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10-06-2009, 11:01 PM | #58 |
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Is the already announced one the Caprice PPV?
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10-07-2009, 01:26 AM | #59 |
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10-07-2009, 01:30 AM | #60 | |
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I think you misunderstood me as you seem to be defending yourself. My question was "what wheel size do you recommend", not "why did you say the camaro has SUV wheels, dude" So, my point being, for best performance, what wheel size do you recommend on the Camaro, lol. I believe you stated 19" x 10.5" on all four... Sounds good. What tire size? And does your wheel package increase the front track by wheel width, different offset, or both? If you get a net increase if 1.5" front track with your wheels... what is the stock difference in track with the stock wheels? As in how close were you able to get it to zero, to fix the heavy understeer issues... |
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10-07-2009, 01:38 AM | #61 | |
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10-07-2009, 09:24 AM | #62 |
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Hey Guys! My car is featured this morning on the Homepage.
Thanks Rob from Wretched Motorsports! Thanks Mike and Pete From Pedders! Thanks Tim from Lingenfelter! |
10-07-2009, 09:53 AM | #63 | |
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Your question is a loaded question. 18's would have the best performance, but they are going to look stupid with low profile tires and the huge wheel well. The BEST rim would be a Carbon Fiber rim that weighs 17-18 pounds. They cost about $3000.00 a piece. you can get them built to your spec's. Too expensive for me, though. Pete balanced all aspects of unsprung weight, tires that are available, looks, and dimensions, and chose what HE thought was the best combo for his car. Like I said, Everyone's car will be setup differently. I am going to follow Pete's tire choice. Bridgestone RE-11 in 305/35/19 size. I will have the same rim width (10.5 inches) and height (19") but probably a different rim style. |
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10-07-2009, 10:12 AM | #64 | |
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1. What tire/wheel will you be using a. stock b. 21" or larger c. 19" or smaller [Then an explanation of benefits and drawbacks of each] 2. Engine mod's over 500 hp? Y / N 3. Is the car your daily driver? Y / N 4. How do you drive your car? a. no racing b. minimal drag racing c. considerable drag racing d. minimal autocross etc, etc.
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10-07-2009, 10:26 AM | #65 | |
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10-07-2009, 04:48 PM | #66 | |
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This is really interesting, I have a postit that I use for myself that is nearly identical to this! Usually within 1 or 2 minutes on the phone, I have all this data. I do it so much, it is not instinctual. Great idea. thanks so much mike dms |
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10-07-2009, 05:04 PM | #67 |
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I have started the work with Forgeline yesterday and this morning. We will be able to have these exact wheels and tires available for retail, or other appropriate Forgeline wheels custom made to the exact spects Pete's are. 1 or 2 of our dealers that will be able to service your needs for these units. We need to give them some time to set up their relationships and marketing. We have 2 sets I bleive already sold or at least in the process of ordering them. We will not be giving out the offset data for the wheels. But if you are interested, in this style of setup, you can ocontact me, and I will forward it to our guys. Now please keep in mind, the ball just really started to role this morning!
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10-07-2009, 05:30 PM | #68 |
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Why won't you give offset data? I could understand this if you were a wheel manufacturer or were selling the wheels yourself...am I missing something?
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You need to contact Forgeline. I already had this conversation with Mike over the Phone. Pedders is not allowed to give it out. It needs to come from Forgeline. Mike and Pete are just playing by the Rules. |
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