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Old 07-15-2006, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Wassko268
The rear wheels are 18x11 and the fronts are 18x9.5 and they have to be 40mm off-set to accomodate the 14" rotors and calipers.
Where did you get your wheels from? Mine are the same sizes as yours, but a 53mm offset, so the 14" rotors won't fit?
Old 07-15-2006, 07:41 AM
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Old 07-15-2006, 09:39 AM
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Those calipers are HUGE!!! Looks mean as hell.
Old 07-15-2006, 10:29 AM
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Just for comparison, here's my C5 fronts with stock C5 rotors.

I like the C6's, but as someone else mentioned earlier, they didn't really go with my Road Course/Autocross plans.

Your setup looks killer, though!
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Originally Posted by Wassko268
All of the items were available at the Chevy counter with a VIN from a new ZO6. The number is in plain view. The front brackets were purchased from Kevin/Trackbird. They took a little while because they have to be done in batches, otherwise it would be non-profitable, but they are kick-*** with ARP hardware. The rear I had to "fab" the rear backing plate and remove the parking brake. Hopefully Trackbird or UMI will come up with a rear bracket soon.
I don't suppose you took any pictures of what you had to modify on the rear? I have mocked up the fronts on a spare front knuckle assembly I had. I have not checked into what needs to change for the rears. Did you keep the same brake hoses or upgrade to the longer Vette Hoses? I was planning to upgrade to SS hoses when I do this and I know the other C5 Vette Caliper/Rotor upgrade requires new hoses.

Yeah Trackbird is where I got my adapter brackets/ARP bolts, etc. Nice kit and easy to follow instructions.
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Originally Posted by Hugger Z
Yeah Trackbird is where I got my adapter brackets/ARP bolts, etc. Nice kit and easy to follow instructions.
Thanks, it's always nice to hear feedback, and good feedback is even better .
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You can call my guy. His name is John and his shop is here in Naples. His number is (239) 732-6775. If you have any other questions call me @ (239) 571-6031.

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Old 08-24-2006, 06:39 AM
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Sweet and cheaper than Stoptech on top of that. May be a viable option down the road.



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