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Old 02-11-2023, 9:20pm   #1
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these Forgeline VX1 wheels.

Cannot decide on Graphite, Gloss Black, or PVD Black Chrome.

I have an Arctic White Z06....

Thoughts?
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these Forgeline VX1 wheels.

Cannot decide on Graphite, Gloss Black, or PVD Black Chrome.

I have an Arctic White Z06....

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Dump the Vette and buy a Pacer. Scratch that... make it an Eagle; at least you'll be able to drive all year long.
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these Forgeline VX1 wheels.

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I have an Arctic White Z06....

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Get one of each.
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Graphite FTW.
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Not to my personal taste, but they're not the worst thing I have ever seen. If you get them, maybe practice saying, "I'm Batman," in a low, menacing voice.
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on these Forgeline VX1 wheels.

Cannot decide on Graphite, Gloss Black, or PVD Black Chrome.

I have an Arctic White Z06....

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Could you please post and identify examples of the other two?
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Forgelines are very nice, a few steps above stock, go for it!!

I have three sets of stockers, so I am good for now, that and my recent round of performance mods has rendered me insolvent.
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Could you please post and identify examples of the other two?
If black chrome means something like the exterior is chrome and the inlay part is painted black, in a two-tone look, I'd prefer that to all black.
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BTW, black chrome is the tits, but you need to see it in person before you commit, and understand the lesser the lighting / sunlight, the darker they look.
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Forgelines are very nice, a few steps above stock, go for it!!

I have three sets of stockers, so I am good for now, that and my recent round of performance mods has rendered me insolvent.
BS. Scotch has rendered you insolvent and I heartily toast that decision!!!
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If black chrome means something like the exterior is chrome and the inlay part is painted black, in a two-tone look, I'd prefer that to all black.
No , not two-tone, kind of like a mirrored black that gets deeper black with less light.
All the ballers use go with it so their ride is not completely murdered.

One advantage over graphite and gloss is a black caliper will work.

That wing is badarse, gotta get me one!!
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Wheels should match the splitter, hood stripe, diffuser, and other black accents on your car.
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You nailed it, BALLER!!
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Wheels should match the splitter, hood stripe, diffuser, and other black accents on your car.
Carbon fiber wheels are $25k plus 13% tax, and while I could afford it I don't want to.
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If you really like the CF look, there are companies that will dip wheels,,, not sure of how good a job they do, or if it holds up over time.
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Carbon fiber wheels are $25k plus 13% tax, and while I could afford it I don't want to.
Same here with my white C7. I’d get the graphite. I like those wheels.
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Wheels should match the splitter, hood stripe, diffuser, and other black accents on your car.
Yeah yeah yeah, and your socks are supposed to match your pants too, but OP don't GAF and wears white sweat socks everywhere.
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Maybe...but all that really matters is what size holes you drilled in your exhaust.
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