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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Ok so as most of you know I am going to be getting a paint job (black of course) than get a satin black manta stripe with the extended stripe that goes passed the spoiler and to the end of the hatch. Im also going to be doing the berger mod in satin black with chrome badges and chrome CAMARO inserts like i already have. I also just order the hood scoop fill decal, you know the one on the 35th anniversaries, in satin black. Than im gonna order the slp grille with chrome SS badges. Than im gonna get a set of 35th anniversary 10 spokes and paint them black(all black, no polished lip). Than finally do the whistler mod, !mold, and put my c6 tips on! Hopefully will have this done by the end of summer!!! What do you guys think, good or bad opinions welcome

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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i think its too much black. not enough contrast. but thats just my opinion. i hate black
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Your car looks good as it sits, but should look amazing once you have completed those mods... i think you should keep the chrome ZR1s though. the chrome rims will set off the chrome badging better. Im not a huge fan of black rims on black cars. the rest sounds good though!
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 69lemansguy
Your car looks good as it sits, but should look amazing once you have completed those mods... i think you should keep the chrome ZR1s though. the chrome rims will set off the chrome badging better. Im not a huge fan of black rims on black cars. the rest sounds good though!
Not a fan of black rims on black cars? Your kidding right? Black rims look the best on black cars...

But anyways I think it will look good...
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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I'd go with a nice 3 piece forged polished aluminum or chrome wheel, but that's me. Other than that, I think it'll look nice
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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a white manta stripe would look awesome on a black car. chrome rims too. a little contrast as stated earlier is a good thing. good luck with the car.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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I think since you went with the Black 7 Chrome look you should do a polished look to tie it all together, but hey that's just me
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Looks nice man
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keep the wheels or something with a wide chrome lip and a black center. it really looks good as is
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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cery nice.
wheels that u have now where the first thing to go off my car when i bought it.
got the original zr1s off a vette
i love black wheels, nice choice man, all black should look sick. not sure bout the chrome emblems. y dont u have them made from vinyl in matte black too? and leave the grille just black w no emblem
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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I would not black out the wheels. Other than that it will look good. I am sure you already know what the beger looks like with the stainless inserts. It looks alot better in person than the pics show on black cars.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Id take all the money you are gonna spend on all of that and buy a set of sp500's instead. I like cars to be more simple though . . . .Nice paint, lowered, and a nice set of wheels will usually do the trick for me. IMO your car will have too much going on.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Imo first thing i would do is buy a shorty antenna.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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screw buying a new antenna just whip out the hack saw and jb-weld. A little spray paint and you are golden
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 67SS&99SS
a white manta stripe would look awesome on a black car. chrome rims too. a little contrast as stated earlier is a good thing. good luck with the car.
i dont want a stripe that'll be noticeable, white just sticks out too much, but i think i might stay with the zr1's than. Thanks man

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I think since you went with the Black 7 Chrome look you should do a polished look to tie it all together, but hey that's just me
i might have to look into that. Or what i should do is see if i can get a hold of some glossy black badges that way it'll compliment the berger panel and than get some satin black badges for the sides! Hmm wonder if that would work?

thanks for the opinions guys, really helps me open my eyes to better/new ideas
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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o and for the antenna, i have a s2000 antenna, i just need to mod it so it can be put on our screw thing for the stock antenna
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I say you could add:
a silver manta like the Intimidator
Painted spokes on the ZR1's
Ditch the rest of the side moldings (the fender peice on the pass side is already gone lol)
Maybe on 17x11 on the rear
Chrome side & nose emblems to match the rear
If you want to do the black chrome like the Infinity's they are just painted, with duplicolor spray can, black chrome lol.


It does look really good how it is. All I named is just lil details that will make it next level.


LORD KNOWS MY CAR NEEDS ALOT,
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FamousZ
Not a fan of black rims on black cars? Your kidding right? Black rims look the best on black cars...

But anyways I think it will look good...
show them your wallpaper background pic dude!! it'll change their minds haha
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2
I say you could add:
a silver manta like the Intimidator
Painted spokes on the ZR1's
Ditch the rest of the side moldings (the fender peice on the pass side is already gone lol)
Maybe on 17x11 on the rear
Chrome side & nose emblems to match the rear
If you want to do the black chrome like the Infinity's they are just painted, with duplicolor spray can, black chrome lol.


It does look really good how it is. All I named is just lil details that will make it next level.


LORD KNOWS MY CAR NEEDS ALOT,
lol i know dude, i need to take my molding off, actually im gonna do that now!! I dont know about painting my zr1's never really liked black zr1's, no offense to those who have em', but definitely gonna be getting 17x11 wheels!! I gotta have 315's
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FamousZ
Not a fan of black rims on black cars? Your kidding right? Black rims look the best on black cars...

But anyways I think it will look good...
Not if its all blacked out. i think an all black rim on an all black car washes the wheel out too much. you have a polished lip correct? that helps seperate the wheel from the tire. example, TT with black center and polsihed lip is money on a black car. but an all black Z06 realy does nothing for me... i like the way your rims look BTW...

as for the OP, to help with your rim dieas, see if you can find some local guys with camaros, and see what rims they are running, get together and se if they will let you do a quick swap so you can see how it looks. just an idea. when it all comes together i think it will excellent either way.
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