Weld or Summit with aftermarket brakes
12-16-2008, 10:28 PM
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Weld or Summit with aftermarket brakes Just wondering who is running aftermarket brakes with either wheel. Does it solve the ever so popular grinding the calipers till they aren't worth have problem.
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12-20-2008, 01:40 AM
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Most drag brakes enables just about any 15" wheel setup fit easily. I noticed the comment of 45lbs weight savings for fronts...its actually a bit more.
Don't overlook the other issue of weight when considering wheels. When you're looking at a street/strip wheel that is typically 16-17lbs for a rear, compare that to something like one of our drag wheels which is only 10lbs for a rear...JUST the wheels alone will net you an equivalance of 50lbs (considering the two rear wheels together).
There's quite a bit that folks overlook when it comes to wheel weights.
Personally, I don't see reasoning in spending quite a bit of money on very nice drag brakes i.e. Strange, and installing heavy street/strip wheels on the car just to make them fit without caliper grinding. I understand the consideration of being able be to use a street/strip wheel "for everyday street use", BUT when their drag brakes are NOT for everyday street use just doesn't add up.
You'll spend less by purchasing our Bogart wheels which we can build for OEM LS1 or LT1 brakes and save ~50-60 converted lbs in the process over any street/strip design with stock brakes. If you ran the heavy street/strip wheels with drag brakes, it will be a close wash vs. doing nothing but changing to our Bogarts. As discussed, you're using a street/strip wheel for street usage consideration but using a drag only brake configuration which is not for everyday use by any means.
There's many ways of skinning a cat, no one choice is wrong, I'm merely giving choices and giving each considerations before they decide to dive into something.
Good luck guys!
Don't overlook the other issue of weight when considering wheels. When you're looking at a street/strip wheel that is typically 16-17lbs for a rear, compare that to something like one of our drag wheels which is only 10lbs for a rear...JUST the wheels alone will net you an equivalance of 50lbs (considering the two rear wheels together).
There's quite a bit that folks overlook when it comes to wheel weights.
Personally, I don't see reasoning in spending quite a bit of money on very nice drag brakes i.e. Strange, and installing heavy street/strip wheels on the car just to make them fit without caliper grinding. I understand the consideration of being able be to use a street/strip wheel "for everyday street use", BUT when their drag brakes are NOT for everyday street use just doesn't add up.
You'll spend less by purchasing our Bogart wheels which we can build for OEM LS1 or LT1 brakes and save ~50-60 converted lbs in the process over any street/strip design with stock brakes. If you ran the heavy street/strip wheels with drag brakes, it will be a close wash vs. doing nothing but changing to our Bogarts. As discussed, you're using a street/strip wheel for street usage consideration but using a drag only brake configuration which is not for everyday use by any means.
There's many ways of skinning a cat, no one choice is wrong, I'm merely giving choices and giving each considerations before they decide to dive into something.
Good luck guys!
12-21-2008, 02:49 PM
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SJM is right, about the Bogart's. I just sold a set of FT summit 15X4 with tires on them because I am going back to the sleeper look. These were good wheels, but the mass was 67lb together (with tires). For a little extra money, the LS1 guys (and girls) can keep their good brakes on the ft and have a set of killer Bogart's that are lighter and nicer. just my experience.
P.S. I needed a construction crane to lift my ZR1's back on the car.
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P.S. I needed a construction crane to lift my ZR1's back on the car.
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