WTB - 88 Model Dymags !
Mar 26, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Heel & Toe
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WTB - 88 Model Dymags !
Hi,
Im new to the forum, and am a new Corvette owner too....I have an 88 B2K Aerobody on its way to me as we speak. I simply cannot wait !
The only thing is...I hate the wheels that it has on it..I want a set of the hard to find DYMAGS to suit my year model..
Can anyone help ?...I know its a longshot ! ANY information would be appreciated....
Thanks
Warren
Perth, Wester Australia !
Mar 27, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Mar 27, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Heel & Toe
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OMG !..So close and yet So Far !
My car isnt a ZR1, so as much as Id want these to fit, they wont !
Got 5k waiting for a correct set for my 88 Callaway Aerobody !
Thanks !
Mar 27, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by
woza01
OMG !..So close and yet So Far !
My car isnt a ZR1, so as much as Id want these to fit, they wont !
Got 5k waiting for a correct set for my 88 Callaway Aerobody !
Thanks !
If you want the correct Dymags the ones I have are not them. What you looking for is very hard to find. You need the "DYMAG" cast in one spoke and "CALLAWAY" in the other. Besides these being ZR-1 and blank rears, the fronts are the "DYMAG" and "CORVETTE". Have you tried the
Callaway Owners Group ? Here is the link to the
COG Forum . That is a great bunch of guys and should be able to point you to a set.
Cheers
Daniel
Mar 27, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10
Where did you purchase the car from? Would love to see pics.
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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SurfnSun
Where did you purchase the car from? Would love to see pics.
It was up in Seattle.....and its currently (found out today), still in storage in LA awaiting the next ship down-under ! So still around 6 weeks away
I only have some very poor pics, so would prefer to wait.
Its a Black on Black Aerobody. Build no 50 (The famous 'Sledgehammer' as build No. 51 I believe)
Apprx 32000 miles
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Mar 28, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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Mar 28, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Haha thanks for that...YEP...Already contacted the dealer, andhe will not seprate (understandably)
I have subsequently found ou though, that the 87 DYMAGS wont st right on my 88. There was a geometry variation between the two models...
Thanks for your help !
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Mar 28, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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woza01
It was up in Seattle.....and its currently (found out today), still in storage in LA awaiting the next ship down-under ! So still around 6 weeks away
I only have some very poor pics, so would prefer to wait.
Its a Black on Black Aerobody. Build no 50 (The famous 'Sledgehammer' as build No. 51 I believe)
Apprx 32000 miles
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Please be sure to contact Callaway Cars to update our ownership records. info@callawaycars is one way, or please call 860 434 9002
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Mar 28, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Welcome to Callaway Ownership!
Please be sure to contact Callaway Cars to update our ownership records. info@callawaycars is one way, or please call 860 434 9002
Enjoy!!
Thanks for the tip !..Ive just emailed Callaway my details. A little inconvenient to Phone all the way from Australia !
Thanks again
Mar 28, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10
I thought that might have been the car you purchased.
Swing by
www.callawayownersgroup.com and check out our forums.
Apr 3, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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DYMAGS !...No Longer Required.
I found a Set...they are as new (Fully Refurbished) "Callaway' Stamped Dymags. I am so excited. They will be arriving with the car in about 6 weeks time !!!
A HUGE thanks goes out to David for brokering this deal for me....
Apr 3, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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woza01
I found a Set...they are as new (Fully Refurbished) "Callaway' Stamped Dymags. I am so excited. They will be arriving with the car in about 6 weeks time !!!
A HUGE thanks goes out to David for brokering this deal for me....
Warren
My pleasure. The wheels are "as new" and include new 89 caps and emblems. (redone by Ye Ole Wheel shop)
I'll post pictures for Dymag lovers
David
Apr 3, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Warren
My pleasure. The wheels are "as new" and include new 89 caps and emblems. (redone by Ye Ole Wheel shop)
I'll post pictures for Dymag lovers
David
Those are HOT!!!! Worth more than my entire car.
Apr 3, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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does anyone make repros? I would buy a set.
Apr 3, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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St. Jude Donor '14
Dymags were not cheap even back in the day. Mid America was selling them for about $3k for a set. $3k for a set of wheels back in the late 80's early 90's says a lot. Not only do these wheels look great, but the weight difference due to the use of Magnesium makes a huge difference in the way the car handles. Reducing the weight at the wheels makes an all around improvement to the car.
Apr 4, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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8388
Reducing the weight at the wheels makes an all around improvement to the car.
That's the reason I went with the A-Mold wheels instead of the cheaper repro GS wheels.
Those Dymags are beautiful!
Congrats on finding such a nice set.