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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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well I went to install my Z06 rims today and the fronts went on no problem. no rubbing or anything. now we get to the rear. well I picked up the car by the body and the tire is rubbing or catching on a stop of some sort. do I need to lift it by the rear pumpkin or is there some sort of spacer or BFH mod I need to do.

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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i think in the rear people grind down the bump stop. also consider rolling the inner fenders for additional room. can you post some pics of your bird im curious to see what the blue looks like.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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yeah it is the bump stop that is stopping it. but not by much. here is a pic of the front wheel on along with the blue paint. enjoy. o yeah along with a bump stop picture.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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1FST099Z You will need to trim the bump stop with an angle grinder to allow for the needed clearance.

Use this for direction: http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?p=847272
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thats a nice blue, do what he sead with the angle grinder i would just mask off that nice paint job so sparks dont screw up the clear
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Just wondering what size your rims are? I just pick up some Z06 rims from someone on here and hope that they fit OK.
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they are stock Z06 rims. 17's in front. which fit fine and 18's in back. which hit the bump stock.
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thanks guys I will take a look at that today or tomorrow.
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Just remove them.

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I have the 17 inch z06 wheels and there are no issues with clearance on those. They are the gun metal and although I may be getting rid of them. I do like the way they look on the car. Good choice of wheels.
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Just wondering what size your rims are? I just pick up some Z06 rims from someone on here and hope that they fit OK.
I have the stock Z06 rims from a Vette. 17's up front and 18's out back.
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I have the 17 inch z06 wheels and there are no issues with clearance on those. They are the gun metal and although I may be getting rid of them. I do like the way they look on the car. Good choice of wheels.
yeah the fronts fit like a charm. getting the 18's out back is were I have the problem.
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