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I am in the process of ordering a '19 GrandSport. Anyone have any pictures of the base Pearl Nickel wheels on a BladeSilver C7? Are the calipers dark gray? Also, any experience with the Performance Intake option? Thanks.
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Here ya go jersey buddy - I love my combination...receive lots of compliments


wheels closely match the paint. also updated the spats to match. red calipers and stripes compliment each other.

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I am in the process of ordering a '19 GrandSport. Anyone have any pictures of the base Pearl Nickel wheels on a BladeSilver C7? Are the calipers dark gray? Also, any experience with the Performance Intake option? Thanks.
The default calipers on the GS are black. Save your money on the intake since it make no additional power on the LT1 motor.


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here ya go jersey buddy - I love my combination...receive lots of compliments


wheels closely match the paint. also updated the spats to match. red calipers and stripes compliment each other.
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Black calipers. Nice! I am going with BladeSilver, black mirrors/spoiler, 2LT, two tone gray/black seats, pearl nickel wheels/black calipers, two tops, and M7.
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Black calipers. Nice! I am going with BladeSilver, black mirrors/spoiler, 2LT, two tone gray/black seats, pearl nickel wheels/black calipers, two tops, and M7.
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customizing your options is half the deal - make it like you want it....I did two tone red/black 2LT interior, body color vents and the red calipers with red hash marks.
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customizing your options is half the deal - make it like you want it....I did two tone red/black 2LT interior, body color vents and the red calipers with red hash marks.
Nice!
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Originally Posted by 89L98
Black calipers. Nice! I am going with BladeSilver, black mirrors/spoiler, 2LT, two tone gray/black seats, pearl nickel wheels/black calipers, two tops, and M7.
Cool, play with the configuration tool on the chevy site and you will see all the defaults and what the options look like.
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here ya go jersey buddy - I love my combination...receive lots of compliments


wheels closely match the paint. also updated the spats to match. red calipers and stripes compliment each other.
They're dirty!

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I found this pic


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They're dirty!
there's one in every thread...I almost said "don't reply that they're dirty".
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I ordered my 2019 GS with Pearl Nickel wheels. Black car, black calipers. I actually like that wheel better than the other options.
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I ordered my 2019 GS with Pearl Nickel wheels. Black car, black calipers. I actually like that wheel better than the other options.
great looking Vette. As I have had many black painted vehicles, I know how hard it is to maintain the paint finish of this color. You got your work cut out for you. If you have not done so already, invest in a high quality dual-action polisher and learn how to use it. Also, join some of the detailing forums out there on the Internet and learn what it takes to maintain your Corvette's finish. You will be greatly rewarded for doing so. Good luck with your ride.
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Originally Posted by 89L98
Black calipers. Nice! I am going with BladeSilver, black mirrors/spoiler, 2LT, two tone gray/black seats, pearl nickel wheels/black calipers, two tops, and M7.

That should be a beauty my friend. Congratulations.
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there's one in every thread...I almost said "don't reply that they're dirty".
Just yankin' ur chain... no worries

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Sorry, but they just look like generic gray wheel color to me, like one sees stock on everything from Hyundais to McLarens. But, obviously, we're all different. Enjoy your new Vette.
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Not pearl nickel.

the touch up paint is 3 stage. In all lighting conditions the pearl make the wheels so rich it's an amazing color.


Silver paint doesnt reflect light in this way. Its the pearl that makes it so.

almost takes on a polished look i

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Thanks for all the responses/pictures. Very helpful. I'll be going with the Pearl Nickel wheels w/ Black calipers.

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