[Z06] Afternoon Project
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Racer
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From: Auburn AL
Afternoon Project
I ordered this set of Wilwoods from Tbyrne a couple of weeks ago and got an incredible deal on them. Fast service and very helpful. Thanks to those at Tbyrne. I tried to get them installed yesterday at the local chevy dealer and the tech never showed so I decided to do it myself today. The whole install only took about 4 hours. I put Wilwood stainless lines on as well. I was a little intimidated but the most dificult part was getting car up on jack stands. I strongly recommend this mod to anyone who plans on some track time. I went out on the interstate and ran it up to about 90mph and braked to 70mph about 5 or 6 times to try to break them in a little and it felt very solid. Got off the interstate and came to a stop and had smoke pouring out of the wheels. Nothing wrong, just a few oils and brake fluid burning off. But I'm not saying it didn't worry me for just a sec.
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by electronbluec5
I'm not sure I'm supposed to say due to the huge discount Tbyrne is offering.
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by electronbluec5
The brake setup was just over $3200 shipped. All said and done it cost me about $3250 installed.
Post some pics with the wheels on if you get a chance.
Looks great
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Racer
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From: Auburn AL
Originally Posted by Steve Theodore
Any noticeable weight reduction compared to stock? Looks terrific!
I think the overall weight is a little less but not much. The front rotors even with the aluminum hats are about as heavy as the stock fronts. I think the calipers are lighter than the front stockers but about the same in the rear. I didn't weigh them but having done the install myself those are my reflections.
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by Steve Theodore
Any noticeable weight reduction compared to stock? Looks terrific!
Le Mans Master
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by RonVette2
12 pounds savings, that seems like a lot to me, I'm going to go and try to find that thread. If you can find it first please post it.
Post # 26....
also on the c5 general sticky that's titled Weights , ratios, strength etc, there's a list of things to reduce weight. There it states 20 to 30 lbs for aluminum hat rotors, but I think that refers more to the titanium ones
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by electronbluec5
I seriously doubt there is a 12lb difference. Maybe if you left off the rotors and just installed the hats. Then I could see 12lbs.
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Racer
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Aluminum Hats in front but steel hats in back because of the parking brake drum. I would say that there is a 2lb max difference between the fronts. I could be wrong. I'm know trying to make you believe that my two hands can measure differences in weight down to the ounce but I can usually tell a couple of pounds.
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
Originally Posted by electronbluec5
Aluminum Hats in front but steel hats in back because of the parking brake drum. I would say that there is a 2lb max difference between the fronts. I could be wrong. I'm know trying to make you believe that my two hands can measure differences in weight down to the ounce but I can usually tell a couple of pounds.
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I wish we could have known about your afternoon job before hand, I would have really liked to know what the exact weight difference between the stock "Z06" rotors and those new ones that you bought were. I have looked up the titanium rotors and they are $1,000 each rotor. and the matching calipers are almost a grand a piece too, easily add up to $7-$8 grand for a complete set-up, but with the huge noticable weight difference (documented) they are also claiming a difference in stopping distances of something like:
Stock 60 MPH to zero 135 - 145 feet
Ti set-up 60 MPH to zero 75 - 85 feet
And a lot less heat build up and quicker cooldown,
But that is a lot of cash.
Sorry to get sidetracked on your thread. That is a very nice set-up that you got, and a great price, and it looks killer.
Stock 60 MPH to zero 135 - 145 feet
Ti set-up 60 MPH to zero 75 - 85 feet
And a lot less heat build up and quicker cooldown,
But that is a lot of cash.
Sorry to get sidetracked on your thread. That is a very nice set-up that you got, and a great price, and it looks killer.