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Cost Effectiveness 13" C4HD vs 13.5" C6 Z51

Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Cost Effectiveness 13" C4HD vs 13.5" C6 Z51

Which offers better bang for buck.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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both about the same, depending on where you get your parts. just get the Z51 and be updated
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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If you can fit them go with the Z51 brakes...they will have a more modern caliper design, larger pad surface area, and the larger rotors.

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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Well im hoping they would fit behind 18" C6 rims. If not id be scratchin my head.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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They'll fit 18"s, go for it.

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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Can you PM a price for one of your conversions. Thnx
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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It's been a long day, I'll PM you from work tomorrow.

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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Will the z51's fit under 17" wheels?
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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I measured 7.75" from the spindle center to the outside of the caliper so it's my best guess that some 17" wheels will fit, some won't. C6s have 18" front wheels so I know they will fit in there
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