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Old 05-13-2014, 01:22 PM
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It doesnt seem possible wuth brembo. Kits are expensive and no one can help me piece together the brembo / gm ccm combo i wanted...

So will have to wait for the z-28 to be more public...
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Any luck with AP?
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Out of curiosity what is the goal of this car?

Compete in Pro sanctioned events? Trying to build a race car for the street? Money is no object show car?
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She will be my weekend warrior, street and track fun...

You shoukd see what i did to my dirtbikes. Bought the first ktm factory edition and now shes a supermoto/ desert adventurer. Added a 6th gear, ported the head for more power and extra fuel capacity for those long journeys...

Its borin here so i keep myself busy...
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Any reason why not do the 5 lug swap and use these with vs calipers http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007ZD...ef=mp_s_a_1_40
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Thats just a standard 370 front rotor, i hope to take it to the edge and have 400 fronts with 380 or 390 rears
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I did research online about the weight, and the Zr1 multi spoke wheels front are 26lb, and the rear 28lb. The front rotor weighs in at 13lb and the rear 16lb. Toyo R888 275/35R18 weighs in at 28lb ea and the rear 305/30R19 31lb ea. The Michelin Sport cup 305/30r19 are 26, and the 335/25r20 are 32.

From my current light setup, i will be +/-1lb in regards to unsprung weight

I can live with that

I could get the cup wheels and lose another 5lb per wheel, but i prefer the look of the multi-spoke ZR1 wheels
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Why not get a set of race wheels or maybe the z28 wheels and see if you can tuck a meaner square setup
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Originally Posted by Junior-1
That's my take Naf. You know me, I have no problem pissin away money but why not just build a full race BBK from AP/Brembo, etc ?
At least look into the 2 piece carbon Z28 setup...

i made a mess of myself
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Originally Posted by liqidvenom
Why not get a set of race wheels or maybe the z28 wheels and see if you can tuck a meaner square setup
Z28 equipment is still off limits to thw public. Either have to wait a while till gm gets bored or find a friend who has a z28 and allow me to order the kit i need with his vin
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Looks like someone got their hands on the kit i have been seeking, and due to race regulations they are selling it...

I made contact with the seller and have to wait till friday mornin before i find out if they were already sold or not...Either way i got all the PNs but alas still on restriction with GM, as per Lukes last statement...

$11,500-$12,500 is what this kit is worth at 20% less than list...

Gettin closer to the perfect Weekend Warrior...
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...DO IT
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$12k for brakes? holy freakin' crap.
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That is impressive but also yea 12k on brakes... I could do it if I was rich
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I make less than you all per month, but i dont spend as much due to no fun zone...

No rent, no bills, well except CC, no bars, no walmart, and no basic entertainment IE amusement parks and concerts...
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Just curious. Are you a hardcore road race guy? Big $ for brakes.....
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Damn sexy....... couldn't justify the price tag though.... unless I just hit the jackpot!
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I am very aggressive on and off the track. I always get speeding tickets when i am in north america, and well i push hard on a boring trip to make it more enjoyable...

I went through two sets of Brembo rotors on my truck. I dont get cross drilled any more, just slotted discs for i crack them all.

I busted DBA rotors, Baer, Brembo, and even Holden. Stock doesnt even stand a chance when i am havin fun...
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You need to buy them asap...and take photos for my desktop.
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I am waitin on my buddies to get back to me, then once i swipe my cc and buy them, i am gonna anodize the calipers Red with the V logo. Was gonna Powder coat them, but all my friends say anodize, it will last the heat beatin better...


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