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05-17-2006

Here it is

tomtom72 · 05-17-2006

Nice!

I'll bet that was not very easy nor inexpensive!

Okay now for the apprentice's dumb out of left field Q's:
That car has a coil over suspension conversion, right?
If you do that conversion you still get to keep the FX3 system?
If you convert to coil-over is the rear leaf spring also converted to a coil over system or is it just the front?

Sorry for the Q's from the peanut gallery

Tom

05-17-2006

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

Nice!=D> I'll bet that was not very easy nor inexpensive!

Actually it wasn't to bad. The calipers, pads and rotors are around 950. The brakets bolts and lines will be reasonable.

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Okay now for the apprentice's dumb out of left field Q's:
That car has a coil over suspension conversion, right?
If you do that conversion you still get to keep the FX3 system?
If you convert to coil-over is the rear leaf spring also converted to a coil over system or is it just the front?

Sorry for the Q's from the peanut gallery

Tom

Yes it has the coilovers. Yes the FX3 is retained. And yes the rear is converted as well. No more leaf springs. But you can do the front coilover conversion and leave the rear or vice versa.

tf95ZR1 · 05-17-2006

Wow, those look awesome, Jeff!
Lots 'o questions:
Tell us about the conversion- does this use a caliper adaptor
plate or did you change everything over to C6?
Think there will be any wheel clearance issues?
How do you think they compare performance wise with the other
aftermarket systems?

05-17-2006

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Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

Wow, those look awesome, Jeff!

Thanks Ted

Quote:

Tell us about the conversion- does this use a caliper adaptor
plate or did you change everything over to C6?
Think there will be any wheel clearance issues?
How do you think they compare performance wise with the other
aftermarket systems?

Uses a bracket, but it's different than what has been done with the C5 adapters. Uses stock C4 spindle and hub.

I'll be test fitting the setup against a Fikse FM5 hopefully this weekend as well as bolting them on for the test drives. Will be burn them in and do some G-tech stops.

Performance will be vastly superior to the J55, C5, and the lower end Baer claw systems. Will be on the level with Alcon/Brembo/Wilwood, at a very reduced price. Think around half of what those cost.

Z Factor · 05-22-2006

Looking good Jeff, I had faith you would overcome your earlier issues and make this available.

Nick · 05-24-2006

This is a great offering; wish I had the 18 inch wheels to make it work!

RICKYRJ1 · 06-04-2006

How's the ZO6 brakes coming along? They looked killer with an upgrade in performance you can't go wrong. I'm in for a set if it all works out. I have 18" Kinesis wheels to go with them. Thanks for your time and effort.

06-05-2006

Ricky, The kit is going on a car this week for testing. After that I should have the fronts out the door for those who are interested in two weeks.

WB9MCW · 06-05-2006

WILL U BE ABLE TO GIVE US B4 AND AFTER PEFORM. #'S after your testing Jeff? they look sweet!

05-17-2006	#1
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	C6 Z06 brake kit Here it is

05-17-2006	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit Nice! I'll bet that was not very easy nor inexpensive! Okay now for the apprentice's dumb out of left field Q's: That car has a coil over suspension conversion, right? If you do that conversion you still get to keep the FX3 system? If you convert to coil-over is the rear leaf spring also converted to a coil over system or is it just the front? Sorry for the Q's from the peanut gallery Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-17-2006	#4
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,456	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit Wow, those look awesome, Jeff! Lots 'o questions: Tell us about the conversion- does this use a caliper adaptor plate or did you change everything over to C6? Think there will be any wheel clearance issues? How do you think they compare performance wise with the other aftermarket systems? Last edited by tf95ZR1; 05-17-2006 at 07:58 PM.

05-22-2006	#6
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,647	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit Looking good Jeff, I had faith you would overcome your earlier issues and make this available.

05-24-2006	#7
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 585	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit This is a great offering; wish I had the 18 inch wheels to make it work!

06-04-2006	#8
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,169	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit How's the ZO6 brakes coming along? They looked killer with an upgrade in performance you can't go wrong. I'm in for a set if it all works out. I have 18" Kinesis wheels to go with them. Thanks for your time and effort.

06-05-2006	#9
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit Ricky, The kit is going on a car this week for testing. After that I should have the fronts out the door for those who are interested in two weeks.

06-05-2006	#10
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: C6 Z06 brake kit WILL U BE ABLE TO GIVE US B4 AND AFTER PEFORM. #'S after your testing Jeff? they look sweet!