Zeppelin Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Got the Hellwig rear swaybar on this morning. A couple things I'd suggest with the instructions. First they have in big bold print that the framerails will have to be drilled. But then in the detailed instructions they don't mention at all where the drilling needs to be done, what size bit should be used, or anything. Wasn't hard for me to figure out, but it would have been nice to have better instruction there for someone that may not be as savy. Also, when talking about installing the bolt where you have to drill the framerail, it specifically tells you to install a washer between the adjustable endlink and the new bracket. It does not mention at all that there is a washer provided for the outside also, between the endlink and the bolt. Only looking at the pics real well do you kind of see there is a washer there also. Also in the pics of the swaybar mounting brackets, it shows 2 nuts on each side of the u-bolt(and they do not appear to be locknuts), but only 1 locknut is provide for each side of the u-bolt (4 locknuts total, 2 for each side of the car). Other than those few points, the instructions were pretty straight forward and the parts are stellar. Here are a few pics. Original endlink mounting bracket http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/rear_swaybar1.jpg New bracket http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/rear_swaybar2.jpg Adjustable endlinks assembled(assembly tool pictured also) http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/rear_swaybar3.jpg Adjustable endlinks mounted http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/rear_swaybar4.jpg Overall, the Hellwig adjustable rear swaybar is a very stout, quality piece IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I was also not happy with the rear wheel offset, even with the 3/4" spacer, as were a few of you that have posted. The inside of the tire was very close to the rear inner fender, and the outer tire was tucked way too far inside the rear fender. So I picked up an additional 1" spacer. This new spacer actually bolts to the lugnuts coming off the axle, then has an additional set of lugnuts for the wheel. Its made from aircraft aluminum and IMO looks and feels like a nice quality product. Here is a pic of the spacers mounted. http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/spacers.jpg Here is a pic of the rear with just the 3/4" spacer in place. http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/old_spacing.jpg And with the new spacer added. http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/new_spacing.jpg I'm much happier with the new rear spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGH STEELERS Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Nice very jealous. Please keep us updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Here are a few new pics of mine with the Z06 brake swap and Z06 spider wheels, after offsetting them out a bit. http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/033010a.jpg http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/033010b.jpg http://www.zeppelinsreef.com/images/war_eagle/033010c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 DAMN! That is sexy. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 That looks awesome! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Really looking good Larry! What about the bumper cover modifications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 What about the bumper cover modifications? We'll see. I'm going to settle in and drive it this summer, and see what the fall brings. I'm still torn back and forth on doing the bumper mods. Finding another nose to modify just hasn't been a top priority with the brakes and rims/tire project going so well this spring. It would look bad arse for sure, I think, and I'll end up picking a nose up and starting on it sooner than I probably think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GMoney Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sorry to ask but why didnt the wheels have the correct offset from the get go? I mean stacking 1.75" of spacers on a high power car just doesnt seem like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 The right offset wasn't available in the 19 x 10s. Might be by now, but only the Z06 offset was available when I got the back rims. The spacer arrangement is actually very strong. Not sure I'd try it with slicks at the track, but I feel pretty safe with street tires, even the softer compound of the Nittos. I've pulled the tires off a few times now and inspected the spacers and tried to re-torque the first set of lugnuts. They never budged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Those wheels look AMAZING on that car. congrats on making this car look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks. Its hard trying to come up with something that hasn't already been done with these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks. Its hard trying to come up with something that hasn't already been done with these cars. make it into a dump truck. hasnt been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGH STEELERS Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 That TA is bad ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I want those wheels so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Gotta thank Brandon and the guys at IPS for spending time Friday swapping out rockers, trying to stop the drivetrain squeak I have. Spent allot of time, but it looks like it is a lifter. Damn it. On another note, I found someone else doing a similar bumper mod that is having a mold done, so my bumper might get started sooner than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks to Brandon and the guys at IPS. Got a set of LS7 lifters installed and an LS7 clutch kit while I was at it. No more squeak. Gotta get used to the new clutch now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJdidit1738 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Damn that things looks good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 +1 That car is sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks to Brandon and the guys at IPS. Got a set of LS7 lifters installed and an LS7 clutch kit while I was at it. No more squeak. Gotta get used to the new clutch now though. You are welcome Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protection Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 How's the ride with the cut springs vs not cut? I might just do the heater hose mod since I'm not lowered in the front yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 A little bit, but no more than I would expect from a set of drop springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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