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Old Jun 30, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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My name is Tim and I am new to the forum. I just (2 weeks ago) purchased a White, 2019, Z06, 7-speed manual with adrenaline red interior, coupe and absolutely love it! I recently moved from Honolulu, Hawaii to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and my wife and I are still getting settled in awaiting for our household items to arrive sometime this month. I am retired from the US Army and the Power Industry as an executive, so I am now trying to enjoy life after working for many years!

As far as the car goes, there is one thing I want to change out and that is the wheels. It came from the factory with the nickel color painted Z06 wheels and I really want the high gloss chrome ones. Does anyone know if it is better to send these wheels out to get them chromed (if so, where is the best place), exchange/purchase OEM chrome ones, or purchase aftermarket Z06 wheels...please let me know as I want to make the best decision to make the car look the best?

I look truly looking forward to meeting and speaking with fellow corvette owners as I try to share and learn something new everyday.



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Tim - congrats on your retirement, thanks for your service and congrats on your new Z06. Welcome to the forum and I would recommend you post your questions on your car over in the C7 General or C7 Z06 Discussion sections for the best answers.
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Tim - congrats on your retirement, thanks for your service and congrats on your new Z06. Welcome to the forum and I would recommend you post your questions on your car over in the C7 General or C7 Z06 Discussion sections for the best answers.
Thanks Jack...will do.

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Welcome to the forum, Tim, and congratulations on your sharp C7!
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Congrats on the retirement and the new C7. Enjoy!
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Congrats and welcome to the forum Tim!!
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Originally Posted by Route99
Welcome to the forum, Tim, and congratulations on your sharp C7!
Thanks
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Originally Posted by rkj427
Welcome to the forum!

Congrats. on your retirement, and C7 Z06!

Thank you for your service!
You're most welcome.
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Originally Posted by gilhuly


Hello and welcome to the forum!
Thanks...love the yellow vette!
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