C6 Z06 Brakes on C5
04-10-2006, 01:05 PM
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C6 Z06 Brakes on C5
Installation of the new Z06 brakes is complete. Me and a camera is not a very good combination but here are the results.
04-10-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06-Goose
I couldn't make out the size of your tires...
Do you have to have 18" wheels on the front for the rotors to fit?
Looks great, BTW
Goose
Do you have to have 18" wheels on the front for the rotors to fit?
Looks great, BTW
Goose
I did not think about trying to fit my stock 17/18 C5 rims on to see if they fit but am almost 100% positive they will not. The HRE's were sized for big brakes when I bought them and there is less than 3/8th of an inch clearance between the spokes and the caliber on the front and rear. The HRE's front and rear are flush with the upper lip of the fender.
Norm
Nice!
04-10-2006, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Lightening
I am running 265x18x40 on the front...345x19x35 on the rear.
I did not think about trying to fit my stock 17/18 C5 rims on to see if they fit but am almost 100% positive they will not. The HRE's were sized for big brakes when I bought them and there is less than 3/8th of an inch clearance between the spokes and the caliber on the front and rear. The HRE's front and rear are flush with the upper lip of the fender.
Norm
I did not think about trying to fit my stock 17/18 C5 rims on to see if they fit but am almost 100% positive they will not. The HRE's were sized for big brakes when I bought them and there is less than 3/8th of an inch clearance between the spokes and the caliber on the front and rear. The HRE's front and rear are flush with the upper lip of the fender.
Norm
Very cool upgrade! Congratulations, and, well done! 
04-10-2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 03 SILVER
Very Nice How much better are the new brakes vs C5?
How much better are the new brakes vs C5?I bought them mostly because I had to have them because I developed the significant addiction problem of mods and liked they way they look.
Norm
04-10-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Lightening
I do not know how much better they are then stock C5 because I only have 300 miles on them and are still in the break in proccess, but the seat of the pants feeling is it is significant.
I bought them mostly because I had to have them because I developed the significant addiction problem of mods and liked they way they look.
Norm
I bought them mostly because I had to have them because I developed the significant addiction problem of mods and liked they way they look.
Norm
The mod addiction is starting to hit me hard and I don't know how long I can resist.
After your break in period it would be interesting if you could quantify the C6 C5 difference for us (ie 40%, 20%).
Thanks, 03 Silver
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04-10-2006, 05:30 PM
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They sure look good on your car. Those calipers sure fills up the brake area.
04-10-2006, 08:23 PM
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Wow, they look great Norm...
I'll bet that car will stop nice now...
Awesome looing C5... Love tose H U G E rear tires too.....
I'll bet that car will stop nice now...
Awesome looing C5... Love tose H U G E rear tires too.....
