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[Red Bowtie]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Well , actually isn't , 325-305= 20mm = 13/16

Not sure where you're going here - but a .50" (1/2") wider rear wheel accomodates a 13/16" (.69") wider tire with no problems. My understanding is the Z/28 rear wheels were designed for the 325 width - but because the car ran a quicker 'ring time with 305's - they went that direction on all 4 corners for production. Did I do something wrong w/325's for DD duty? I thought it was the right application for what I'm doing with the car.

[G6Flyer]

Originally Posted by Red Bowtie

Not sure where you're going here - but a .50" (1/2") wider rear wheel accomodates a 13/16" (.69") wider tire with no problems. My understanding is the Z/28 rear wheels were designed for the 325 width - but because the car ran a quicker 'ring time with 305's - they went that direction on all 4 corners for production. Did I do something wrong w/325's for DD duty? I thought it was the right application for what I'm doing with the car.

You're good. A lot of people are going that direction. Welcome to the group!

G6


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[69L48Z27]

Originally Posted by Red Bowtie

Not sure where you're going here - but a .50" (1/2") wider rear wheel accomodates a 13/16" (.69") wider tire with no problems. My understanding is the Z/28 rear wheels were designed for the 325 width - but because the car ran a quicker 'ring time with 305's - they went that direction on all 4 corners for production. Did I do something wrong w/325's for DD duty? I thought it was the right application for what I'm doing with the car.

You read all the same stuff I did. I just put on 325 RE-11's on the rear.

[Red Bowtie]

Originally Posted by 69L48Z27

You read all the same stuff I did. I just put on 325 RE-11's on the rear.

Thanks for all your feedback. I apologize for dup'ing the pics - but stuff happens ya know - sorry.

Looking forward to seeing a few of the new Z's on the road next year and getting to meet some of the folks that truly know what these cars represent - as in Z/28 vs Z28. I've been waiting for this car ... a long time. I grew up @ Road America and I knew Mark Donahue. He was my hero.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Red Bowtie

Thanks for all your feedback. I apologize for dup'ing the pics - but stuff happens ya know - sorry.

fixed..

[mybadZ28]

Just picked up my New 2015 Camaro Z28 Red Hot with A/C. Absolutley love it.
Also new to Camaro5.VIN 1196

[Zslash28]

Welcome Mybadz28. Awesome color for an even better car, enjoy!

[Zebedee]

....2015 No:202 A/C,Tints,C/F rear Spoiler,Billet vents,smoked lights,Tinted sun visor.

My New Years present,arrived at my house,in the U.K. on Jan 1st,2016 and its pissed down with rain ever since.

[Zebedee]

No,left hand drive is fine,in fact it helps define its exclusivity.
I owned a 2010 1SS,for 5 and half years and this is a different kettle of fish.

[Zebedee]

Having owned a IOM,Gen 5,Camaro 1SS for 5 and half years,i needed my interest refreshing.
I took a Z28 out for a test in Reno,during our family vacation to Hot August Nights.They wanted MSRP plus 10k mark up.They did budge a little,but no where near where i needed to be.
Using the knowledge accrued from this great forum,i was looking in the ball park of early 60s,as prices were expected to drop.
I rang and emailed several dealers,but no one was interested in a deal involving export.
Then i saw a 340 miles,Black with A/C,Z28 at Cox Chevy,Bradenton.A really helpful young salesman, was up for doing a deal and all it entails [hi 5 to Tim Spence!!]
After numerous Emails,Texts and phone calls,to find out the 'actual' history and mileage of the car, [i was never to see ,until after the deal was done!!]We then couriered documents and affidavits to get out of State Tax and securely sent a cheque for $59000 across 'The Pond'.
I hired an agent in England to ship the car from Coxs',to Miami,then to the U.K.,by
container ship,then to deal with the U.K. Vehicle Type Approval for use on our roads.
Regretfully,half way through the process,the agencies owner died,so i jumped ship and found another agent,to take the process over.
Four months after,the deal was concluded at Coxs',the Zee arrived at my house.
My agent had to do a number of alterations to the lighting and side markers,fit ZL1 rock guards,Tint the windows and front and rear lights,add a sun shield Tint,also fit the
Seibon C/F spoiler.
If a Porsche,Bentley,Jag or Aston were in my garage,of twice the price i would not be as happy as i am now.
Thanks for reading

[Zebedee]

Yes,i saw that guys experiences too.
The U.K. Govt wants 30% tax, on new and fairly new [up to about 20yo]vehicles.
Mine came in at about £56,000.
To equate,that is the brand new price of an Audi RS4.There are probably a 1000 or more RS4s on British roads,year after year and a Camaro5 forum member speculated yesterday that,mine 'could' be the only 2014/15 Z28 in the whole U.K.,of which we have 34 Million vehicles on our roads.
What price for exclusivity?

[CAP'N B]

Originally Posted by utaeng96

Ashen Gray is awesome... same color as my ZL1. I would've chosen it for my Z/28 if had been available.

I've never had a gray car before and didn't think I'd care for it, but it grew on me quick, I'm sure this summer it will be very hot to get in.

Originally Posted by Zslash28

Welcome to the family!! Silver is an awesome color for sure. If your car has A/C, then it is fully optioned. The '14-'15 cars had 1 option which was the A/C with 7 speaker stereo system. Must have been tough to sell your GTO, but im sure your pleased with your purchase.

just because it has A/C doesn't mean it's fully optioned. There are a few other options, mine came with an OPTIONAL spoiler extension, and there was also the gauge package, and different floor mats if you want to call that an option

[chimazo]

Originally Posted by CAP'N B

just because it has A/C doesn't mean it's fully optioned. There are a few other options, mine came with an OPTIONAL spoiler extension, and there was also the gauge package, and different floor mats if you want to call that an option

Actually, the "options" you describe are dealer-installed, not factory. As mentioned, the A/C & speaker package is the sole *factory* option available. Even the "indoor vehicle cover," which appears on the window sticker (aka Monroney) on cars so optioned, will indicate that it is dealer installed. There are many "options" a dealer might install on a Z/28 (e.g. - undercoating, stripes, backup camera, etc.), but they wouldn't be considered factory or stock, even if available from the GM accessory catalog (like the wickerbill or gauges you mention). Nitpicking? Maybe a bit.

[CAP'N B]

Originally Posted by chimazo

Actually, the "options" you describe are dealer-installed, not factory. As mentioned, the A/C & speaker package is the sole *factory* option available. Even the "indoor vehicle cover," which appears on the window sticker (aka Monroney) on cars so optioned, will indicate that it is dealer installed. There are many "options" a dealer might install on a Z/28 (e.g. - undercoating, stripes, backup camera, etc.), but they wouldn't be considered factory or stock, even if available from the GM accessory catalog (like the wickerbill or gauges you mention). Nitpicking? Maybe a bit.

I wasn't aware there was a difference, thanks for clearing that up