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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Just wondering everyone's opinions..

I just ordered Black ZR1s - 17x9.5s in the front and 17x11s out back.. but i was just wondering which people really prefer..personally I like both, but I don't see too many Fbods around here with black rims, which is why i got them.

What do YOU think?

Black?
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also,
anybody have any better pics of Black rims on Fbods? If so, post them please.

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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the chrome z06 rims look pimp but i like the black ZR1's too.. depends on if u want the mean racer look or pimpin look
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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I'm trying to decide for myself.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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I like black wheels on black or red cars. I had black ZR1s on my '02 for a couple months, but decided to go bling instead. I like the bling on mine better though:

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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WOW!!! I like the very first pic with the clear lights and the silver SS along with the black rims.......you oughta do blackout head- and taillights and limo tint all around!!!!

I'm doin bling on mine, but I've always thought it'd be cool to have a totally blacked-out car!!!

oh....and check out Mr. Arachnotron's grille.....it ROCKS!!!!!
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Black all the way... It makes the car look mean as hell, especially with 11's out back.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Black.
Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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That is a tough decision.
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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honestly the best looking rims on a black car ive ever seen are those anniversary camaro ss wheels. My friend has it on his black t/a and it looks realllyy pimp
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cytruffle
WOW!!! I like the very first pic with the clear lights and the silver SS along with the black rims.......you oughta do blackout head- and taillights and limo tint all around!!!!

I'm doin bling on mine, but I've always thought it'd be cool to have a totally blacked-out car!!!

oh....and check out Mr. Arachnotron's grille.....it ROCKS!!!!!
That first pic is my car! I'm working on the tint, one thing at a time :p

I liked the black wheels, wish i hadn't have sold them, but had to stay 'bling' personally

Old Dec 18, 2004 | 02:52 AM
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder. . . . .or whatever. . . .personally i like bling. I think that the powder coated wheels is kind of played out especially w/ the ZR-1's, just my opinion. But then again some cars look pimpin
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Originally Posted by SSean
That first pic is my car! I'm working on the tint, one thing at a time :p

I liked the black wheels, wish i hadn't have sold them, but had to stay 'bling' personally
Well whaddayaknow!!!! ....of course, I'd have known that if you had come up to the big Hooter's GTG!!! hahahaha!!! j/messin wit ya!!!!!

Your car really looks great... ....I'm thinking about replacing the red SS's and other exterior red accents I have with silver......how'd you do the front bumper SS??
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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I have the Black Z06 Motorsports wheels on my LPM car.

I have been told many times over how nice they look!

Prior to that i had the chrome SS 10 spokes.

Those wheels with my black EBC rotors & powdercoated calipers / brackets, i think my car looks pretty damn BLING with the black!
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The chrome looks better IMO
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Whistlin00
The chrome looks better IMO
yep
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:52 AM
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I like them alot, but they need something like either a polished or silver lip!
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Originally Posted by cytruffle
Well whaddayaknow!!!! ....of course, I'd have known that if you had come up to the big Hooter's GTG!!! hahahaha!!! j/messin wit ya!!!!!

Your car really looks great... ....I'm thinking about replacing the red SS's and other exterior red accents I have with silver......how'd you do the front bumper SS??
lol, I know, I know :p

The SS on the grille emblem is attached just like the ones on the fenders/rear. I didnt get mine on very straight but looks good enough. I used tape for the ones on the sides to make sure I put the new ones exactly where the old one was. Very subltle mod, yet a big difference.
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Originally Posted by joeformula
Black all the way... It makes the car look mean as hell, especially with 11's out back.
shut up and stop tooting your own horn
Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SSean
lol, I know, I know :p

The SS on the grille emblem is attached just like the ones on the fenders/rear. I didnt get mine on very straight but looks good enough. I used tape for the ones on the sides to make sure I put the new ones exactly where the old one was. Very subltle mod, yet a big difference.
lol!! just teasin ya!! hope you & the Austin crew will come up for the next mega-gtg in April!!!

so where'd you get the silver SS's?? they look badazzz!!!!

thanx!!!!!!
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I say go for the "BLING"



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