Traction!! Help!!
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From: swedeboro new jersey
Traction!! Help!!
Hello guys, i've searched and I can't come up with a solution. My OEM wheels are chrome, so if I go with Spin's mod and order the OEM 18.5 front wheel, do I lose the chrome wheel, or do they re-chrome the wheel once its widen to 18x11? What other options do I have using the factory 19inch wheel. Are there any sticky tires that are good for track/street use? If I purchase a OEM front 18inch wheel, do I have to have it widen? Can I just put a 305/ Nitto dr on the rim? Just trying to get the traction issue resolved before mods begin.
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Hello guys, i've searched and I can't come up with a solution. My OEM wheels are chrome, so if I go with Spin's mod and order the OEM 18.5 front wheel, do I lose the chrome wheel, or do they re-chrome the wheel once its widen to 18x11? What other options do I have using the factory 19inch wheel. Are there any sticky tires that are good for track/street use? If I purchase a OEM front 18inch wheel, do I have to have it widen? Can I just put a 305/ Nitto dr on the rim? Just trying to get the traction issue resolved before mods begin.
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go widebooty and get aftermarket 18x12's(b) and 18x9's(f). Run the mickey thompson 345's out back.. 275's in front on stock fenders.. traction problems will be nonexistant
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I don't want to do the wide body, because after the fenders, install, and paint, I'm looking at $5,000. Thats the price of the A&A I plan to purchase. I think I am going to purchase re-pro chrome fronts, take the re-pros and mount them on the front, then take my front wheels and have it widen to 18x11, buy 305s drs and mount them on the rear. I called Weld craft and they said the chrome will be fine
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Do you ocassionally track your car (1/4 mile)? If so, how do they hook? Are they R compound?
I don't want to do the wide body, because after the fenders, install, and paint, I'm looking at $5,000. Thats the price of the A&A I plan to purchase. I think I am going to purchase re-pro chrome fronts, take the re-pros and mount them on the front, then take my front wheels and have it widen to 18x11, buy 305s drs and mount them on the rear. I called Weld craft and they said the chrome will be fine
I don't want to do the wide body, because after the fenders, install, and paint, I'm looking at $5,000. Thats the price of the A&A I plan to purchase. I think I am going to purchase re-pro chrome fronts, take the re-pros and mount them on the front, then take my front wheels and have it widen to 18x11, buy 305s drs and mount them on the rear. I called Weld craft and they said the chrome will be fine
so WB installed is around $1600
Rims - $850
Tires, back tires are $600 for a pair take your old back tires from you old rims and put them up front to save you $$..
about $3K and your traction problems are gone and your vette looks like 1 bad **** driving around town with 345's..
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widbooty kit is $1200, paint is $400, it is VERY easy to install yourself, all you need is a screw driver.. probably 20 screws per side. If I can do it, trust me, ANYONE can..
so WB installed is around $1600
Rims - $850
Tires, back tires are $600 for a pair take your old back tires from you old rims and put them up front to save you $$..
about $3K and your traction problems are gone and your vette looks like 1 bad **** driving around town with 345's..
so WB installed is around $1600
Rims - $850
Tires, back tires are $600 for a pair take your old back tires from you old rims and put them up front to save you $$..
about $3K and your traction problems are gone and your vette looks like 1 bad **** driving around town with 345's..
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Z06 Widebody Corvette Fenders
Here are a few different options to convert a C6 over to the Z06 body style. We offer both the OEM fenders, as well as ACI hand laid pieces. Don't forget the installation kit to finish everything off.
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Here are a few different options to convert a C6 over to the Z06 body style. We offer both the OEM fenders, as well as ACI hand laid pieces. Don't forget the installation kit to finish everything off.
Feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Tom 1-800-962-9632 ext 240.
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not to mention you can get a good used sc kit here for $2500 - $3K.. about to sell my procharger p1 kit with 8rib upgrade for this.. moved up to 10rib and D1..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..
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From: swedeboro new jersey
Have you launched it on the street? Who did you order the tires from? I really like the wide body, but I would love to do the front fenders as well. Did you have to order a new Tire monitor system? Thanks
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not to mention you can get a good used sc kit here for $2500 - $3K.. about to sell my procharger p1 kit with 8rib upgrade for this.. moved up to 10rib and D1..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..
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not to mention you can get a good used sc kit here for $2500 - $3K.. about to sell my procharger p1 kit with 8rib upgrade for this.. moved up to 10rib and D1..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..
there are many vendors here selling the widebooty kits,most are within $50 of each other, get a total including shipping and go from there..