Titanium Rotors
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From: Smile, it's just the internet.
Originally Posted by gkull
I don't agree with this statement:I mean even the stock brake system has enough torque to lock the wheels at any speed.
With larger diameter AA traction 17 inch Z-rated tires I can't get the fronts to lock up and rears will only lock up at less than 120 mph
With larger diameter AA traction 17 inch Z-rated tires I can't get the fronts to lock up and rears will only lock up at less than 120 mph
I have 17" W-rated AA tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE-750) and I can lock up all four.... VBP O-ring calipers, DOT 5, Hawk HP-Plus pads. Oh yeah, they're not assisted either.
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From: Kissimmee Fl
Where do some of you get off? Boyd Coddington wheels are not real wheels? They custom make the 3 piece wheels out of billet aluminum, genius. If the new ZO6 is all that, then I will just buy one in a few years, after Chevrolet refines the bugs. I will still keep my big block 68, however. In my opinion, there is something more fun in building a car than buying one.
Gkull, what are all those statistics that you posted up on the previous page?
Gkull, what are all those statistics that you posted up on the previous page?
Last edited by Alexarz; Sep 13, 2005 at 11:50 AM.
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Boyd wheels are show type wheels, excellent for show, for a road race or performance car the lightest wheel that is strong enough is best, what do those Boyd puppies weigh? My revolution mag modular wheels weigh in at about 12 lbs
The stock brakes are totally unnaceptable at high speeds, I did some serious autobahn driving with them and managed to completely miss a gas station because of the poor braking at speed, the only brakes I ever had that were worse were the ones on my 84 and the mopar muscle car brakes (how the hell did people stop those back in the days?)
The stock brakes are totally unnaceptable at high speeds, I did some serious autobahn driving with them and managed to completely miss a gas station because of the poor braking at speed, the only brakes I ever had that were worse were the ones on my 84 and the mopar muscle car brakes (how the hell did people stop those back in the days?)
Last edited by Twin_Turbo; Sep 13, 2005 at 12:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by Alexarz
Where do some of you get off? Boyd Coddington wheels are not real wheels? They custom make the 3 piece wheels out of billet aluminum, genius. If the new ZO6 is all that, then I will just buy one in a few years, after Chevrolet refines the bugs. I will still keep my big block 68, however. In my opinion, there is something more fun in building a car than buying one.
Gkull, what are all those statistics that you posted up on the previous page?
Gkull, what are all those statistics that you posted up on the previous page?
Anyway, gkull posted up the specs for the tire he recommended to you.
335/35 YR17 (size)
106Y SL 140 A A (rating)
2094 lbs. (max weight)
51 psi (max press.)
11/32" (tread depth)
34 lbs. 11-13" (weight for 11-13" width tire)
11" (tread width)
13.4" (section width)
NA (???)
26.2" (OA Diameter)
799 (revs/mile)
I'm afraid at this point that you have been branded a troll and until you can substantiate yourself, any further posts will just be received under the assumption of
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Calling Boyd Coddington wheels junk is disrespectful and silly. They are not junk. This forum has some very helpful members and I appreciate those who have offered information and stuck to the subject. Unfortunately there are others who are insecure "tree urinaters", who seem shamefully frightened of any new dogs wandering about their playground. Gkull is one of the good ones who is offering information rather than mindless sarcasm.
At any rate, thanks for the clarification of those numbers. Does anyone know what the maximum back spacing I can use with Herb Adams sway bars? I have not ordered the wheels yet and I would like to keep the wheels as far under the car as possible.
Before you go branding me, lets not forget that I am the creator of this glorious post, in all of its 6 page splendor.
At any rate, thanks for the clarification of those numbers. Does anyone know what the maximum back spacing I can use with Herb Adams sway bars? I have not ordered the wheels yet and I would like to keep the wheels as far under the car as possible.
Before you go branding me, lets not forget that I am the creator of this glorious post, in all of its 6 page splendor.
Last edited by Alexarz; Sep 13, 2005 at 12:48 PM.
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Originally Posted by gkull
I don't agree with this statement:I mean even the stock brake system has enough torque to lock the wheels at any speed.
With larger diameter AA traction 17 inch Z-rated tires I can't get the fronts to lock up and rears will only lock up at less than 120 mph
With larger diameter AA traction 17 inch Z-rated tires I can't get the fronts to lock up and rears will only lock up at less than 120 mph
OK Ge
rge, you win the brass ***** contest!I do have to admit that I have never tried to lock up my brakes at 120, 30 of course, 60 yes, 120 un no thanks!
I mean Alex...I say Good day.
Last edited by 427V8; Sep 13, 2005 at 01:24 PM.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
I run 18 inch American racing TT 11's and they are far heavier then the centerline auto drags that they replaced.
I also feel I have the second highest modified suspension on the forum and mine is running.
Herb Adams believes in light springs and heavy sway bars. That is one of the reasons I have a 1 1/4 inch front and back. The other reason is Twin Turbo's knowledge and sound suspension advice.
I also run 14 inch front rotor and using an aluminum hat weigh the same as stock rotors
I run 6 1/2 inch backspacing after extensive modifactions and had to run a 43 inch speedway bar to gain tire clearance.
I also ran hot LS6 motor for years and got tired of the so so performance and move up.
