C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

WTB - 88 Model Dymags !

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2012 | 11:46 PM
  #1  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default 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 !
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:52 AM
  #2  
TA's Avatar
TA
Team Owner
25 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 21,094
Likes: 282
From: Phila., PA burbs
Default

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...-1-dymags.html
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:58 AM
  #3  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default

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 !
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:55 AM
  #4  
Daniel_Mc's Avatar
Daniel_Mc
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 70
From: Pineville Louisiana
Default

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
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:15 PM
  #5  
SurfnSun's Avatar
SurfnSun
Team Owner
All Eyes On Me
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,017
Likes: 634
St. Jude Donor '10
Default

Where did you purchase the car from? Would love to see pics.
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:15 AM
  #6  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default

Originally Posted by 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
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:27 AM
  #7  
8388's Avatar
8388
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 3
St. Jude Donor '14
Default

Welcome to the club
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:32 AM
  #8  
bsewell's Avatar
bsewell
Advanced
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Wilmington NC
Default

Call these guys and maybe you can buy these...

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2882431708.html
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:39 AM
  #9  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default

Originally Posted by bsewell
Call these guys and maybe you can buy these...

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2882431708.html

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 !

Woza
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:51 AM
  #10  
Callaway Chris's Avatar
0Callaway Chris
Former Vendor
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 6,125
Likes: 739
From: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Default

Originally Posted by 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
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!!
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:10 AM
  #11  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default

Originally Posted by Callaway Chris
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
Reply
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:53 AM
  #12  
SurfnSun's Avatar
SurfnSun
Team Owner
All Eyes On Me
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,017
Likes: 634
St. Jude Donor '10
Default

I thought that might have been the car you purchased.

Swing by www.callawayownersgroup.com and check out our forums.
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 08:26 AM
  #13  
woza01's Avatar
woza01
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Default 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....
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:59 AM
  #14  
LT5corsa's Avatar
LT5corsa
1994 Admiral Blue ZZZZZR1
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,688
Likes: 127
From: Jarrettsville, md
Northeast Events Coordinator
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Default

Originally Posted by 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
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:40 PM
  #15  
flipr78's Avatar
flipr78
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
From: London, Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by LT5corsa
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.
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:03 PM
  #16  
ch@0s's Avatar
ch@0s
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,758
Likes: 49
From: Houston Texas
Default

does anyone make repros? I would buy a set.
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 11:34 PM
  #17  
8388's Avatar
8388
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 3
St. Jude Donor '14
Default

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.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 01:55 AM
  #18  
vetsvette's Avatar
vetsvette
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
From: Alton VA
Default

Originally Posted by 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.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To WTB - 88 Model Dymags !





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:39 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE