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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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in my quest to build a super car i decided that i wanted better braking performance then current set up. they also look bad azz!
its been raining the last couple of days and havent had a chance to wash and wax to take some killer pics....



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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Those look awesome those C6 Z calipers and the VP 109
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Nick, why does your car look better them my Vette when I drove 18 miles home straight of the lot .

Jersey Jay must be rubbing off on you.


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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Looks good.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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I sure wish I knew how I could find out if a C6Z setup would fit behind my HRE 545R's.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Well like said if you want to go fast you have to be able to stop!

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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Looks great.

Are those C6 Z06 size rims that the brakes fit behind?

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Nick, those look great!! They will stop the car very well!!

Where did you ever get the idea of using those????
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteHunting
I sure wish I knew how I could find out if a C6Z setup would fit behind my HRE 545R's.
you might be able to with spacers..

Are those C6 Z06 size rims that the brakes fit behind?

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they are called z07 rims that i bought from chris @ corvettegarage
yes they are.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Skunkworks
Nick, why does your car look better them my Vette when I drove 18 miles home straight of the lot .

Jersey Jay must be rubbing off on you.


Mike


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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Hey nick
nice one,i really mean it i put some on my z couple of weeks back.took some pics,and was gonna post.
kinda seemed as soon as you mention c6 zo6 brakes,people go crazy.so i didnt bother.
i reckon they are a bargain,ok they may not be the best for track days etc.but for the street there great.
so now that you have them ,**** em, i feel brave.







Nick sorry to hide behind you,but i am a little bloke .
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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FYI those brakes suck for any serious driving... but they do look good and will be fine for the street.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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What ya waitin for? Put the chute on already!!!
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Hey nick
nice one,i really mean it i put some on my z couple of weeks back.took some pics,and was gonna post.
kinda seemed as soon as you mention c6 zo6 brakes,people go crazy.so i didnt bother.
i reckon they are a bargain,ok they may not be the best for track days etc.but for the street there great.
so now that you have them ,**** em, i feel brave.







Nick sorry to hide behind you,but i am a little bloke .
They look sharp, what rotors are using they don't look like factory jobs ?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NITRO UK
Hey nick
nice one,i really mean it i put some on my z couple of weeks back.took some pics,and was gonna post.
kinda seemed as soon as you mention c6 zo6 brakes,people go crazy.so i didnt bother.
i reckon they are a bargain,ok they may not be the best for track days etc.but for the street there great.
so now that you have them ,**** em, i feel brave.







Nick sorry to hide behind you,but i am a little bloke .




SICK!
THATS ALL I CAN SAY!
the red on the calipiers goes so well w/my paint
if i had the money i'd buy some BREMBO BRAKES
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NICK YOSKIN
in my quest to build a super car i decided that i wanted better braking performance then current set up. they also look bad azz!.....

Those look excellent Nick....SUPER CAR
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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ajg1915 there" racing brake " brake rotors.

Nick yeah i reckon they look good with your paint

fwiw had a 99 viper couple of years back,i think they had brembos
on from the factory.if that is the case,then i wont be buying them
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
Well like said if you want to go fast you have to be able to stop!

Thanks,Matt


Looks way cool Nick
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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great mod... looks awesome...
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