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Forum: Wheels / Tires 07-27-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By TheBracketeer
$250 for all four ... I had my use out of them...

$250 for all four ... I had my use out of them and now I just want them gone.

It is a hell of a deal.
Forum: Wheels / Tires 07-27-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By TheBracketeer
STRUT Icon5 22" Wheels in Inferno Orange with Vredestein Tires.

STRUT 22" Icon 5 Wheels for Gen 5 Camaro in Inferno Orange, with Vrederstein tires. These wheels were $8k new ... selling all 4 with tires for $250. Moving house and need them gone - Make an offer. ...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 02-04-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
I don't have that sorry ... what I can tell you...

I don't have that sorry ... what I can tell you is that is has completely changed the car ... not nearly as aggressive and uncontrollable.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 02-02-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
OK. .. it has literally taken me until now ... a...

OK. .. it has literally taken me until now ... a year and a half later to finally fix this issue for good.

I still kept throwing belts, so I went to an ARS heavy duty tensioner (like they use on...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
No spacers, and the car is lowered. No rubbing...

No spacers, and the car is lowered. No rubbing issues at all.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
Nope ... just had to zip-tie the e-brake cable...

Nope ... just had to zip-tie the e-brake cable out of the way
Forum: Camaro V6 LFX Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-12-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,975
Posted By TheBracketeer
Unfortunately this doesn't help unless you are...

Unfortunately this doesn't help unless you are subscribed to alldata. Any chance you can do some screen grabs and reshare?
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-14-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
ET is 45mm back, and 15mm on the fronts. ...

ET is 45mm back, and 15mm on the fronts.


Yes, the do clear the Brembos JUST! They are so close, the thin adhesive wheel weights do not clear the calipers ... so you need to move the weights...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-18-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
Thanks! Yes they are part of Weld now I believe...

Thanks! Yes they are part of Weld now I believe ... or vice versa. Great quality ... and VERY light. Plus, I didn't need to change the rear trailing arms with these ... just a couple of heavy duty...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-18-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 11-18-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
Problem is now solved. It was misalignment of...

Problem is now solved. It was misalignment of the pulleys.


The die-cast plate that holds the idler and tensioner needed the back and face machined on a table mill, as well as the face of the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-15-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,128
Posted By TheBracketeer
New Forgestar 17x10 D5 Beadlocks and 18x8 D5

Hey everyone,

Just fitted the new Forgestar Beadlocks 17x10 D5 with 305/45R17 M/T ET Street R and 18x8 D5 with Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/50R18.

Such an amazing transformation both in...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 08-14-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
My tensioner ran out of travel between gear...

My tensioner ran out of travel between gear changes, and the belt became loose and ran off the edge of one of the pulleys.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 08-10-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
Autoplicity ... won't be buying from them again. ...

Autoplicity ... won't be buying from them again.



Oh, and I shredded another RPM belt in the mean time also. :doh:
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-09-2019, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,256
Posted By TheBracketeer
Because if you are running any tires that need...

Because if you are running any tires that need lower pressures like drag radials, they are annoying.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-08-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 338,500
Posted By TheBracketeer
I ended up going for the Firestone Firehawk Indy...

I ended up going for the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 in 235/50R18 ... they are perfect.


I am extremely happy with how the new wheel and tire combo turned out.

...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 08-07-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
No, ... now telling me it won't ship until 8/16

No, ... now telling me it won't ship until 8/16
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-07-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 338,500
Posted By TheBracketeer
Hey everyone, I'm new to this thread ......

Hey everyone,

I'm new to this thread ... thanks for the great info John, it really helped my decision making process.

I am just about to fit these new Forgestar D5 17x10 Beadlocks on the rear...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 08-02-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
Hey Ted, Funny you should say that ... it...

Hey Ted,


Funny you should say that ... it seems to me that the HD stretches just as much as the standard Gates belts.



I'm waiting for the K080956RPM to arrive and I'll remove that top...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-31-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,335
Posted By TheBracketeer
They do fail ... I had one go as well. ...

They do fail ... I had one go as well.


Luckily it is an easy and inexpensive fix.


I make a point of inspecting mine regularly now when I have the hood up and motor idling.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-29-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
My bad ... it was a K080956HD, not the 952. ...

My bad ... it was a K080956HD, not the 952.


HOWEVER, It seems my problem is not solved. Check out the pic below which I took out of a slow mo video I shot yesterday. It is still getting WAY too...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-26-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
In particular, if you don't shift quickly enough,...

In particular, if you don't shift quickly enough, and it bounces off the rev-limiter ... right?
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 07-25-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,862
Posted By TheBracketeer
I have been going through this for a year now,...

I have been going through this for a year now, and I think I have just got it sorted.

Firstly I had a misalignment issue with one of the idlers in the Innovators West 8 rib kit (they now supply...
Forum: Wheels / Tires 04-08-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By TheBracketeer
Bump

Bump
Forum: Wheels / Tires 04-04-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By TheBracketeer
STRUT Icon 5 Custom 22" Wheels and Grille Collection with LED in Inferno Orange

Selling a STRUT upper and lower grille collection with LED for 2010-2013 SS and STRUT 22" Icon 5 rims (for any Gen 5) - both in Inferno Orange.

All in very good shape ... lower grille has a few...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 02-11-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By TheBracketeer
Thanks Ted, Yes, that's what I would have...

Thanks Ted,


Yes, that's what I would have thought as well, except a new belt doesn't squeak until I have punched the throttle and caused it to rub on the mounting plate. I can then take that...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 02-10-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By TheBracketeer
Squeaking belt ... tried just about everything with no luck

Hoping someone else has had this issue and can help diagnose it.


I have a Whipple with an Innovators West 10% overdrive balancer and 8 rib pulley kit.


I have been fighting trying to...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-03-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By TheBracketeer
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/3433...

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34339935_10156543744434470_2706854867166560256_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=AeGbPz9-r7GzRafHZVwCwOibJsaE_NwxHWKNlJFPBLE5FSFYjP6f8QElKtAR25f1EmDQ6uJdIcausOAzph...
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-03-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By TheBracketeer
Found the problem ... mounting location for the...

Found the problem ... mounting location for the idler on the alternator bracket was cracked. A few more revs and it threw the belt ... the idler had broken out of the mount.


Phewwww!
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 06-03-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By TheBracketeer
Squeaking serpentine belt - help appreciated.

Hi everyone,

My serpentine belt has developed a squeak.

Here's some info:It's a relatively new belt (six months, maybe 500 miles)

Gets worse after engine has been revved
I checked pulley...
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