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Forum: Members Firebirds
11-15-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,736
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Man that looks really good! Nice job.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-01-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: what size wheels are these?

looks like xxr, esr, or str wheels. more than likely repros
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-15-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,218
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Forgestar F14?

Literally every competitive wheel in existence has suffered a failure at one point or another. HRE, Forgeline, CCW, BBS....ect. Thats why wheels should be inspected regularly. The fractures for that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,814
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Ls2 / ls3 harness question

this might be a option for u
http://www.lingenfelter.com/product/L460065397.html#.VwO933pwu7I
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-01-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Good light affordable 18 inch rim? What u wish u bought but didn't.

Thats a good looking wheel, i was also considering picking up a set for my 4th gen. Be sure to post up picks when u get them mounted!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
10-06-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,299
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: 18x11 in rear?

Hey Brian,

I am currently running 18x10.5 with 6.5 inch back spacing. I have a 315s mounted, as well have done the BFH mod. If i could do it all over again i would have gone 18x11. My rear wheels...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-26-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,967
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: LEGIT sellers of 3rd gen parts?

I have used house of Camaro in Simi Valley before. Great guy and good prices. He is on face book as well.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-14-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,203
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: What would you change on your front spindles for autocross /street?

sorry for the late response, had some appliance issues to take care of at home. If i remember correctly Baer actually takes a OEM spindle and modifies it to fit their kits. The hub was what i meant....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-13-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,203
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: What would you change on your front spindles for autocross /street?

sure thing, i will check my notes when i get home and post them. Sounds like u have one hell of a brake set up!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-13-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,203
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: What would you change on your front spindles for autocross /street?

oh wow i didnt realize they stopped making them for our cars, i had bought mine in 2000. When i talked to them last year they said they had replacement parts, now i am tempted to buy them before they...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-13-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,203
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: What would you change on your front spindles for autocross /street?

315's fit up front easily and still stay tucked. I am running Baer spindles with 18x10.5 wheels @6.6 or 6.5 back spacing(too early to remember). I think the Baer spindles are close to 1LE specs, i...
Forum: Brakes
06-08-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,422
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: 2015 C7 Corvette Base Brakes on 1986 IROC

Looks really good! Fitment looks amazing.
Forum: Brakes
05-27-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,968
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: American Sedan Race Car Brake Pic

so much hotness!!! looks good dude!
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-28-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,107
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Raced a coyote...

The amount of LS7's dropping exhaust valves is less than 1 percent. From what i could find its the exhaust valves(possibly the valve guides themselves)not the cam lift.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-28-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,107
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Raced a coyote...

There is video of said LS6 car running low 11s@131mph. He can post them if you ask nice. Just head over to ls1tech, you can find all that stuff there. Bighammer isnt lying.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,950
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Autocross guys - Tire advice

I have also used John Berget Racing tires. Very good service and awesome to deal with. I dealt with John himself and i couldnt be more pleased. The cast offs he sold to me were in mint condition....
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,657
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Vader Ta Procharged F2 Car

good lord thats one nasty TA
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-04-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,224
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Modern wheel sizes

Not sure who you talked to at CCW but they can make any wheel in whatever dimensions you like. They charged me 100$ extra per wheel to make my set a one off with a thicker hat for a BBK. I am pretty...
Forum: Brakes
10-25-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear Disc Swap Kit

I wouldnt get those. They look like the crappy delco moraines which are terrible. For that price you can find a 3rd or 4th gen rear end on craigslist that already have the better pbr's in the back. I...
Forum: Brakes
10-13-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: rear pad recommendation for road racing?

I cant speak from experience but a lot of the 4th gen guys over on tech use cheap autozone pads(less brake torque) for this very issue and seems to do the trick(although from what i gather its a...
Forum: Brakes
08-06-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Baer 6S

Still trying to find a rotor to use for these calipers. I am going to call Baer and ask them what they would recommend. Not sure if they will give me a straight answer or just keep trying to get me...
Forum: Brakes
08-06-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By dannyboyemt

