[Z06] New Wheels
May 3, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Racer
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From: Wyoming PA
New Wheels
Recently bought these from another forum member. SSR GT3s. 18x9.5 in the front. 19x11 out back. I've always wanted these wheels but the price was a bit steep brand new. And now that they are finally on my Z, I'm wondering if the 09 Black Spyders would have looked better....
Heres a pic. What are your thoughts?
May 3, 2009 | 08:38 AM
Instructor
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From: Arlington Tx
i think they look great
May 3, 2009 | 09:38 AM
Safety Car
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From: Ozark, MO
C5 of the Month 6/13
Looks good
May 3, 2009 | 09:43 AM
Race Director
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From: Florence New Jersey
Looking good
May 3, 2009 | 06:25 PM
Melting Slicks
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JGOAT
i think they look great
Very nice
May 3, 2009 | 06:44 PM
Cruising
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From: Miami Fl
I think they look great. I am not sure the black would look better.
May 4, 2009 | 09:25 PM
Pro
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Say with those wheels, I think they look best on a white Z. Black would just look, well, black!
May 4, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Say with those wheels, I think they look best on a white Z. Black would just look, well, black!
Those look nice on your car. I would keep them and forget about the black wheels.
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May 5, 2009 | 08:49 AM
Drifting
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They look great as is, but would look 1000X better if you dropped it about 2in
May 5, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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May 5, 2009 | 01:01 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Trabuco Canyon CA
did i sell you these a while back? i sold my ssr gt3's on here and cant remember to who... i have the 09 spyders in black now... love them.
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May 5, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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imflyinbiya
did i sell you these a while back? i sold my ssr gt3's on here and cant remember to who... i have the 09 spyders in black now... love them.
Where did you get that front chin spoiler?
May 6, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Racer
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[QUOTE=imflyinbiya;1569969402]did i sell you these a while back? i sold my ssr gt3's on here and cant remember to who... i have the 09 spyders in black now... love them.
I bought them from a CF member in Texas. I can't remember his name though.
Are those SW or Depot lights on your Z?
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May 6, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Racer
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From: Wyoming PA
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They look great as is, but would look 1000X better if you dropped it about 2in
Guess you never drove your vette in PA. Not many flat or even roads near me. Wheel eating potholes....
May 6, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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i have the same rims, they do look good
May 6, 2009 | 05:35 PM
Instructor
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From: Providence Forge Virginia
Not so "mean" but very sheik !
May 6, 2009 | 06:34 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Trabuco Canyon CA
Quote:
Originally Posted by
imflyinbiya
did i sell you these a while back? i sold my ssr gt3's on here and cant remember to who... i have the 09 spyders in black now... love them.
I bought them from a CF member in Texas. I can't remember his name though.
Are those SW or Depot lights on your Z?
They are the depot lights with hids, best mod yet!
May 6, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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They are the depot lights with hids, best mod yet!
where did you get the splitter? Is that the C5R painted black?
May 6, 2009 | 09:08 PM
Drifting
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They look great! You made the right choice.
May 7, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Your car looks very good the way it is, but if you don't mind, I have a few uncalled for suggestions of what I'd do. First of all, I'd still lower it a drop more. I live in NW Jersey and the roads are about the same, you'll be okay. Second, I'd install the Caravaggio front canards to complement the rear spoiler. They look great together. Lastly, I'd lose the gas door and install a painted stock gas door, it would look more subtle as it would blend in. I'm done. Still a nice car if you leave it as is. White Z06's are great looking (and I have a torch red
).