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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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I put some new stripes on the car not sure if this link will work but here goes. What do you think it's a little rice but I do like them


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...pesJan2006.jpg
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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i think your right. they look ok. a little rice. however those wheels are awesome!! what are they and what size?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Nice job did you do the install??
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Looks good...
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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i think your right. they look ok. a little rice. however those wheels are awesome!! what are they and what size?
Thanks
Those are complete custom wheels CCW out of Daytona Beach FL 19X10 front 19 x 11 rears
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by angman5
I put some new stripes on the car not sure if this link will work but here goes. What do you think it's a little rice but I do like them


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...pesJan2006.jpg


Wow, another so nice looking Vette with my stripes
Actually, they are your stripes now
It looks very classy to me
Congrat on the the new look!

-Mike
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Hi angman5 -

Its a good look - makes your car unique.

Thanks for the pics.

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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cuspid
Nice job did you do the install??

Thanks, I had a local guy put them on I dont have that much skill
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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I like them! Rice or not, it's your car so if you like them thats all that matters.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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I think they look good on your car.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Looks great on your color car
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Nice

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That is a great look!!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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It's a little much for me but I do think they look good.
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Personally not a big fan, more of a racing stripe kind of guy myself.

I wouldn't call it rice though, it still looks tastefully done on your car.
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I like the stripes and love those wheels
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Looks good. Leave 'em on.
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Originally Posted by 98Pace97Coupe
I like 'em
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