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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Honestly, it's good to be different. Why be like the rest right? Variety is the spice of life. Life in general needs Ying and Yang. An Abbott and Costello. A black and white. I was reading a colum in Modified Magazine, RJ Devera's column in the July issue, which is bolded and highlighted in red- "it's not about what I think is cool but respecting creativity and admiring amazing work."

Again, defining "amazing work" may be debatable and certainly is subject to personal likes and dislikes, but "respecting" is not.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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Not feeling it but good that your happy-and the price is decent, although with wheels/tires you get what you pay for.

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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are you having any speedo issues. how about with rubbing in the rubbing
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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no rubbing, no speed issues. They were only 2lbs heavier then the stock touring wheels. So far they have been strong, no problems, easy to clean and they get alot of attention. I got some Z center cap stickers that looks good

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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed 718
it has nothing to do with a " New York " thing. I doubt everyone in NY is driving a Z with 20' inch chrome wheels on a Z. those wheels look they should be on a SUV and not a Z but like posted above to each their own. If you like the look then rock them and be happy.
+1, born and raised New Yorker and I hate chrome on sports cars. I cringed when my dad put them on his C5 Z06.

But to each his own, as long as your happy.
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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why you guys comment bad things about this dudes car and then say..to each his own...shoo let the man do his thing man.. don't let them hate on your ride because it doesn't look like theirs...its not even that bad looking man.. you don't track nor race..so whats the problem? nada
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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not my flavor but it's tastefully done (IMO).
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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wow! talk about some bling!
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Dont look that bad, but to me chrome and Z's dont go.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by smokedout350z
why you guys comment bad things about this dudes car and then say..to each his own...shoo let the man do his thing man.. don't let them hate on your ride because it doesn't look like theirs...its not even that bad looking man.. you don't track nor race..so whats the problem? nada
I was thinking the same thing.

Example:

"Wow man that looks like ****ing ****..............but hey, to each his own." (of course nobody was that harsh, it just comes across weird)

For the record I think it looks a-ok. The Z centercaps make it look better.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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where did you buy the package from?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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I like em... If they were light weight, i'd like them more. The main thing which kept me away from chrome rims were the weight, not the look. Shiney wheels look nice, but usually weigh a lot. I was actually looking at a set of Sevas wheels that look like that but w/ black spokes and chrome barrel.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Not my cup of tea.....but I am diggin that spoiler. Is that the TC spoiler if so give info on where you got it....
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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i like your shaved front emblem A LOT! ! ! ! ! !
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by trumanator3
where did you buy the package from?
I got the wheels on ebay, they are 20" rogue american racing wheels, theyre only $899 with free shipping now from the same seller i purchased them from. I think i paid $999. I got the tires from a local tire wholesaler for $800 for everything (lugs, switching TPS, installation, ect.) theyre hankook Ventus 245/35/20 and 275/35/20. I got these instead of the Nitto tires bc theyre more of an "all season" tire and my Z is a daily driver. $1800 wheel and tire package isnt bad and i did not get these rims bc of the price. I thought they were the best looking ones ive seen and i always wanted chrome rims.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Not that its matters, but some suggestions for your Z that you can do
cheaply. Vinal Black Overlays, cleared out reflector headlights, polished side emblem chome, and gettig a rim guy to paint your inner rims gloss black, not too expensive. I think it makes the car look a lot mre clean. Its not the rims that is making it look to blingy, its the studs around the rims that reflecting off the rim thats just giving it too much. I myself like the clean look!





I really like your front bumper panel without the emblem and the writing on the back bumper rather then the Z sign, COOL

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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Not digging the wheels either. But hey, if you like them then thats all it matters.
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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wheels are too big dont like all the bling, this is a sports car not a cadillac IMO
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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