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Hi guys! I ended up adding the carbon ceramic brakes along with the clear tail lights and z06 hood! I was going to sell and buy a ZR1 but the c8 is what I’m shooting for now.
Hi guys! I ended up adding the carbon ceramic brakes along with the clear tail lights and z06 hood! I was going to sell and buy a ZR1 but the c8 is what I’m shooting for now.
Hi guys! I ended up adding the carbon ceramic brakes along with the clear tail lights and z06 hood! I was going to sell and buy a ZR1 but the c8 is what I’m shooting for now.
Very cool. What was the parts cost? Care to share a parts list?
thanks! I do not have a part number for the brakes as I got them from a local seller used. I can say I used my stock brake lines and caliper bolts. Local corvette shop installed them in 2 hours. I paid 550 for the lights from a local forum member and 800 for the hood also from a forum member.
thanks! I do not have a part number for the brakes as I got them from a local seller used. I can say I used my stock brake lines and caliper bolts. Local corvette shop installed them in 2 hours. I paid 550 for the lights from a local forum member and 800 for the hood also from a forum member.
Are those larger than base stingray rotors ? if so where did you get and they utilize base calipers correct ? thanks
Yes these are bigger then the base but they are also bigger then the z06 I belive these come on the z06 with z07 package they are the biggest brakes the z06 has as an option I belive 15.5 inch rotors
Yes these are bigger then the base but they are also bigger then the z06 I belive these come on the z06 with z07 package they are the biggest brakes the z06 has as an option I belive 15.5 inch rotors
Thanks so the base calipers fit these rotors ?
Think I answered my question you cant use base calipers as I read your post again you used stock lines and bolts only
To all who have done a widebody conversion: Have you done a rear wheel alignment to Z06/Grand Sport specs per the manual? I see the camber values are different. I have done the rear with O.E. GM parts and ACS's brake scoop. My rear tires have developed some "feathering" over time. Looking for some feedback. Thanks.
Last edited by stevettec7; 12-14-2019 at 10:28 AM.
This may be a really dumb question, but isn't the suspension geometry different between the narrow and wide-body models? If that is the case, I wonder how a base to wide conversion would feel during vigorous driving (such as a track) as compared to the GS/Z06/ZR1. Cosmetically they would look the same, but would they handle the same.
Another simple question for the guys with aftermarket blowers: do you experience overheating issues under heavy stress, such as tracking the car?
To all who have done a widebody conversion: Have you done a rear wheel alignment to Z06/Grand Sport specs per the manual? I see the camber values are different. I have done the rear with O.E. GM parts and ACS's brake scoop. My rear tires have developed some "feathering" over time. Looking for some feedback. Thanks.
Next time I'm in for an oil change, I'll have them make this change. It's about time for new tires anyway, so.
I got a few hours in today, I got the aperture panels glued on, the interior reassembled and cleaned up, and I was able to mock up the front fenders and get the hardware transfered over from the old ones. I've updated post#2 with the progress.
I found something interesting that I think deserves repeating here:
If you want to Z06 / GS widebody, you must do the front fenders as well. The Stingray fenders do not line up with the Z06 aperture panels, at all. It has been suggested here (and I think even a vendor is selling a rear-and-aperture-only widebody kit) that it was possible, and unfortunately it is not. At least not without dramatically modifying either the aperture panel or the fender.
Anyway, I'm headed on a vacation and won't be around to work on it again until next week, or the weekend after that.
Thanks for reading!
From his photos, the back of his parts have a lot of yellow overspray. Considering the parts come primed in grey from GM, and his car is shark grey, I'd guess maybe he had take-offs or maybe purchased somebody else's canceled widebody panels.
anyone know if the rear bumper is different on the z06 I’ve heard arguments that you can use the lower bumper but not the upper bumper. I’ve also heard the upper bumper is ok to use but not the lower lolol. Anyone know 100% if either can be reused?
anyone know if the rear bumper is different on the z06 I’ve heard arguments that you can use the lower bumper but not the upper bumper. I’ve also heard the upper bumper is ok to use but not the lower lolol. Anyone know 100% if either can be reused?
I have done a “factory” wide body conversion. You can definitely reuse the lower valance, but the upper bumper cover and the vents must be replaced. Plus, the spoiler has to be replaced if you have one.
^That's actually a good question. We don't really rush these things, and we often stop to admire our work, or take photos, etc.
That being said, this isn't a difficult process, just a little nervewracking (when cutting off the old aperture panels, and gluing the new ones on). All the panel bolts are easy to get to, and things come off and go on very easily. The most time consuming task was door alignment, and even that wasn't too terrible.
A quick update, C7Carbon is finishing up my Z06 spoiler and hopefully will have it shipped out to me in the next week or so, in time for upcoming car shows!
hey bud I’m about to do this myself. With regards to the 6 nuts that’s required to install the fender insert into the fender… you know the one that says z06…. I was told we can reuse the 6 nuts out of the stingray fender insert do you know if this is correct or not?
hey bud I’m about to do this myself. With regards to the 6 nuts that’s required to install the fender insert into the fender… you know the one that says z06…. I was told we can reuse the 6 nuts out of the stingray fender insert do you know if this is correct or not?
I have done a factory widebody. The “fender inserts” you mention. Are you talking about the side grilles?. If so, then yes, the little nuts are the same.
Last edited by stevettec7; 04-19-2023 at 09:09 AM.
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