Another enthusiast and new in the forum !
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Staging Lane
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Another enthusiast and new in the forum ! My name is Sebastien, a little frenchy and a real car lover.
I had a few V8, among them a beautiful 2004 corvette that I had to sell for another project. But since 2 weeks, I am the proud owner of a 2002 trans am WS6 with only 48000 miles on it ... Couldn't resist to the LS1 lol
So being passionate about V8's, I just love this car so far, specially for a french guy. Back in France, it's impossible to drive those cars on a daily basis.
Right now, I live in the west coast, just perfect to enjoy the T tops
The car is 100% stock for now and in great shape.
I hope to find interesting informations here and meet some other enthusiasts, why not
I had a few V8, among them a beautiful 2004 corvette that I had to sell for another project. But since 2 weeks, I am the proud owner of a 2002 trans am WS6 with only 48000 miles on it ... Couldn't resist to the LS1 lol
So being passionate about V8's, I just love this car so far, specially for a french guy. Back in France, it's impossible to drive those cars on a daily basis.
Right now, I live in the west coast, just perfect to enjoy the T tops
The car is 100% stock for now and in great shape.
I hope to find interesting informations here and meet some other enthusiasts, why not
My name is Sebastien, a little frenchy and a real car lover. I had a few V8, among them a beautiful 2004 corvette that I had to sell for another project. But since 2 weeks, I am the proud owner of a 2002 trans am WS6 with only 48000 miles on it ... Couldn't resist to the LS1 lol So being passionate about V8's, I just love this car so far, specially for a french guy. Back in France, it's impossible to drive those cars on a daily basis. Right now, I live in the west coast, just perfect to enjoy the T tops The car is 100% stock for now and in great shape. I hope to find interesting informations here and meet some other enthusiasts, why not
The car is 100% stock for now and in great shape. I hope to find interesting informations here and meet some other enthusiasts, why not Thread Starter
Staging Lane
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Just installed last week some borlas catback adjustable. What an awesome catback !
Seems like the car gain some power, takes off way faster. Well i love it, and the sound is just wonderful ! i highly recommend this exhaust to any ws6 owner.
Some sound videos :
Stock one :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUmx...ature=youtu.be
With the borlas :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC8A...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShFY...ature=youtu.be
Just note though for everyone who wants to change their exhaust that you will have to cut the stock one or uninstall a lot of parts like the rear axle etc ...
Now, I need to change my tires and would need some help and advices please :
I would like to go 245/45 instead of 275/40 17" in the front, just for the look of a muscle car with more narrow tires on front and bigger ones on rear nd also for the handling. So, would you guys recommend that option or should I just keep the stock sizes ?
Also, what kind of tires do you recommend ? I live in Vegas, so it doesn't rain a lot and it doesn't snow neither lol I saw the bridgestone re760 sport or bf goodrich g sport. Any recommendations ? Looking for something sticky but not too much though ...
Thanks for your help everyone !
Seems like the car gain some power, takes off way faster. Well i love it, and the sound is just wonderful ! i highly recommend this exhaust to any ws6 owner.
Some sound videos :
Stock one :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUmx...ature=youtu.be
With the borlas :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC8A...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShFY...ature=youtu.be
Just note though for everyone who wants to change their exhaust that you will have to cut the stock one or uninstall a lot of parts like the rear axle etc ...
Now, I need to change my tires and would need some help and advices please :
I would like to go 245/45 instead of 275/40 17" in the front, just for the look of a muscle car with more narrow tires on front and bigger ones on rear nd also for the handling. So, would you guys recommend that option or should I just keep the stock sizes ?
Also, what kind of tires do you recommend ? I live in Vegas, so it doesn't rain a lot and it doesn't snow neither lol I saw the bridgestone re760 sport or bf goodrich g sport. Any recommendations ? Looking for something sticky but not too much though ...
Thanks for your help everyone !
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Now, I need to change my tires and would need some help and advices please :
I would like to go 245/45 instead of 275/40 17" in the front, just for the look of a muscle car with more narrow tires on front and bigger ones on rear nd also for the handling. So, would you guys recommend that option or should I just keep the stock sizes ?
Also, what kind of tires do you recommend ? I live in Vegas, so it doesn't rain a lot and it doesn't snow neither lol I saw the bridgestone re760 sport or bf goodrich g sport. Any recommendations ? Looking for something sticky but not too much though ...
Thanks for your help everyone !
I would like to go 245/45 instead of 275/40 17" in the front, just for the look of a muscle car with more narrow tires on front and bigger ones on rear nd also for the handling. So, would you guys recommend that option or should I just keep the stock sizes ?
Also, what kind of tires do you recommend ? I live in Vegas, so it doesn't rain a lot and it doesn't snow neither lol I saw the bridgestone re760 sport or bf goodrich g sport. Any recommendations ? Looking for something sticky but not too much though ...
Thanks for your help everyone !
Putting 245s in front will hurt handling, not help it (why would you think that it would help???)
If you want a staggered look get a new set of wheels with 10.5" or 11" in the back and stock size (9") in the front (although that is not ideal for handling, best handling will be with the same size on all four corners).
Check the wheel/tires section for recommendations on tires.
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From: St.Charles MO
That doesn't make any sense. Apples to apples going from a 275 section width to a 245 section width you will have less grip, its a more narrow tire. How would that improve handling?
FYI the serious auto-x guys run 315/40/17 tires on 11" wheels on all four corners on these cars, 275s are narrow in comparison...
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Staging Lane
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What car was it?
That doesn't make any sense. Apples to apples going from a 275 section width to a 245 section width you will have less grip, its a more narrow tire. How would that improve handling?
FYI the serious auto-x guys run 315/40/17 tires on 11" wheels on all four corners on these cars, 275s are narrow in comparison...
That doesn't make any sense. Apples to apples going from a 275 section width to a 245 section width you will have less grip, its a more narrow tire. How would that improve handling?
FYI the serious auto-x guys run 315/40/17 tires on 11" wheels on all four corners on these cars, 275s are narrow in comparison...
That's why, I was thinking about the same for the Trans Am but obviously not lol thanks
