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Re Raise · 05-21-2009, 10:02 AM

The mission was to squeeze every possible millimeter of tread under our flagship car, which already has the Pedders Track II suspension installed. The wheels are CCW SP510s and the tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. We used black McGard lug nuts and wheel locks. Final wheel and tire sizing is as follows:

Fronts: P265/35ZR19 on 19 x 9.5" +34 mm.
Rears: P305/30ZR19 on 19 x 11" +54 mm.

We’re not completely finished yet. As soon as our GXP brakes arrive, we’re going to paint the rotors black, and the calipers red.

Check out how small the stock P245/40WR19 tires look in comparison to the rears.

Three modifications are required on the rear if you want to get this radical. First, you’ll need to trim the plastic liner inside each fender. Second, there’s a metal clip in each fenderwell that holds the brake line in place. Remove each clip, rotate 90° and reinstall. And third, have your fenders rolled if you ever plan to have passengers (or drivers :p) in the back seat.

Right rear fenderwell before modification:

After modification:

I want to thank John and Melissa from CCW for working with us on this project. They were very patient when I told them my vision, and they didn’t give up on the concept even though several test fits were required.

blackedout010 · 05-21-2009, 10:06 AM

looks good!!

speedster · 05-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Awesome info...

Thanks for the pics too. These mods are probably the same ones that the Camaro needs to fit those meats.

Thanks Again !

Vash · 05-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Nice. Gives it even more sleeper (they won't expect when you rip em a new one).

*GTAHVIT* · 05-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Saw this over at 5GO.

Very nice ride. big fan of those wheels.

Mr Twisty · 05-22-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster

Awesome info...

Thanks for the pics too. These mods are probably the same ones that the Camaro needs to fit those meats.

Thanks Again !

The Camaro doesn't (didn't) have plastic inner liner, and just sticking your hand between the tire inside and the inner fender, there's gobs of un-used room! The fender/quarter panels are already mildly rolled/hemmed at the factory so the outside clearance pretty much is what it is, unless you flare the fenders. Inner clearance may end up being strut issue rather than inner fender.

Nice job with the fat meats!

Crowley · 05-22-2009, 10:59 AM

It will be interesting to see what wheel offset combo works best for the camaro .. I'd like to see 305s on the back for sure !

Crowley

rayhawk · 05-22-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

It will be interesting to see what wheel offset combo works best for the camaro .. I'd like to see 305s on the back for sure !

Crowley

The SEMA LS7 car had 305/35/20's on it, so it shouldn't be much of a problem.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-22-2009, 07:04 PM

WOW!

I love it!

Kyle2k · 05-22-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayhawk

The SEMA LS7 car had 305/35/20's on it, so it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Where did you read that? Link?

ADM PERFORMANCE · 05-23-2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Where did you read that? Link?

Yes it sure did. On 20x11"s it had 275 on the front as well.

UsedTaHaveA68 · 05-23-2009, 01:12 PM

I sure do wish GM would offer those as an option.

And I looooove that rearview look.

blackedout010 · 05-23-2009, 01:19 PM

ive heard that 315's will fit with no problem.

rayhawk · 05-23-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Where did you read that? Link?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=ls7+sema

05-21-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
Re Raise Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 11	Monster Meats on Pontiac G8! The mission was to squeeze every possible millimeter of tread under our flagship car, which already has the Pedders Track II suspension installed. The wheels are CCW SP510s and the tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. We used black McGard lug nuts and wheel locks. Final wheel and tire sizing is as follows: Fronts: P265/35ZR19 on 19 x 9.5" +34 mm. Rears: P305/30ZR19 on 19 x 11" +54 mm. We’re not completely finished yet. As soon as our GXP brakes arrive, we’re going to paint the rotors black, and the calipers red. Check out how small the stock P245/40WR19 tires look in comparison to the rears. Three modifications are required on the rear if you want to get this radical. First, you’ll need to trim the plastic liner inside each fender. Second, there’s a metal clip in each fenderwell that holds the brake line in place. Remove each clip, rotate 90° and reinstall. And third, have your fenders rolled if you ever plan to have passengers (or drivers :p) in the back seat. Right rear fenderwell before modification: After modification: I want to thank John and Melissa from CCW for working with us on this project. They were very patient when I told them my vision, and they didn’t give up on the concept even though several test fits were required. __________________ '08 G8 GT, (first ever G8 in the tens), 10.727 @ 129.87 mph '99 Grand Prix GT (first ever 3800 V6 FWD in the eights), 8.902 @ 154.90 mph, driver = Bob Cook '98 Firebird (first ever 3800 V6 RWD in the eights), 843 WHP, 8.991 @ 152.12 mph, driver = Tim King '00 SSEi (world's quickest 3800 V6 FWD Bonneville), 10.711 @ 125.71 mph, driver = Ed Morad

05-21-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	Awesome info... Thanks for the pics too. These mods are probably the same ones that the Camaro needs to fit those meats. Thanks Again ! __________________ Last edited by speedster; 05-21-2009 at 07:55 PM.

05-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#5
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Saw this over at 5GO. Very nice ride. big fan of those wheels. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#7
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	It will be interesting to see what wheel offset combo works best for the camaro .. I'd like to see 305s on the back for sure ! Crowley __________________

05-22-2009, 07:04 PM	#9
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	WOW! I love it! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-21-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	looks good!!

05-21-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Nice. Gives it even more sleeper (they won't expect when you rip em a new one).

05-23-2009, 01:12 PM	#12
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	I sure do wish GM would offer those as an option. And I looooove that rearview look.

05-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#13
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	ive heard that 315's will fit with no problem.

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