96 WS-6 with Z-06 wheels w/ Nitto 305/35/ZR18s on the rear
09-04-2005, 03:40 PM
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96 WS-6 with Z-06 wheels w/ Nitto 305/35/ZR18s on the rear Here is the first mods I have done to the car:
HAL coilovers 12-way adj. up front 325lb springs
HAL 12-way adj. in rear, BMR springs
Spohn adj. pan hard bar
BMR subframe connectors
Total spent for suspension: $1247.05
Replica 18 X 9.5 Z-06 wheels up front w/ 275/35/ZR18 NITTO NT555s
Replica 18 X 10.5 Z-06 wheels in back w/ 305/35/ZR18 NITTO 555RIIs
Total spent for wheels: $1908.00
Tell me what you all think. The car DOES NOT RUB AT ALL, and that is hitting corners at 75-85 mph with no tire slippage! And yes, I had to remove the bump stops, and plasma cut in inner fenders a bit, and of course do some major BFHing to the wheel wells, and roll the lip a bit. But in the end it was all worth it. People can not believe how well the car handles. No I just need to install the Vortech S-trim kit with aftercooler that I have sitting here, and do the headers and custom exhaust w/ no cats. I will be using LT1edit for tuning.
HAL coilovers 12-way adj. up front 325lb springs
HAL 12-way adj. in rear, BMR springs
Spohn adj. pan hard bar
BMR subframe connectors
Total spent for suspension: $1247.05
Replica 18 X 9.5 Z-06 wheels up front w/ 275/35/ZR18 NITTO NT555s
Replica 18 X 10.5 Z-06 wheels in back w/ 305/35/ZR18 NITTO 555RIIs
Total spent for wheels: $1908.00
Tell me what you all think. The car DOES NOT RUB AT ALL, and that is hitting corners at 75-85 mph with no tire slippage! And yes, I had to remove the bump stops, and plasma cut in inner fenders a bit, and of course do some major BFHing to the wheel wells, and roll the lip a bit. But in the end it was all worth it. People can not believe how well the car handles. No I just need to install the Vortech S-trim kit with aftercooler that I have sitting here, and do the headers and custom exhaust w/ no cats. I will be using LT1edit for tuning.
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09-04-2005, 04:22 PM
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I am building the car towards that direction. Just not sure about the blower honestly. I am leaning towards a turbo setup. I need to make the cage and do some sort of custom strut tower brace this fall for it. It should be all done by spring.
09-04-2005, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaotic Firebird
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09-04-2005, 08:58 PM
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Yes, I noticed that also, I haven't driven the car for a few days, and I did take some air out. Thanks!
Oh, the drag radials are a different tire. NT555s are extreme performance, the 555RII are more of a road race tire, similar to drag radials as far as softness.
Oh, the drag radials are a different tire. NT555s are extreme performance, the 555RII are more of a road race tire, similar to drag radials as far as softness.
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09-06-2005, 01:06 AM
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I just looked at my invoice and it does have a 56 at the end of the model number, so I presume you are correct. Thanks for clarifing that for us. 
09-07-2005, 01:56 PM
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You have the tires on the wrong end.
555R is the Drag Radial and should be on the rear since they have a nice soft sidewall, which is not good for the front since the tire will roll over on itself easier.
555RII should be on the front or on all 4 corners. They have a really really stiff sidewall and are designed for road race/auto-x and stick like crazy when they are warmed up.
555R is the Drag Radial and should be on the rear since they have a nice soft sidewall, which is not good for the front since the tire will roll over on itself easier.
555RII should be on the front or on all 4 corners. They have a really really stiff sidewall and are designed for road race/auto-x and stick like crazy when they are warmed up.
09-07-2005, 06:32 PM
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Yeah, I just noticed I typed that wrong, my appologies to the above person I corrected. Thanks for pointing that out. I have NT555 Extreme Performance on the front 555RIIs on the rear.
