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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Default c6 wheels on 98 camaro
finally got them on the ride






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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Definitely looks alot better man!
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much better!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Wheels look great on ther man!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Looks good!
Those wheels even make your fender look better!
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very nice, i planned on putting some of these on my black z, but decided on some c6 zo's when the time came around. looks great!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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thanks for all the comments
now i need to lower it about an inch
my buddy is telling me to use some lowering bolts???
never heard of them, think i might just get stranno springs and and bilstiens
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looks good bro,

what are the wheels/tire size.
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c6 corvette wheels, came straight off my buddies vette 19x10 rear 18x8.5 front
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Originally Posted by z28man9
thanks for all the comments
now i need to lower it about an inch
my buddy is telling me to use some lowering bolts???
never heard of them, think i might just get stranno springs and and bilstiens
Lowering bolts?

I would definitely go with the strano's and bilsteins.
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how did you get the big dent by the gas cap?
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Originally Posted by smok'nZ
how did you get the big dent by the gas cap?
haha long story which involves me and a 350z on the highway going about 120mph, then i lost traction and hit him by the gas tank and the wall on the other side. torque and no traction make for a horrible ride
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Lowering bolts?

I would definitely go with the strano's and bilsteins.
yea thats what i was thinking
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100% improvement. Looks great.
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