Hobbs Camaro (Old Drag Car)

[Stielow]

My number one question about my cars is “What is the wheel offset”? Over the years we have found it easier for the rear wheels to order the wheels then build the axle to fit. It is easier to modify the axle tube than it is to get new wheels.

I was going to use a retro wheel, but I could not get the brakes to fit. The crew at Forgeline did a lot of work to attempt to get it to work. For me form follows function. I really wanted a retro wheel but I think these look great. If I really want the old dog dish look I’ll swap the brakes to sliders and order new wheels.


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[OLDFLM]

It's too bad Forgeline's RS5, CR3 or JO3C wouldn't work on Hobb's Camaro... Those would have fit the look and patina perfectly!

This Camaro, just like its predecessors, will be amazing, thanks for sharing the details Mark! The custom XIX center caps are a really cool touch!

[EVIL SS]

My number one question about my cars is “What is the wheel offset”? Over the years we have found it easier for the rear wheels to order the wheels then build the axle to fit. It is easier to modify the axle tube than it is to get new wheels.

I was going to use a retro wheel, but I could not get the brakes to fit. The crew at Forgeline did a lot of work to attempt to get it to work. For me form follows function. I really wanted a retro wheel but I think these look great. If I really want the old dog dish look I’ll swap the brakes to sliders and order new wheels.

Looks great so far!! I you assume start with a known offset and adjust from there? What brakes are you going to run on this car?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by EVIL SS

Looks great so far!! I you assume start with a known offset and adjust from there? What brakes are you going to run on this car?

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below). To keep with look of the car I’m going to order new Forgeline OE wheels that will take poverty cap hub caps. For the OE style wheel I’ll need to run stock C6 Corvette brakes. For just cruising around the OE black steel looking wheels will work well.





The Forgeline OE wheel




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[EVIL SS]

Originally Posted by Stielow

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below).

Thanks Mark! Is this the same setup as your LT5 car with custom hats? I'm still looking for a good front brake setup for my LT5 build.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by EVIL SS

Thanks Mark! Is this the same setup as your LT5 car with custom hats? I'm still looking for a good front brake setup for my LT5 build.

Yes similar set up. I had Howell make custom rotors for the back with the stock ZR1 hats.

Brakes are a personal choice. I like the Brembo stuff because I know it and I know the Brembo engineers, both on the production side and the racing side.

I know a lot of people are use a lot of other brands with no issues.


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[ScotI]

Originally Posted by Stielow

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below). To keep with look of the car I’m going to order new Forgeline OE wheels that will take poverty cap hub caps. For the OE style wheel I’ll need to run stock C6 Corvette brakes. For just cruising around the OE black steel looking wheels will work well.



The Forgeline OE wheel


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I was curious what the OE1's allowed as far as brakes (aggressive brake packages or limited to production based).

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by ScotI

I was curious what the OE1's allowed as far as brakes (aggressive brake packages or limited to production based).

You can run “Big” or oppose piston brakes with the OE Forgeline wheel. It just pushes the center out board and make the center cap look odd.

See attached photos. The outer rim half is not very deep and IMO the center cap pushed out like this is not my preference.





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[ScotI]

Originally Posted by Stielow

You can run “Big” or oppose piston brakes with the OE Forgeline wheel. It just pushes the center out board and make the center cap look odd.

See attached photos. The outer rim half is not very deep and IMO the center cap pushed out like this is not my preference.
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Yes sir.... I've discussed this in-depth w/my No.1 car buddy & agree w/you 1000%.

I do not care for the hub cap protruding beyond the wheel lip. Yes, it's still an OE appearing set-up but that cap hanging out beyond the rim lip is too much outside of 'the look' for me.
That's what had me questioning what set-ups are compatible.

Thanks for your input.

[jeff71]

Hey Mark, do you typically run the same brake pad for both street and track days?


If so which one?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Stielow

The Detroit Speed subframe works well with a 18x10 front with a 20 mm offset or 6.25 backspacing. The rear we ordered a 18x12 with the most backspacing that Forgeline could do in there forging. Off memory it as 19 mm offset 7.25 backspacing.

I think I will have 2 sets of brakes for this car. The track setup with the Brembo and Monoblock Forgeline wheel (Pictured below). To keep with look of the car I’m going to order new Forgeline OE wheels that will take poverty cap hub caps. For the OE style wheel I’ll need to run stock C6 Corvette brakes. For just cruising around the OE black steel looking wheels will work well.





The Forgeline OE wheel




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