[Z06] matte black wheels
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I didnt use any and only had a slight rub on my front right wheel where the powder coat was a bit heavy, its fine now.
Thanks man, front tires are 295/30/18. Ive lowered the front all the way on stock bolts and used wcc rears but I would guess about 1-1.5 inches if not more on the rear.
Make sure your offset is correct for caliper spoke clearance. But yes it is pretty much a direct bolt on, you will need brake lines though. I used the WCC kit and it came with everything you need including way more than enough fluid, hawk pads, and steel braided lines for a good price.
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.
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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Wow that looks sweet!!! I have a black z06 and this is what i want to do.
So these wheels are the ones that came with the car correct? You just powder coated them.
Did you have to grind anything on the wheels?
So these wheels are the ones that came with the car correct? You just powder coated them.
Did you have to grind anything on the wheels?
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No grinding was required.
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To your other question, no brackets, it bolts right up with the factory bolts even.
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Make sure your offset is correct for caliper spoke clearance. But yes it is pretty much a direct bolt on, you will need brake lines though. I used the WCC kit and it came with everything you need including way more than enough fluid, hawk pads, and steel braided lines for a good price.
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Yup, definitely doing this. I've already had conversations with speedyhawk for sources to make the tweaks I want, but the just of it is the same. Jake, the car looks killer. speedyhawk, thanks for all the help. I'd post pics, but my car will end up looking like yours. Although, I've had the lower body line around the exhaust on my rear bumper blacked out as well. Really excited about doing this.
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Yup, definitely doing this. I've already had conversations with speedyhawk for sources to make the tweaks I want, but the just of it is the same. Jake, the car looks killer. speedyhawk, thanks for all the help. I'd post pics, but my car will end up looking like yours. Although, I've had the lower body line around the exhaust on my rear bumper blacked out as well. Really excited about doing this.