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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Okay, so I really wanted C6 Zo6 wheels in chrome but I got such a good deal on these I couldn't pass them up. The car needs to be lowered or have a bigger tire put on to close up some of the gap but other than that I like.... opinions welcome.......

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Looks good

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Looks good. Where did you get them?
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Those are some good looking rims and you are right got to lower your baby
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Sweet Rims.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Those are some good looking rims and you are right got to lower your baby

Nice Wheels
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Looking good!!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Looks good. Where did you get them?
Got them from a guy here in vegas who took them off his 01. He gave me the rims and tires(great tread left on great tires) for $450
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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good choice.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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looks nice...
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Looks fantastic!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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Looks good. Definitely needs to be lowered.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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They look great.
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they look awesome, you have great taste! you are right about lowering it a bit, would make it even sweeter!! TR is the best!!
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That set up looks really nice.... I wouldnt change anything... Maybe lower the car....
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm looking at a 1 inch lowering kit now.
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm looking at a 1 inch lowering kit now.
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