My New M-Concepts! -- Yes, Pics Included.
07-17-2009, 02:17 PM
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Sorry guys, won't get them on till this weekend. I'll post up as soon as I can!
65convt - Thanks. I was really going for a bit of wow factor with these.
ajg - I went back and forth on the chrome vs black - for months. I've had chrome on there since early 2002 and decided it was time for a major change. I really wanted something that would stand out and be a bit different. That's also why I didn't go with a 5 spoke type pattern like you see on most all other Vettes. Just something different.
chris
65convt - Thanks. I was really going for a bit of wow factor with these.
ajg - I went back and forth on the chrome vs black - for months. I've had chrome on there since early 2002 and decided it was time for a major change. I really wanted something that would stand out and be a bit different. That's also why I didn't go with a 5 spoke type pattern like you see on most all other Vettes. Just something different.
chris
07-17-2009, 06:02 PM
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Sorry guys, won't get them on till this weekend. I'll post up as soon as I can!
65convt - Thanks. I was really going for a bit of wow factor with these.
ajg - I went back and forth on the chrome vs black - for months. I've had chrome on there since early 2002 and decided it was time for a major change. I really wanted something that would stand out and be a bit different. That's also why I didn't go with a 5 spoke type pattern like you see on most all other Vettes. Just something different.
chris
65convt - Thanks. I was really going for a bit of wow factor with these.
ajg - I went back and forth on the chrome vs black - for months. I've had chrome on there since early 2002 and decided it was time for a major change. I really wanted something that would stand out and be a bit different. That's also why I didn't go with a 5 spoke type pattern like you see on most all other Vettes. Just something different.
chris
07-18-2009, 10:56 PM
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Got them mounted today. Turned out to be more involved than anticipated. They didn't fit with the brake ducts installed. Had to pull them off. Pretty disappointed because they were supposed to have fit with the ducts. The fit is real tight. I'm hoping they don't rub, but we'll see after getting it out of the road.
Have to give props to Andy though. He called me back within a half hour when he was with his family attending a wedding in Lousianna (he was on Bourbon street no less)!! We'll talk further tomorrow and get this figured out.
Didn't get a test drive yet as it was raining this afternoon. I didn't want to take it out in the rain after washing it.
Here's the pics mounted. Clearly the car hasn't settled back down yet.
Before
After
Front wheel comparison
Part way done
Have to give props to Andy though. He called me back within a half hour when he was with his family attending a wedding in Lousianna (he was on Bourbon street no less)!! We'll talk further tomorrow and get this figured out.
Didn't get a test drive yet as it was raining this afternoon. I didn't want to take it out in the rain after washing it.
Here's the pics mounted. Clearly the car hasn't settled back down yet.
Before
After
Front wheel comparison
Part way done
07-18-2009, 11:04 PM
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Rear comparison
Pretty interesting, my old 295 Goodyear GSD3's were almost as wide as the 305 Nittos.
Got the rears on and saw immediately they hit the brake ducts real bad. They also didn't look like they were the right offset. Offset was good though, couldn't tell till it got back on the ground though. Here's a shot of it in the air - see how the offset looks wrong (I know they aren't on all the way at the bottom).
Pulled the inner panels to get rid of the brake ducts.
100k miles of grime in here. Shop vac made quick work of that.
Ducts removed
Pretty interesting, my old 295 Goodyear GSD3's were almost as wide as the 305 Nittos.
Got the rears on and saw immediately they hit the brake ducts real bad. They also didn't look like they were the right offset. Offset was good though, couldn't tell till it got back on the ground though. Here's a shot of it in the air - see how the offset looks wrong (I know they aren't on all the way at the bottom).
Pulled the inner panels to get rid of the brake ducts.
100k miles of grime in here. Shop vac made quick work of that.
Ducts removed
07-19-2009, 12:48 AM
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Chris, CONGRATULATIONS! I spoke with Andy about the exact wheels. I didn't think of gloss black in between the spokes. Do they come CF or are they some other color. They look great by the way. I am always afraid of companies making my wheels. I have heard of so many wheel makers not making wheels with the correct offset. I have never gotten that. Why sell an expensive item like this and not be 100% positive about your product and it's fitment. That said, they look great on your car and I hope all turns out well. I know Andy will do all he can to help.
07-19-2009, 11:06 PM
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First of all I would like to thank all of you for your comments, and I would like to thank Chris so much for his kind remarks regarding his conversations with me.
Chris thanks form mentioning yesterday LOL about the call from Bourbon street LOL. My wife was like " WTH!" , but I told her it was important.
First off I can't wait to photograph the car for our website! Also in terms of the offsets and the brake ducts that is actually my fault and it goes back to the original set they made for my Z06 several years ago. I had already removed my inner brake ducts for my CCW Classic Big street setup and did'nt have them installed with my Modulars so we kept the offsets the same.
I am calling Alian tomorrow and I am going to talk with him about offering our sets in both backspaces so the coupe guys can get the largest width possible and the Z06 guys can retain their rear brake ducts.
Anyways Chris please give me a shout tomorrow and we will work out anything you need!
As for any of you that are interested in any of our products I will work as hard as I can for you, and I will do everything I can to make your experience a pleasant one.
Congrats Chris!
Andy Wheeler
: cheers:
Chris thanks form mentioning yesterday LOL about the call from Bourbon street LOL. My wife was like " WTH!" , but I told her it was important.
First off I can't wait to photograph the car for our website! Also in terms of the offsets and the brake ducts that is actually my fault and it goes back to the original set they made for my Z06 several years ago. I had already removed my inner brake ducts for my CCW Classic Big street setup and did'nt have them installed with my Modulars so we kept the offsets the same.
I am calling Alian tomorrow and I am going to talk with him about offering our sets in both backspaces so the coupe guys can get the largest width possible and the Z06 guys can retain their rear brake ducts.
Anyways Chris please give me a shout tomorrow and we will work out anything you need!
As for any of you that are interested in any of our products I will work as hard as I can for you, and I will do everything I can to make your experience a pleasant one.
Congrats Chris!
Andy Wheeler
: cheers: