Bit the bullet doing a mini tub

[GNBRETT]

I think the 325 are about as big as you could put under there without major modifications. The 325's are still pretty tight even with the mini tub.

A 325 fits under there just fine with plenty of room.

 

[Dino1]

I have a 295/50-16 under my car without a mini tub, the differance in the size of the 325/50-15 is minimal. Seems like alot of work... and money for another 1/2" of tread width. It's a tight fit, but does not rub with only minor mods to the frame and fender lip. But I would not want to lower my rear any, I am also doing an LS1 brake swap all the way around. Another reason not to lower it, the rear caliper would proberbly hit the frame.

 

[Buickforlife]

The car looks badass! Such a sleeper.

 

[fullahotair]

Claude, not sure on your car with the 5.5 backspace. I am having the rear end cut down a little also. That will have an effect on what backspacing you will need.

5.5 backspace is what i used when i did my minitub...stock axle, with billet specialities...


nate

 

[Red C5]

Great looking car. Nice work too.

 

[buttonfly]

Very nice! Lemme ask you guys a question. Is the mini tub typically part of the frame notch?? I mean I hear or read frame notch and I under stand what were doing there, I just hadn't thought about the minitub. Again hats off for a top notch job.

 

[fullahotair]

to capitalize on notching the frame, you need to do the minitub, otherwise the wheel well will be the limiting factor and not the frame...

Nate

 

[buttonfly]

Thank you......I understand completely. Is this the only way to get a 325 under the car? Looks so good.

 

[fullahotair]

Thank you......I understand completely. Is this the only way to get a 325 under the car? Looks so good.

i would say so, unless you want the tire sticking out past the fender lip, which would also require you to jack up the back end...

 

[buttonfly]

Damn.......I had a feeling that would be the answer. It looks so killer, well worth it.

 

[3.8vsix]

Just got the car back today!!

 

[3.8vsix]

more,

 

[The_Six]

Sweet I would love to do that to mine looks great.

 

[Squid4life]

That rear shot is pure sex! I love the way it looks!

 

[mario65]

That looks great. That car is not sleepy any more. Its beautiful and looks drop dead seriously fast. Curious on how much time and money to do it. Don't post if you dont want, Id appreciate a PM if not. Its nice enough I'd consider the drive from FL.

 

[Pronto]

Got any "before" pics to compare? Looks mean!

Oh, and with those brakes did you have to use a proportioning valve to adjust the pressure them or are they ok with those big tires as is?

 

[3.8vsix]

Got any "before" pics to compare? Looks mean!

Oh, and with those brakes did you have to use a proportioning valve to adjust the pressure them or are they ok with those big tires as is?

Well the brakes feel pretty good to me, of course I have not really mashed on them yet as I am still braking the pads in.I have the stock proprotioning vavle on the car right now.

Here are some before pics fo the car.

 

[DCVING 6]

Looks good.

Do you have enough room to drop the back down and inch or two? I think it would look killer a little lower.

 

[3.8vsix]

I think I do, I would like it a little lower also, anyone have any suggestions on what springs I need to do this?

 

[toofastforyou]

more,

W-O-W!...That's simply THE nicest frame notch job I've seen to date, congrats! :smile:
I'm having mine done the exact same way, this coming spring by Brian Cotton. Thanks for sharing your pictures, I appreciate...Your car is going to be our ''reference'' to do mine! :biggrin:

Great job!

Claude :wink: