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Old 03-13-2005, 10:13 PM
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I'm actually working on a mini tub kit. Hoping to having all the patterns complete in the next few weeks. I'm actually done building the Passenger side, just need to complete the Drivers side. It will be large enough to fit 315/60/15 drag radial on a 12" wheel, which is the same size as a 29.5/10.5/15 W tire on a 12" wheel. Basically will give 16" from outside of fender lip to inside of tub wall.

I should have pictures of the passenger side on our website in the next week.

To take full advantage the rearend will need to be narrowed as well as other possible modifications to some of the suspension mounts (that will depend on your wheel and tire combination).

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Old 03-13-2005, 10:27 PM
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I'll be waiting. Thanks

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Old 03-13-2005, 11:26 PM
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Here are pics of mine, I am not quite done yet.

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...36#post3139136


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Old 03-14-2005, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY
Here are pics of mine, I am not quite done yet.

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...36#post3139136


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That looks great, pretty much the same as mine, the only difference I can see is I cut out all the metal between the spring and the tire

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Old 03-14-2005, 07:55 AM
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I am to, and I will put a piece of 3/16 plate 8 inches wide in place of it to hold the spring in.


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Old 03-14-2005, 02:46 PM
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why is it i get crap when thinking about mini tubing, and everyone else thinks youre the man for doing it. i hate message boards for this reason haha.

car looks BAD *** with the tires all tucked away. exactly what i wanted to accomplish.

what size are the tubs themselves?
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I dont know what size tubs yet, but from some quick measuring I will need about 9 wide, 22 tall, and 33 long
Old 03-14-2005, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BTL FED
I dont know what size tubs yet, but from some quick measuring I will need about 9 wide, 22 tall, and 33 long

Mine are a little longer, same width, really just a cut to fit deal, No "kit" available as of yet...that I know of anyway...although I did make my final templates out of aluminum. Very time consuming to do it right,

Step 1 Cut

Step 2 Fit

Step 3 repeat steps 1 and 2 many many times.


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Old 03-15-2005, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro_Zach
why is it i get crap when thinking about mini tubing, and everyone else thinks youre the man for doing it.
Anyone who gives crap for mini-tubs is not a true race fan, or is scared to get beat.

Both the cars mentioned on this thread look great.
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Originally Posted by billybob77036
Anyone who gives crap for mini-tubs is not a true race fan, or is scared to get beat.

Both the cars mentioned on this thread look great.

apparently so man

i did a coil over conversion in the rear so that i can lower the back of the car and use mini tubs to get the look that these 2 cars have. thats the main reason, not because i think i need a 90"x105" tire. that and my rearend is shortened. man, lots of haters on this forum hahaha.

any updates? did you put the tubs in yet?
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Wolfe Race Craft makes a mini-tub kit for these 4th-Gen F-Bodies that'll let you use a 29.5x10.5Wx15 on a 12" wheel.
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Looks good BTLFED now you see why it costs what it does.
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Old 03-17-2005, 09:19 PM
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Our Mini Tub Kit is not available right now. Hoping to finish up the patterns in the next week or two. I have the passenger side complete, just need to finish the drivers side, when i get some extra time.

Link to some photo's: http://www.wolferacecraft.com/instal...odminitub.aspx

It will be large enough to fit 315/60/15 drag radial on a 12" wheel, which is the same size as a 29.5/10.5/15 W tire on a 12" wheel.

To take full advantage the rearend will need to be narrow as well as other possible modifications to some of the suspension mounts.

dan

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any chance of that working in a convertible Dan??????? if so, put me down for a set asap.

thanks,
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Originally Posted by MADMAN
Looks good BTLFED now you see why it costs what it does.
Oh ya I have never had any doubt what it cost what it does, I just like to do everything myself, thanks for the complement



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