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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Although I'm a huge fan of the black.

I think a polished wheel would look better.
Helllllll No....

Black is the way to go

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Nice looking z
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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i prefer the dark wheels.. more sinister!
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Black wheels are outta control these days.

My winter wheels lol

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Bad ***!!
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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I just plasti dipped my FRC this past weekend. Next, taking off those stupid vent spears lol. Jay
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Looking good man
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks man.
I've always secretly regretted not getting a C6 when I purchased the C5 lol
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