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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Here's a couple pics of my new billet specialties, very happy with them, pics do not do them justice, Just need to lower the car a bit. First time trying to add pics....

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http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr47/holeshot01/

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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Pretty clean, of course, they'd be better with springs Everyone pretty much likes them lower.
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Originally Posted by HOLESHOT01
Here's a couple pics of my new billet specialties, very happy with them, pics do not do them justice, Just need to lower the car a bit. First time trying to add pics....

Let me know what you think

http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr47/holeshot01/
That looks great, what size pacer did you have to run on the front? Did you also need to put longer studs on the front?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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they look good. how much did u pay for all that?
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That looks great, what size pacer did you have to run on the front? Did you also need to put longer studs on the front?
No spacer needed for the front or rear, somewhat minor grinding of the caliper needed in the front to clear. Stock lugs as of now.

Total investment in wheels 1090.00 well worth it to me for a "billet" wheel.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Looks awesome! Good choice.
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Thanks!!!!
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Originally Posted by HOLESHOT01
No spacer needed for the front or rear, somewhat minor grinding of the caliper needed in the front to clear. Stock lugs as of now.
Thanks.

I will never grind my calipers, I autocross and do track days. The stock calipers can spread with abuse and grinding will only make that worse.

It amazes me that they can not make a 15" that will clear. I have Convo Pros that clear just fine. They get the rears right but dropped the ball on the fronts. I will keep waiting for some company to get it right and build a streetable rim that fits, period.
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Originally Posted by RAMPANT
Thanks.

I will never grind my calipers, I autocross and do track days. The stock calipers can spread with abuse and grinding will only make that worse.

It amazes me that they can not make a 15" that will clear. I have Convo Pros that clear just fine. They get the rears right but dropped the ball on the fronts. I will keep waiting for some company to get it right and build a streetable rim that fits, period.
yeah if i autocrossed i would agree...........

But the grinding is minimal compared to the results....
I do not believe there is any sacrifice in the caliper...

my opinion only...
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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What size tire are you running on the back?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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here are the pics so you can see them.








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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks Jason (I finally got em)

275 60 15 m/t dragradial is the rear size.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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They look great, I've been wanting to get a set for some time now. In fact I have the Billet Specialties product guide laying here in front of me. What size & backspace did you order?
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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15X10 Rear 7.5 backspace made specifically for the ls1.

fronts are 15x4 made for the ls1. You do have to grind the caliper on the fronts.(not really a big deal)

There are some good pics on another post.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Very nice!
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Originally Posted by HOLESHOT01
Thanks Jason (I finally got em)

275 60 15 m/t dragradial is the rear size.
I figured when i didn't hear from you.

Did you make it to the track????

notice an improvement in ET?
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Didn't make it to the track, I decided to see how many stitches I could fit on my index finger instead

Trans is acting up, so i need to figure that out first.
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Originally Posted by HOLESHOT01
Didn't make it to the track, I decided to see how many stitches I could fit on my index finger instead

Trans is acting up, so i need to figure that out first.

Hey Welcome to my world.............

i didn't touch them so you cant blame me on that one.............
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Some one said something to me about those rims look nice but there no match for Tony Mamo ported 205's???? Not exactly sure what that means but just thought i would pass it on.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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They look good bro!!! Man can't wait to order mine
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