Will Wilwood front six piston Narrowlites Fit Behind A Molds?

[GOLDCYLON]

Yes they will. I found out the hard way...


A few weeks ago a Ford Pickup truck towing a BMW decided to join me in my lane. In an effort to save my daily drive I curbed my front FIKSE FM-5 Hard as I was in the slow lane with no real estate but a sidewalk and curb.


As I rapidly ran out of air the truck continued to pull away without stopping. End result was Front wheel curbed hard and front tire destroyed...rear wheel slightly curbed. No further damage to the car.


So I had to mount up a 9.5 factory A mold and now I can inform the ZR-1 Community that a 6 Piston front Narrowlites will fit behind the factory sawblades AND the 94-96 A Molds.


Luckily I had a replacement rear on hand. I have ordered 2 outer rim barrels and I am having a front FIKSE FM5 made. Meanwhile the 91 is sporting 3 FIKSE FM-5s and a Sexy Collector edition rear A-mold up front.


LAG time is 8-10 weeks from FIKSE. Now made in Canada EH. Yikes.


Could have been way worse but Pissed as the knucklehead that caused the accident simply continued about his way without stopping. I am seriously considering a dash cam. The noise on impact was a sickening sound.

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GC

[secondchance]

Sorry to hear of the mishap...
However, I am glad the damage was minimal and can relatively easily addressed.

I knew that OEM A-mold would fit (with 13" rotors) because me and Jim V. test fitted A-mold when I was converting to Wilwood brakes on my car.

[GOLDCYLON]

Sorry to hear of the mishap...
However, I am glad the damage was minimal and can relatively easily addressed.

I knew that OEM A-mold would fit (with 13" rotors) because me and Jim V. test fitted A-mold when I was converting to Wilwood brakes on my car.



It was a question Years ago in the Community. Nobody knew the answer and until about 3 days ago I did not have a front amold on hand to test if it fit. However you are correct they will fit behind a sawblade and a Amold

[Dynomite]

It was a question Years ago in the Community. Nobody knew the answer and until about 3 days ago I did not have a front amold on hand to test if it fit. However you are correct they will fit behind a sawblade and a Amold

Bummer on the accident :thumbsdo:

At least there was no body damage (ZR-1 or you) :thumbsup:

Stock Sawblades will not fit Wilwood/C5 Z06 Brake Conversion to add to your Technical Information ;)

Wilwood C5 Z06 Brake Conversion with Sawblades (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-7.html#post1584987835)

Oh....ya.....but you already have prolly done this.....(check front end alignment)....:p

What was your front tire air pressure before you hit the curb?

[Paul Workman]

Dayam! Sorry 'bout the wheel, Daryl. BUT! Take it from me, it coulda been a lot worse! (I think I hold the dubious "honor" of having the most air in my Z, and still living (and driving) to tell about it! :o:o:o)

[GOLDCYLON]

Bummer on the accident :thumbsdo:

At least there was no body damage (ZR-1 or you) :thumbsup:

Stock Sawblades will not fit Wilwood/C5 Z06 Brake Conversion to add to your Technical Information ;)

Wilwood C5 Z06 Brake Conversion with Sawblades (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-7.html#post1584987835)

Oh....ya.....but you already have prolly done this.....(check front end alignment)....:p

What was your front tire air pressure before you hit the curb?


45 Pounds all around. I like a tight ride. ZO6 no it wont. Standard C5/C6 it will. Yep once it get in (The new Wheel) 4 wheel alignment again

[GOLDCYLON]

Dayam! Sorry 'bout the wheel, Daryl. BUT! Take it from me, it coulda been a lot worse! (I think I hold the dubious "honor" of having the most air in my Z, and still living (and driving) to tell about it! :o:o:o)



LOL thanks Paul yeah it could have been worse....

[George Maz]

I'm not sure if these are Narrowlites, they are behind '90 Saladshooters. 678367846785
...thanks for confirmation on A-molds fitment. I was planning on refinishing a set for this car.

