L5 fender guys.....question?
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Burning Brakes
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L5 fender guys.....question?
I currently have my Z06 rear brake ducts in place and I was wondering who still kept them when you put the L5 fenders on. I just got my C6Z rims and even with the spacers I just barely clear the vents without tires on. Any help would be appreciated.
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It may depemd on how wide of a wheel / tire combo you are running. Im using 18x12 wheel and am using (I think ) a 1' spacer. There is still plenty of room, without the spacer there was not enough room at all.
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Burning Brakes
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I am running the spacers you recommended...... I think combined 5/8" I didn't mount the tires on it yet and the car was also on jack stands which puts everything close to the vent. Thanks!
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when you bolt up the wheels while the car is jacked in the air, you will feel the tires rub against the duct, but don't worry.
once you get the car settled on the ground, the camber of the tire changes and comes outward. the tires WILL clear the ductwork once they are on the ground.
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Burning Brakes
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oh okay then you've got the exact same setup as me. I also run z06 ducts.
When you bolt up the wheels while the car is jacked in the air, you will feel the tires rub against the duct, but don't worry.
Once you get the car settled on the ground, the camber of the tire changes and comes outward. The tires will clear the ductwork once they are on the ground.
When you bolt up the wheels while the car is jacked in the air, you will feel the tires rub against the duct, but don't worry.
Once you get the car settled on the ground, the camber of the tire changes and comes outward. The tires will clear the ductwork once they are on the ground.
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