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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Well heres whats being done:
- Front C5 Conversion to 12.8" Corvette rotors
- Front Rotorsonline drilled and slotted rotors
- Front C5 Z06 calipers (modified to say CAMARO
- Front Axxis Ultimate Pads
- Braided lines all around
- Rear Rotorsonline drilled and slotted rotors
- Paint rear calipers to match front
- Rear Axxis metal masters pads
- Flush of Brake fluid, replaced with DOT 4 racing fluid
- Rear 1" Billet studded spacers

the parts:





Front brakes (not done yet, still waiting to get my C5 Conversion brackets back)





Rear brakes (done)





Rear Spacers

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Damn them things along with your wheels shine! Looks great! How about a full shot from the side? These will def be a upgrade I do here soon.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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thanks. Ill do a full side shot once i get the fronts completed.
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how much that run if you dont mind me asking? you running 18" wheels?
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Nice upgrade man, looks great.
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That's very hot. Nice.
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