LG Drag Spindles and 15" Pro Star Wheels... Will they work?
#22
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I am working on packages now for anyone looking to replicate the OP's setup. I don't currently sell the ssbc brakes that are a bolt in, but I do have several salvage yards I work with for sourcing rear C5 brake components for C6 Z users. Currently these will fit C6Z and C5s without sticking out from the fender. I am going to see if Race Star can machine the wheels with more positive offset for base C6 guys, but you could also always go wide booty rears! Or just deal with them sticking out about an inch.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
Last edited by WildVettes; 07-08-2017 at 06:57 PM.
#23
This was the response from LG.
Damien,
Race Star Wheels are NOT compatible with our drag spindles. Unlike weld wheels or billet specialties, Race Star uses a stepped barrel which will make contact with the spindle/ball joint. Unless they have a barrel design that does not step down they will not work.
Just make sure to check clearance before mounting them.
Damien,
Race Star Wheels are NOT compatible with our drag spindles. Unlike weld wheels or billet specialties, Race Star uses a stepped barrel which will make contact with the spindle/ball joint. Unless they have a barrel design that does not step down they will not work.
Just make sure to check clearance before mounting them.
#24
Former Vendor
I wish LG would get their sh*t together with this. I asked the same question on the LG Facebook page about the 15" fbody racestar only thing they told me was the wheel needs to be 15x10 with a 7.5bs. Absolutely nothing about the barrel design. I just bought my wheels had them machined to a 7.5bs, mounted and balanced These spindles costs way too much for the little amount of information they are providing for wheels that work. This is ridiculous!!!
They do work. See the post. The 7.25 backspacing of the +44 is fine though. They didn't need to be machined.
#25
That's the problem I was told they had to be 7.5. So I paid $100 to have them machined when I didn't need for them to be. Now I may have to buy spacers to push the wheel back out .25. Hopefully the shop can clear the ball joint area on the LCA as it touches the barrel.
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Do you have a c5 or c6?
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I am working on packages now for anyone looking to replicate the OP's setup. I don't currently sell the ssbc brakes that are a bolt in, but I do have several salvage yards I work with for sourcing rear C5 brake components for C6 Z users. Currently these will fit C6Z and C5s without sticking out from the fender. I am going to see if Race Star can machine the wheels with more positive offset for base C6 guys, but you could also always go wide booty rears! Or just deal with them sticking out about an inch.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
Hi guys,
We have new pricing on our Drag A arms for the C7 which makes this an easy deal. We bought a large qty of Billet Ball Joint ends which reduced the price a ton on the A arms.
These are what all the Drag racers are using to put a 15" drag slick on their C7.
Our spindles have an all out record for C6 at 6.56 1/4 mile time by Carlyle.
Our 15" Drag package with A arms has the C7 record at 8.84 1/4 mile at 160mph by Houston's LMR at Royal purple raceway. There are other C7 Z06 cars out there in the 8s as well and they also are using our Drag package.
We have these in stock as we speak. C7 and c6 packages. With or without Rear Brake package.
give us a call for Free Shipping this week,
thanks
Lou Gigliotti
LG Motorsports 972-429-1963
DON'T lose a race because of this simple and removable mod.
We can install them and upgrade your engine package as well, and get the Slicks and wheels for you too.
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I am working on packages now for anyone looking to replicate the OP's setup. I don't currently sell the ssbc brakes that are a bolt in, but I do have several salvage yards I work with for sourcing rear C5 brake components for C6 Z users. Currently these will fit C6Z and C5s without sticking out from the fender. I am going to see if Race Star can machine the wheels with more positive offset for base C6 guys, but you could also always go wide booty rears! Or just deal with them sticking out about an inch.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
The lowest price package would be with 92 series Race Stars in metallic grey.
It would include the LG Drag spindles, 2 15x10 Rear wheels, 2 17x4.5 front skinnies, 20 lugs, 4 valve stems, 4 center caps, 4 hub rings, 20 lug washers, and a lug socket with free shipping in the 48 for $2107.32. Modifications to your own lower control arms and the rear brakes would be performed by the end user.
Other finishes, wheel styles, and packages could be more. I should have everything up on my site by EOD.
This pricing is good through the end of July as I have special Race Star pricing this month.
MSRP on this package would be $2948.70 so you're saving over $800. That should buy you some Hoosiers.
#32
Former Vendor
If you look at a stock C6 being 8.1 and these being 7.25 then you are talking about a .85" difference. If you go out to your wheel and stick a tape measure straight out from the wheel you can see where the new wheel will sit. I personally will be adding .75" to my base C7 to run a 12" wide and I believe that wheel will still tuck or be at fender level so even on a base .85" isn't going to be sticking out like crazy.
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The only base offset issue is the C6. The problem I foresee is clearance issues with higher backspacing. I know LG only recommends 7.5" of backspace (race stars are 7.25") and the stock C6 base is 8.1". I don't see that backspacing clearing the backside and I am almost 100% positive they would hit the brakes on the front. They will machine .25" off for you at a cost of $50 per wheel but that is it.
If you look at a stock C6 being 8.1 and these being 7.25 then you are talking about a .85" difference. If you go out to your wheel and stick a tape measure straight out from the wheel you can see where the new wheel will sit. I personally will be adding .75" to my base C7 to run a 12" wide and I believe that wheel will still tuck or be at fender level so even on a base .85" isn't going to be sticking out like crazy.
If you look at a stock C6 being 8.1 and these being 7.25 then you are talking about a .85" difference. If you go out to your wheel and stick a tape measure straight out from the wheel you can see where the new wheel will sit. I personally will be adding .75" to my base C7 to run a 12" wide and I believe that wheel will still tuck or be at fender level so even on a base .85" isn't going to be sticking out like crazy.
#34
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They can machine up to 18mm off their design which is .70". So it could be done on their 15x8 +19 and it would have almost exactly the same positioning as the a base C6 but you would have to guinea pig it on clearing the brakes. Backside would be 6" so it would for sure clear.
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They can machine up to 18mm off their design which is .70". So it could be done on their 15x8 +19 and it would have almost exactly the same positioning as the a base C6 but you would have to guinea pig it on clearing the brakes. Backside would be 6" so it would for sure clear.
Last edited by sevinn; 07-30-2017 at 10:29 PM.
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Last edited by LG Motorsports; 07-31-2017 at 02:09 AM.
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