My build thread
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2018 C7 of Year Finalist
For those interested and not just pissing all over everything, theses were about 2600 and use stock z51 sized tires....more lowering pics later this aft
here are specs on the wheels:
front
NURBURGRING 19x9.0 5/120.65 ET50 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 1990NUR505121S70
rear
NURBURGRING 20x10.5 5/120.65 ET65 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 2005NUR655121S70
here are specs on the wheels:
front
NURBURGRING 19x9.0 5/120.65 ET50 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 1990NUR505121S70
rear
NURBURGRING 20x10.5 5/120.65 ET65 GUNMETAL W/MIRROR CUT FACE
Item Number: 2005NUR655121S70
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These are all new z51 size tires, the rears could go up a size to a 305. Not publishing the tire makes as it's already a BS Negative tone here. Because we are kinda the first to do this at my store I use, I wanted all calibrations and TPMS to be the same...they are not black...cyber. Gray:
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Badges and markers...mod
OK - here's the badge/ marker mod...I don't dislike badges if done right just not chrome ones, (or ones the swim). So off came the rear Corvette badge and the side fish.
1st up (and I'm sure controversial), is I don't mine telling people what kind of engine I have and also done discreetly, this can't be seen from 15 feet away. The LT1 Letters made for me by Roger at Emblempros.com
Dark Tint strips- the still reflect, just don't look as obtrusive. These are the vinyl ones, as they are a smooth surface fit. From RPIdesigns.com
You can see the look here, just less conflicting yellows and reds
Chrome letters off, Carbon flash on - again from RPIdesigns.com
Chrome front strip - Simple strips of vinyl - from VetteFX
1st up (and I'm sure controversial), is I don't mine telling people what kind of engine I have and also done discreetly, this can't be seen from 15 feet away. The LT1 Letters made for me by Roger at Emblempros.com
Dark Tint strips- the still reflect, just don't look as obtrusive. These are the vinyl ones, as they are a smooth surface fit. From RPIdesigns.com
You can see the look here, just less conflicting yellows and reds
Chrome letters off, Carbon flash on - again from RPIdesigns.com
Chrome front strip - Simple strips of vinyl - from VetteFX
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Scraping the splitter.
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Definitely a good choice and I'm sure lots of people will be looking for feedback on a much more cost effective replacement than a ~$1500 set of Michelins.
S.
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Well, you posted a picture of a Nitto Invo. And that is NOT an inferior tire in any way, shape or form. Hell, UGR was running Invos exclusively on a lot of their TTG builds and I personally know several people who have had them and were very happy with them. From what I understand, they are actually a quieter tire when compared to even a non-RF Michelin PSS. So they should be a much nicer riding tire than the OEM's.
Definitely a good choice and I'm sure lots of people will be looking for feedback on a much more cost effective replacement than a ~$1500 set of Michelins.
S.
Definitely a good choice and I'm sure lots of people will be looking for feedback on a much more cost effective replacement than a ~$1500 set of Michelins.
S.
^ Snorman - one thing you are 'skimming over' here is that the OE Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flats were developed specifically for the C7. All of the suspension engineering and handling dynamics were designed in concert with those specific tires. IMHO, substituting the Nitto Inovs or other tires, for the specifically 'matched' Michelins, is a real compromise.
Additionally I do not know the weight of the aftermarket wheels the OP has selected as compared to the OE's. Heavier wheels, of course, add to the up-sprung weight, which as we all l know negatively effects a car's handling. Again, I did not research wheel weights, but often the aftermarket offerings, excepting the best forged aluminums, are heavier than the manufactures OE selections.
Nothing negative intended - Just some thoughts . . . . .
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^ Snorman - one thing you are 'skimming over' here is that the OE Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flats were developed specifically for the C7. All of the suspension engineering and handling dynamics were designed in concert with those specific tires. IMHO, substituting the Nitto Inovs or other tires, for the specifically 'matched' Michelins, is a real compromise.
Additionally I do not know the weight of the aftermarket wheels the OP has selected as compared to the OE's. Heavier wheels, of course, add to the up-sprung weight, which as we all l know negatively effects a car's handling. Again, I did not research wheel weights, but often the aftermarket offerings, excepting the best forged aluminums, are heavier than the manufactures OE selections.
Nothing negative intended - Just some thoughts . . . . .
Additionally I do not know the weight of the aftermarket wheels the OP has selected as compared to the OE's. Heavier wheels, of course, add to the up-sprung weight, which as we all l know negatively effects a car's handling. Again, I did not research wheel weights, but often the aftermarket offerings, excepting the best forged aluminums, are heavier than the manufactures OE selections.
Nothing negative intended - Just some thoughts . . . . .
But I also believe that for 95% of the owners 95% of the time it wouldn't make a fig of a difference.
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Tinting
Richmond - here's your pic
22pct solar guard - with fac glass tint it's 19pct on the meter.....
Window tint USA - coconut creek, fl-$ 200
22pct solar guard - with fac glass tint it's 19pct on the meter.....
Window tint USA - coconut creek, fl-$ 200
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