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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
they're cheaper than you think.

especially if you go stock sizes and keep your current tires.

Not with a Junior at U-Conn, and a Freshman at Boston College!!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Very nice. However, I don't like the C6 badge on the center cap. Do they make center caps for C5?
Funny that you sent this message as it got me thinking...so I did a search on THAT site and found these C5 Wheel Decals



I will post some pics once I have the CORRECT logos on the wheels. I ordered the Torch Red decals as I thought they'd show up better on the Hyper Silver wheels

Thanks for the idea
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Funny that you sent this message as it got me thinking...so I did a search on THAT site and found these C5 Wheel Decals



I will post some pics once I have the CORRECT logos on the wheels. I ordered the Torch Red decals as I thought they'd show up better on the Hyper Silver wheels

Thanks for the idea
the logos on the caps you have are not decals, though. they're painted onto the cap and they wont peel off.

i've looked into this idea and i'm also searching for alternatives.
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
the logos on the caps you have are not decals, though. they're painted onto the cap and they wont peel off.

i've looked into this idea and i'm also searching for alternatives.
It's weird but they're actually very thin transfer decals as when I was having them installed at the tire shop they weren't on the cap, they were in a plastic bag and they tire guy asked me if I wanted the on or off.

I just went outside and (chipped some off with my finger nail) so it looks like they can be scraped off if you are REALLY careful not to ruin the finish of the plastic cap.

I'll try one and let you know what happens!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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It's weird but they're actually very thin transfer decals as when I was having them installed at the tire shop they weren't on the cap, they were in a plastic bag and they tire guy asked me if I wanted the on or off.

I just went outside and (chipped some off with my finger nail) so it looks like they can be scraped off if you are REALLY careful not to ruin the finish of the plastic cap.

I'll try one and let you know what happens!
that's odd...mine came on the caps already installed. if that's the case then i will be pulling mine off too. i won't clip my fingernails for a few days.

let me know how it goes!
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Old May 16, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
that's odd...mine came on the caps already installed. if that's the case then i will be pulling mine off too. i won't clip my fingernails for a few days.

let me know how it goes!
I wouldn't do anything yet until I've done mine...would hate to have 2 sets of wheels screwed up
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Old May 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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You just helped me make up my mind...thanks! I was thinking chrome c6 z06 Or possibly c5 z06...just didn't want that much bling...the silver finish c5 z06 looked too dull imho...these are perfect they look great! Thanks again for posting picks.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
the logos on the caps you have are not decals, though. they're painted onto the cap and they wont peel off.

i've looked into this idea and i'm also searching for alternatives.
I just put the same wheels on my car with the painted C6 logos , but I also received blank center caps as well for the C5 logos. Going on as soon as I receive them
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Old May 25, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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wow looks great makes the car complete now ,enjoy and stop that grinning
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Old May 25, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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I just put the same wheels on my car with the painted C6 logos , but I also received blank center caps as well for the C5 logos. Going on as soon as I receive them
Scotty,

1. you got the hyper silver wheels?

2. you were able to order new hyper silver caps w/o a logo?

3. if so, where can i get a set?
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Scotty,

1. you got the hyper silver wheels? You Betcha

2. you were able to order new hyper silver caps w/o a logo? They came in with cheezy C6 logo(nothing wrong with C6 logo, but this painted version looked like sh*t), upon seeing this I inquired about caps W/O logos

3. if so, where can i get a set? Discount Tire, my friend is manager and did not charge me for them

I'll post pics of the new wheels along with all the other chit soon
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I'll post pics of the new wheels along with all the other chit soon
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