Rims to fit over the C6Z06 brakes *pics*

[drmrman]

Looks like they clear the brakes but are going to stick past the fenders... ARGH!

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[DaSkinnyGuy]

Do they stop?

[BigAls87Z28]

Why is the caliper mounted on top like that?

[SamhainZ28]

how far do they stick out? maybe a set of GS fender flares would take care of it.

[qwikz28]

by how much? a little poke won't hurt. some smaller tires would make it look less redneck, and if you are low, it would actually look damn good.

See:
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3205/21/33010010385_large.jpg
http://media.driftworks.com/Phil/e46/Grid3.jpg

[sweetbmxrider]

im really starting to like your vette :)

[drmrman]

Why is the caliper mounted on top like that?

HAHA! Good EYE! HAHA! They arent mounted to the bracket yet! They were just balancing on the top of the caliper :D I just wanted to make sure they fit ;) HAHA! :rofl:

[drmrman]

how far do they stick out? maybe a set of GS fender flares would take care of it.

Rears arent the issue... Its the front... Its actually kind of sexy when the rear stick out a little... But I think the fronts going to sit out about a 1/2 inch of so... I have a pic of it somewhere!

[drmrman]

by how much? a little poke won't hurt. some smaller tires would make it look less redneck, and if you are low, it would actually look damn good.

No man.... I little poke could potentialy hurt really bad! HAHA My front fenders are also my hood! costs close to 2 Gs to replace... And Im not trying to spend 2 gs on a perfectly good hood that I trashed because the wheels didnt fit. :/ :shock:

[drmrman]

im really starting to like your vette :)

Didnt like my car before!?!?!?!? HAHA :D:moon:

[drmrman]

You can see in this pic how much it sticks out... Like qwik said I think Im going to have to strech a tire real good...

http://www.pnwzr1.net/Robert/Z06%20wheels/PA140008resz.jpg

[drmrman]

Couple updates!

1st... Mounted and balanced the rims are tires! (looks sick!) BUUUUUT! The weights on the inside of the rim are JUST barely skimming the top of the front calipers.... So Im going to ask my boss to re-balance the front tires and see if he can distribute the weights a little differently...

2nd... My SS brake lines are too short for these calipers... Have to give my brake guy jeff a ring and see if we have an alternative...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/001-3.jpg
new tires
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new caliper brackets :D
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/003.jpg
Final resting place for the calipers :D

[sweetbmxrider]

thats coming out great! they make low profile sticky wheel weights or you can do a static balance where the weights only go on the inside edge, furthest from the face.

[drmrman]

thats coming out great! they make low profile sticky wheel weights or you can do a static balance where the weights only go on the inside edge, furthest from the face.

Yeah Im going to have to talk to my boss man and see what he can do for me!

[qwikz28]

It looks amazing. I would love to see it when it's
done. Keep us updated!

[drmrman]

Thanks dood!

Yeah soon enough... Just waiting on the little stuff and then re-assembly can begin!

Looking like Im going to need new brake lines too... :/

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/002-2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/003-6.jpg

[B4C]

thats coming out great! they make low profile sticky wheel weights or you can do a static balance where the weights only go on the inside edge, furthest from the face.

Look at the pic, theres no lip on the front of the wheel to clip weights to, so hes gonna have to go with stickies or inside mounted

[NastyEllEssWon]

Look at the pic, theres no lip on the front of the wheel to clip weights to, so hes gonna have to go with stickies or inside mounted




static balance is when you only have the weights clipped onto the lip on the INSIDE lip of the wheel. facepalm

[sweetbmxrider]

yes or you could static balance with stick on weights as well.

[drmrman]

Werd! Anyway... New valve covers on the way :D

[The Fixer]

Looks good so far!!

[drmrman]

Thanks dood! Now Im just waiting on brake lines and a buddy to come over and give me a hand with the trans install :D

Oh yeah and bleed the brakes :D

[drmrman]

Valve covers in! WOOO :D

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/002-4.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/001-5.jpg

[maroman88]

hotttttttt

[92REDBIRD]

The covers look great! That engine looks too clean.:-P

[sweetbmxrider]

nice dude, what about inlays for the corvette and bow tie?

[drmrman]

Thanks guys! :D

Sweetbmx:
I think the inlays look cheesy like cheetos and the bowties are raised... Not pressed so painting them may be a little difficult! Plus they were expensive so I dont want to ruin them! HAHA :D

[1994lt1]

Looks too clean to be an LTX. Nice car!

[drmrman]

HAHA! Thanks man! Really appreciate it! :D

[sweetbmxrider]

Thanks guys! :D

Sweetbmx:
I think the inlays look cheesy like cheetos and the bowties are raised... Not pressed so painting them may be a little difficult! Plus they were expensive so I dont want to ruin them! HAHA :D

haha cheesy like cheetos! i hear ya though. maybe a vinyl that fit the bottom only? i dono, it looks fine and probably would be too much color anyways 8-)

[drmrman]

We will see! Im going to leave it as is for now! Maybe some day down the road if I feel like spending the 20 something bucks on the inlays Ill check em out! But right now I rather spend 20$ on food :D IM STARVING! :D AHAHAHA!