Baer 6S

Hey guys i have a chance to buy a set of Baer 6S calipers for $250 used and i was wondering if i should pick them up. I talked to Baer and they said i would need their brackets 85$ each and their...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-12-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1632x1224/80-2016_08_13_09_42_27_e8316818013a74242b15b2cb33b6f23d87314ed6.jpeghttps://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1600x1200/...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-12-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Here are some rear fitment pics. They fit like a glove. It took very little hammering on the inner wheel well for clearance. Probably a total of 30 minutes of hammering. You can see in the pics were...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-11-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=47614
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-11-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=47612
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=47613
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-11-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=47610
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=47611
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-11-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Just got the tires mounted. Heres some pics of how much they weigh with the R6 315s and balancing weights. Again i am using a bathroom scale so take it with a grain of salt. Scale is reading about...
Forum: Southern California Area
07-03-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Tpi terr and friends

Love it!
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-03-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Anyone ever use the phone book method to roll fenders on these cars? I know its sort of a ghetto technique but it looks like some people get some good results on youtube(mostly the import crowd). I...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-03-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Hey Zach,

Yea i figured it might be pretty tough. I can live without going lock to lock since it wont be a daily driver. There are a few guys here who have 315s up front and tucked. Roostmeyer,...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Thanks guys. I cant wait to mount them and start doing some test fitting. I will definitely look into that metal wax Paul thank you for that. Right now i am working on getting the 315s to fit without...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-02-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

I am pretty happy with the wheels so far. They are a bit heavier than i thought they would be. Although all i have available is a bathroom scale they are showing just over 20 pounds. They feel...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-01-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Just arrived last night. I will post more pics in the next few days. I will be working on fitment over the next couple weeks. Need to do the BFH mod to the wheel wells as well as roll the lips....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-29-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Thx for the reply Zach, i talked to Wray on Tuesday and he said the wheels are already in machining so its to late to change anything :( I hope to one day run 305s so maybe things are better this way.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-26-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Hey fellas, anyone know how close of a backspacing i can run safely? I took some pics to show how close i am. I am having trouble deciding on 6.5 and 6.6 The pics closest to the strut is the 6.6...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear lower control arms: Hotchkis vs Founders

here it is
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=46933
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear lower control arms: Hotchkis vs Founders

Having trouble upload the pics. Keeps saying upload failed. I will keep trying. Just be careful what you grind off if you have to clearance them. The LCARB was making contact right on the weld of the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear lower control arms: Hotchkis vs Founders

Yea i will go take some pics and post them. The clearance seemed tighter on the driver side compared to the passenger but still tight enough to cause contact. You can see when i post some pics the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear lower control arms: Hotchkis vs Founders

No i got it straightened out myself. They are listed as being powder coated but man it sure seems like a thin powder coat. Compared to the Hotchkis units they have a pretty thick heavy powder coat to...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-21-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,474
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: Rear lower control arms: Hotchkis vs Founders

The material around the bushing on the Hotchkis unit was just too beefy. It was actually causing contact between the LCARB and LCA on the back side of the LCA.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-06-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Just an update: CCW said they would build me a set with extra thick pads for brake clearance. To save money the lips will be polished and the center will be shot peened with a anodized clear coat....
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-06-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,846
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: XXR 531 18x9.5/11

I think they do that to make them lighter. At least thats what i heard from CCW. They look great Zach.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-05-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

I am a little surprised honestly that CCW couldnt make a high hat set up for me given that they do custom wheels. When i dealt with "Intro Wheels" before they just had me send them a template of my...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-05-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

I love the Classics and really had my heart set on them but i really dont like the idea of running a spacer albeit a small one. Yea i just realized after i posted how small 3-4mm is but i just hate...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-05-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

So, sad day, just spoke to Wray at CCW and he said that i would need to run a 3-4mm spacer in order to clear my brakes. I really dont like the way flat faced wheels look and i really want to avoid...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-03-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Haha thx!, i saw it on youtube! Best 3 dollars i ever spent
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-03-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Just took some measurements with a 6.6 back space and that looks to be correct for my set up. I bought my Bear/Alcon brake kit back in 2002 and i am fairly certain they used 1LE hubs so it widened my...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-02-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Yea so far i am looking at 3100 just for the wheels.

-satin black centers 150$ per set
-satin black lips 150$ per set
-2800 for the wheels themselves
-polished ARP hardware no charge
-inner...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-02-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,824
Posted By dannyboyemt

Re: CCW Classics

Well i am mostly asking if there is a better alternative for the money. Sorry i should have specified. I already have the money for it from selling off my old set of wheels. I just dont want any...
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