[atakacs]

If you're interested in getting rid of any of the following, please PM me because I'm interested in getting these at a fair price.

hidden hitch like a draw-tite for a TA
mini-trailer - big enough for 4 17x11s w/ sticky 315 tires.
4 each - 315/35/17 V710s or similar
4 each - 17x11 wheels - medium to light weight, low cost, finish not very important
Sway bars stiffer than 1LE like Stranos or similar
Lowering Springs - stiffer than stock, preferrably non-progressive around 550 lbs/in front, ~150 rear
Adjustable shocks - KONIs or similar

For a fast transaction, send pictures and paypal info or address for a check to andre_takacs@hotmail.com

Thanks. Andre

[sgarnett]

On Camaros, the Hoosier 315 A6 is a very tight fit, so there's very little forgiveness on the offset, even with rolling and slightly flaring the fenders. The tires move more than you might think under cornering loads.

I have 50mm offset ZR1s.

My front casting nubs are ground off, which may or may not have been required because I still need 3/16" spacers to keep the rim and tire away from the spindle. So, on my car 45mm is about the maximum offset that will work on the front. It's also the minimum offset, because I do get slight rubbing at the fender lip.

At the rear, my outer fenders are rolled and slightly/subtly flared. The inner fenders are pounded, and the bumpstop and bracket are slightly trimmed. The PHB is very carefully adjusted with zero margin for error. I'm running 5/16" spacers, still get inner fender rubbing from tire deflection, and even 1/16" thicker spacers cause outer fender rubbing on a bump. So, 48mm (or 45mm with a 1/8" spacer) is about right in the rear.

Grinding the front nub, pounding the rear fenders, and trimming the rear bumpstop bracket (an integral part of the inner fender) are all illegal in ESP (bumpstop itself may be OK). I wasn't worried about replacing the spindles if I was ever in danger of winning the Nationals, but I didn't realize the inner fender rules had been "clarified" a few years ago until after the fact. C'est la vie.

As far as I know, a Firebird won't be any different on the inner fender dimensions, but there is room to move outboard slightly.

315s keep getting bigger (A6 seems to be bigger than V710, which is in turn bigger than older 315 designs). It's kind of like golf clubs, where what used to be called a 4 iron is now called a 5 iron. So, if looking at other Firebirds running 36mm rims, make sure they are running the A6.

On my car, the equivalent of 45mm offset rims (effectively) are threading the needle, still require an additional 1/8" rear spacer, and still rub. If there's an extra 10mm fender width on a Firebird (dunno, but easy enough to measure), I'd sure take advantage of it.

This post has been edited by sgarnett: Jun 23 2007, 06:09 PM