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Rodrunner · 05-08-2009, 09:45 PM

I saw a SIM 2LT/RS for the first time today, and in a word, WOW! Within 10-20 seconds of gazing at it, the word MUSCULAR came to mind, not sleak, sporty or sexy, but muscular. Why? Well, the 20" rims are big, and the car is tall. I don't mean body height off the ground or necessarily the height of the roof off the ground. It's hard to explain, but the tall front profile has been pointed out in another thread here and I suppose the rather high hips also add to that look. Believe me, it's not a bad thing. It gives the car a very muscular, domineering look.

The tires are wide enough. I was all about 295s or 305s until today, because I haven't seen one picture where I thought the tires actually looked wide enough. Well, when I got down low behind the car I was quite satisfied with the 10.8" of Pirellis on the ground. SWEET!

No one should be dissatisfied with the Midnight Silver wheels. They're a slightly grayish silver and not sparkley metallic which shouts painted. They look like clearcoated polished metal. Because of the color, I'd have to call them more masculine looking than the silver or polished aluminum.

I was skeptical of the interior, but it's unique, very nice and not cheap looking whatsoever, actually nicer than the interior in my 350Z. In particular, the gray stitching used on the steering wheel and seat leather lends a real quality, classy look. And the leather is beautiful. Don't sell it short if you haven't seen it in person, C_C.

This is one car you have to see to appreciate, and when you do, nothing else will compare!

bluch · 05-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Lovestanda · 05-08-2009, 10:12 PM

love reading this stuff

MRSBMCS · 05-09-2009, 12:15 AM

Thanks for telling us about the wheels, that's the first review of the rims. Glad tu hear ir, that"s what we got. Can hardly wait!

05-08-2009, 09:45 PM	#1
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	My Impressions After First Viewing I saw a SIM 2LT/RS for the first time today, and in a word, WOW! Within 10-20 seconds of gazing at it, the word MUSCULAR came to mind, not sleak, sporty or sexy, but muscular. Why? Well, the 20" rims are big, and the car is tall. I don't mean body height off the ground or necessarily the height of the roof off the ground. It's hard to explain, but the tall front profile has been pointed out in another thread here and I suppose the rather high hips also add to that look. Believe me, it's not a bad thing. It gives the car a very muscular, domineering look. The tires are wide enough. I was all about 295s or 305s until today, because I haven't seen one picture where I thought the tires actually looked wide enough. Well, when I got down low behind the car I was quite satisfied with the 10.8" of Pirellis on the ground. SWEET! No one should be dissatisfied with the Midnight Silver wheels. They're a slightly grayish silver and not sparkley metallic which shouts painted. They look like clearcoated polished metal. Because of the color, I'd have to call them more masculine looking than the silver or polished aluminum. I was skeptical of the interior, but it's unique, very nice and not cheap looking whatsoever, actually nicer than the interior in my 350Z. In particular, the gray stitching used on the steering wheel and seat leather lends a real quality, classy look. And the leather is beautiful. Don't sell it short if you haven't seen it in person, C_C. This is one car you have to see to appreciate, and when you do, nothing else will compare! __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

05-08-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	__________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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MRSBMCS Drives: 06 H3, 07 Chev truck, 10 2SSRS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Notus, Idaho Posts: 169	Thanks for telling us about the wheels, that's the first review of the rims. Glad tu hear ir, that"s what we got. Can hardly wait!