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Mar 25, 2012 | 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trilkb

good choice on wheels. Much better, I think youll like them alot more in the end!

I was immediately ALOT more satisfied with my choice after i bought the C6's. Now i just have to sell those AR wheels and get some $$$ back.

Mar 25, 2012 | 10:47 PM

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Get an SS hood and a 97 ss tail, not the 98+. I see those tail lights all the time.

I think you mean 93-96 tail lights vs. 97-02 tail lights.

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Mar 25, 2012 | 11:14 PM

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I think you mean 93-96 tail lights vs. 97-02 tail lights.

No I mean the tail as in the ss spoiler. Everyone puts the 98+ ss spoiler. Don't get me wrong it looks bad ***, but to be honest I dig the 97 ss spoiler better, just my preference =).

Mar 25, 2012 | 11:15 PM

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I like your choice of wheels...very cool! U will love the Proxes T1R rubber is AWESOME. Great traction and they will pull some G's like mad, good luck with the build.

Mar 25, 2012 | 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by detroitbowtie

I'm in the market for an SS hood, haven't decided if i'm gunna spray my tails with the vht nightshade or get a set of OE tails.

Whatever your preference is, is what you should go with. Your car will also look badass with a 97 ss spoiler.

Like this one =). Now I don't know how good the quality is, but that tail is my favorite.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-97-CHEVY-...#ht_835wt_1102

Mar 25, 2012 | 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 323steel36

No I mean the tail as in the ss spoiler. Everyone puts the 98+ ss spoiler. Don't get me wrong it looks bad ***, but to be honest I dig the 97 ss spoiler better, just my preference =).

well the 96-97 SS spoiler do look cool, but i got the 98-02 SS spoiler cause the factory LED third brake light is much nicer.

You can get aftermarket LED for the 96-97 style, but its not a long strip like the 98-02 style which i think looks better because it follows the lines of the rear spoiler design.

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Mar 26, 2012 | 01:24 PM

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I'm fine with the way the stock tail looks. First and foremost I've gotta get home and install all the parts I have waiting for me, then I think once I get a good amount of cash together I'll start from the rear and work my way forward. I've got another set of mods in mind already priced which includes a moser 12 bolt, aluminum DS, and replacing just about every suspension piece on the car.

Apr 8, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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I'm a victim of my own online shopping. Just added these koni single adjustables to my work list for post deployment leave

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Apr 11, 2012 | 03:26 PM

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Just got a quote for the paint. It'll be $2500 total for all the repairs, sealed and repainted. I'll post pictures once i get some while it's in progress.

Last edited by detroitbowtie; Apr 13, 2012 at 02:32 AM. Reason: new price

May 16, 2012 | 05:30 PM

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The car just went into paint today and I only have a week before I'm stateside again. Also I just got an e-mail from Kevin at BMR. My koni's that i thought the order didn't go through on came in so now i have a brand new set of bilsteins to get rid of. Also an update on the price for the paint, $2200 instead of $2500. I'll post pics as soon as i get some.