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*radz28* · 09-26-2012, 11:49 AM

Personally - I think it's the best stance thus far from the factory. I hate how most cars tires/wheels tuck under the fender/quarters. There's a limit, of course. Heck - I wouldn't mind a little more meat under the rear. I'd like to go as much as 335s out back.

To each his own

HDRDTD · 09-26-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zee-Ell-One

If I can add my 2 cents. There is nothing wrong with the track width of the Z. But, I wish they had engineered specific ZL1 fenders that were slightly wider as they are exactly the same as all other Camaro models. The body panels are so susceptible to road debris pitting chipping and dings since those sticky tires throw up so much shizit.

Would have made the ZL1 even more special IMO as well. Jus Sayin'

Wider front fenders would also have an impact on the entire aerodynamics of the car.

I think they look just fine.

motorhead · 09-26-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

Personally - I think it's the best stance thus far from the factory. I hate how most cars tires/wheels tuck under the fender/quarters. There's a limit, of course. Heck - I wouldn't mind a little more meat under the rear. I'd like to go as much as 335s out back.

To each his own

I concur. It is one mean looking SOB. Just sitting there is says "I want to kill and eat you".

To the OP, do you have anymore pics of your car with the set up you have on it.

Also a string line with a weight works good if you're on a level surface when checking clearance. From the one pic you posted, I think it looks fine.

zkdreads · 09-26-2012, 12:07 PM

ill buy them from you. you have the black rims or the silver ones

Fenderaddict2 · 09-26-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 101fng

he's asking what the purpose is, not if anyone agrees with his tastes.

somebody throw up a goddamn pic of the front suspension with wheel and tires for god's sake

I'm guessing the purpose of the wider stance is to help mitigate the weight of this beast in corners. I mean the MR suspension, while magic, is only part of this track stars story. A wider stance makes a big difference.

gearhead08 · 09-26-2012, 07:16 PM

I have an IDEA! !! just give the zl1 to me and your problem will be solved!!!

SUX2BU · 09-28-2012, 12:42 AM

@ some of the people in this thread. LOL

ihada69L78 · 09-28-2012, 01:02 AM

50 days and still no picture with a straight edge like you wanted:(:(:(

midnighter · 09-28-2012, 01:06 AM

I think the ZL1 wheel offsets make it look tough. My SS wheels are too tucked especially in the front imo.

The IOM Ninja · 09-28-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

Personally - I think it's the best stance thus far from the factory. I hate how most cars tires/wheels tuck under the fender/quarters. There's a limit, of course. Heck - I wouldn't mind a little more meat under the rear. I'd like to go as much as 335s out back.

To each his own

I love how the ZL1's tires look flush-ish. It's one of my favourite things about the top tier Camaro and Mustang…

…No damn stuck in tires. My SS looks like it had the tires slammed into the wheel wells...

eolson · 09-28-2012, 03:48 AM

To me, the original posts picture looks like it is not flat on to the side of the tire, but a bit in towards the center of the car. I recall the tires being flush to the top fender at the car shows.

Nothing better then smaller tire gap, and the tire being flush to the fender. Erik

OldScoolCamaro · 09-28-2012, 10:07 AM

The ZL1 looks monster...like nothing else on the street. Like...as in...WTF is that???

. As I said before, it looks like it belongs at Pocono, Dover Raceway etc...and it wandered off the track and onto the street. It says stock car (Cup car today) all over it. It's unique, a Camaro one off...surely not to be outdone in form and function in my lifetime I feel.

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-28-2012, 10:13 AM

front tire stance are perfect, imo. Maybe the rim offsets allow it. More control/balance going in & out curves.

willhe64 · 09-28-2012, 11:01 AM

Looking at that top down view of the bare chassis it looks like they widened the front on purpose to enhance cornering as there is plenty of room to shorten the control arms and narrow it if they chose.

Edit: The longer the control arms the less your alignment changes as the suspension goes up and down.

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09-28-2012, 03:48 AM	#53
eolson eolson Drives: 2006 premium Package Mustang GT cou Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northville, MI Posts: 249	To me, the original posts picture looks like it is not flat on to the side of the tire, but a bit in towards the center of the car. I recall the tires being flush to the top fender at the car shows. Nothing better then smaller tire gap, and the tire being flush to the fender. Erik __________________ 2006 Prem Pkg Mustang GT coupe. Saleen SC,10psi, 454rwhp,442rwtq, Complete Steeda/H&R, suspension change out, with weight loss, Techco Watts link, Stoptech big brakes, Race clutch, Alum. flywheel, Alum 1 pc driveshaft, 9x18,10x18 chrome bullit wheels, 285/40/18,255/45/18 nitto 555 tires. 3545 lbs currently. New car scent air freshener.

09-28-2012, 10:07 AM	#54
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	The ZL1 looks monster...like nothing else on the street. Like...as in...WTF is that??? . As I said before, it looks like it belongs at Pocono, Dover Raceway etc...and it wandered off the track and onto the street. It says stock car (Cup car today) all over it. It's unique, a Camaro one off...surely not to be outdone in form and function in my lifetime I feel. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-26-2012, 07:16 PM	#48
gearhead08 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 and 2013 GT500 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lincoln CA Posts: 183	I have an IDEA! !! just give the zl1 to me and your problem will be solved!!!

09-28-2012, 01:02 AM	#50
ihada69L78 Drives: 2023 Silverado LTZ, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 322	50 days and still no picture with a straight edge like you wanted:(:(:(

09-28-2012, 01:06 AM	#51
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I think the ZL1 wheel offsets make it look tough. My SS wheels are too tucked especially in the front imo.

09-28-2012, 10:13 AM	#55
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	front tire stance are perfect, imo. Maybe the rim offsets allow it. More control/balance going in & out curves.

09-28-2012, 11:01 AM	#56
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Looking at that top down view of the bare chassis it looks like they widened the front on purpose to enhance cornering as there is plenty of room to shorten the control arms and narrow it if they chose. Edit: The longer the control arms the less your alignment changes as the suspension goes up and down. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK. Last edited by willhe64; 09-28-2012 at 11:14 AM.