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1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc
2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver -
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U.S. Army 1983-2005
11.20@122.37 1.51 60'
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Well, today was gorgeous outside, so I brought up the wheels and tires from the basement outside into the garage to finally make the swap.
Now the comparison:
So now the pics on the car!
Well that's where I ran into a bit of an issue. The lugs I bought (some nice McGard chrome ones) are too big. They fit the stud just fine, but there is basically no space between the lug nut and the wheel. Even with my stock lugs, there wasn't enough space for the socket. Turns out I need "tuner" lugs, which I was not aware of beforehand. Bummed me out pretty bad as I was totally stoked to get these on the car, but I guess I'll have to wait. I ordered a set of spline-drive tuner lugs, which should work, but I'll sure as hell test it in the basement this time before dragging all the wheels and tires back up again.
So, more waiting. Oh well...Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Just a bump in the road! At least you didn't find out they wont fit at all!!1999 z28 Bright Blue Metallic 1 of 10
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1984 sport coupe red 4 cyl (Sold)Comment
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Correct! The hub-centric rings fit very well, so that's a plus.
My new lugs are out for delivery today.Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Originally posted by kammi10 View Post
It was not meant to argue- It was only to show that is has been enough of a problem that they published a bulletin about it.Comment
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Where da pics at?2011 Ford Raptor SuperCrew
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Didn't put them on today, no time. Will probably do them Saturday, since that day is free, and then I can wash it too.
New lugs definitely have a lot more clearance, though.Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Man you are messing up. Just hand those ugly rims over to me and keep the sick steelies on. =DOriginally posted by Yoshi94sigpicOriginally posted by ryanwarby01Comment
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Oh don't worry, I'll keep the steelies on when I park it, and also in late fall (or early winter, depending on when snow starts falling) and early spring, or if we go on a trip (like to Traverse City or Chicago or something).
Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Today was relatively nice (it's nicer now than when I put them on this morning), I was able to get the new shoes installed, now with lugs that actually fit, that I can actually tighten.
Here are some pictures during/after the install, before I washed the car.
Width comparison shot:
Everything all on. Love that the tires actually poke out a little, rather than hide in the wheel well.
Pre-wash, but out of the garage:
Will post more pictures in a few.Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Kit the steelies on just the back and convince people its an all out drag car. Fatties up from and skinnies out back.Originally posted by Yoshi94sigpicOriginally posted by ryanwarby01Comment
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After I got them all installed, I washed and waxed the car and took it out to our local neighborhood undeveloped subdivision for some pictures.
Looking back at my pictures when I bought the car, the difference is quite astounding.
Back on July 10th, 2008, the day I bought the car.
And now:
Gone but not forgotten: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
"You shall ride eternal. Shiny and chrome."Comment
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Need more turbo or supercharger.Originally posted by Yoshi94sigpicOriginally posted by ryanwarby01Comment
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Looks pretty good
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