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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Millenium Z06
I'm Wes, who's Chip? Toque pm me a couple times as Chip too, hmm.
Well that explains why Chip never replied to me....
Chip has a Milenium Yellow Z06 with the same license plate as you have as your avitar... I put your username, and the license plate together and thought it was him.

No wonder he said he never got the PM's...

If your in Frisco then why are you not coming to our weekly GTG ?

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Oh Snap Patrick... No second guessing on this deal... I already have your money..


Originally Posted by Donohue
Matt, those look RIDICULOUS! I can't wait to see the final pics with the rears, I love the look. Makes me second guess the CCWs LOL Just joking.
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Originally Posted by BillY2KFRC
They look awesome, very nicely done. Obviously, I'm a big fan of black rims, but those HREs just look right on your car, can't wait to see the whole thing with those fat rears!

Did you find that set of 540s already in the proper sizes/offset for a flared C5, or did you have to get them re-done by HRE?


Billy, i am probably going to have to get a flared front fender as well.. The "wheels" have the C6Z offset and stick out a "little". Running a 265/40/18 up front.. No rubbing or anything thank goodness.
Recieved a phone call today that my Invo's will be in tomorrow. I WILL have pics by this weekend of the whole car...Can't wait!!

Thanks for the comments...
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I'm going to be the one hater on here and say that I preferred your SP500s. I honestly thought your car was perfect before.

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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It's an opinion... No offense taken.. The CCW's are an awesome wheel. They did look very nice and served there purpose. I really like the HRE's... Pics do not do them justice. Thank you for your input.. Noted.


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I'm going to be the one hater on here and say that I preferred your SP500s. I honestly thought your car was perfect before.

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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The wheels look great!!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Millenium Z06
Looks sharp, I like the polished look vs the black. Changes the look completely.
Are you not sure about it?
Im going with CCW SP16's for a similar look.
I'm sorry sir, but you are not allowed to get CCW sp16a's for your Z. I believe I am the only person in the D/FW metroplex that I have seen with them, and want to keep it that way lol...

Let me guess 19x10 and 19x11?
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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That looks great!
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Originally Posted by 0H1Z06
Here are a few teaser pics... Rear tires are coming in tomorrow (hopefully) you get the idea though... Drank a few beers tonight and polished... what do you guys think.. really?


Nice Wheels !!! love mine i run a 275/35/18 up front, I need to get the right center caps
Is your center area a brushed finish i like it, mine are ful polished and a PITA to clean


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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Toque
Well that explains why Chip never replied to me....
Chip has a Milenium Yellow Z06 with the same license plate as you have as your avitar... I put your username, and the license plate together and thought it was him.

No wonder he said he never got the PM's...

If your in Frisco then why are you not coming to our weekly GTG ?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...reas-viii.html


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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 03BLUDEVLz06
I'm sorry sir, but you are not allowed to get CCW sp16a's for your Z. I believe I am the only person in the D/FW metroplex that I have seen with them, and want to keep it that way lol...

Let me guess 19x10 and 19x11?
Yep, Just make sure we're not in the same place at the same time, all will be ok
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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very nice!!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Millenium Z06
I'll make it by to soon, promise.
Your welcome anytime of course... Just don't let Chip know your the guy with the avitar of his license plate...



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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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I like the style of those wheels and not being black breaks it up a bit. Going to look real good once it all comes together.

Those wheel wells on the other hand could use a little 303 Aerospace though.
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Not my first choice, but they do look really good.
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Originally Posted by Donohue
Matt, those look RIDICULOUS! I can't wait to see the final pics with the rears, I love the look.
Looks aweseome!!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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wow looks awesome man! can't wait for you to put rear's on!
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Out of curiousity... what would be your forst choice? Lets see yours...

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Not my first choice, but they do look really good.
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It is brushed.. very easy to keep clean. Only part that needs "real" polishing are the lips. Tires will be in today for the rear. I'll have em on tonight. Thanks for the kind words.


Originally Posted by machz800ps
Nice Wheels !!! love mine i run a 275/35/18 up front, I need to get the right center caps
Is your center area a brushed finish i like it, mine are ful polished and a PITA to clean


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Originally Posted by kerryt1
Not my first choice, but they do look really good.
Originally Posted by 0H1Z06
Out of curiousity... what would be your forst choice? Lets see yours...
First choice, HRE P40SC. I didn't feel that my $25k car deserved $5k wheels, so I went with Forgestar F14. I just prefer single piece wheels on modern cars, mostly. I do think the HREs look great and are a big improvement over the CCW. Post pictures when you get them all on.

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