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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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So I know that there will more than likely 1000, "I dont like em" posts but to hell with it, not out to please anyone, but it will at least give folks a few large photos of them

Tomzwheelz 17x9.5 C6/C8 machine faced replica's, they are 17's all around








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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I like the look just wish you wouldve threw on some tire shine before taking pics. Im wanting to buy the z06 ones like that but want a machined lip on them. Those color matching size marker lights and 3rd brake light are kinda neat.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I like tire shine... but only at shows, I have to drive this around more times than I would like to, and tire shine looks great on wheels, and **** on rear quarters. So I usually opt to not use it much
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonk
I like tire shine... but only at shows, I have to drive this around more times than I would like to, and tire shine looks great on wheels, and **** on rear quarters. So I usually opt to not use it much
agreed thats why i dont use it..but anyway overall the wheels look ok, they definately go with the scheme of your car
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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i think it fits your car perfect, i just dont like that wing, never have.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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The wing looks badass. I hate the stock low wing of my TA and the Z/28 wing is even uglier on 'verts.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I really like them but I would like to see a silver ring at the out edge. Very nice though.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 98Bird
The wing looks badass. I hate the stock low wing of my TA and the Z/28 wing is even uglier on 'verts.
agreed, not much thought into the factory designed Z wing, and i dont want an SS wing like everyone else.
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I like em, gives it an aggressive look.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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ditch the wing and lower it 2 inches...just imho....wheels look nice though
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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i like them....for some reason, the pics make them look large for 17s
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.z28
ditch the wing and lower it 2 inches...just imho....wheels look nice though
i dont know how you guys can stand that much of a drop... too many shitty roads out there, along with my driveway, and the ability to get the car onto ramps, or lifts a jack, no thank you sir, the 1 in BMR's work just fine for me... not only that, but true duals are not condusive to lowering a vehicle...

and hell no i aint getting rid of the spoiler i like it
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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not for sure about the wheels, but the wing looks mean on there, sweet car.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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The polished spokes that extend all the way to the tire give it the appearance of a larger diameter wheel. Nice effect.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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I like the wing... whered you get it?
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