[Z06] question about my carbon ceramic break disks
02-16-2014, 07:17 AM
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Melting Slicks
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question about my carbon ceramic break disks
just picked up a 2011 z06 and it came with carbon ceramic break disks and zr1 wheels... my question is if i pick up a set of black cup reproduction wheels in 18x9.5 F 19x12 R will they be too small for the rotors? i really have always liked the look of the cup wheels.
thankyou in advance
thankyou in advance
02-16-2014, 08:47 AM
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just picked up a 2011 z06 and it came with carbon ceramic break disks and zr1 wheels... my question is if i pick up a set of black cup reproduction wheels in 18x9.5 F 19x12 R will they be too small for the rotors? i really have always liked the look of the cup wheels.
thankyou in advance
thankyou in advance
02-16-2014, 08:50 AM
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just picked up a 2011 z06 and it came with carbon ceramic break disks and zr1 wheels... my question is if i pick up a set of black cup reproduction wheels in 18x9.5 F 19x12 R will they be too small for the rotors? i really have always liked the look of the cup wheels.
thankyou in advance
thankyou in advance
02-16-2014, 11:01 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
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i see what you did there
very nicei was hoping to size down because the price of tires goes up $700 just to have 19/20 combo but just eye balling the clearance i see your point its gotta be 19/20 to clear those calipers and rotors... i love the look of these zr1 wheels anyway ill just drop the money on the Michelins
02-19-2014, 04:40 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
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so i bought this car and im embarrassed to say that i didnt do enough research... how much trouble am i in with these disks? when i change pads can they be turned? will they need turning or resurfacing? do i need to buy special break pads to use with them?
thankyou again in advance
thankyou again in advance
02-19-2014, 05:09 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
18" reproductions will unlikely clear the calipers and discs. You will need aftermarket wheels like Forgelines, CCW's or Finspeeds to clear them if you want to stay with an 18" wheel.
Ceramics cannot and won't need to be turned, and if this is a street only car, the ceramics should probably last you a lifetime. The only time the ceramics become an issue is when you track the car a lot but some have changed out the ceramic rotors for steel which is a much more affordable option.
Ceramics cannot and won't need to be turned, and if this is a street only car, the ceramics should probably last you a lifetime. The only time the ceramics become an issue is when you track the car a lot but some have changed out the ceramic rotors for steel which is a much more affordable option.
02-19-2014, 05:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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18" reproductions will unlikely clear the calipers and discs. You will need aftermarket wheels like Forgelines, CCW's or Finspeeds to clear them if you want to stay with an 18" wheel.
Ceramics cannot and won't need to be turned, and if this is a street only car, the ceramics should probably last you a lifetime. The only time the ceramics become an issue is when you track the car a lot but some have changed out the ceramic rotors for steel which is a much more affordable option.
Ceramics cannot and won't need to be turned, and if this is a street only car, the ceramics should probably last you a lifetime. The only time the ceramics become an issue is when you track the car a lot but some have changed out the ceramic rotors for steel which is a much more affordable option.
02-19-2014, 05:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
yes, the Michelin Sport Cups are really expensive and if you track your car they wont last much more than 5 days of tracking. At +$2500 for a set, it gets very costly.
For a street only car, PS2's, Bridgestone RE11's, Nitto NT05's and even Toyo R888's are a better options and nearly half the cost of the Sport Cups.
For a street only car, PS2's, Bridgestone RE11's, Nitto NT05's and even Toyo R888's are a better options and nearly half the cost of the Sport Cups.
02-19-2014, 06:17 PM
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You did not say what color your car is our how it is optioned; CFZ, CF hood, 3LZ, but I would not change those ZR1 rims at all...they are on the car for a reason...depending on color and options, you could have one of the most desirable C6 Z06's made, IMO. 
02-19-2014, 06:25 PM
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yes, the Michelin Sport Cups are really expensive and if you track your car they wont last much more than 5 days of tracking. At +$2500 for a set, it gets very costly.
For a street only car, PS2's, Bridgestone RE11's, Nitto NT05's and even Toyo R888's are a better options and nearly half the cost of the Sport Cups.
For a street only car, PS2's, Bridgestone RE11's, Nitto NT05's and even Toyo R888's are a better options and nearly half the cost of the Sport Cups.
02-19-2014, 06:25 PM
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Melting Slicks
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its a beauty...its the z07 package so no carbon fiber hood or splitter or wing but its torch red with competition gray wheels... it draws attention for sure
02-19-2014, 09:05 PM
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Race Director
OP, congrats on your Z06 w/Z07 package !
Make sure you use the rotor protectors when removing & replacing the wheels
(blue styrofoam "1/2 tubes" that should have been with the car).
If you chip one of the CC brake rotors, it needs to be replaced.
Even at CF parts vendors, very expensive.
Make sure you use the rotor protectors when removing & replacing the wheels
(blue styrofoam "1/2 tubes" that should have been with the car).
If you chip one of the CC brake rotors, it needs to be replaced.
Even at CF parts vendors, very expensive.
02-19-2014, 10:13 PM
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Ahhh yes the famed carbon custom. Only 7 2011 crm. First you can get 18 to fit over the ceramic brakes, but you will pay dearly. Some have done a full gt class conversion and it does work, doubt you will ever replace the brake disks however if you take your rims off be careful not to impact the disk on the edges for any reason, it will shatter, there goes 2500, in 19/20 you only have mich ps2 or cups. No other matched options are available.
Enjoy her
Enjoy her
02-19-2014, 11:13 PM
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Melting Slicks
Ahhh yes the famed carbon custom. Only 7 2011 crm. First you can get 18 to fit over the ceramic brakes, but you will pay dearly. Some have done a full gt class conversion and it does work, doubt you will ever replace the brake disks however if you take your rims off be careful not to impact the disk on the edges for any reason, it will shatter, there goes 2500, in 19/20 you only have mich ps2 or cups. No other matched options are available.
Enjoy her
Enjoy her
02-20-2014, 12:29 AM
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02-20-2014, 04:42 AM
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Melting Slicks
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i actually havent found a nitto invo in 335 25 20... im good with the wheels so im not looking to "squeeze" into anything... im just going to enjoy the car... it is six shades of awesome!!!
and thankyou all for the welcomes and grats... its awesome to be back in a vette
and thankyou all for the welcomes and grats... its awesome to be back in a vette