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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Chrome is the only way I like sawblades.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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They look fine on some and on others they just look trashy. but i'm not putting down the wheel, just with some of the cars are wearing them they don't look right
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Chrome sawblades look awesome on dark cars with tint. I just happen to have that combination

I feel that corvettes have had good, quality rims in comparison with other cars for each era. Just my thoughts.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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I know I am in the minority here, but no only do I not like chrome sawblades, I actually pretty much HATE all chrome wheels.

Much prefer the stock look of the painted silver (and that goes for mosta aftermarket rims too, I just don't like chrome)
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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i prefer polished it's in between that is what i am going with
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Chrome sawblades are a work of art.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TRaj2327
does anyone agree that there is something about the chrome sawblades that you just dont like and you can't put your finger on it. The chrome ZR-1s look fine to me tho.
I disagree. I think they look awesome and I would add them to my vette in a heartbeat if it wasn't for chrome flaking/pitting issues.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Chrome is the only way I like sawblades.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Yellow95
I agree with the color aspect. I don't think they would look right on my yellow car. The combination of the bright yellow and the bright chrome would hurt your eyes.

I think they look great on a Ruby or a white car.
I have chrome saws on my 93 Comp yellow vert. I have a blk top and would prefer GS rims but I really can't justify spending the additional $$$ to go from chrome to blk. ( after having bought new rims for my 04 Tahoe )

PM me your e-mail addy. I'll send you some pics. ( still haven't learned the art of posting on the forum )
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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I think they look like hubcaps when the saw blades are chromed.
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I have chrome saws on my 93 Comp yellow vert. I have a blk top and would prefer GS rims but I really can't justify spending the additional $$$ to go from chrome to blk. ( after having bought new rims for my 04 Tahoe )

PM me your e-mail addy. I'll send you some pics. ( still haven't learned the art of posting on the forum )

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...2/IMGP1497.jpg

Comp yellow w/chrome saws. Still would like to get the black GS's. But I'll stick with the chromes for now.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by VET 350
I think they look like hubcaps when the saw blades are chromed.


I prefer polished myself.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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not me i think the sawblade rims are some of the ugliest rims GM has ever put on a car chrome polished or painted that is why the first mod for my car was 4 new zr1 repros
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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See thats the thing. I love the 5-spoke Zr1's, but the more and more I look around. Everyone has em. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I mean, I don't know, it just sort of takes away from it a bit for me I geuss. Spending a thousand or so, to join thousands. Plus the sawblades are funtional.

That said, I will probably in the end, end up with 17x11 ZR1s all the way around.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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I ditched my sawblades for these. Blue92 has the chromie sawblades and they look freakin awesome. 87 Ragtop has the chromie ZR1s and they look awesome as well. To each his own I guess.

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Here is mine on the 89R. If you can see them in this little picture.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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I ditched my sawblades for these. Blue92 has the chromie sawblades and they look freakin awesome. 87 Ragtop has the chromie ZR1s and they look awesome as well. To each his own I guess.

Man, now that looks sharp! Best looking black C4 I've ever seen. I love the wheels, the silver trim really does the job.

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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Man, now that looks sharp! Best looking black C4 I've ever seen. I love the wheels, the silver trim really does the job.


thanks! I do get a lot of head turns...
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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My $0.02 for what it's worth.
Chrome Sawblades look trashy. The OEM blades fit the car to a T. If you want chrome, try different rims.
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