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RJK350S10 · 12-25-2009, 02:56 AM

GFX

Why not instal yourself or have your buddy who tints and paints do it. Just had our tint done and they did the splash gaurds and side vents for us. Most of these shops have the tools and experience.

EKG · 12-25-2009, 10:42 AM

And if you are going to get chrome rims, get some flashier ones than those lol

SGOS252382 · 12-25-2009, 12:41 PM

On an SIM Camaro, I'd rather have the SS/RS wheels.

The Chrome wheels really won't add anything visual to the car (my opinion). I would 100% rather have the GFX.

d69chris · 12-25-2009, 12:48 PM

Pics are not showing up for me.

You can have your stock wheels chromed for $600. Not sure how chrome wheels look on a silver car. Have only seen them on Red & Black cars, & they look great! You may want some contrast with your wheels and car color.

Which ground effects are you looking at?

If all else fails, send me the money, I can be very decisive when purchasing stuff.

shad2009 · 12-25-2009, 01:02 PM

i'd go with GFX...i like chrome, but the GFX package is too sexy IMO, and besides it's winter...can always wait 4 the summer when the chrome will look ALOT better

nevermind, just saw u live in New Orleans...u don't gotta worry about winter lol...but i'd go with GFX

UsedTaHaveA68 · 12-25-2009, 01:49 PM

GFX for sure. If all you're wanting is visual appeal, the GFX will have a more dramatic effect than chrome wheels I would think. And if you're wanting to stick with stock wheels, I'd rather spend $800 on a pair of back wheels from E-bay to put up front so you have 275's all around. Should handle better and you can rotate your tires for longer life.

ittybittyfds · 12-29-2009, 07:56 AM

i love the GFX too but in reality in a couple of years the GFX wont last. They are fragile and wont hold the paint well over time. then they start to fade and look like $#@#$@
just throwing my opinion out there

Camaro68 · 12-29-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjordon

I'm not a huge fan of the GFX with that sticker price.. on the other hand I love the chrome wheels!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-29-2009, 08:03 AM

If your car was a darker color, I would say chrome them. But you got SIM. I agree with you. I think the wheels that are on it now look great!

Another Vote for GFX!

2010 SSRS · 12-29-2009, 08:38 AM

Definitely the painted ground effects, do it

sspddmn · 12-29-2009, 05:16 PM

Ground FX would be last thing for me. I would go with either suspension or exhaust first. But if you want that aggressive look as you were saying, I would definitely look into lower that beast. As you have said, you seem to be happy with the wheels you have on right now which matches the car, and you dont want to get ground fx then it will be like you have to lower it now...so lower first, then exhaust, intake, headers, wheels, maybe gfx....
Guess I'll have to live my dream through you for now...heheheh

Mr CLuTcH · 12-29-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sspddmn

Ground FX would be last thing for me. I would go with either suspension or exhaust first. But if you want that aggressive look as you were saying, I would definitely look into lower that beast. As you have said, you seem to be happy with the wheels you have on right now which matches the car, and you dont want to get ground fx then it will be like you have to lower it now...so lower first, then exhaust, intake, headers, wheels, maybe gfx....
Guess I'll have to live my dream through you for now...heheheh

Nice additions. Your thinking exactly like me, but in a different order. I'm just so in love with the painted GFX, but at the same time, now I want a new exhaust; the stock does sound too restricted. First before I do anything else, I want those painted GFX, to get that mean look going, THEN I want a new exhaust/headers/CAI. After all of that...., I'm finished for a while. Oh wait! I want a doubleden in the Camaro! But I don't see any kits out yet,....I'll definitely be putting Alpine in there.

Damn it,...my desires change the more I look at this stuff. GFX FIRST! DOUBLEDEN SECOND. Wow,...all of this could cost a good amount of cash.

tnspd · 12-30-2009, 09:50 AM

Go with the painted GFX. I have the factory GFX on both of mine. I only paid $300 per kit to the dealer to have them painted and intalled.

