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V
08-14-2009, 07:41 AM
Im debating on getting a set of repro C6 Z06 thin-spoke wheels in all black.
I just cant decide yes or no though. I can get them for $524 shipped.
http://a763.g.akamai.net/7/763/1644/6/app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/6902195/extra/1

I currently have the silver painted 10 spokes on my Pewter SS. I have though about just painting a set of 10 spokes black like i did with my Denali's tahoe rims. They held up great with the prep work i did. But i refuse to paint my stock oem wheels, id have to buy another set. I have brand new tires at home ready to get mounted so i gotta decide soon, like within a month.

I dont need new wheels, but it would give the car some more attitude now that the stripes are gone. OR do i wanna keep it looking mainly stock and like a simple camaro....decisions decisions decisions...

talk me into buying the z06 wheels OR talk me out of it...

btw... ive already spent over 3k on mods for 2 of my other vehicles in the past few weeks... lol




also, can someone maybe use photoshop to make my wheels in the pic black so i can get a better idea to base my choices on...
NJ Torque
08-14-2009, 08:37 AM
Get a set of ten spokes and 35th anny them...
V
08-14-2009, 08:42 AM
nah i never liked those, lol
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 08:49 AM
Argh, enough with black wheels and vette wheels. Come on Paul, do something that hasn't been done 10000000 times on this site alone. I expect more from you.
V
08-14-2009, 09:42 AM
lol, i posted a while back about looking for new wheels and how the only ones i could find were vette style or TT2s...

i would really like a 5 spoke wheel in a gold/bronze finish but nothing exists. And powdercoating a boring old GM 5 spoke doesnt appeal to me.
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 09:50 AM
A man of your means shoud have more class. Forgelines, Intros, Fiskes, Boze, Bon Speed, Rushforths, Billet Specailties, come on! Sell some of that crap you're holding onto and step up to the big leagues!
V
08-14-2009, 10:02 AM
i have looked, no one seems to make a 17x9 with enough backspacing... lol

IF i can find my perfect wheel, ill spend like 300 a rim. after that it doesnt pay imo..


btw right now ill be checking every one of those companies u mentioned lol
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 10:17 AM
$300 per rim max? Come on, man up! That is wanna-be territory! Be bold!
V
08-14-2009, 10:19 AM
checked em all, still nothing that i like. i refuse to get polished or chrome anything lol


haha yea 1200 a set max im willing to consider. see, if it was my only car, yea maybe id go higher BUT keep in mind i have 6 other vehicles i am also modding at the same time... :twisted:
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 10:21 AM
Forgeline and others have powdercoating options.

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-xlarge_image-249.jpg
V
08-14-2009, 10:25 AM
i hate wheels with rivets... lol. i know i am difficult, my female friends tell me all the time


if that wheel came w/o rivets(it may) AND bronze/gold... maybe.. but then i bet it'dd be like 600 a rim... (more than a whole set of the z06 wheels, haha)


Hell, i may be better off just getting a set of 17" speedline wheels and powdercoating them...
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 10:28 AM
http://www.forgeline.com/products/accessories-finishes/hidden-bolt-option/hidden-bolt-option.html

http://www.forgeline.com/products/accessories-finishes/center-finishes/


Get the credit card out. $1000 per wheel.

http://www.forgeline.com/product_images/product_photo-large_image-78.jpg
V
08-14-2009, 10:33 AM
Get the credit card out. $1000 per wheel.





yeeeeaaaaaaaa..... thats NOT gonna happen... lol





stock 10 spokes seem to be looking more appealing now....

hmmm... i wonder how they'd look powdercoated gold/bronze...
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 10:41 AM
Ok, I think you can get them closer to $3500 for 4!
sweetbmxrider
08-14-2009, 10:57 AM
i like your taste in wheels 8-)


http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1927/48/4/707706396/n707706396_2346418_4296.jpg

tough to see but black ten spokes on the back

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/48/4/707706396/n707706396_2099603_1524.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/48/4/707706396/n707706396_2102064_6048.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/48/4/707706396/n707706396_2102060_6304.jpg

its a tough look
BonzoHansen
08-14-2009, 11:30 AM
See? Totally overplayed!
sweetbmxrider
08-14-2009, 12:01 PM
:rofl: go take a nap old man!! :-P
maroman88
08-14-2009, 12:34 PM
i like the stock 10 spokes a lot... i was either guna get them or the regular color C5 Z06 rims for my 88... i found a good deal on the Z06's so they won
GP99GT
08-17-2009, 05:08 PM
what did/does jake have on his car? they were hawt
Knipps
08-17-2009, 05:10 PM
Some kind of OZ Racing wheels
Lt1_8U
08-17-2009, 05:13 PM
what did/does jake have on his car? they were hawt

i agree, i like them a lot
ar0ck
08-17-2009, 06:38 PM
OZ SuperLeggeras

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k200/doctormikescott/4253edc7.jpg
sweetbmxrider
08-17-2009, 07:38 PM
yeah thats my next style cruising wheel for sure. black though :)
V
08-18-2009, 01:36 AM
alex, i want HER at the party next month... along with other models you've photographed... no if ands or buts.
Knipps
08-18-2009, 01:41 AM
mmm the blonde :drool:
GP99GT
08-18-2009, 03:52 PM
and alex, i want your sister there
Teds89IROC
08-18-2009, 07:20 PM
if they aint spinnin', they aint ****!
madness410
08-18-2009, 10:10 PM
mmm the blonde :drool:

yeah i remember the pictures of the blonde. WHOOT WHOOT.