Dom's C43 build thread (55 Swap)
08-30-2016, 02:43 PM
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9.5 in front with wide lips is FAT!
9.5 front wheels do they touch anything on full steering wheel lock?
did front wheels poke outside the upper part of the factory fenders before you bolted the wider arches?
did you get lots of stone chips around the factory front fenders from 9.5 wheels?
9.5 front wheels do they touch anything on full steering wheel lock?
did front wheels poke outside the upper part of the factory fenders before you bolted the wider arches?
did you get lots of stone chips around the factory front fenders from 9.5 wheels?
I love the blue, looks great! I understand showing the rivets in the flares is a look some people are going for (i.e. liberty walk) but IMO the fender flares would look better if you bondo'd the rivets. It would look like it came from the factory.
P.S. LOVE THE LICENSE PLATE
P.S. LOVE THE LICENSE PLATE
Take your time, 2 people is almost necessary imo (especially for first time), buy more than you need in case of error, use heat, but use it sparingly at first until you figure out how it works (too much heat and it will shrink, tear, or get too malleable), if your outside don't do it in direct sunlight, if your inside do it in proper temperature because it can be too hot or too cold and it makes it difficult,buy good wrap (3m or avery is best) that does make a difference, finally.. prep, prep, prep!
It isn't too difficult, just veryyy time consuming. I did it panel by panel over 2-3 weeks after work or school and did a ton of prep work to make it easier and make sure it lasts.
It isn't too difficult, just veryyy time consuming. I did it panel by panel over 2-3 weeks after work or school and did a ton of prep work to make it easier and make sure it lasts.
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08-31-2016, 12:54 PM
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Take your time, 2 people is almost necessary imo (especially for first time), buy more than you need in case of error, use heat, but use it sparingly at first until you figure out how it works (too much heat and it will shrink, tear, or get too malleable), if your outside don't do it in direct sunlight, if your inside do it in proper temperature because it can be too hot or too cold and it makes it difficult,buy good wrap (3m or avery is best) that does make a difference, finally.. prep, prep, prep!
It isn't too difficult, just veryyy time consuming. I did it panel by panel over 2-3 weeks after work or school and did a ton of prep work to make it easier and make sure it lasts.
It isn't too difficult, just veryyy time consuming. I did it panel by panel over 2-3 weeks after work or school and did a ton of prep work to make it easier and make sure it lasts.
08-31-2016, 12:56 PM
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Hey Don I thought I had you on facebook?
PM your number if you have time. Id like to ask you for more info on how much material.id need and thepricing and all the good stuff
PM your number if you have time. Id like to ask you for more info on how much material.id need and thepricing and all the good stuff
09-09-2016, 05:41 PM
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UPDATE #12
Hey guys! Last weekend was Socaleuro, one of the biggest euro events in Southern CA. I've been attending the event for close to 10 years now and figured this year i'd have a little fun so I signed up for drag races.
Test fitting some 315's in the rear, would need a little larger flare and some more trimming to truly fit aired down but I liked the meat
Annnnnnnd then something happened just days before the event....
Not sure if because too much grip / power or because 240k mile rear guibo so I took off the 315's and off to the shop she went!
Luckily everything went smoothly got it swapped out in a few hours and was ready for sundays event!
Heres a few pics from the drag races i've found online or through instagram... Videos of the runs will be uploaded soon
Hey guys! Last weekend was Socaleuro, one of the biggest euro events in Southern CA. I've been attending the event for close to 10 years now and figured this year i'd have a little fun so I signed up for drag races.
Test fitting some 315's in the rear, would need a little larger flare and some more trimming to truly fit aired down but I liked the meat
Annnnnnnd then something happened just days before the event....
Not sure if because too much grip / power or because 240k mile rear guibo so I took off the 315's and off to the shop she went!
Luckily everything went smoothly got it swapped out in a few hours and was ready for sundays event!
Heres a few pics from the drag races i've found online or through instagram... Videos of the runs will be uploaded soon
09-09-2016, 06:04 PM
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That's good to see it was only a flex disc. Those 315s are pure beef! Wonder how long that rear end will hold up..
That event looked packed, wish I could've made it!
That event looked packed, wish I could've made it!
10-28-2016, 05:43 PM
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Hey guys had the opportunity to link up with an out of town photographer ( now friend ) Peter, These shots are the results
This may and will probably one of the last photoshoots of this car as its currently for sale, picking up an 04 Corvette ZO6
IMG_2453 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2421 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2417 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2415 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2430 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2428 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2426 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2420 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
IMG_2418 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
This may and will probably one of the last photoshoots of this car as its currently for sale, picking up an 04 Corvette ZO6
IMG_2453 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2421 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2417 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2415 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2430 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2428 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2426 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2420 by Larry Baker, on FlickrIMG_2418 by Larry Baker, on Flickr
