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Cray Mantas
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Ruff 278s
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Powdercoated Z06s
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One last poll... Cray Mantas, Ruff 278's or Powdercoat Z06's...

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Old 10-06-2008, 05:11 PM
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Those Cray Mantas look a lil' cheapo in my opinion.
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I think that could also work, although I think I'd personally prefer the regular hyperblack color.

But either way, don't do a black face. Black inside the spoked (35th anni.) would be alright.

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^^What if I bought the Hyperblack roughs and then made them look like 35th Anniv. SS 10 Spokes? Also like the machine faced Z06's...
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Old 10-06-2008, 08:37 PM
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How about grey 278's? I voted for the chromes over the rest, but I think powdercoated grey/anthracite color looks amazing on NBM camaros.
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Old 10-06-2008, 09:28 PM
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I think the Crays would go nicely with the road racing theme you already have going on.
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IMO, do what makes you the happiest!
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Old 10-06-2008, 11:49 PM
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I prefer the Ruff's, but that's my opinion
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Old 10-07-2008, 01:06 AM
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the 278s

c5z wheels ftl and the others are too busy
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Old 10-07-2008, 12:57 PM
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If the Cray Mantas had more of a lip, I would be inclined to go with those. But seeing as how they don't and the black centers and polished lip remind me more or less of the old Trans Am GTAs, I have to say go with the Ruff 278s. Not really a fan of the bolts around the wheel though.
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Old 10-07-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bad86z28
If the Cray Mantas had more of a lip, I would be inclined to go with those. But seeing as how they don't and the black centers and polished lip remind me more or less of the old Trans Am GTAs, I have to say go with the Ruff 278s. Not really a fan of the bolts around the wheel though.
Wow Bobby, your posts are up to 101 after only (close to) 6 years on tech... Man, you need to slow down
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:26 PM
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lol^

so what set of wheels are you leaning towards?
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Old 10-08-2008, 07:59 AM
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definetly the ruff's
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Well, I want Ruff's but now since my wife's show might get cancelled and we might strike anyways it may just be powdercoat for awhile (if that)...
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it really doesnt matter your car will be sick no matter what
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Old 10-09-2008, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
Well, I want Ruff's but now since my wife's show might get cancelled and we might strike anyways it may just be powdercoat for awhile (if that)...
Ima prolly end up powder coat or painting the crays Satin black with the yellow rings since yesterday I finished washing and detailing the car and those 18 just match that car (the fronts not so much)



I still think those salt flats or whatever billet wheel you wanted look badass on your NBM car
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Old 11-11-2008, 01:19 PM
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i say the ruffs...by the way where can you buy the 278's from? i want some badly but i cant find them except on ebay and they are always 18" and 19" wheel package, i just want 18's
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Old 11-11-2008, 01:50 PM
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ef ruff's hyper would be nice JUST DON'T DO BLK!!
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What did you end up going with?
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Whoa old thread. I dont think he went with any of the 3..
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Originally Posted by F8L_LS1
i think you should either powdercoat the zo6's darker or black. they would flow better with the your lip!
this. the other two choices are

unless you custom widen these Crays

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...l5-flares.html
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Old 04-08-2012, 01:16 PM
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