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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Just installed these on my '99. Also installed C6 Grand Sport shocks and the wheels are wrapped in Continental DWS. Ride totally transformed and the tires are incredibly quiet.

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Just installed these on my '99. Also installed C6 Grand Sport shocks and the wheels are wrapped in Continental DWS. Ride totally transformed and the tires are incredibly quiet.

looks good
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looks good...
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Very nice upgrade from silver wagon wheels!!!
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Nice! Now it just needs to be lowered
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I like the wheels - a good choice for the car.
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Nice improvement.
Looks good!!
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Nice! Now it just needs to be lowered
That was the plan when I installed the shocks, but was already done by the P O. Stock bolts. I am hoping for it to settle down after the shock install.
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They look great!
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What do to the grand sport shocks offer that the z06 shocks do not? I have seem time and time again people doing the z06 shocks but I dont think I have read about anyone doing the GS shocks before?
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100% better looking! Wagon wheels really make a C5 look old & dated. New wheels & she looks fresh & modern..
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What do to the grand sport shocks offer that the z06 shocks do not? I have seem time and time again people doing the z06 shocks but I dont think I have read about anyone doing the GS shocks before?
Got a great deal from a forum member on the GS shocks. The fronts are the same as Z06, the rears are different. They are about 1/2" larger in diameter than the C5 stockers. Better ride control and not harsh. I love them.
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100% better looking! Wagon wheels really make a C5 look old & dated. New wheels & she looks fresh & modern..
Agreed, I went from the wagons to Y2K's that looked good but now
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