Some Tub Questions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
Some Tub Questions
For those coupes who tubbed their cars:
Did you purchase a kit (ie LPE's) or use your own parts? If your own parts, what did you use and how did you install?
Did you move the roof holder clips so they can still be used? If not, how do you store the roof other than at home?
I'm planning on purchasing CCW 505A's but want to go larger than the 19x11" with 295/305 rears commonly sold but don't like the look of tires sticking out of the wheel well. The November Car & Driver has LPE's TT 427 that has 345/30/19's and from the photo does not appear that the rears stick out although the fronts seem to.
Did you purchase a kit (ie LPE's) or use your own parts? If your own parts, what did you use and how did you install?
Did you move the roof holder clips so they can still be used? If not, how do you store the roof other than at home?
I'm planning on purchasing CCW 505A's but want to go larger than the 19x11" with 295/305 rears commonly sold but don't like the look of tires sticking out of the wheel well. The November Car & Driver has LPE's TT 427 that has 345/30/19's and from the photo does not appear that the rears stick out although the fronts seem to.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Mary FL
I purchased LPE's tub kit for my CCW 18X12's. I recomend the kit because of the fender liners. Sure, you can do it yourself, but the liners are what makes it look stock! I also have a coupe and was concerned about how the roof was to fit. No problems and the roof fits like a glove. I say go for the LPE kit, unless you can find the wider liners seperatley.
Melting Slicks
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From: CenTex Texas
You can't use the LPE kit and still use your targa top roof holder (unless the kit is modified). If you are planning on doing it yourself check this out: http://home.hot.rr.com/playtoy97c5/corvette/Tubbing.pdf
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It's apparently messy, and may cost $1500 dollars with everything 
Professorhp, where did you get yours done...? I have CCW 11.5's which stick out and rub slightly on big bumps, but am wondering if it is all worth it to run a 12 inch tire flush with the well, or a 13 inch with the wider fender (assuming I can remove my targa still...)
Professorhp, where did you get yours done...? I have CCW 11.5's which stick out and rub slightly on big bumps, but am wondering if it is all worth it to run a 12 inch tire flush with the well, or a 13 inch with the wider fender (assuming I can remove my targa still...)
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I coudn't see spending the extra $$$.........
Here is some info:
I love mine....I did mine locally but here is a link to some pics that may help you visualize the install.
I am running 345/35/18s Bridgestone Expedia S-01 345/35ZR18 tires for the street....140 tread wear and do pretty good on the strip too...........but not as good as the 345/30/18 drs
http://www.hpracecraft.com/car_Steves-vette.html
I used all the forum info to do it!
Here are some old threads, search function worked fine!.........with pictures
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
Envy.....Have we
one yet 
Here is some info:
I love mine....I did mine locally but here is a link to some pics that may help you visualize the install.
I am running 345/35/18s Bridgestone Expedia S-01 345/35ZR18 tires for the street....140 tread wear and do pretty good on the strip too...........but not as good as the 345/30/18 drs
http://www.hpracecraft.com/car_Steves-vette.html
I used all the forum info to do it!
Here are some old threads, search function worked fine!.........with pictures
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=mini+tub
Envy.....Have we
one yet
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Mary FL
Originally Posted by MiamiDave
It's apparently messy, and may cost $1500 dollars with everything
Professorhp, where did you get yours done...? I have CCW 11.5's which stick out and rub slightly on big bumps, but am wondering if it is all worth it to run a 12 inch tire flush with the well, or a 13 inch with the wider fender (assuming I can remove my targa still...)
Professorhp, where did you get yours done...? I have CCW 11.5's which stick out and rub slightly on big bumps, but am wondering if it is all worth it to run a 12 inch tire flush with the well, or a 13 inch with the wider fender (assuming I can remove my targa still...)
Matt
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Melting Slicks
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From: CenTex Texas
Originally Posted by Robert56
I can't get link to work. It only opens in word and is in computer code. Any ideas?
Link works fine for me. Do you have Adobe Acrobat installed? If not you will need it to view the file. You can down load Acrobat here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html
If you are still having trouble LMK and i can email you the file.
BTWL You also might want to check out this link: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=773334
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