[Z06] chrome wheels
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6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Tulsa ok
chrome wheels
I am thinking about buying some chrome wheels for my Z06 and would like some input, has anyone had ant experience with http://www.wheelreplicas.com/z06.htm, they seem to have good prices on there wheels $1029 per set. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Gary
PS
I am also adding a new shifter, headers, xpipe and muffler system. If anyone has any help in this area too.
Gary
PS
I am also adding a new shifter, headers, xpipe and muffler system. If anyone has any help in this area too.
Safety Car
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From: Oxnard CA
St. Jude Contributor
Re: chrome wheels (gnkcoll)
Why are you buying repos? Do you plan on keeping the OEM set. If you're not going to keep them you can buy them A LOT cheaper using the exchange program with one of the vendors. Plus they'll still be OEM, just with a chrome triple plating. These do make the z look a lot sharper. I haven't had a problem with mine, just make sure you get a set that comes with a warranty.
As for your other mods you listed, the only experience I've had are with the short throw shifter and cat back. I went with the Hurst, and absolutely love it. Very short, precise, and great build quality.
As for the cat back it all depends what you are looking for. (look, loudness, resonence (sp?)). I've recently put on Borla quad tip stingers, and I am absolutely thrilled with them. Sounds a lot throatier, definately louder. Get lots of compliments on how good it sounds, very little resonence. Hopefully some others will chime in with experience with the other mods you're looking into. :cheers:
As for your other mods you listed, the only experience I've had are with the short throw shifter and cat back. I went with the Hurst, and absolutely love it. Very short, precise, and great build quality.
As for the cat back it all depends what you are looking for. (look, loudness, resonence (sp?)). I've recently put on Borla quad tip stingers, and I am absolutely thrilled with them. Sounds a lot throatier, definately louder. Get lots of compliments on how good it sounds, very little resonence. Hopefully some others will chime in with experience with the other mods you're looking into. :cheers:
Race Director
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From: Houston Texas
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Re: chrome wheels (gnkcoll)
When buying wheels for my Z06 I wanted to stay with the stock style. I only wanted OEM wheels though. I didn't pay any more for OEM chrome than the aftermarket wheels and I trust them since they have been tested on the Z06. The other set of wheels that I have are OEM that have been machined and painted. I'm not saying that aftermarket wheels aren't good, I just prefer OEM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
Re: chrome wheels (gnkcoll)
I gave Corvettes of Houston $650 & my rims and they gave me chromies!!! They're a sponsoring vendor...look in the left side of the page for them. Very easy. See my sig for pics.
Race Director
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From: Paducah KY
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Re: chrome wheels (gnkcoll)
I just ordered and got in a set of chrome Z06 wheels from Bob at "House of Wheels".
They are absolutely flawless, look great! And an excellent price!
He is a supporting vender and is running several specials here on the forum on these wheels.
They are absolutely flawless, look great! And an excellent price!
He is a supporting vender and is running several specials here on the forum on these wheels.
Safety Car
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From: "Same as it always was"
Re: chrome wheels (gnkcoll)
I am thinking about buying some chrome wheels for my Z06 and would like some input, has anyone had ant experience with http://www.wheelreplicas.com/z06.htm, they seem to have good prices on there wheels $1029 per set. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Gary
PS
I am also adding a new shifter, headers, xpipe and muffler system. If anyone has any help in this area too.
Gary
PS
I am also adding a new shifter, headers, xpipe and muffler system. If anyone has any help in this area too.
Good Luck :cheers:
[Modified by stano, 12:17 PM 2/26/2004]
