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Old 03-30-2007, 10:09 PM
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So now that the new wheels are on I really miss the look I had with the black ZR1's. I photoshopped some black centers on the new wheels to see what you guys think. Not only would it give me the look I was used to but it would be less area to have to polish when it comes time to do so.

I also plan on doing the CETA mod in gloss black and I think it would tie in better with black centered wheels than the all polished ones.





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Old 03-30-2007, 10:13 PM
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They look good now, But even better black!


Sexy hardtop btw
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Powdercoat FTW!
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it the top was black i'd say yes, but i think they look fine the way they are.
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i changed my mind. powdercoat them. haha
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At first I thought....hell no..........After looking at the photoshop........Hmm....I think I would do it. That would look damn good.
Old 03-30-2007, 10:23 PM
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I dont think i would,chrome looks awesome
Old 03-30-2007, 10:25 PM
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If they were chrome I would honestly probably leave them as they are, but they are polished and this is the daily driver so they are gonna need to be polished pretty often to keep them looking good.

The wheels would be powdercoated a nice gloss black so it would look nicer than the photoshopped pics.
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how about you dip them in chrome instead powdercoated them. Thats a different look. i like the way it looks chrome

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I wouldn't get them chromed because of the cost factor. I have a crazy hook up on powdercoating so I won't pay more than $20 to get the centers powdercoated.
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I like both , but im kinda leanin towards polished but thats just my opinion
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As long as it is a awsome powdercoating job.............wheels look good like they are, but if done right they would fit your car better.
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It will definitely be a great powdercoating job not some home done stuff or something. I think I'm gonna put the ZR1's back on Monday and start taking these apart.
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I personally like them better polished but I know what you are saying about keeping polished rims looking nice
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black rims FTMFW!
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id leave em man, the polished look really brings out the character in those particular rims.
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I'd sell em, I don't like that wheel at all, no offense.
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Originally Posted by Raise
id leave em man, the polished look really brings out the character in those particular rims.

I love the look of those polished, but black still looks good and would be easier to maintain. Those wheels would look good in just about any color, but just my preference to leave them.
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Spuds
I'd sell em, I don't like that wheel at all, no offense.
No offense taken man. I appreciate everyones input.
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black ftw




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