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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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well, im on the fence. the rears arent on because i had to order adapters because the corvette offset is so high. dont mind the messy driveway, we're remodeling the house and its just drywall dust. and yes, im a geek squad member. i will have good pics up with the car clean and all when all of the wheels are on. i want to space the fronts out a little more so they are flush with the body, and lowering it is next on my list, and maybe shave the "trans am" logo off of the bottom of the doors. what do you guys think?




this is an old pic with the 18s

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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so why did you change the wheels from the 18's?
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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what happened to the smoothie II's ???
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Looks kinda badass as is if you ask me.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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I like them! when you get the rear on your'e gonna really like the look!!
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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car looked a lot better with the smoothie 2s
I like the C6 as well but they have to be chrome
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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imo looks great with the c6 will look even better with all 4 on
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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the smothie 2s were in kinda rough shape when i got them, and even in rougher shape after i hopped a curb. trust me, i want the same wheels in chrome, i got these for a really good price used (barely). part of me wants to rock these for a month or so and get the chrome ones maybe after christmas. im anxious to see the 19s on the back. how does everyone feel about shaving the trans am logo off of the doors?
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the smothie 2s were in kinda rough shape when i got them, and even in rougher shape after i hopped a curb. trust me, i want the same wheels in chrome, i got these for a really good price used (barely). part of me wants to rock these for a month or so and get the chrome ones maybe after christmas. im anxious to see the 19s on the back. how does everyone feel about shaving the trans am logo off of the doors?
Yep.. do it! Debadge and kill the molding while you're at it. T/As look killer like that!
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Good upgrade. i wasn't a big fan of the old rims.
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Did Geek Squad install them!? . . .
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