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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: DiabloTX on March 21, 2008, 01:54:25 PM
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And I have to say that I'm am floored with the results, pun intended.
First off I have to say I've never really been a fan of aftermarket wheels. Well, not to the point where I actually wanted to buy a set for my ride. That's because of the few aftermarket wheels I've liked I've found that after a given amount of time they no longer appeal to me. And the ones that I do like, the very few, are priced at a point that I think is ridiculous. I have no problem with those that like the expensive wheels, more power to them. I just can't justify spending thousands of dollars on wheels that I may not like anymore in a year. That being said when I saw the C6's for the first time my thought was, "Now, if Chevrolet still made a 4th Generation Camaro the wheels would look very similiar to these." The snowflakes were ok, nothing special. In fact they were very bland with the futuristic styling of the 4th Generation Camaro. The C6's on the other hand, to me, have a timelessness, a classic styling that I think will stay fresh for years to come, completely devoid of any trendy styling that may age them. The main problem I found with them was they tend to not photograph very well. Or that they look odd on certain size combinations on other owner's cars. In my mind's eye I could see them on my car and after seeing them finally on it I have to say I think they look better than I imagined.
The wheels are 18x9.5 on the front and 18x10.5 (from LM Performance) on the rears. The tires are the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta in 35/275 front, 35/295 rear (from Tomzwheels). No spacers were needed. The only modificiation we had to do as beat in the little bit of sheetmetal on the driver's side that hangs down between the tire and the control arm. And even then it was about 3mm's with a rubber mallet. We also used a floor jack to raise the car via the rear axle to clear the axle bump stops when putting the rear wheels on. There were no clearance issues at all on the front hubs.
That being said, here of the first photos of them on C-HOG.
Before:
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1000917.jpg)
After:
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010014enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010021enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010019enhancedA.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010026enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010025enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010023enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010020enhanced.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/P1010017enhanced.jpg)
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Nice! Those look very good, much better then the old one.
Very nice ride.
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Sweet! Those are looking good but yo, where's the girl?
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Looks good. much better than the other rims. Tread design is interesting... is that supposed to force or channel water off to the outside of the tire?
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lower the rear.
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:aok Fine choice.
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Ginger is off doing her own thing now. What that is I have no idea.
The car is NOT getting lowered! LOL, damn I have a hard enough time with as low as it is!
The tread design gets more attention than the tire itself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyWMTiXPbLQ Video will give you more idea about the tread design.
Thanks for the compliments!
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I like it, a LOT!
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The car is NOT getting lowered!
The rims look great on your big blue. :rock
Your car is gorgeous as is but I think the back needs to be lowered an inch or so... but it's your car, not mine. :aok
The tires sort of look like GS-D3 knock offs. GS-D3's:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/AZC4guy/IMG_0176.jpg)
What's next for it? :)
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Needs more cowbell.
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Really, they do look good. Makes the car look meaner.
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I like the rubber, but I'm not a fan of the spokes. Nothin' personal, but I've never been a fan of spikey type rims.
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What's next for it? Wel, I have a pair of Fuel Rail Covers on order for it to tidy up the engine bay. Other than that my spending on the car will be pretty much brought to zero as my wife and I have plans to buy a house sometime in the coming year.
RPM, it's ok bro, it's a Chevy too, you won't get a ride in it! ;)
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Looks great Diablo! But i've got to agree with Steve... lower it a smidge. Maybe a cupkit? :rock
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2 main reason why I don't want to lower.
1. It's pretty down low as it is. The ground affects kit that's on it lowers the ground clearance significantly over ones that don't have it. I can't tell you how many times I scraped the front affects before I learned to drive without hitting them.
2. Lowering the rear would entail *edit* rolling the rear fenders so they will have enough clearance for the 295 tires in the back which I really don't want to do.
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I dunno if this is normal, but i find myself paying more attention to the picture of the new tires than the new rims. The new tires looks very intriguing.
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RPM, it's ok bro, it's a Chevy too, you won't get a ride in it! ;)
You're just scared I'll put a "I'd rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy" bumper sticker on while you're not looking. :D
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Catch me if you can, old man! (http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/txflood77598/gr_burnout.gif)
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ROFLMFAO :rofl
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Seems to me that the direction of rotation is wrong in some of the tires. There should be arrows pointing the correct direction of rotation and the word "OUTSIDE" obviously on the outside.
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Nope. I can see how you'd reach that assesment but they are indeed on correctly. The tires are not unidirectional. Another reason why I bought them.
