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Old 06-27-2008, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GS 163


The only way to go IMO.
Yep, that's what I realy want man, but the price tag is steep!!!! Tell me where I can get a deal.

Hope you're doing well.
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It's the dish on these things that make em look so mean - you can't really see it from that angle - post more pics!
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Originally Posted by 96LT4
Tell me where I can get a deal.

Hope you're doing well.

I wish I had an answer for ya, but I dont. Things are good down here, glad to see your finally modding the LT4. After the first mod, its easy isnt it.
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Originally Posted by Eakster
...post more pics!
Okay, if your gonna twist my arm.

















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I think these would look pretty cool. I like that the spokes have a slight angle/sweep to them:



I could imagine some black or "blued" spokes with the polished dish on my car. I think HRE wheels are pricey though.
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Originally Posted by 96LT4
Yep, that's what I realy want man, but the price tag is steep!!!! Tell me where I can get a deal.

Hope you're doing well.
I'm a very lucky guy I never go to the forum C5 section much less the parts for sale but one day out of boredom I did and there was a set of FM5's for sale. I called the guy and asked a bunch of questions he said I'll ship them to you and if you don't like them or they don't fit send them back at you pay shipping. DAMN I said you don't want any money no he replied just send them back on your dime. If you like them send me a check or money order for 27 hundred bucks. Gotem they were almost mint perfect fit and offset. Still cant believe that guy just sent them to me with only a promise.
Since then I have seen a few sets go by keep your eyes open you may get lucky.
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I partial to the Coddington wheels I bought for my Z awhile back..

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Originally Posted by ittlfly
I partial to the Coddington wheels I bought for my Z awhile back..

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Very nice! Which model?
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You know these days it really comes down to your pocketbook. I live not far from the FIKSE plant in Kent WA and have visited their offices looking at their 17" wheels for my 95 and if you can afford them they are not only top quality but stunningly beautiful wheels as the grand sport shows.

I unlike others happen to think that the TTII is the best looking classic wheel on a C4 as that red one above demonstrated. My view is that the clasic mustang wheel is more of the bullet wheel or the shelby wheels.

Don't be afraid of the TTII look because if decide you don't like them ..... people are always looking for them.
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GS 163,
Nice wheels!! Who are they made by?

RK
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Originally Posted by jakers
Very nice! Which model?
They are Boyd's "Rebels". Not to be confused with American Racing's "Rebels" which are 1 piece....Boyds are 2 piece allowing for a custom offset.
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Originally Posted by thirdtimevetteowner
GS 163,
Nice wheels!! Who are they made by?

RK
Fikse www.fikse.com/
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It so happens a friend has a set of black anodized Fikses for sale....hmmmm....

He's telling me that one of them will have to be rebuilt though. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by 96LT4
It so happens a friend has a set of black anodized Fikses for sale....hmmmm....

He's telling me that one of them will have to be rebuilt though. Thoughts?
Ah Ha there's your chance to possibly get a set cheep they all have a vin number get the one from the damaged one and give Fikse a call they should be able to help also if you give them the numbers on the other wheels they can give you there offset
Old 06-30-2008, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthLT4
IMHO, Torq Thrusts just dont look right on a C4. I love the wheels on older cars and Mustangs, but the body lines are just all wrong.
I agree. I love old skool wheels on old skool cars. C4's are just not old skool.
Go with the Fikse/CCW/HRE/Forgeline wheels and stay in the 21st century.
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Maybe I should start a contribution fund for BK's new wheels. Hell, sell raffle tickets to my ZR-1 wheels.
Old 06-30-2008, 01:48 PM
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I've got soem blk GS style wheels I am selling that would look great on a red Vette.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2061105
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I'll have a GS again soon, so I don't want the black wheels on the red car as well.

Jason, sell me your wheels and go get the anodized black ones for the GS. Seriously, come one, do it!!!!



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