What does the forum think of the black zo6 wheels on my 80 vette? Its a photochop incase you are wondering?



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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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I have to say that usually I don't like wings and flares on a vette, but that one looks really sharp! Especially with those wheels! Go for it!
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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I like them. I think they look on your vette, a very nice vette may I add.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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beautiful
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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Looks good with the ground effects kit
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:43 AM
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Looking good!
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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I like it, it really sets it off.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FinnShark
I have to say that usually I don't like wings and flares on a vette, but that one looks really sharp! Especially with those wheels! Go for it!


The stance makes it work for me. Black wheels and ground effects are not usualy my thing unless they are done right. Those look good.

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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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beautiful car got any more pictures of it? what color is that red?
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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wow i never liked wings and ground effects on c3's but i really like that. where can i get that kit
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Looks old school german. I like it. Looks good with your car.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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body kit happens to be from Ecklers. I beleive the color is a custom based off of Farrari red with a touch of gold flake, very subtle. My wife doesnt really care for the rims but i think it looks sick! Kinda has that viper eater look to it.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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little hard to see,but looks pretty good,I don't like the idea of using spacers on wheels ,that is my only concern
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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We have a winner.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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I like!!


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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Since you asked.... They're OK, but look too frail to me (I know they are plenty stong) compared to the rest of the car. Unless you already have them, try these 17x9's from SLP performance for $304 ea:

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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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that looks great, but will a 9 inch rim fit without flares, or offset trailing arms?

I also dont think I want this...



too much spacer?
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