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(http://www.vredestein.com/file_banden/2006/UltracSessantaRijrichting.jpg)
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I stand corrected. I do wonder if the aqauplaning characteristics are equal on both tires... In case of most tires the right one would certainly not perform like designed.
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Needs more cowbell.
Guess what?! That car has a fever, and the only prescription… is more cowbell!
(http://www.filenanny.com/files/4690141cf359b3528/cowbell1.jpg)
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Nass tars an wheels :)
Really makes a dark car sparkle, yanno?
Great choice on sizes too.
-Frank aka GE
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Thems purdy :)
You need to put some whistles on there that go WOOOOO
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Looks great!
Can I give you alittle advice without you taking it personally? Speaking from experience and as a very "anal" detailer (don't get any ideas Mac) I think your next investment should be a Porter Cable random orbiter polisher, polish, clay bar, wax (not in that order mind you) and get those swirl marks out of your beautiful paint. PM me if you want more "details" hehe!
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Great looking Mazda Diablo :)
Lower it a smidge and come shovel my driveway. The white stuff keeps falling :cry
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Great looking Mazda Diablo :)
Lower it a smidge and come shovel my driveway. The white stuff keeps falling :cry
Still snowing? Hell, I've already mowed the grass 3 times this year. :D
However, its snowing heavy in the mountains just 1 hour from here :rock
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We had great spring weather up until thursday. I was sure winter was over, but since then we have gone from green grass and t-shirt weather to almost a meter of snow and -10 :mad:
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We had great spring weather up until thursday. I was sure winter was over, but since then we have gone from green grass and t-shirt weather to almost a meter of snow and -10 :mad:
Damn global warming! :D
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Yeah, back when things were normal the winter would last from november to march. Now we have had several "springs" in the middle of winter and hardly any snow.. until now :O
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Yeah, back when things were normal the winter would last from november to march. Now we have had several "springs" in the middle of winter and hardly any snow.. until now :O
Reading this skiers blog with reports from all ove Europe this past winter, it appears you had a very normal winter, perhaps more than average cold temps, but alas I digress. (Shrugs)
http://forums.armageddononline.org/snow_conditions_2007-t12773p2.html
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I liked the old rims better...those new ones look like something you'd see on a Civic. Really- all he needs is an erector set spoiler and a V-Tec decal on the door and his car will be riced out.
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Nice lookin plastic Camaro Diablo...
Ya shoulda got a REAL Camaro.
(http://www.camaroforums.com/chevy/1969-Camaro/1969-camaro.jpg)
(http://www.collectormotors.com/carsoldpix/1969CamaroSS.jpg)
(http://www.musclecarrestorations.com/images/feature/neuman/shot1_fullsize.jpg)
(http://images.chevyhiperformance.com/featuredvehicles/0601ch_06_z+1968_camaro+rear_view.jpg)
:D
Mac
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I liked the old rims better...those new ones look like something you'd see on a Civic. Really- all he needs is an erector set spoiler and a V-Tec decal on the door and his car will be riced out.
yea riiiiiiiiight, i had those same wheels when i got mine and they look like dog **** in person. These are 110% better looking.
Diablo since your here I was practically given a new toy for the car, brand new Garrett 80mm. Would rather keep that top secret on Tech. It might be sitting on the shelf for a while, finally going to start doing the fun stuff.
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Reading this skiers blog with reports from all ove Europe this past winter, it appears you had a very normal winter, perhaps more than average cold temps, but alas I digress. (Shrugs)
http://forums.armageddononline.org/snow_conditions_2007-t12773p2.html
Nothing normal about the winter here. Maybe in the alps, but down here in southern norway its been far from normal.
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LOL, some funny comments on here.
Rip- Yes, I know what you're talking about. My swirls and scratches I'm afraid are too far gone for a claybar as I've already done that and it didn't make a dent in them. There are a few deeper scratches and blemmishes that are in need of attention and by that I mean the area in question needs to be repainted. There are also some door dings on the rear quarters that need attention, too. Yes, I agree about the chrome wheels making the dark metallic blue "pop" more. Night and day difference.
MAC- Float me a loan, I'd love to have a 1st Generation Camaro. Don't think I don't dream about that situation.
Nils- Again, What the **** is snow? :)
Whiteman- Your secret is safe with me. That's a helluva nice addition to your ride. Can't wait 'til you get it installed!
Airhead- Ummm, no comment. If you think this is "rice-like" Camaro, you ain't seen nothing. But I've heard adding stickers to my car adds about 5hp and -.03 on the quarter mile! ;)
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If you have swirls and scratches I used Maguires "Scratch X" and it worked wonders on my car. I need to polish it with it one more time and the swirls will be gone.
