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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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I was wondering why I was missing the OP's threads, it's the Z section.
I fail at life.

OP, the car looks incredible.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Looks super, but what the heck to you do with it? Put it on the road course tracks in your area I say, and see what a C5 Z06 can REALLY do!

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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ChaseZ06
Looks nice, but man I was a fan of the black wheels!
ditto^^^^^^
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Car looks incredible, I didn't think it could look any better than you had it before, I used to dream about putting your old rims on my car, now you have new ones that even look better.

Would you mind telling me if your car has its original paint?

It looks so straight, I was just wondering if you can make the factory paint look that good.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Car looks incredible, with the exception of the wing.. To me, it looks out of place...just my opinion...Other than that, gorgeous!!
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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alot of mixed feelings on the car... Thanks for all of the comments... Let me address them..

Love the ACI wing... i feel that it ties the car together...
WowGuyZ06 Car looks incredible, with the exception of the wing.. To me, it looks out of place...just my opinion...Other than that, gorgeous!!


Paint is original other than fenders, hood...
Would you mind telling me if your car has its original paint?


The CCW's were/are very nice wheels... Served me well.... they have been sold... Serving someone else...
ChaseZ06 Looks nice, but man I was a fan of the black wheels!

Went out and measured after reading your comment... It is level.. Just the angle...
ctusser Overall look is fantastic!
Is it just the camera angles or does the right rear sit lower than the left rear?


that Sir is a true statement.. Need to find me one!!
Kmcoldcars What I see looks good, but you still need to finish the job. Black out the center brake light, then the rear will be perfect.

Nitto INVO's out back.. Originally went with the Hankook Ventus V12's up front in a 265/40/18.. they did NOT fit and rubbed terribly
Installed the Michilen Pilot sport AS plus 265/35/18 fits perfectly.
R1CH13R1CH What size tires did you go with? Invo's in the back and what in the front?

Thanks again men... Now i need to drive it!

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChaseZ06
Looks nice, but man I was a fan of the black wheels!
Did you think about widening the CCW's or just wanted the HRE's? Curious, why different tire makes front and back?

Have fun in your sweet ride
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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those are some nice HRE's! nice ride
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I think that your car looks bitchin.

I know everyone has their own opinion .... I happen to like the look of the new wheels better. But I'm thinking that it must be a lot of work cleaning all of those spokes every few weeks.

After the V12s did you not go with Invos in the front for a specific reason?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Here is a better picture of a Z06 "transformed":


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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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That is killer!
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Not really... I ended up with the new Michelin Pilot Sports up front for the ride quality, longevity of the tire. Went with the Invo out back due to it being a DR, as well as cost. Not a huge choice w the 345/30's.. That is kind of my thought process..


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I think that your car looks bitchin.

I know everyone has their own opinion .... I happen to like the look of the new wheels better. But I'm thinking that it must be a lot of work cleaning all of those spokes every few weeks.

After the V12s did you not go with Invos in the front for a specific reason?
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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The Invo is not a DR?

For Nitto, that would be the NT05-R

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Oh, if the rear is 18", and you really wanted a DR, there is BFGs g-Force T/A DR, which is offered in 345/30/18, and priced well at $284 a tire at TireRack...
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Hmm.. i did not know that.. I have ran the NT05's on my Alcoa's... Great tire, but does not last long. Thanks for the info on the Invo..

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The Invo is not a DR?For Nitto, that would be the NT05-R
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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yea, soft rubber doesnt tend to last long! but it sure is sticky
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Loving those wheels and hood! Not a big fan of that rear spoiler though. I just love the flat deck on the C5 Z06.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Love the hood. The wheels look good, but I think it looked perfect with the black wheels.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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That's not a caravaggio spoiler is it?? It looks like one but seems to angle up more like a T/A spoiler... Anyone know if caravaggio has another version or is it a different company that made the OP's...
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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T/A spoiler... LOL... come on... does not resemble Fbod spoiler at all.... Not a carravagio.. It is ACI..
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