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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Don't knock stock.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by manley845
The photoshop image just makes them look dirty, but if you are buying the actual gloss black Z06 wheels, with polished edges (corrected ) I think it will look nice.



Also, your front fender concept is really clever -- -- have not seen it before. Those flat black wheels just ruin the look IMHO,

Good luck
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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I'm not a fan of the black wheel phase that is going around. I myself prefer Chrome or Polished wheels. Maybe it's just an old man thing in regards to wheels. It just looks like you had a flat and replaced the wheel with a spare. Each to their own I guess.

No, I'm not a flashy guy at all. Don't wear gold chains or a flashy diamond earring. I do however wear my Rolex with 501 Levis and an old plaid lumberjack shirt.

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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Don't do black, make 'em stand out...



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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Domin8r
Don't do black, make 'em stand out...





Really nice!!
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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No black, throw some carbon fiber 360's on it!
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Not a fan of the black although shiny fits some cars well...........Like the rear flares and tint.......... the extra vent, not so much!

But Hey, it's your car......
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Black all the way
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Tint, coil-overs, wheels. L5s are sexy too but the C5Z is a great looking car from the factory. Remember less is more.
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by spoon98hatch
L5s are sexy too but the C5Z is a great looking car from the factory. Remember less is more.
Flared quarters are for function. Less is not more when trying to fit 345mm tires and 13" wheels under the car. More is more.
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Flared quarters are for function. Less is not more when trying to fit 345mm tires and 13" wheels under the car. More is more.
True dat true dat- less is more was more pointed towards the front fender ducts. Too ricey for me.

L5s are sick but too rich for me- Id rather save the money id spend on wider wheels, fenders, paint etc... and put it towards going forged.
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by spoon98hatch
True dat true dat- less is more was more pointed towards the front fender ducts. Too ricey for me.
Me too. Reminds me of all the Honduhs running "BMW M3" styled fenders.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Me too. Reminds me of all the Honduhs running "BMW M3" styled fenders.
All the ones I've seen on Hondas and such are dopey stick-ons or have chrome trim and look truly hideous. What the OP came up with looks subtle and just a bit racerish. But, on further review, the ZO6 insignia would have to go for the upper vent to really look right and I would need to think twice about that.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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Make them gloss,(or maybe satin) and you got my vote. A pinstripe in matching blue would be all the bling you need. I plan on doing the same thing this year to my iForge Aeros, only with a red pinstripe. I really like the side view of your car, but forget about the extra ducts.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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Lower it and leave the stock Z06 wheels on it. I love the grey wheels on a Z06, don't mess with it.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnson 92
I also like the black wheels. I would go with gloss black, imo. I think everyone has their own opinions about what looks good. But in the end, it comes down to what you like.

Here's a pic of my Z with Sp500's with a blue pinstripe


OP if your going to do black do it right!!! Flat black does not look good on EB, but Johnson setup is gorgeous especially with the blue stripe to set it off! Really makes the car look aggressive, yet sporty, not cheap!

johnson, love the look
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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I like the factory GREY wheels way better - Black not my favorite!

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TorchRedDriver
I like the black wheels. My guess is that the people who don't like black wheels also wear big gold chains around neck and have earrings !
I love my black powder coat , polished lip Z06 wheels . They say badass loud and clear
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ONE BMF
I love my black powder coat , polished lip Z06 wheels . They say badass loud and clear
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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I can really only stomach black wheels on a black car. They're marginal on yellow cars...just for the 'bumble bee' look.
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