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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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From one NBMer to another… I like 'em. I am definitely a fan of the NBM/Black color combo, that's why I did a black manta on mine. Although, I think I might like 'em better with a polished rim and black spokes. Maybe I'd change my mind if I saw some better pics. Wait a minute… that gives me an idea! My wheels have matte gray spokes w/ polished rim (and I love them that way) but, I wonder what they would look like with Black spokes?

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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Animal- That looks amazing. I like it either way, but the black looks really good. Thanks for the kind words too.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Looks good. Would look even better if they had a polished or chrome lip though. I'm gettin a set of chrome Z06 wheels w/black centers soon. I really like the NBM w/black wheels look also.

Plus I have already VHT'd my entire rear light assembly & side markers.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Interesting... I like black wheels, but I like them more with a little bit of polished or chrome look to them to help accent things... just my taste. but looks good!
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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i think those look good. usually i like a polished lip to break it up a little. i also like the other SS in the garage.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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your camaro looks sexy and those rims set it off nice! but that Impala is sex on wheels
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Looks good. More and more I'm liking black or grey wheels without a polished or silver lip.
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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if you want them to look better, then polish the lip of the rims.....like mine.....

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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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I didn't realize everyone would be so into the Impala, shes my baby. A little slow yet, but she looks mean. I have a fever and the only cure is more all black wheels.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Did you put that steering wheel in that car?

Oh and Animal from one NBM owner to another your car looks great. Just leave the wheels alone. I almost went the same route you did. Of course I always could I would just have to get the wheels and paint my billet grille black.
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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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I love all black wheels and those look good. It's nice to see someone else with some good taste around here.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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I love the black Z06's on your car, they look great! I've always loved black rims on a NBM car. BTW it looks like your loudmouth tips are on the wrong side, I think they need to be reversed unless thats the way you want them of course.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Yeah, I put that Lumina wheel in the Impala. Looks alot better than the granny-airbag wheel that came on the car, and it didn't go with my two-tone scheme. Also, it looks and matches a hell of a lot better in person, stupid camera.

The tips are longer on the outside and shorter on the inside, meaning that they are on right. Come to think of it I don't have a good rear shot of the car. I will get one and throw it up, I would like a shot of the tire footprint anyway.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by skewba98z28
Oh and Animal from one NBM owner to another your car looks great. Just leave the wheels alone. I almost went the same route you did. Of course I always could I would just have to get the wheels and paint my billet grille black.
Thanks, skewba. Don't worry… I'm not touching the wheels. I love 'em just the way they are. I just did the P'shop for kicks to see what it looked like.
BTW, I've always loved your Z. The chrome Z06ers and Billet grille with the silver Gran Sport stripes… sweet!
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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sweet ride
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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I think black wheels are a little easier to pull off with a polished lip. If all black, they typically look better on white, black, or silver cars IMHO.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by blackpala96
Yeah, I put that Lumina wheel in the Impala. Looks alot better than the granny-airbag wheel that came on the car, and it didn't go with my two-tone scheme. Also, it looks and matches a hell of a lot better in person, stupid camera.
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Thanks Alot Animal.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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i hate black wheels, lol
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