First time 'SWOOPY' whorage! (12) 800x600pics
01-29-2007, 07:12 PM
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I don't mind the caps actually. I like the bigger Pontiac dart, and the fact that they are flush with the rest of the rim, compared to the newer cap that has the hex pushed out. But I like the fact that the newer ones are all chrome. If I found some of the newer caps for a good price I'd consider grabbing them to see how I like each.
01-29-2007, 10:04 PM
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Ya, but everyone has torque stars on 92-95'*, these 17'* gives it a "set apart" look. I really like the way it looks, and the 17" will give a nicer stance.
01-29-2007, 10:14 PM
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I appreciate everyone'* honest opinions!
I definitely prefer the 17 inchers I've got. They have a perfect amount of negative space too, showing the calipers very well. But that'* just what I like.
They are just what I wanted: newer style OEM Bonneville chrome, and 17". If I found a set of the 2000+ 5-spokes I would have liked those too. But I actually like these better. They aren't as heavy "looking" and are more unique as well. I definitely wanted something that isn't already common on a 92-95. And AFAIK I'm the only 92-95 SSE/SSEi with these. Bmsgaffer being the only SE with them IIRC.
Now if the car was lowered about an inch it would be perfect!
I definitely prefer the 17 inchers I've got. They have a perfect amount of negative space too, showing the calipers very well. But that'* just what I like.
They are just what I wanted: newer style OEM Bonneville chrome, and 17". If I found a set of the 2000+ 5-spokes I would have liked those too. But I actually like these better. They aren't as heavy "looking" and are more unique as well. I definitely wanted something that isn't already common on a 92-95. And AFAIK I'm the only 92-95 SSE/SSEi with these. Bmsgaffer being the only SE with them IIRC. Now if the car was lowered about an inch it would be perfect!
01-30-2007, 08:33 PM
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Oh wow took me awhile to find this post!
Yeah they look great on there! If I didn't already have my GXP'* before I bought my 2000, on my '96, I'd have for sure kept those swoops...But like I'd LEAVE the GXP'* on the old one! Yeah right! That was a crappy choice to make...swoops or gxp'*!
Well, I'm happy the swoops lost out, they look great on your car! I like the center caps on those. They sure do 'bling' when they rotate and are clean.
Awesome. Thanks for the pics....I'm happy they went to a good home.
I agree...the car would look great black...
Yeah they look great on there! If I didn't already have my GXP'* before I bought my 2000, on my '96, I'd have for sure kept those swoops...But like I'd LEAVE the GXP'* on the old one! Yeah right! That was a crappy choice to make...swoops or gxp'*!
Well, I'm happy the swoops lost out, they look great on your car! I like the center caps on those. They sure do 'bling' when they rotate and are clean.
Awesome. Thanks for the pics....I'm happy they went to a good home.
I agree...the car would look great black...