[drmrman]

Backing plate being made so I can use the factory C5/C6 rear drum style ebrake :D with a factory C6Z caliper and rotor :D WOOO!

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z2/noCOPOva/0628101742a.jpg

[greenformula92]

wow. i want your vette lol

[Blacdout96]

My only problem is are you actually going to use these things, or are they for show only? I'd be real dissapointed if you didnt use your car for some Autox'n now

[drmrman]

My only problem is are you actually going to use these things, or are they for show only? I'd be real dissapointed if you didnt use your car for some Autox'n now

They are only for show... To actually stop the car I roll down the window and drop the brakes out like a boat ancher... :shock: :moon:


They are brakes. You use them everytime you get in the car...:nod:

[LTb1ow]

They are only for show... To actually stop the car I roll down the window and drop the brakes out like a boat ancher... :shock: :moon:


They are brakes. You use them everytime you get in the car...:nod:

bahahahah epic. :lol:

[NastyEllEssWon]

ZING! :nod:

[Blacdout96]

They are only for show... To actually stop the car I roll down the window and drop the brakes out like a boat ancher...




So... why not use the LT1 in the car to stop it with, afterall that's the best looking boat anchor to use. :lol:

[NastyEllEssWon]

i was waiting for it!!!!


LT1 ZING!!!

[Mike]

can we try not ruining one thread?

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

can we try not ruining one thread?

*points to your sig*

[drmrman]

So... why not use the LT1 in the car to stop it with, afterall that's the best looking boat anchor to use. :lol:

Thats not completely out of the picture!

Hopefully in a couple years it will be LS7 swapped... Id like to keep it NA... And goals are 600 rwhp.

But this is years down the road.

[drmrman]

can we try not ruining one thread?

One can try but may not always succeed :D

[BigAls87Z28]

Thats not completely out of the picture!

Hopefully in a couple years it will be LS7 swapped... Id like to keep it NA... And goals are 600 rwhp.

But this is years down the road.

Werd...LS7 is a dreamy engine. I drove past a black Z06 today...beautiful.

[drmrman]

Werd...LS7 is a dreamy engine. I drove past a black Z06 today...beautiful.

*Orgasmic* :rofl:

[1994lt1]

When are we gonna see finished pictures of this? I'm chomping at the bit, I love c4s.

[drmrman]

Brake lines should be here mid week next week ;) :D

[drmrman]

Update...

Front brakes ON
Trans back IN (2nd time)
Wheels and tires MOUNTED (not balanced YET)

Waiting on...

Brake lines. Should be here friday...
Balancing wheels/tires. Should be done friday...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/006.jpg

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The pics on my camera came out like junk. And I have no editing software on this comp. So they are as RAW and crappy as they come!

Later!

JT

[sweetbmxrider]

dude you make c4's look good

[LTb1ow]

Yea, damn dude, that looks amazing!

[Z28 Heritage]

dude you make c4's look goodMan C4's always look good what are you talkin about?


Really Nice i was dying to see what it looked like with those wheels.

[drmrman]

Thanks guys! The suspension still hasnt settled yet because I havent had a chance to really drive it so hopefully itll have a better stance the next time you guys all see it :D

[qwikz28]

WANT

[1994lt1]

Awesome car. I love the look.

[drmrman]

Thanks guys! Thanks!!!!

I think I might do a VBP front adjustable spring... I never seem to get enough drop in the front... :/ Plus now that these rims are a little wider in the front I want to tighten up the front suspension a little bit!

[NastyEllEssWon]

nice car. id lose the GS stripes though. :nod:

[FlyingDutchman]

I love C4 vettes! Yours is beautiful! Id love to see it in person though

[drmrman]

nice car. id lose the GS stripes though. :nod:

Whys that? They tie in the black and white theme perfectly.? And... Its lesss of a poser then when you see GS stripe on any other model vehicle! :D The TRUE GS was a C4 :D

I think it looks boring without the Hash marks!...

side without stripes!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/_1242713.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/DSC00345.jpg

[drmrman]

I love C4 vettes! Yours is beautiful! Id love to see it in person though

Thanks!!! SOOOON :D

[WildBillyT]

Whys that? They tie in the black and white theme perfectly.? And... Its lesss of a poser then when you see GS stripe on any other model vehicle! :D The TRUE GS was a C4 :D

I think it looks boring without the Hash marks!...

side without stripes!


Wasn't the true GS a '63??? :mrgreen:

[Blacdout96]

Wasn't the true GS a '63??? :mrgreen:

Yes, yes it was. slated for 125 to be produced, they only got 5 ( rumor says 6, but was destroyed and no solid evidence shows that it was infact made, but if it was infact made, it had some advance technology in it in it's day like pneumatic jacks on it which you see on race cars today!!) Anywho GM caught wind and promptly ended the project :( I've seen 40% of all the original grandsports made, and a wealthy owner I know owns one of the most special of them all.
here's a pic I took of it when we were at limerock.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/Balcdout96/LimeRock08121.jpg

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