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Old 11-05-2009, 09:57 PM
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Billet Specialties Street Lite
17x11 7.75 Backspace
315/35 Nitto NT05
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:59 PM
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Dam those things are clean
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Originally Posted by Ws6kid.
Dam those things are clean
fresh from a good wash and wipe down. Running Hawk HP+ dusts them bad, but I appreciate the braking performance.
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You have 315s in the front? Post some front shot and how they fit, very nice I like!
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Thanks. What other picture do you want?
Driver side front sits about 3/8" lower than passenger side because the sway bar mount is bent (replacement on its way). I went with the 315's all around for several reasons. Better handling, better looking, tires can be rotated. So far I've been pleased with the NT05's compared to 555 R1's and R2's. Not as sticky, but less road noise, better MPG, and hopefully better wet. I was close to getting NT01's but this is a daily driver and I wanted some semblance of control when it rains. The increased tread life doesn't hurt either.

Front:
1LE Springs
35mm solid sway bar
Koni SA on lower perch (-3/4")
Global West upper A arm
Bob Bishop Corvette brake conversion
1/8" wheel spacer
Arp studs

Rear:
1LE springs (no isolator, but added hose to bring up rear 1/4inch) Moser 12 bolt
1LE (21mm) sway bar
Bilstein HD
BFH, rolled lips, delete bump stop spacer, faced 1/3 off bump stops
LG adjustable Panhard bar

7.75 backspace works but requires a spacer for the corvette caliper. I was hoping that a spacer wouldn't be required. I suggest an 8.00 inch backspace for anyone trying this setup with C5 calipers. Still needs a spacer, but the scrub radius would be smaller and it reduces the risk of tire/fender interference.


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Not a fan.
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clean vert
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badass!
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What is the deal on the mud flaps?

looks great. another option to consider!

can we get a full side shot?
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Thanks. A few years ago I used to drive in road race timing and open track events. Between loose gravel and going off track a couple times I decided to add the flaps to protect the paint. I used to have another two flaps in the front, but I could never get over how stupid they looked. The ones in the rear I can handle .. for now.
Couldn't find a good side view. Maybe this weekend.
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those wheels are nice but why in the hell did you do 11s all around??
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Originally Posted by 00Silv4.8
those wheels are nice but why in the hell did you do 11s all around??
thanks
I wanted extra rolling mass and wind resistance up front in order to slow it down. Car was way too fast and I needed some boat anchors to keep is slower and keep the front from lifting

Also, I like wearing out rack and pinions.
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I think it looks good, especially considering what you're doing with the car. How do you like those new nittos?
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That is hardly a REAL deep dish, although they do look nice on the car.
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Originally Posted by Photochop
I think it looks good, especially considering what you're doing with the car. How do you like those new nittos?
I like them and would recommend them, but I havent dialed in the air pressure and I'm waiting to align the front end after I fix the sway bar mounts. The huge radial grooves seem to reduce the contact patch alot. My mileage went up 3 mpg switching from 555's and road noise is less.

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That is hardly a REAL deep dish, although they do look nice on the car.
Thanks. Notch much more we can do with the hubs designed so far out.
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That is sweet looking! Nice job!
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man those are amazing ...how much did that set you back?
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Originally Posted by SSpeedracer
I like them and would recommend them, but I havent dialed in the air pressure and I'm waiting to align the front end after I fix the sway bar mounts. The huge radial grooves seem to reduce the contact patch alot. My mileage went up 3 mpg switching from 555's and road noise is less.


Thanks. Notch much more we can do with the hubs designed so far out.
Ill have a thread coming soon, wait and see a real lip
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i was hopin to see these on a car they look great, i mounted them bitches up
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Here is the lip on my BS 15x10 with 5.5 backspacing




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