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Old 11-21-2013, 04:50 PM
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Test fitted the wheel adapters



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Dry fit fender just to get an idea


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Originally Posted by HEYPAL01impala
I'm down, maybe next friday? And yep I've had the rims for a bit over a year I believe.




I run 295's all the way around, and you're right they only look good on black c5's but they look amazing on electron blue z's. Plus we all know blue is the fastest color.
Hmm sounds like a challenge. Lol. 30 or 35 series tires?
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That looks amazing man, really I now know what i will do when/if I get an FRC.
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Lots of work, but so little time. hey Nate what about if I get it done in time for SEMA next year lol
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Originally Posted by KonceptMotorJB
Lots of work, but so little time. hey Nate what about if I get it done in time for SEMA next year lol
Lol. Dont make me grab my tools and finish it myself. Watch, itll be done before you know it.
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Looks good Nate, lol you know I love the parts can't wait to see it all finished!
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its looking pretty good...
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Im in between these two tires. Toyo proxes r888 and michelin pilot sport cups. Both are great but the toyos are a bit cheaper, at least $80 a tire. Opinions? Car will see some street but a lot of canyon roads and some track days. Not overly concerned on treadwear. 295/30r18 and sorry Nitto fans, couldnt find them in that size.

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Jerry knows how well the R888 work especially on a road course...
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Well I ordered the Toyo's today. The shop will have them tomorrow and my wheels should arrive on Wednesday. Should have them mounted on Friday. I'll get some pics when they come in.
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Got these bad boys in today. Should have them mounted this Friday. Till then, have a safe Thanksgiving everyone.



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Progress looks sweet. Love the new wheels.
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Threw the Toyos on today and test fitted the wheels.




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In the meanwhile, we got the 440ci LS7 SS started.

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In pursuit of my goal of putting together a quick street car with track day capabilities, I ordered a C6 Z06 brake setup. Need that stopping power to match the go power.

C6Z calipers
Centri cross drilled zinc coated rotors
Hawk HPS (one piece) pads
SS lines and Motul brake fluid

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sick build!
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Busy day today. Started off by replacing the bent rear tie rod and removing the fenders and bumper.





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We test fitted the new fenders and bumper to get a good idea of what to expect. The rear is sitting high since it was lifted as we worked on the suspension but itll settle down later and lower so itll fill in the gap better.















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Dude nice!! Whose shop is that?
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