Sarah's Story. My 99 Camaro build log.

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Old 04-24-2011, 12:39 PM
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This is a really stupid question, I'm sure. What do you mean by "Shim the rear rims"?
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 12:53 PM
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i was going to ask the same thing chaotic...

You think it would be better to do the 17's or easier i guess?
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:09 PM
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The rear rims will rub the inside of the wheel well if you dont. My friend had to use 1/4 shims to keep the rubbing down.

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Old 04-24-2011, 01:11 PM
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Did you?? You don't have to do that with 17"s do you?
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:14 PM
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I have 17x9.5" rims and I had to fold the forward lower lip of the wheel well in a little as a precaution to rubbing. There was a 1/2" of clearance.

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Old 04-24-2011, 01:17 PM
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Wow, you really love your Camaro Massey! I hope that it loves you as much!
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:23 PM
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Thanks Freez, After I got the bugs worked out of her she has been great.

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Old 04-24-2011, 10:34 PM
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How would you go about folding the lower lip?

Very nice ride massey!! every time i look at this thread i want to keep adding things to my camaro..
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:07 PM
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Another name for the wheel shims is wheel spacers. You can order them from advance auto or any other auto parts store.

And milkshakeman, he means by rolling the fenders. I will have to do this soon because my tires rub bad! Here's a link I found about rolling fenders.
DIY Fender Rolling : The corrected bat method - NASIOC
 
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:09 PM
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Oh and Massey, I took your idea of painting the hub part of the rotors on my Z, if you don't mind lol your's came out AWESOME so I tried the same.
 


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