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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I have a red TA with gun metal colored ZR1s. Well i just picked up 2 17x11 silver ZR1s and I am thinking of having my best 2 and the new ones powered black. Or should I stay with gun metal and just have the back ones done? Post pics if ya got em please. Thanks
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keep gun metal for sure. everyone has black zr1's.
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I have a Cayenne Red Camaro and I LOVE my gun metal colored wheels

So I would say gun metal!


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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Well nobody anyone near me even has zr1s and I am unsure on the gun metal coloring. But here is a pic of the car.
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Going with gun metal lol. Thanks everyone and I will post pics when the new rears are on.
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Gun metal but with a clear coat.
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Black makes it look like you have a spare on, gunmetal makes it look sexy
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I say gunmetal, but with polished rims.
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