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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Ask her why she gets her hair done...she can't see it
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Price of new Wheels....$1500

Price of Divorce....?

Happiness...Priceless

Wheels like the choice of the car itself is an expression of individuality.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Who cares about going down the road. People admire and you take pictures of the car when it's stopped.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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I have to admit, I'm very partial to the stock polished C6 wheels. When I ordered my new 2010 a couple months ago, I was disappointed they were no longer available. I had to settle for the chrome finish.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG Dave
I have to admit, I'm very partial to the stock polished C6 wheels. When I ordered my new 2010 a couple months ago, I was disappointed they were no longer available. I had to settle for the chrome finish.
The OP has an '07 with the older style C6 wheels.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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If you go with deep dish wheels, they definitely look different when in motion.
Obviously, if you go with a different color wheel, that'll make a big difference too.

Besides, when you're sitting at a stop light, you want to look GOOOOOOOD.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I think we do it to "make the car our own" and we think it looks good. We dont see them when we're driving,but we no there on the car and look good
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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From performance standpoint, if you change to wider wheels -> wider tires -> more traction. That's the only reason I am gonna change mine, I kinda like the factory five spokes.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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I think your wife out smarted you on this one.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by car2fast4you
If you go with deep dish wheels, they definitely look different when in motion.
Obviously, if you go with a different color wheel, that'll make a big difference too.

Besides, when you're sitting at a stop light, you want to look GOOOOOOOD.
Agreed. Unfortunately, my circumstance was a little different. Thieves got me about 3 weeks after having the car.

Ended up going with a set of chrome ZR1 reps and a chrome set of Z06's (which are up for sale if anyone is interested). I also added a dvr w/ network capabilities, some camera's and high density motion lighting around the premises as well.

Anyway back on subject, I like the way these ZR's look both sitting still and in motion.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by firecop90conv
Ask her why she gets her hair done...she can't see it
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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love the hair cut one. also ask her why she changes purses and shoes.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Ask her why women change their minds so often, just cuz ......
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by firecop90conv
Ask her why she gets her hair done...she can't see it




She just doesn't understand mod sickness.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Might be all about how it looks when you are waiting for that red light to change to green? Same as wife waiting for hair to color, nails to shape & color, make up? -can't see but makes you feel good!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Rochester
I think your wife out smarted you on this one.
Hehe...good one.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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You could always suggest her behind wouldn't be so big if it were moving more than it's parked.

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Who cares, the spyders are totally bad ***. If I were you I'd be concerned that my wife couldn't understand this.


I can't wait to have the conversation with my wife about the wide-body conversion I'm planning....
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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I changed mine to chrome gumbies, like the look and they are forged, therefore much stronger, able to handle NY POTHOLES.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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You don't need new wheels, the old ones work just fine
You also don't need a Corvette, a little Honda would get you where you are going.
But, she doesn't need new shoes, clothes, jewelry, etc........ she can use her old stuff.
Or man up and go get wheels you want.
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