Cascade Crew

DBL_TKE · Last edited by DBL_TKE on Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:08 pm; edited 1 time in total

I bought some more goodies for my car Twisted Evil

. I'll post pics later tonight when I pick em up.

::Cue peanut gallary... now::

85 T/A WS6 · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

Isnt your sig long enough already? Laughing

DBL_TKE · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject:

Camaro SS wheels Very Happy

They aren't in the best condition. They will need to be repainted. One tire has a nasty gash in the side wall and another has a chunk missing from the shoulder which I don't think would be safe to drive on. The wheels are 17x9" and the tires that came on them are 285/40/17 Nitto NT555's. At least two of them are decent with a little tread on them.

What was funny is that a couple of days ago I made up my mind that I wanted to get some different wheels and SS wheels were near the top of the list, so I hopped on Craigslist to see if anyone was parting out any cars and BAM! the first listing was for some SS wheels for $200. Talk about good timing.

There is some curb rash and a couple iffy slight bends in the outer lip so hopefully they all hold air. If so, then I'll be one happy camper. If they don't, I just found out one my friends has a couple sets of SS wheels so I wont be SOL. Either way I think They'll compliment my Ground Control kit nicely. I was also thinking of painting these either gunmetal, silver or satin black. What do you think?

fiveoformula · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

I think those in satin black would look really good, but on a blue car I'd probably do a lighter color. Nice find! Very Happy

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:53 am Post subject:

dlp · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

Gun metal grey would look good, or polish them. 200.00 bucks was a good deal.

iansane · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

Awesome! Those will look great on your car. I just picked up some SS wheels I'm thinking about rocking for awhile.

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:24 pm Post subject:

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

After some searching, 285/40/17 tires up front are going to be a bit iffy, especially when lowered. I'm going to roll all my fenders but does anyone have any thoughts on what size spacers I should run up front? I really like the look of flush wheels but I don't want to rub like crazy. I've heard of people running 2" or 2.25" adapters. I'm sure I'll have to BFH the inside wheel wheel a bit but what else should I be concerned about?

Dewey316 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:25 am Post subject:

I'm running 2" fronts on my car, but with my brakes, it sicks them out an extra 1/8", but your wheels are also wider. I think up front, larger than 2" is going to stick those wheels out too far.

90droptoproc · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:58 am Post subject:

why not mock them up on the car with it on a stand or block of wood and measure what you need, you could even try lock to lock like that and see what works best
just a thought

Rich

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

You should also think about putting an IROC/WS6 steering box if you haven't got one already. The 245 cars had different stops than the 215 cars to prevent the front tires from rubbing.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:53 pm Post subject:

I actually need a new steering box ASAP as mine is leaking. I'm actively looking for one. As well as an adjustable panhard bar and 2" wheels adapters

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

Get a seat kit.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject:

I also want the quick ratio box, better for AutoX.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

Wow, just wow. Two Les Schwab locations I called have never heard of Nitto tires. Thumbs down

Has anyone used DiscountTires2Go.com? I found the tire I need for $129 a piece whereas Tire Factory wanted $225 each and Discount Tire wanted $164 each. Before anyone says anything, Tirerack.com doesn't carry Nitto tires.

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject:

Why Nitto's? Worried about matching the set? On the dyno cruise Tony was just ahead of me, and I saw him get squirrelly in a couple of corners that I took at the same speed just fine. He runs (IIRC) Nitto 555s, while I had cheapo Kumhos.

iansane · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: