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Old 03-22-2009, 05:00 PM
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I bought a 2006 Monte Carlo last fall and have been very happy with the car

The first thing I did this spring was put new wheels on. I still have to paint the calipers, but I am liking the upgrade. Not saying these are great, but for the price I could not pass them up and I never liked the stock wheels anyways.
 
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Super/Super Look'in 06 Monte Carlo 4 Sure

I think it would be greater with `bout a 2inch drop ? But I would love 2 have it as `is What do U think ?
Look 4ward 2 your future posts, and more pic's We all luv look'in @ pic's of SuperSuper Look'in Monte's
 
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Old 03-22-2009, 07:28 PM
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Those look awesome! Not a huge fan of the 06-07 SS stockers.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:22 AM
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Nice upgrade. I just got new wheels too.
 
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So what you gonna do with you OEM rims.... if ur intrested in selling im intrested on buying....
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:07 PM
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I like the new rims much better. Not real crazy about the stock 06/07 SS rims.

What size are the new rims? They look smaller than the stockers.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:23 PM
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Thanks for the comments

Kid - I agree the lower the better looking, but I think I need all the clearance I have (don't want to bottom out on speed bumps, ramps, parking blocks, etc)

SPRFRK - I put the wheels up on craigslist for $350 and someone with a 2002 impala picked them up within a few days, probably should have asked for more, but I had them on ebay for $400 and got no bids.

Taz - They are also 18", I think they just look smaller because there is so much less material.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:36 PM
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One other question.

I am probably going to get around to painting the calipers, but the rusty part is the first on my agenda. I think if I did enough research I could identify the part, but if some one more knowledgeable could do it off the top of the head I always appreciate the help.

I don't think it is the brake disc itself (at least I hope not), hopefully it is just a cover or something. I have attached a close up of the back wheel.
 
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:50 PM
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Nice looking rims. The rusty part you are seeing on the back is the rotor. You can either buy new ones or do alot of sanding and paint them.
 
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You could take the rotors off take them somewhere and get the rust glass beaded and then paint the centers so they won't rust again.
 


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