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2013 ZL1 #7860 · 08-11-2016, 08:42 PM

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I am just finishing up my 15" wheel conversion on my 2013 ZL1.

Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion (Lower Control Arms, Trailing Arms, Drilled and Slotted Rear Rotors, Carlyle Racing Rear Calipers, BMR Xtreme Rear Sway Bar)

Also did the Carlyle Racing Billet Lug Nuts and Front Wheel Install Kit, Hubcentric Rings, Camber and Toe Adjuster Bolts, Drilled and Slotted Front Rotors and Longer Rear Studs and 3mm Spacers.

This setup is replacing my 20" Mickey Thompson Et Street S/S and 20" OEM Wheels. I Cut 1.5x 60 Foots but Broke the Inboard Driver Side CV.

Wheels and Tires:
Weld Racing 15x10 S71B Rears with Single Bead Lock
Weld Racing 17x4.5 Alumastar 1 Piece Fronts in Black
Mickey Thompson 325/50/15 ET Street R's
M and H 4.5/28R17 Radial Front Runners

I had to Trim the Rear Inner Fender Liners and Grind a Little Off of the Brake Line Bolt Locations on the Upper Control Arms.

I am just waiting on a $2 valve stem which weld forgot to ship and I will post pictures of the car.

Setup keeps full use of the MR Shocks and still has the Parking/Emergency Brake. Also tires are all 28" tall and should not throw ABS codes.

Bigtime53 · 08-11-2016, 09:18 PM

I am really likin that setup. That is what I have always wanted to do but have not yet. One of these days though.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 08-11-2016, 09:38 PM

God I'd never do that to my car and I don't give an f how well it would make it perform. That's just me though. Putting an NT05R or MT ET Street on the stock wheels is good enough. But enjoy it, bet it runs like a raped date

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PJMZL1 · 08-12-2016, 05:02 AM

Love those wheels!

Z/28Dan · 08-12-2016, 06:36 AM

Very cool. I can't wait to see the pictures of the whole car.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 08-12-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

God I'd never do that to my car and I don't give an f how well it would make it perform. That's just me though. Putting an NT05R or MT ET Street on the stock wheels is good enough. But enjoy it, bet it runs like a raped date

.

"Can't Have Too Much Traction"...

Fishinfirefighter · 08-12-2016, 08:06 AM

Im jealous man....cant wait to see PICS!!!!!! And I cant wait to get this done myself. Weld KILLED it with those beadlock wheels, so badass. I havent been this excited about wheels since I was in high school and chrome 20" "Dubs" got popular lmao.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 08-12-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

"Can't Have Too Much Traction"...

Guess so...I just like my cars to be nearly as pretty as they are fast.

flipstyledsm22 · 08-12-2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Guess so...I just like my cars to be nearly as pretty as they are fast.

To each their own... I personally think a proper strip car looks sick as hell with runners on the front and fatties on the back. These are probably the BEST looking Welds they have ever come out with

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 08-12-2016, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Guess so...I just like my cars to be nearly as pretty as they are fast.

Looks are personal taste.

I personally wouldn't spend $1 more to have the "upgraded" polished wheels but that's just me.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 08-12-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PJMZL1

Love those wheels!

Thank you! They are amazing in person!

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Very cool. I can't wait to see the pictures of the whole car.

If that Valve Stem would ever show I could get the tire mounted and get pictures up!

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Originally Posted by Fishinfirefighter

Im jealous man....cant wait to see PICS!!!!!! And I cant wait to get this done myself. Weld KILLED it with those beadlock wheels, so badass. I havent been this excited about wheels since I was in high school and chrome 20" "Dubs" got popular lmao.

Thanks! I'm excited too!

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

To each their own... I personally think a proper strip car looks sick as hell with runners on the front and fatties on the back. These are probably the BEST looking Welds they have ever come out with

I was torn between the 5 Spoke (Alumstar and S71B) or the Multi Spoke (V Series and Vektor). This thing has a nasty (means business) stance just sitting in the garage!

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 08-15-2016, 09:06 PM

Updated with pics of the car.

Still waiting on center caps for the rears and it needs an alignment in the rear.

Front rotors should arrive any day now.

G Money · 08-16-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

God I'd never do that to my car and I don't give an f how well it would make it perform. That's just me though. Putting an NT05R or MT ET Street on the stock wheels is good enough. But enjoy it, bet it runs like a raped date

.

I just finished mine Friday.....Weld's and had them powder coated.. 2013 ZL1 # 7860 Car looks great ! Mark Carlyle has a great set-up....Easy install. I couldnt do skinnies up front due to me running 1/2 mile events a lot and need the extra contact patch to help me slow down from the 170's.

ZL1Kid_AL · 08-16-2016, 12:22 PM

Looks killer Levi! Can't wait to see it in person. Planning on KBPI this weekend? Or?

08-11-2016, 08:42 PM	#1
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	ZL1 with Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion + Weld Racing Wheels Added Car Photos: I am just finishing up my 15" wheel conversion on my 2013 ZL1. Carlyle Racing 15" Conversion (Lower Control Arms, Trailing Arms, Drilled and Slotted Rear Rotors, Carlyle Racing Rear Calipers, BMR Xtreme Rear Sway Bar) Also did the Carlyle Racing Billet Lug Nuts and Front Wheel Install Kit, Hubcentric Rings, Camber and Toe Adjuster Bolts, Drilled and Slotted Front Rotors and Longer Rear Studs and 3mm Spacers. This setup is replacing my 20" Mickey Thompson Et Street S/S and 20" OEM Wheels. I Cut 1.5x 60 Foots but Broke the Inboard Driver Side CV. Wheels and Tires: Weld Racing 15x10 S71B Rears with Single Bead Lock Weld Racing 17x4.5 Alumastar 1 Piece Fronts in Black Mickey Thompson 325/50/15 ET Street R's M and H 4.5/28R17 Radial Front Runners I had to Trim the Rear Inner Fender Liners and Grind a Little Off of the Brake Line Bolt Locations on the Upper Control Arms. I am just waiting on a $2 valve stem which weld forgot to ship and I will post pictures of the car. Setup keeps full use of the MR Shocks and still has the Parking/Emergency Brake. Also tires are all 28" tall and should not throw ABS codes. Last edited by 2013 ZL1 #7860; 03-06-2017 at 07:22 PM.

08-12-2016, 05:02 AM	#4
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Love those wheels! __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

08-12-2016, 06:36 AM	#5
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Very cool. I can't wait to see the pictures of the whole car. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

08-16-2016, 12:22 PM	#14
ZL1Kid_AL Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 462	Looks killer Levi! Can't wait to see it in person. Planning on KBPI this weekend? Or? __________________ 750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce

08-11-2016, 09:18 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I am really likin that setup. That is what I have always wanted to do but have not yet. One of these days though.

08-11-2016, 09:38 PM	#3
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	God I'd never do that to my car and I don't give an f how well it would make it perform. That's just me though. Putting an NT05R or MT ET Street on the stock wheels is good enough. But enjoy it, bet it runs like a raped date .

08-12-2016, 08:06 AM	#7
Fishinfirefighter Drives: Zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ftw Texas Posts: 204	Im jealous man....cant wait to see PICS!!!!!! And I cant wait to get this done myself. Weld KILLED it with those beadlock wheels, so badass. I havent been this excited about wheels since I was in high school and chrome 20" "Dubs" got popular lmao.

08-15-2016, 09:06 PM	#12
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Updated with pics of the car. Still waiting on center caps for the rears and it needs an alignment in the rear. Front rotors should arrive any day now.