Who here likes the American racing TT2's
05-24-2005, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Arachnotron
The weight difference from stock is large enough that you will notice a difference driving the car, but you get used to it pretty quick.
Gotcha, but as far as the trade off for more rubber, is it worth it? How much over stock 16s and 17s?
05-24-2005, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
My sources show the 17x9.5" to weigh 24lbs and the 11" to weigh 27lbs.
Typically a 17" rim limits you to a 13" rotor.
Typically a 17" rim limits you to a 13" rotor.
Yeah, that's what I though too, but I picked up on someone saying that you can't fit them with the TT2s. Curious.
05-24-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Arachnotron
The weight difference from stock is large enough that you will notice a difference driving the car, but you get used to it pretty quick.
Originally Posted by sb427f-car
Gotcha, but as far as the trade off for more rubber, is it worth it? How much over stock 16s and 17s?
Originally Posted by sb427f-car
Yeah, that's what I though too, but I picked up on someone saying that you can't fit them with the TT2s. Curious.
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05-24-2005, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
One good thing about them being more beefy is that they seem to be stronger and less likely to be bent.
Hell yea! The wider tires make a big difference in stopping, cornering and acceleration compared to the 16". I only ran the GY GSC 16" before I upgraded and they really sucked, so I might have seen a bit bigger improvement than some other people have seen.
Can't fit what, a 4 piston caliper? The 13" vette rotors fit just fine in the 17" TTII.
Hell yea! The wider tires make a big difference in stopping, cornering and acceleration compared to the 16". I only ran the GY GSC 16" before I upgraded and they really sucked, so I might have seen a bit bigger improvement than some other people have seen.
Can't fit what, a 4 piston caliper? The 13" vette rotors fit just fine in the 17" TTII.
Maybe that's what someone was refering to, fitting a 4 piston or 6 piston caliper in there, but most of the aftermarket 4 and 6 piston profiles are no bigger than stockers, at least in depth. Or am I confused and mistaken about that as well?
05-24-2005, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sb427f-car
Maybe that's what someone was refering to, fitting a 4 piston or 6 piston caliper in there, but most of the aftermarket 4 and 6 piston profiles are no bigger than stockers, at least in depth. Or am I confused and mistaken about that as well?
05-24-2005, 10:58 PM
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Well, not to be the naysayer but I don't like them. Here are the reasons.
1. Everyone has them.
2. It looks like something that should be on a 70's TA not a 00 TA.
3. They look small. I saw some 16s on a red TA last year and it made the tire sidewall look huge.
4. They have a staggered lip. Personally, I think a single lip would look better.
But hey, To each his own. This is just my opinion. Do what you want.
1. Everyone has them.
2. It looks like something that should be on a 70's TA not a 00 TA.
3. They look small. I saw some 16s on a red TA last year and it made the tire sidewall look huge.
4. They have a staggered lip. Personally, I think a single lip would look better.
But hey, To each his own. This is just my opinion. Do what you want.
05-25-2005, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by prince xizor
Well, not to be the naysayer but I don't like them. Here are the reasons.
1. Everyone has them.
2. It looks like something that should be on a 70's TA not a 00 TA.
3. They look small. I saw some 16s on a red TA last year and it made the tire sidewall look huge.
4. They have a staggered lip. Personally, I think a single lip would look better.
But hey, To each his own. This is just my opinion. Do what you want.
1. Everyone has them.
2. It looks like something that should be on a 70's TA not a 00 TA.
3. They look small. I saw some 16s on a red TA last year and it made the tire sidewall look huge.
4. They have a staggered lip. Personally, I think a single lip would look better.
But hey, To each his own. This is just my opinion. Do what you want.
The other thing is about the staggered lip. I think that is also advantage. It really helps to catch the light and make the lips really shine. Most of the cast or single fold lips I've seen don't catch the light.
Sometimes one persons negative is another persons positive.
Joes99z, I would suggest looking at the TTII in person. Find a set that is nicely polished.
Here's some high quality pics if you are interested.
http://community.webshots.com/album/128222677IffNIX
05-25-2005, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
As far as everyone having them, I guess that depends on where you live. Even then, It's not necessarily a bad thing. A classic is a classic.
The other thing is about the staggered lip. I think that is also advantage. It really helps to catch the light and make the lips really shine. Most of the cast or single fold lips I've seen don't catch the light.
Sometimes one persons negative is another persons positive.
Joes99z, I would suggest looking at the TTII in person. Find a set that is nicely polished.
Here's some high quality pics if you are interested.
http://community.webshots.com/album/128222677IffNIX
The other thing is about the staggered lip. I think that is also advantage. It really helps to catch the light and make the lips really shine. Most of the cast or single fold lips I've seen don't catch the light.
Sometimes one persons negative is another persons positive.
Joes99z, I would suggest looking at the TTII in person. Find a set that is nicely polished.
Here's some high quality pics if you are interested.
http://community.webshots.com/album/128222677IffNIX
05-25-2005, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
I take these only come in polished and not chrome... I wouldnt get another pair of polished wheels due to the fact that over time they are a pain to keep nice.
I believe you can get TTIIs chromed.
05-27-2005, 09:28 PM
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I like TT2's for there vintage look, which is the look I want with my car. New muscle car looks and performance with a hint of 60,s muscle. 
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05-28-2005, 01:19 PM
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I like them. They are not on my car yet but getting there. I do like the Draglites too. I do have a set of DL's with some ET Streets & front runners that will run at the track (and a little on the street) from time to time but my car is a daily driver with occasional long trips so that's why I'm gonna go with the TTII's for the street.
EDIT: Attached is what's going on soon, sig pic is with the Draglites.
EDIT: Attached is what's going on soon, sig pic is with the Draglites.
05-29-2005, 09:14 PM
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I LOVE my tt2's on my lt1. Made it look like a completely different car 
And my gf has em on her z28 too
http://community.webshots.com/script...ecurity=UwLOXe
And my gf has em on her z28 too
http://community.webshots.com/script...ecurity=UwLOXe
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