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If you have swirls and scratches I used Maguires "Scratch X" and it worked wonders on my car. I need to polish it with it one more time and the swirls will be gone.
That is good stuff...
You may want to pick up a portercable and try buffing them out if that doesn't work. Or, if you don't feel like doing it yourself... find a good detail shop. For about $150 a quality shop could make your paint look like new :aok
I'm going to get my car detailed this summer... stupid VW clear-coat is the worst for swirl marks! :mad:
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That's one of the things I miss about having a white car. It hides those scratches and swirls very well. Whiteman, are you going to try and make it out to Lone Star Flight Museum for the group photos with thier planes? John's (A&P at LSFM and '01 SS owner) already promised me a solo photo shoot, C-HOG with their Corsair (insert drooling smilie here). Man, I can hardly wait...
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I didn't know anything about it! When is it!!!!!!!
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We still have to set it up. I'll let you know after I talk to John. He's promised us he'll roll out the fighters we want if they're available, we'll just have to organize a day and time when we can do it. If I could pull off the Grumman warbirds with my car...that would just be, well, you know. I'll keep you informed as we get it set up.
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OH, and I think it's by invite only so keep this on the hush-hush, like your 80mm!
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will do!
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That would be freaking cool!!!
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That's one of the things I miss about having a white car. It hides those scratches and swirls very well. Whiteman, are you going to try and make it out to Lone Star Flight Museum for the group photos with thier planes? John's (A&P at LSFM and '01 SS owner) already promised me a solo photo shoot, C-HOG with their Corsair (insert drooling smilie here). Man, I can hardly wait...
You will NEED to post those pics. :rock
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diablo, what'd those rims and tires set ya back?
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diablo, what'd those rims and tires set ya back?
I'd bet around $1000.
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/613850914.html
Though... with a bit of patience, maybe $800. It's amazing what people are selling factory wheels for these days as they rush out to spend $5000 on new tires and wheels.
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Nice lookin plastic Camaro Diablo...
Ya shoulda got a REAL Camaro.
Which one of those camaros is yours?
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What year Saturn is that? :devil ;)
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What year Saturn is that? :devil ;)
ohh nooo he di'nt. :lol
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a GRAND for tires and wheels?? That's nuts! I paid less than that for my entire car, and it doubles as my house!!
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Lovely vehicles, gents.
I might go into auto-mechanics myself one day.
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Nice lookin plastic Camaro Diablo...
Ya shoulda got a REAL Camaro.
LOL I get a kick out of wannabe's that post pics of someone else's cars and say stupid stuff like "You should get a real camaro"
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[Lumbergh]Ummmmm, yeah, ok.[/Lumbergh]
Wheels were $800 and tires were close to $700 with tax and shipping. Compared to what some people get that's dirt, dirt cheap. My wheels aren't O.E.M. as I wanted the offsets to be what would fit and F-Body without spacers and I didn't want staggered wheel diameters, I wanted them all the same. There are wheels alone without tires that run well over $3000 (Fikse's anyone?).
I'll post up the photos from the LSFM after we get them done, should be some time this summer if all goes well.
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There are wheels alone without tires that run well over $3000 (Fikse's anyone?).
since my car is about paid off i was looking at some new wheels and for some reason i thought looking at some HRE's would be a great idea, $1,500 a wheel. I think I see a set of black FM10's in the future.
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You should really raise the rear a few inches. That'll make like your car is going downhill all the time increasing acceleration and top speed. Really. (heh)
Nice wheels, better than the old ones.
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Which one of those camaros is yours?
Had two Camaros in my lifetime.. a White '68 350 w/ a thin baby blue pinstripe down the quarter panels and a Forrest Green '69 Camaro Coupe 327 with White deck Stripes 2 on the hood and one on the trunk. Blew up the 327 in 2 years and replaced it with a '78 LT1 from a Vette.
So bite me.
:P
Mac
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So... none of them are yours?
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Had
Key word. ;)
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HAHA, RAISE the car, that's a first!
Whiteman - Man that is some serious dough to spend on wheels. I'd like to see the results. Planning on doing it before the LSFM photo shoot?
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Actually... there could only be one of two "key" words: yes or no. Neither appeared. Just highlighting that despite an explanation of past ownership, none of those cars are his and most likely none of his cars were anywhere near as nice as them... thus the "had".
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I don't see where Mac claimed to own any of the Camaros he posted photos of.
What's the big deal?
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Whiteman - Man that is some serious dough to spend on wheels. I'd like to see the results. Planning on doing it before the LSFM photo shoot?
probably not, new stall, cam and other small things first.