18" ZL1 Replica's - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Trackman · 09-10-2012, 10:24 PM

In my search for a 17" or 18" wheel for drag racing I came across a wheel company who have the means to reproduce a wheel. They said it is possible to copy the 20" black 10 spoke we have in a 18. (I didn't ask but I am sure they could do the polished version as well) I am curious to know how much interest there is out there for this wheel to be produced. If there was a enough interest we may be able to persuade them to build it. If we were successful would there be better specs then a 9.5 wide rim with 40mm offset? 10"+ wide?

Yes I am pretty sure it would be made overseas.

jameslk55 · 09-11-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Trackman

In my search for a 17" or 18" wheel for drag racing I came across a wheel company who have the means to reproduce a wheel. They said it is possible to copy the 20" black 10 spoke we have in a 18. (I didn't ask but I am sure they could do the polished version as well) I am curious to know how much interest there is out there for this wheel to be produced. If there was a enough interest we may be able to persuade them to build it. If we were successful would there be better specs then a 9.5 wide rim with 40mm offset? 10"+ wide?

Yes I am pretty sure it would be made overseas.

I'd only be interested in 20", nothing less. I believe there is a 2013 stock 18" wheel that has a similar 10-spoke design but does not come in black.

*mlee* · 09-11-2012, 01:26 AM

I'd be all over some 18 replicas, if I don't get something before...

1st Gen Forever · 09-11-2012, 01:30 AM

I'd be in for some 18" replicas. In black.

midnighter · 09-11-2012, 01:33 AM

I'd be all over 32" ZL1 replicas

J/K. 20" FTW

sene · 09-11-2012, 01:34 AM

yeah 20" replica please

*mlee* · 09-11-2012, 02:08 AM

I think everyone is missing the point of this thread in the ZL1 section...

...of course everyone would like 20" ZL1 wheels and they ARE available (at a price of course)

What the ZL1 folks need is drag wheels that ARE NOT available to match the front wheels that they already have.

closs2sx · 09-11-2012, 09:32 AM

I would be interested as long as they will hold up to the intended abuse. The last thing I want is the center to break out on launch because they used an overseas supplier that used inferior material and bad processing. As an engineer for a bearing company I have seen that side of the coin. I have also seen excellent work and quality from overseas but you have to be very careful and in most cases supply the material ready to be machined

tpower · 09-11-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I think everyone is missing the point of this thread in the ZL1 section...

...of course everyone would like 20" ZL1 wheels and they ARE available (at a price of course)

What the ZL1 folks need is drag wheels that ARE NOT available to match the front wheels that they already have.

Im Interested for sure

*mlee* · 09-11-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tpower

Im Interested for sure

You would probably never take your replicas off...

...me either.

Trackman · 09-11-2012, 10:05 AM

I think a number of companies are working on 20" replicas. I suspect we will see them on Ebay in a few months if they are not already available. I am suggesting we ask to build a 17 or 18 for us guys who are casual drag racers and just want to run drag radials on the rear and still look good while having an evening of fun. I would expect the same quality controls that replica wheels have now. Serious racers will obviously purchase high quality front and rear wheels from a number of the well known wheel builders.

I will not be marketing this wheel. I am only looking for interest as to convince the developer to build them at a reasonable cost for us to enjoy.

*mlee* · 09-11-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trackman

I think a number of companies are working on 20" replicas. I suspect we will see them on Ebay in a few months if they are not already available. I am suggesting we ask to build a 17 or 18 for for us guys who are casual drag racers and just want to run drag radials on the rear and still look good while having an evening of fun. I would expect the same quality controls that replica wheels have now. Serious racers will obviously purchase high quality front and rear wheels from a number of the well known wheel builders.

I will not be marketing this wheel. I am only looking for interest as to convince the developer to build them at a reasonable cost for us to enjoy.

I have sold a bunch of the 18" replica Z06 wheels for the SS and still can't get enough of them.

I guarantee you these babies will sell like crazy for the ZL1. Your guy would be nuts not to jump on this one.

tpower · 09-11-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

You would probably never take your replicas off...

...me either.

Ummmmmmm yup

tpower · 09-11-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

I have sold a bunch of the 18" replica Z06 wheels for the SS and still can't get enough of them.

I guarantee you these babies will sell like crazy for the ZL1. Your guy would be nuts not to jump on this one.

I have my ZL1 credit card ready come on !!!!

09-10-2012, 10:24 PM	#1
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,409	18" ZL1 Replica's In my search for a 17" or 18" wheel for drag racing I came across a wheel company who have the means to reproduce a wheel. They said it is possible to copy the 20" black 10 spoke we have in a 18. (I didn't ask but I am sure they could do the polished version as well) I am curious to know how much interest there is out there for this wheel to be produced. If there was a enough interest we may be able to persuade them to build it. If we were successful would there be better specs then a 9.5 wide rim with 40mm offset? 10"+ wide? Yes I am pretty sure it would be made overseas.

09-11-2012, 01:26 AM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,973 View My Garage	I'd be all over some 18 replicas, if I don't get something before... __________________

09-11-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,973 View My Garage	I think everyone is missing the point of this thread in the ZL1 section... ...of course everyone would like 20" ZL1 wheels and they ARE available (at a price of course) What the ZL1 folks need is drag wheels that ARE NOT available to match the front wheels that they already have. __________________

09-11-2012, 09:32 AM	#8
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,438	I would be interested as long as they will hold up to the intended abuse. The last thing I want is the center to break out on launch because they used an overseas supplier that used inferior material and bad processing. As an engineer for a bearing company I have seen that side of the coin. I have also seen excellent work and quality from overseas but you have to be very careful and in most cases supply the material ready to be machined __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

09-11-2012, 01:30 AM	#4
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	I'd be in for some 18" replicas. In black.

09-11-2012, 01:33 AM	#5
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	I'd be all over 32" ZL1 replicas J/K. 20" FTW

09-11-2012, 01:34 AM	#6
sene Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 918	yeah 20" replica please

09-11-2012, 10:05 AM	#11
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,409	I think a number of companies are working on 20" replicas. I suspect we will see them on Ebay in a few months if they are not already available. I am suggesting we ask to build a 17 or 18 for us guys who are casual drag racers and just want to run drag radials on the rear and still look good while having an evening of fun. I would expect the same quality controls that replica wheels have now. Serious racers will obviously purchase high quality front and rear wheels from a number of the well known wheel builders. I will not be marketing this wheel. I am only looking for interest as to convince the developer to build them at a reasonable cost for us to enjoy.