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Old 01-21-2011, 07:04 AM
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Car needs a roof! Down with roadsters! Long live coupes
Old 01-21-2011, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
Thanks!

The problem with drag radials is I like to run the back/mountain roads around here much too quickly for a drag radial. I tried the ET Street II's and it was horrible.



Looking at your vette I can tell you've got LOTS of money in it and it deserves great traction. I've got the answer you've been waiting for then.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....TCUP&tab=Sizes
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
No vacuum pump. The valve covers vent into the downtube.
Downtube? I guess Im not sure what your talking about and do you have any other pictures of that ?

Thanks
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Originally Posted by twelver12


i keep coming back and staring at this picture, just looks sexy with those wide tires back there
+1.
Sickness.
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Thanks guys. I will probably end up throwing R888's on or maybe something else that's come down the pike.

DOWNTUBE???

The valve covers vent into the 4 inch downtube which replaces the stock airbridge. I had to lay the radiator down to do it but it solved an intake restriction issue where I was pulling 7-8 Kpa at full throttle.

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4" inlets for the win.....
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Originally Posted by Mike@Diablosport
4" inlets for the win.....
Need to feed the NW 107mm TB
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
DOWNTUBE???

The valve covers vent into the 4 inch downtube which replaces the stock airbridge.

I SEE I guess I'd never heard it called that before. Cool thanks
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I have a 04 z06 with cam and 90mm intake, rear end brace and 305/35/18 nittos on the back. It has been lowered front and rear. I cant get it to take off without blowing the tires off at the track. Im thinking about a coilover kit for front and rear. What is your car got for suspension running in the 8s?
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How long did it take to get the fenders?

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Originally Posted by venom ws7
How long did it take to get the fenders?

About a 7-10 days.

I really want to take the car out but it was 14 degrees here this morning and there's sand and salt all over the roads.
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
About a 7-10 days.

I really want to take the car out but it was 14 degrees here this morning and there's sand and salt all over the roads.
Stay put !!!
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
About a 7-10 days.

I really want to take the car out but it was 14 degrees here this morning and there's sand and salt all over the roads.


Thanks.
Did you get the splash guard from them too??
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Originally Posted by venom ws7
Thanks.
Did you get the splash guard from them too??
Yeah, without them there's going to be no paint behind the wheel quickly.
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Amazing looking car bro. wow i love the fenders.
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Looks great Kevin, even better than I could have imagined...

I can't wait to see what next winter holds.....haha
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
Thanks guys. I will probably end up throwing R888's on or maybe something else that's come down the pike.

DOWNTUBE???

The valve covers vent into the 4 inch downtube which replaces the stock airbridge. I had to lay the radiator down to do it but it solved an intake restriction issue where I was pulling 7-8 Kpa at full throttle.

Nice detailing.
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Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
Looks great Kevin, even better than I could have imagined...

I can't wait to see what next winter holds.....haha
Thanks! It's just nasty in person.

Looks like it's going to be a while before I can take it out. I'm interested to see how it rides and handles on the big meat.
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That looks absolutely amazing.
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Your car is one of my favorite Vettes. Congrats, again. Just awesome.


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