C6 Z06 brake kit
05-17-2006, 01:02 AM
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Holy Crap Congratulations Jeff !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First C4 with C6 Z brakes?!!!!!!
How long did it take you to get the parts and install? Any custom brakets req? What wheels are you going with? Mind me asking the cost
05-17-2006, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 2nd2SEX
How long did it take you to get the parts and install? Any custom brakets req? What wheels are you going with? Mind me asking the cost
Parts I have on hand. A rear brake kit will follow in the next couple of months.
Install for one side was 30 minutes to remove old gear and install new. Have not officially installed the kit. I don't have the 18" rims. I just wanted to make sure everything looked right and wasn't going to bind.
05-17-2006, 01:22 AM
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Dayum Jeff!
I knew you were working on it, I didn't know you were this close!
All the more reason for me to try to meet up with you and see that beast at ALMS @ PIR this year!
Questions:
Are you going to begin manufacturing and distributing the brackets?
What are you doing with the old brembos?
I knew you were working on it, I didn't know you were this close!
All the more reason for me to try to meet up with you and see that beast at ALMS @ PIR this year!
Questions:
Are you going to begin manufacturing and distributing the brackets?
What are you doing with the old brembos?
05-17-2006, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by USAsOnlyWay
All the more reason for me to try to meet up with you and see that beast at ALMS @ PIR this year!
Questions:
Are you going to begin manufacturing and distributing the brackets?
What are you doing with the old brembos?
Are you going to begin manufacturing and distributing the brackets?
What are you doing with the old brembos?
Yes, manufacturing them. As well as C5 adapter brackets. Old Brembos may go on the dedicated track car I just got.
05-17-2006, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffvette
Parts I have on hand. A rear brake kit will follow in the next couple of months.
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05-17-2006, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
What are you gonna do about the ebrake?
Also, C5 owners have reported the replica Z06 wheels don't fit over the front calipers without spacers.
Most people are not going to do this upgrade not because they can't afford the brakes, but because they can't afford the new rims and rubber. But, I am working on a kit to get these to clear a 17" rim. That will take a little mor magic.
05-17-2006, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffvette
In due time.
And I care about the C5 owners because.....
Most people are not going to do this upgrade not because they can't afford the brakes, but because they can't afford the new rims and rubber. But, I am working on a kit to get these to clear a 17" rim. That will take a little mor magic.
And I care about the C5 owners because.....
Most people are not going to do this upgrade not because they can't afford the brakes, but because they can't afford the new rims and rubber. But, I am working on a kit to get these to clear a 17" rim. That will take a little mor magic.
05-17-2006, 07:55 AM
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Kudos to you, Jeffvette.
If they will fit in the 17-inch ZR1 rims I will probably dump my C5 brakes and step up. Hopefully the adapters will have a friendly pricetag.
If they will fit in the 17-inch ZR1 rims I will probably dump my C5 brakes and step up. Hopefully the adapters will have a friendly pricetag.
05-17-2006, 08:50 PM
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Awesome job!
Now, assuming you end up mounting and using those C6 Z06 brakes on your car... what do you plan on doing with the Brembos? Would you consider selling them to a less fortunate forum brother (i.e. ME)?
Now, assuming you end up mounting and using those C6 Z06 brakes on your car... what do you plan on doing with the Brembos? Would you consider selling them to a less fortunate forum brother (i.e. ME)?
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05-17-2006, 11:41 PM
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Were can I purchase the brackets to mount the Z06 calipers for the front and rear of a C-4? Will the Z-06 brakes work with 19 inch CCW's?
Thanks, Michael
Thanks, Michael
05-17-2006, 11:55 PM
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I was wondering if you had the pads yet. I heard they were hard to come by and I'm guessing they aren't going to be cheap. 
05-18-2006, 12:03 AM
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Interesting... very interesting.
05-18-2006, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Trizney
Details??
I'll send pics later on.
Originally Posted by Ramrod92
I was wondering if you had the pads yet. I heard they were hard to come by and I'm guessing they aren't going to be cheap.
Originally Posted by Ramrod92
Were can I purchase the brackets to mount the Z06 calipers for the front and rear of a C-4? Will the Z-06 brakes work with 19 inch CCW's?
Originally Posted by loiq
Where can I view/buy the brake parts online?