Twin Turbo has earned every ones respect. For a new guy you are sure getting off to a bad start.
Would love to see pictures of what you have done so far.
The forum is a great source of information if you ask and listen.
I also feel I have the second highest modified suspension on the forum and mine is running.
Herb Adams believes in light springs and heavy sway bars. That is one of the reasons I have a 1 1/4 inch front and back. The other reason is Twin Turbo's knowledge and sound suspension advice.
I also run 14 inch front rotor and using an aluminum hat weigh the same as stock rotors
I run 6 1/2 inch backspacing after extensive modifactions and had to run a 43 inch speedway bar to gain tire clearance.
I also ran hot LS6 motor for years and got tired of the so so performance and move up.
Twin Turbo has earned every ones respect. For a new guy you are sure getting off to a bad start.
Would love to see pictures of what you have done so far.
The forum is a great source of information if you ask and listen.
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From: Kissimmee Fl
So what you are saying is that a hopped up LS6 is only capable of "so so" performance. I hardly consider 650hp to be "so so". If 650hp is "so so", how would you rate the new Z06's 505hp? Would you call that "measley", perhaps?
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Originally Posted by Alexarz
So what you are saying is that a hopped up LS6 is only capable of "so so" performance. I hardly consider 650hp to be "so so". If 650hp is "so so", how would you rate the new Z06's 505hp? Would you call that "measley", perhaps?
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I wonder how Alex will manage to try and smartmouth Big632's claims of real power. 
Alex has managed to completely isolate himself in the course of about 4 hours. A record?
You say there's no fun in buying a fast car, that you'd rather build it, but then contradict that with a solid foot-in-mouth (whether you know it or not) comment about Twin_Turbo's home-built C3-GT? You say you're being attacked but every reply you give ends in a "reject" or "genius", etc.
Cripes, man! STFU for a minute and look at the post history of these guys you're bashing!
You want people to lay off and give you some respect, then tone your cockiness down and post-up some pics. There's been others with big mouths. Some had money and some didn't. Some could back it up and some couldn't. Most of them couldn't hang.
Alex has managed to completely isolate himself in the course of about 4 hours. A record?
You say there's no fun in buying a fast car, that you'd rather build it, but then contradict that with a solid foot-in-mouth (whether you know it or not) comment about Twin_Turbo's home-built C3-GT? You say you're being attacked but every reply you give ends in a "reject" or "genius", etc.
Cripes, man! STFU for a minute and look at the post history of these guys you're bashing!
You want people to lay off and give you some respect, then tone your cockiness down and post-up some pics. There's been others with big mouths. Some had money and some didn't. Some could back it up and some couldn't. Most of them couldn't hang.
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From: largo florida
OMG Alexarz, you arent very good at making friends! What is the point on spending a small fortune on rotors if you are goin to put some heavy show wheels on the car? That is a step backward. Which boyds wheels do you want, and how much do they weigh?
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From: Kissimmee Fl
Patrolman, the wheels I am planning on having made are 3 piece forged, # 306 on their website. I don't know where these guys are getting information from. I seriously doubt that they are heavy wheels.
As far as BIG632 goes, I wish him luck with his car. That kind of car is not for me, but if he likes blowers that is all that matters. Unlike some of the self righteous clowns here, I do not ridicule others for their interest and personal car goals. I also don't have anything to prove. I am merely interested in finding information so I can make good decisions on which way to go on the finishing touches of my particular corvette. I saw some beautiful vettes here and I never said that I had the best one. Mine is mine and yours are yours. Hopefully we will all enjoy what we have.
I never received an answer to this question. Does anybody know what the maximum back spacing is when using a Herb Adams sway bar? Someone said 5" but that seems risky.
As far as BIG632 goes, I wish him luck with his car. That kind of car is not for me, but if he likes blowers that is all that matters. Unlike some of the self righteous clowns here, I do not ridicule others for their interest and personal car goals. I also don't have anything to prove. I am merely interested in finding information so I can make good decisions on which way to go on the finishing touches of my particular corvette. I saw some beautiful vettes here and I never said that I had the best one. Mine is mine and yours are yours. Hopefully we will all enjoy what we have.
I never received an answer to this question. Does anybody know what the maximum back spacing is when using a Herb Adams sway bar? Someone said 5" but that seems risky.
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Originally Posted by Alexarz
So what you are saying is that a hopped up LS6 is only capable of "so so" performance. I hardly consider 650hp to be "so so". If 650hp is "so so", how would you rate the new Z06's 505hp? Would you call that "measley", perhaps?
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From: Kissimmee Fl
Let me explain that statement. Nitrous Oxide is definitely detrimental to an engine's life span. Anybody who disagrees is lying or ill informed. If somebody wants nitrous on their car, I wish them well. I choose not to use it. I don't want my car to be one dimensional, like a true drag car is. That doesn't mean I think other people who build a drag car are idiots. If that is what they want, they should enjoy it and pursue it. I am building my car to be fast but reasonable, reliable, fun and well rounded as a sports car. These are my goals and blowers, nitrous, etc. are not conducive to reaching them.
I consider 1000hp a lot also, but how long can you run such a motor until it blows up? Is it for drag racing only?
I consider 1000hp a lot also, but how long can you run such a motor until it blows up? Is it for drag racing only?
Last edited by Alexarz; Sep 13, 2005 at 03:13 PM.