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Old 08-02-2013, 08:28 AM   #15
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They will offer replicas that arent as light most likely, and should be somewhat more affordable.

They might even offer these in 18's or 20. Hopefully.
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Old 08-02-2013, 08:51 AM   #16
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Awesome ones. Took this pic maybe an hour ago.

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Definitively looks like BBS FI. I bet they are made by BBS. Just take a look at the pic. Also BBS it is known to make wheels for automotive manufacturers

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Old 08-02-2013, 10:25 AM   #17
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Uhhhh?!?!?!?!?

If that's the weight, it has a power to weigh ratio of 7.12, which is less than the ZL1.
What numbers are you basing that off of though? The Z/28 numbers haven't been officially released...
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Old 08-02-2013, 10:51 AM   #18
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Brasilian camaro ss

Model wheel hollywood 22"
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Old 08-02-2013, 12:35 PM   #19
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I would trade my ZL-1 wheels for the z-28 wheels
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Old 08-02-2013, 12:46 PM   #20
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Don't forget, the steering on the Z/28 has a different calibration than the ZL1. Al mentions that in his interview. The last thing you would want to do it put those wheels/tires on (which I love as well) and have your steering go odd in some way.
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Old 08-02-2013, 01:49 PM   #21
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What numbers are you basing that off of though? The Z/28 numbers haven't been officially released...
3600 lbs, probably 505 HP means around 7.12 lbs/HP.
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Old 08-02-2013, 03:21 PM   #22
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Definitively looks like BBS FI. I bet they are made by BBS. Just take a look at the pic. Also BBS it is known to make wheels for automotive manufacturers

BBS is the OEM supplier for the Lexus IS-F forged 19" wheels, among others. As an accessory, those BBS wheels with Lexus center caps can be purchased from Lexus dealers for le$$ money than similar-sized BBS wheels sold by Tire Rack.

Just because they're a "manufactuer's wheel" doesn't necessarily mean they have to be exorbitantly priced.

As to "upgrading" a ZL1 , or any other model/vehicle, with lighter wheels and tires will NOT have a negative effect on vehicle components or dynamics, in and of themselves. Supposing, of course, your upgraded components are of suitable quality. Which, in this case, GM's quality standards will ensure.
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Old 08-02-2013, 09:42 PM   #23
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..as per GM media.....
"The Camaro Z/28 features 19-inch diameter wheels and tires, which reduce unsprung weight by 42 pounds (19 kilograms) per car compared to the 20-inch wheels standard on Camaro SS and ZL1. In addition, the smaller diameter wheels lower the center of gravity by 33 millimeters, further improving handling.
At all four corners, the lightweight, forged aluminum wheels are wrapped in massive 305/30ZR19 tires. This is the first production application of ultra-high performance Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires, and believed to be the widest front tire on any production car.
To fully exploit the grip of the Pirelli tires,"
Talking about wheels , how come one lower the center of gravity 33mm , just by switching from 20" to 19 "
In my mind it should be by 1/2" only
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Old 08-02-2013, 10:01 PM   #24
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Old 08-02-2013, 10:11 PM   #25
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305 in 19"
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I was commenting on the lower CG being due to both the wheels and tires.
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Old 08-03-2013, 09:17 AM   #27
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The "net effect" of ALL the changes to the Z/28 lowered the cg by 33mm, including the weight-saving measures that also came from "high weight". The wheels, tires, lower suspension are a large part, but every ounce saved "above" the former cg moved the cg lower. Thin glass, one speaker etc.

The dry-sump LS7 may afford a lower engine placement, too, as it did in the Corvette. That would also aid in a lower cg.
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Old 08-03-2013, 11:10 AM   #28
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I would trade my ZL-1 wheels for the z-28 wheels
I think anyone would.
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