Finally completed coilover and sway bar install, plus Christmas came early

[CJ_ZR1]

Finally completed install of DRM coilovers, 32mm front 26mm rear sway bars, and picked up a set of CCW Classic wheels.

CCW Classics (Track Version):
18 x 11 Front with Toyo RA1 305/35ZR18
18 x 12 Rear with Toyo RA1 335/30ZR18

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/8497/pd9u.jpg

Need to figure a center cap out, hear Buick rally caps will work?

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Also added matte black ZR-1 decals to each door.

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305s fill up front fender well pretty good, you can barely see coilovers...

http://imageshack.us/a/img835/4008/jre6.jpg

Before seeing rims on the car, I was planning on getting centers powder coated black but think I like the polished look with Steel Blue!

http://imageshack.us/a/img6/8136/b7md.jpg

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[Daniel_Mc]

FINALLY!!!!

[ZZZZZR1]

Wow!!!!

That car is transformed! Great job CJ!!!

Any wait to see it! Love the ZR-1 emblem near the
rear wheel too!

:cheers:

David

[G8nightman]

Looks really good.

[RyanChappel]

The way the car sits on the ground is perfect. You have put together a great looking (and likely performing) car....

[cvette98pacecar]

CJ, You are going to love the Toyo RA1. They are sticky on the drive pavement and one of the best wet pavement tires in the world.
Your SB/SB car is looking Sweet cant wait to see it in person.
Are you going to do the Cruisin the Coast tour?

[XfireZ51]

There's "NASTY" written all over that car.

[SteelBlueZR1]

Gawd that is Gorgeous... Congrats on creating a perfect Steel Blue ZR-1! I love that color, but I am a bit biased, owning one myself.

[JimZRyd]

Very nice! Can't wait to start modding my own! You guys are a great source of inspiration!

[CJ_ZR1]

Thanks for the kind words guys :cheers:


Are you going to do the Cruisin the Coast tour?

Robert, I am trying to work it in. Guessing your going to make the trip down?

[2ZR1S]

Looks great. I drove my 92 today, these cars are a blast. Let us know how you do at the track.
:cheers:

[cvette98pacecar]

Thanks for the kind words guys :cheers:



Robert, I am trying to work it in. Guessing your going to make the trip down?

It is almost 1200 miles, I am trying to work it into my schedule.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Cj, love the CCW's. You finally made the car your own. Great job and it looks fantastic. =D>

[rudolph schenker]

Look great!!!:cheers:

[KGV]

Hi,

The car looks very good. Is it the coilovers or the new rims that reduced the gap between the top of the wheel and the fender? Also, do you have any issues with tire clearance; turn lock to lock, etc?

Thanks,

Ken

[Hog]

Finally 18's that look great on a ZR-1. Those front look BEAFY from the top/engine view.

Good stuff.

KGV-I assume the coilovers adjusted the ride height, rim selection would o nothing to wheelwell gap unless taller tires were added

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Awesome and thanks for sharing. I love classic CCWs too and can't wait to get my coilovers on.

[rkreigh]

toyo ra-1s are one of my favorite tires and your car looks fantastic with the ccws

carter should be able to hook you up on center caps or know what would work

what spring rates did you go with? let me know how you like the ride and handling

like the zr-1 on the side too, very unique!

[carter200]

"Carter should be able to hook you up on center caps"

Yes, I can. PM me and we'll talk......;)

[CJ_ZR1]

The car looks very good. Is it the coilovers or the new rims that reduced the gap between the top of the wheel and the fender? Also, do you have any issues with tire clearance; turn lock to lock, etc?

It's actually both. Car is a lot lower than stock using coilovers and the 18" rims/tires are almost a full inch more taller than the 17" A-molds with tires. No clearance issues except I can no longer turn wheel lock to lock. The front sway bar has to be relocated forward about an inch to clear coilovers and because of the 11" wide front rims I can only turn 3/4's each way. Not bad on the road but does make for 8 point turns in parking lots. :censored:

what spring rates did you go with? let me know how you like the ride and handling

Spring rates are 425 front and 275 rear. Love the way the car handles and rides with the larger sway bars and coilovers. Car stays flat and is very responsive.

