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Mud · 07-13-2011, 02:40 PM

Stephens,

Yes, I've been thinking about that. The only thing sure in life is you're never sure. Should keep all the stuff I take off just in case, although the tires I would sell. Don't need them taking space.

So I need:

Heritage wheels
LS calipers
non rollerskate pads

Muhahahahaha... My plan is coming together.

Darth_Emma · 07-13-2011, 03:21 PM

Why don't you just buy some after-market 18" wheels that will fit over the Brembos?

Mud · 07-13-2011, 03:31 PM

Because I can't find that many that do fit over the Brembos. Do you have any links? I'd be happy to check them out, thanks.

Darth_Emma · 07-13-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud

Because I can't find that many that do fit over the Brembos. Do you have any links? I'd be happy to check them out, thanks.

The Forgestar F14s and CF5 18s do.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125820

stand-al0ne · 07-13-2011, 03:44 PM

Im interested to see how your project turns out.

I have a set of heritage wheels and tires I've been wanting to do something with. Part of me wants to keep them all black, maybe a red line on them...

But either way, I say go forward with the idea and def. post pics!!!

Good luck

Mud · 07-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Darth emma,

Thanks, but yeah, I've seen those before and they are the style I just can't gravitate to.

The spokes come all the way to the perimeter of the wheel like the stock ones. I like some kind of dish or lipped surface area, not to mention they're pretty pricey.

The heritage wheels remind me a little bit of rallye wheels. A beauty ring, and stamped steel. Wheels today have these very thin spokes that, in my opinion, are not for me and don't look as good.

A couple other reasons is that many wheels today are just so gaudy, they don't balance the look of the car. All you're seeing is these wheels that overwhelm the rest of the car.

The price is astronomical as well. I would NEVER pay $3000-$4000 for wheels, forged, hand machined, whatever. They're wheels. I'd much rather spend that on engine, suspension modifications.

The whole large wheel thing reminds me of excess bling jewelry people wear, or someone who's tattooed their face. All you're looking at is this caricature. You don't notice anything else.

Wheels on a car should be about balance, improving the looks, not overwhelming it.

Mud · 07-13-2011, 03:47 PM

Thanks, Stand alone. I'll definitely post pics. Just have to get a good paint shop who'l do quality work.

Mud · 07-13-2011, 03:55 PM

My idea is to get a color that will make it look similar to this:

Berean · 07-13-2011, 03:57 PM

Interesting. I want to see it when you're done.

Darth_Emma · 07-13-2011, 03:58 PM

There are other 18s that fit. You might as Nine Ball. He knows these cars and what wheels fit really well.

mikeSS · 07-13-2011, 04:06 PM

awful.

Mud · 07-13-2011, 04:08 PM

Thanks, Mike. I knew you'd understand.

Angrybird 12 · 07-13-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mud

Stephens,

Yes, I've been thinking about that. The only thing sure in life is you're never sure. Should keep all the stuff I take off just in case, although the tires I would sell. Don't need them taking space.

So I need:

Heritage wheels
LS calipers
non rollerskate pads

Muhahahahaha... My plan is coming together.

I think you would need new rotors and brackets too. I don't think the calipers would be a direct swap.

Mud · 07-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

I think you would need new rotors and brackets too. I don't think the calipers would be a direct swap.

Hey, stop making this more expensive!

I'll look into that...

07-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#15
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Stephens, Yes, I've been thinking about that. The only thing sure in life is you're never sure. Should keep all the stuff I take off just in case, although the tires I would sell. Don't need them taking space. So I need: Heritage wheels LS calipers non rollerskate pads Muhahahahaha... My plan is coming together. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

07-13-2011, 03:31 PM	#17
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Because I can't find that many that do fit over the Brembos. Do you have any links? I'd be happy to check them out, thanks. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

07-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#19
stand-al0ne Rev Couture Drives: 2010 LS Camaro & 2013 Rav4 Ltd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jamlando, FL Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Im interested to see how your project turns out. I have a set of heritage wheels and tires I've been wanting to do something with. Part of me wants to keep them all black, maybe a red line on them... But either way, I say go forward with the idea and def. post pics!!! Good luck __________________ EBC Brakes\| DOT 4\|Bigworm\| SickSpeed\| BMR \| IPF \| Vararam\| MRT \|MGW \| Nitto \| Rx \| Iggee \|ZL-1 Sways\| Hurst \| Apex Racing\|Past: Srt-4\| 6.0L GTO- RIP \| '98 Integra

07-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#20
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Darth emma, Thanks, but yeah, I've seen those before and they are the style I just can't gravitate to. The spokes come all the way to the perimeter of the wheel like the stock ones. I like some kind of dish or lipped surface area, not to mention they're pretty pricey. The heritage wheels remind me a little bit of rallye wheels. A beauty ring, and stamped steel. Wheels today have these very thin spokes that, in my opinion, are not for me and don't look as good. A couple other reasons is that many wheels today are just so gaudy, they don't balance the look of the car. All you're seeing is these wheels that overwhelm the rest of the car. The price is astronomical as well. I would NEVER pay $3000-$4000 for wheels, forged, hand machined, whatever. They're wheels. I'd much rather spend that on engine, suspension modifications. The whole large wheel thing reminds me of excess bling jewelry people wear, or someone who's tattooed their face. All you're looking at is this caricature. You don't notice anything else. Wheels on a car should be about balance, improving the looks, not overwhelming it. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

07-13-2011, 03:47 PM	#21
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Thanks, Stand alone. I'll definitely post pics. Just have to get a good paint shop who'l do quality work. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

07-13-2011, 03:21 PM	#16
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Why don't you just buy some after-market 18" wheels that will fit over the Brembos?

07-13-2011, 03:55 PM	#22
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	My idea is to get a color that will make it look similar to this: __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

07-13-2011, 03:57 PM	#23
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	Interesting. I want to see it when you're done.

07-13-2011, 03:58 PM	#24
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	There are other 18s that fit. You might as Nine Ball. He knows these cars and what wheels fit really well.

07-13-2011, 04:06 PM	#25
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	awful.

07-13-2011, 04:08 PM	#26
Mud In Mud We Trust Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 'murica Posts: 545	Thanks, Mike. I knew you'd understand. __________________ __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Hurst Shifter -American Racing Torq Thrust/Anthracite -CAI Intake

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