Glad to hear you didn't get injured, nor the car for the most part.

[GOLDCYLON]

I'm not sure if these are Narrowlites, they are behind '90 Saladshooters. 678367846785
...thanks for confirmation on A-molds fitment. I was planning on refinishing a set for this car.

Glad to hear you didn't get injured, nor the car for the most part.



YEP YEP YEP those appear to be narrowlites if you upgrade the rear just go with the C5/C6 rear kit NON Z06


Thanks yeah I'm over it but I was pretty POed at the time

[George Maz]

if you upgrade the rear just go with the C5/C6 rear kit NON Z06

Thanks again. The Wilwood's stop like nothing else, I'd like to do the rears someday.

[GOLDCYLON]

Thanks again. The Wilwood's stop like nothing else, I'd like to do the rears someday.



I really had to save up for the rears because I wanted to retain the E-Brake as well so I had to do the street shop mod along with the rear brake upgrade and that really adds up. GC




When your ready LMK I have the part numbers for the kit and the 4 piston rear kit

[PhillipsLT5]

Ouch!, I would think alignment issues and or steering /suspension components issues, none of that?

[GOLDCYLON]

Ouch!, I would think alignment issues and or steering /suspension components issues, none of that?



Nope. If the wheel was steel I would have been in trouble but it's alloy. If it was cast or magnesium it would have exploded. The front wheel took the entire brunt of the hit.


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[Dynomite]

45 Pounds all around. I like a tight ride. ZO6 no it wont. Standard C5/C6 it will. Yep once it get in (The new Wheel) 4 wheel alignment again

WOW.......45 lbs and bent the rim that much....you must have hit the curb hard :jawdrop:

[Ccmano]

Dayam! Sorry 'bout the wheel, Daryl. BUT! Take it from me, it coulda been a lot worse! (I think I hold the dubious "honor" of having the most air in my Z, and still living (and driving) to tell about it! :o:o:o)

Would luv to hear what happened, Paul. I remember Dom’s flight and landing at the track. What happened to you?
H
:cheers:

[GOLDCYLON]

Would luv to hear what happened, Paul. I remember Dom’s flight and landing at the track. What happened to you?
H
:cheers:

The Phoenix is a story of heart. Paul will tell you

[GOLDCYLON]

WOW.......45 lbs and bent the rim that much....you must have hit the curb hard :jawdrop:

At the time when the towed BMW was almost up to the front of my driver side mirror I reacted by rapidly pulling to the right. As I was in the rightmost lane I had no real estate to drive. Yeah it hit hard. GC

[secondchance]

I really had to save up for the rears because I wanted to retain the E-Brake as well so I had to do the street shop mod along with the rear brake upgrade and that really adds up. GC




When your ready LMK I have the part numbers for the kit and the 4 piston rear kit

Daryl,

I considered street shop - drum set up for parking brake similar to early C4 parking brake set up. I went with Mr. Parker's spot caliper solution namely because it was much simpler and fewer parts. My 84 Z51 use to sound like she was wearing spurs every time I went over an expansion strip. It was parking brakes being shaken up.

[-=Jeff=-]

GC, glad you are ok... hey how much was that e-brake hub conversion? Like $700 right?


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[GOLDCYLON]

GC, glad you are ok... hey how much was that e-brake hub conversion? Like $700 right?


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If memory serves correct yes remember I bought it in Corvette forum used. But you know the rest of that story. It is a well done kit. GC

[GOLDCYLON]

Daryl,

I considered street shop - drum set up for parking brake similar to early C4 parking brake set up. I went with Mr. Parker's spot caliper solution namely because it was much simpler and fewer parts. My 84 Z51 use to sound like she was wearing spurs every time I went over an expansion strip. It was parking brakes being shaken up.

Earlier is a good choice I just went with the street shop kit as it was cleaner. Many years ago the Mr Parker extra caliper was the only solution if you wanted to maintain the parking brake.

[henryr]

the wheel shop could prbably get that to balance out.. :)