[emmvette]

Looks great! How much time did that work take? Looks like a worth while project!

[CJ_ZR1]

Looks great! How much time did that work take? Looks like a worth while project!

It takes 6-8 hours if you have all the parts ready at once. You have to get a grove machined onto each shock. The whole project took me 2+ months but I only worked on it when my friend and I had time. Well worth the time and effort. :-D

[HAWAIIZR-1]

It takes 6-8 hours if you have all the parts ready at once. You have to get a grove machined onto each shock. The whole project took me 2+ months but I only worked on it when my friend and I had time. Well worth the time and effort. :-D

If you don't mind sharing, how difficult is it to get the groove put on the shocks and what are the locations? The instructions from DRM did not state and I could not get a reply from Randy.

Glad to hear you are enjoying the coilovers and the install went well.

Thanks! :cheers:

[XfireZ51]

If you don't mind sharing, how difficult is it to get the groove put on the shocks and what are the locations? The instructions from DRM did not state and I could not get a reply from Randy.

Glad to hear you are enjoying the coilovers and the install went well.

Thanks! :cheers:

Marc H. can get the shocks grooved. $80 for the 4 of them.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Marc H. can get the shocks grooved. $80 for the 4 of them.

Thanks so much and that is awesome. I'll get with Marc and I appreciate the tip.

Craig

[CJ_ZR1]

If you don't mind sharing, how difficult is it to get the groove put on the shocks and what are the locations? The instructions from DRM did not state and I could not get a reply from Randy.

I sent my shocks to DRM for machining. Only had to pay shipping, machining was included in coilover purchase. Shocks are machined right about an inch (26mm) from where the shock starts to curve in at the bottom.

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/2103/2hap.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/1365/9tyy.jpg

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[carter200]

I sent my shocks to DRM for machining. Only had to pay shipping, machining was included in coilover purchase. Shocks are machined right about an inch (26mm) from where the shock starts to curve in at the bottom.





http://imageshack.us/a/img9/2231/ufez.jpg

CJ,
What's the width of the groove and the diameter of the shock? Thanks.....:cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I sent my shocks to DRM for machining. Only had to pay shipping, machining was included in coilover purchase. Shocks are machined right about an inch (26mm) from where the shock starts to curve in at the bottom.



CJ,

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share detailed photos like this. I really appreciate it and will check with Randy at DRM. Pictures are worth a thousand words as the saying goes and now I understand what is being said about it.:cheers:

Craig

[CJ_ZR1]

What's the width of the groove and the diameter of the shock?

Shock width is 50.28mm

http://imageshack.us/a/img841/538/13hj.jpg

With snap ring total width increases to 53.28mm

http://imageshack.us/a/img51/9667/4t7n.jpg

The ring is roughly 3mm thick and the grove in the shock body is cut 1.5mm deep. The ring is also roughly 1.46mm thick.

http://imageshack.us/a/img542/2156/2gah.jpg

Hope this helps :cheers:

[5ABI VT]

Car looks awesome !! I'm curious .. What kind of an airbox is that I see on a few zr1s? Looks aluminum/metal ??

[CJ_ZR1]

Car looks awesome !! I'm curious .. What kind of an airbox is that I see on a few zr1s? Looks aluminum/metal ??

It's a hand made stainless steel air box made very similar to the Marc Copland Air Box. I had it powder coated to match motor.

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/4408/imag0458h.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/8027/20121215155912.jpg

[carter200]

Shock width is 50.28mm



With snap ring total width increases to 53.28mm



The ring is roughly 3mm thick and the grove in the shock body is cut 1.5mm deep. The ring is also roughly 1.46mm thick.



Hope this helps :cheers:

Great info and thanks. If anyone needs their shocks cut I can do them. The first person that send me their shocks to do and provides the snal ring, too I'll do for $80 shipped. The normal price is $88 shipped.

PM me if interested...............thanks, Carter ;)