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Old 04-13-2016, 10:57 PM
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Default 15" Camaro rally rims on c6 spindles??

Ok so here's the story. 68 Camaro will be using a DSE front subframe.The build is for street use primarily. I've been looking at wheel and tire combos for months and still don't see anything that looks better to me than the 15" rally wheel. Considering the 17's but still gravitate toward the old school. I spoke with DSE and they say they get asked the question all the time. Guess I don't take no for an answer very well. My question are there any options, I'm assuming the spindle is too tall for the 15"?? Ideas, suggestions??
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Click link below. It's your best bet to keep that exact look your after and fit the c6 spindle.

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/4430/vn327-rally
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Old 04-14-2016, 09:26 PM
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Click link below. It's your best bet to keep that exact look your after and fit the c6 spindle.

http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/4430/vn327-rally
Thanks man, I've looked hard and long at the rims out there that copy the GM rally style in a 17" I think Wheel Vintiques makes the best copy, but still doesn't "look right" to me. Too much rim showing and not enough sidewall, I could go with a 275 50 17 tire to gain sidewall only one tire that size out there.
I'm looking for a shorter spindle that will keep the geometry close.
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Old 04-15-2016, 01:37 AM
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Why spend all that money on DSE frame when you already know you want to use a tire (and maybe a spindle) that will substantially compromise the chassis' performance?

Not trying to be a jerk, just seems like a modified stock subframe might meet your goals. Btw...what are your goals for the car?

If you're doing the DSE frame just cause you want to and the money that could be saved is a non-issue, then disregard my comments entirely.
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Old 04-15-2016, 07:58 AM
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Why spend all that money on DSE frame when you already know you want to use a tire (and maybe a spindle) that will substantially compromise the chassis' performance?

Not trying to be a jerk, just seems like a modified stock subframe might meet your goals. Btw...what are your goals for the car?

If you're doing the DSE frame just cause you want to and the money that could be saved is a non-issue, then disregard my comments entirely.
Good comment that has also crossed my mind but I do what the added stability and rack and pinion steering that DSE offers.
I'm looking to see if a C4 spindle control arm set up my work, speedtech also has a spindle. LG motorsports has a drag spindle but no one had geometry on mind for roll center when it was fabricated, it's primary use is for corvette rear to use 15" drag slicks.
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Old 04-15-2016, 10:06 AM
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The spindle is too tall for a 15" wheel.

The only way to make it shorter is to move the ball joints closer together.

No one has even mentioned the tie rod end yet.

All of that can be modified to fit inside a wheel, but now you have a 7000 dollar subframe that bumpsteers, has a roll center at about the throttle body, and a garbage camber curve.

A 275/50-17 is almost 28" tall, pretty sure that will be a no go.

If you are set on 15s, look at the Heidts or TCI subframes. Either one of those will take a 15" wheel.
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