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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Just got new OE Wheels C5 18x9.5 & 18x10.5s with 305 Nitto Drag Radials in the rear. Used Hotchkis Springs for the drop and BMRs Dbl Adjustable PHB to line the rear end back up.








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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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That's a sexy *** ride
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Ooooh wow....That looks nice 97Redbirde. Congrats.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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clean car man. drop looks good
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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that is very nice! Maybe post some pics from different angles.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Those wheels really look good on your car.
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Very nice looking car
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Wow those look amazing!
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looks good dude
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nice more pics of the rear wheels
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Those wheels suck! Looks great
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Thats bad ***!! Love the stance and wheels!! I wanna see more pics!
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Somehow I feel like the C5 wheels look awkward on a bird. Something about the square spokes with the curvy body. I was waiting on the 17x11 but decided I liked the ZR1s better. Very nice ride though, love the black WS6. My first f-body was one, I still miss it.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Bling!!! Bling!!!
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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how much do these things weigh? with or without tires would be awesome if someone could answer this. Look on the shipping receipt or something...
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Great looking car. What size tire up frt? Looks like it fits nicely. Love black cars, the chrome goes good with it.
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Looks great. great photos too. thanks for posting and thanks for your business

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