ZenFire · 01-24-2010, 03:59 PM

I ordered the GFX and plan on keeping them unpainted. At the same time the dealer does the installation, I am getting my black stripes painted on- so I think the unpainted GFX on my SIM SS will contrast well with the black stripes. I also will not have to worry about the paint fading or cracking. Remember the GFX material will flex especially if you come a little too close to a curb in a parking lot. I think there are many advantages to unpainted GFX after much consideration... "Silver" will also look more like a race car in my opinion, meaner too!

12-25-2009, 12:48 PM	#18
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Pics are not showing up for me. You can have your stock wheels chromed for $600. Not sure how chrome wheels look on a silver car. Have only seen them on Red & Black cars, & they look great! You may want some contrast with your wheels and car color. Which ground effects are you looking at? If all else fails, send me the money, I can be very decisive when purchasing stuff. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

12-29-2009, 07:56 AM	#21
ittybittyfds Drives: 2013 Victory Red ZL1 M6 #495 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 114 View My Garage	i love the GFX too but in reality in a couple of years the GFX wont last. They are fragile and wont hold the paint well over time. then they start to fade and look like $#@#$@ just throwing my opinion out there __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 M6, Roto-Fab CAI,

12-29-2009, 08:03 AM	#23
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	If your car was a darker color, I would say chrome them. But you got SIM. I agree with you. I think the wheels that are on it now look great! Another Vote for GFX! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#25
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,086	Ground FX would be last thing for me. I would go with either suspension or exhaust first. But if you want that aggressive look as you were saying, I would definitely look into lower that beast. As you have said, you seem to be happy with the wheels you have on right now which matches the car, and you dont want to get ground fx then it will be like you have to lower it now...so lower first, then exhaust, intake, headers, wheels, maybe gfx.... Guess I'll have to live my dream through you for now...heheheh __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2022 Audi E-tron SUV (wife's car) // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

12-30-2009, 09:50 AM	#27
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	Go with the painted GFX. I have the factory GFX on both of mine. I only paid $300 per kit to the dealer to have them painted and intalled. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

12-25-2009, 02:56 AM	#15
RJK350S10 VIN# 66663 Drives: 2LT RS Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 43	GFX Why not instal yourself or have your buddy who tints and paints do it. Just had our tint done and they did the splash gaurds and side vents for us. Most of these shops have the tools and experience.

12-25-2009, 10:42 AM	#16
EKG Drives: Right now....a Honda CR-V Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 183	And if you are going to get chrome rims, get some flashier ones than those lol

12-25-2009, 12:41 PM	#17
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	On an SIM Camaro, I'd rather have the SS/RS wheels. The Chrome wheels really won't add anything visual to the car (my opinion). I would 100% rather have the GFX.

12-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#19
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	i'd go with GFX...i like chrome, but the GFX package is too sexy IMO, and besides it's winter...can always wait 4 the summer when the chrome will look ALOT better nevermind, just saw u live in New Orleans...u don't gotta worry about winter lol...but i'd go with GFX

12-25-2009, 01:49 PM	#20
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	GFX for sure. If all you're wanting is visual appeal, the GFX will have a more dramatic effect than chrome wheels I would think. And if you're wanting to stick with stock wheels, I'd rather spend $800 on a pair of back wheels from E-bay to put up front so you have 275's all around. Should handle better and you can rotate your tires for longer life.

12-29-2009, 08:38 AM	#24
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Definitely the painted ground effects, do it

01-24-2010, 03:59 PM	#28
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	I ordered the GFX and plan on keeping them unpainted. At the same time the dealer does the installation, I am getting my black stripes painted on- so I think the unpainted GFX on my SIM SS will contrast well with the black stripes. I also will not have to worry about the paint fading or cracking. Remember the GFX material will flex especially if you come a little too close to a curb in a parking lot. I think there are many advantages to unpainted GFX after much consideration... "Silver" will also look more like a race car in my opinion, meaner too!

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