[Z06] matte black wheels

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May 30, 2011 | 08:22 PM

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bullitt4110

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Originally Posted by Dans99C5

what tires are those? they look good. and im in the market for a nice 305/35/18

Toyo R888

May 30, 2011 | 08:57 PM

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what tires are those? they look good. and im in the market for a nice 305/35/18

Toyo proxes r888's. This will be my first experience with them but I've only heard good things so far.

May 30, 2011 | 09:03 PM

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Yes sir they are quite heavy.

The only thing that really held me back was the install (and justifying the price). How much cutting had to be done?

May 30, 2011 | 09:47 PM

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Cutting for what.... not following you there Jake?

May 30, 2011 | 11:15 PM

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Cutting for what.... not following you there Jake?

I was under the impression that there were some clearance issues with those rotors.

May 31, 2011 | 12:16 AM

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envyz06

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wow cant wait to see final results.

speedyhawk you sir have the best looking yellow vette I have seen!!!

May 31, 2011 | 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jake07Z06

I was under the impression that there were some clearance issues with those rotors.

ummm well on the front I did a little grinding with a high speed and blue pad. They were stripped anyway and were going to powdercoat once I knew they cleared better.

They DO clear without the grinding but I just wanted a little extra room. I felt a little better knowing there was an EXTRA 0.060" between the spoke and the caliper.

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wow cant wait to see final results.

speedyhawk you sir have the best looking yellow vette I have seen!!!

Thanks envyz06

Jun 2, 2011 | 05:22 PM

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Wheels are back and tires are mounted. Will have the car back tomorrow!

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Jun 3, 2011 | 02:46 AM

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guys did you need spacers for the brakes

Jun 4, 2011 | 12:09 PM

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Here are some phone pics from picking the car up. Ill post some better ones once I install the brakes.

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:37 PM

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love the ghost stripe

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:59 PM

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speedyhawk101

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Looks Good

Jun 5, 2011 | 02:43 AM

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Seraphus

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Nice! I'm thinking of doing this to my black 02, got any profile and front 3/4 pics of the car?

Jun 5, 2011 | 03:44 AM

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Thanks guys! Im really liking the matte black wheels and stripes on the black paint. I am installing my brakes tomorrow... or later today I guess lol after that I will take some better pictures and post them.

Jun 5, 2011 | 08:49 AM

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Nice, these are the stock c5z rims right?

Jun 5, 2011 | 08:14 PM

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Very nice... Can't wait to see it with the C6Z brakes...

Jun 6, 2011 | 01:28 AM

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Nice, these are the stock c5z rims right?

Yep! They are the stock 18x10.5 rims on all four corners. Handles on rails now.

Just finished bleeding the brakes tonight so Im hoping to get some good pictures tomorrow!

Jun 6, 2011 | 01:17 PM

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hp_performanceparts

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Cant wait to see the pics Jake

Jun 6, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jake07Z06

Yep! They are the stock 18x10.5 rims on all four corners. Handles on rails now.

Just finished bleeding the brakes tonight so Im hoping to get some good pictures tomorrow!

What is your front tire size?

How much are you lowered?

Car looks great. Makes me wish I went black.

Jun 6, 2011 | 05:55 PM

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Slight thread jack but still on topic...

For those on this thread who have gone with a C6Z brake conversion on your C5Z or are considering going this route, is it pretty much a direct swap out with our C5Z setup or will I need to purchase other parts (i.e. brackets/brake lines...) besides the obvious (calipers/rotors/pads)? I keep hearing something in these discussions something about the C6 caliper pins.

Please help a brother out. I just got some new TSW wheels (19/20 setup) and my stock calipers look completely lost inside these wheels. Thus my C5Z is crying out for new calipers...It's rather silly I know.

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