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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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They're ok. Kinda of a fad right now. BTW, the paint line went a bit squirrely near the bottom.
I saw that too. Bottom left.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Well here is the PRE-CAR photo........ Still waiting for the car to get done

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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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That looks great!, I just had my thinspokes powdercoated black. Im picking them up tomorrow!!!!! but that red striping looks pretty bad azzed. is that stick on pin striping or is it painted on?
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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not my cup of tea
if you like it that is all that matters
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Very nice! The red pinstripe is very popular on the tuner circuit right now. I'm also looking to go black on black as well.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
They're ok. Kinda of a fad right now. BTW, the paint line went a bit squirrely near the bottom.
There's one in every crowd. Why don't you give it a try?
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Those blacked out rims with in vouge red ring will look sick on your Black Z
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 04DevilR1
Black rims are becoming more and more popular. I must say I used to not like them. Now, they have grown on me and on some color cars they look really good! Especially black!! The accents stripes are a very nice touch. Great job!
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom/99
What do you think? They are going on a black Z06.
The rims look nice, but I don't particularly care for the shoes!
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Sweet.
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The wheels look great, but I really like the shoes!

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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Look good,,, powder coated ? Post pic with them on.
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Thinking about putting something just about the same as that on my torch red 99
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Originally Posted by 04DevilR1
That looks great!, I just had my thinspokes powdercoated black. Im picking them up tomorrow!!!!! but that red striping looks pretty bad azzed. is that stick on pin striping or is it painted on?
It's hand painted.
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