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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Talking Drum to Disc Converson

Im looking into converting my rear drums into rear discs, anyone done this yet and wanna help me? i heard the ss discs can be put on the LT to replace the drums. any suggestions?

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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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Not Worth it.

drums>rear disc on delta.

Cost$$$$$

and more.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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i was thinkin that i could go to a junkyard and take the **** off of an ss lol cuz what would i need? the hubs, the calipers, and the rotors?
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Old May 23, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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drums do not like high speed braking...shakes the hell out of the car
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Old May 23, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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When you change to discs, a few things will happen:

1) Your stock rear rims are useless. The SS rotors and hubs are 5 lugs. You'll need new rims.

2) When buying new rims, your choices are limited since 5x110 isn't common like 4x100 is.

3) If you drive a stick shift and use your ebrake to park, your ebrake will be much weaker.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 03:17 AM
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i already have 5x110 rims cuz i have the sport package, and i have an auto so no e-brake problems :
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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cobalt523
i already have 5x110 rims cuz i have the sport package, and i have an auto so no e-brake problems :
X2, I also have a 09 2LT SS Clone haha but anyway car has 5lug stock so what do we need to do to make this work?
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Old May 23, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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X2, I also have a 09 2LT SS Clone haha but anyway car has 5lug stock so what do we need to do to make this work?
semper fi but take those ss emblems off! untill you get a supercharger or turbo and you need the front deflector and rear extension for it to be a clone
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Old May 23, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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semper fi but take those ss emblems off! untill you get a supercharger or turbo and you need the front deflector and rear extension for it to be a clone
You marine aswell? I have the front deflector in the shop for paint right now and the rear is on order haha. I would really just like to get rid of the damn car though and buy an SS
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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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im in the dep, i leave for boot october 11th, but how much are u getting the rear extension for?? i saw it for 300 and thats alittle pricey, im lookin for aaftermarket replica thats cheaper
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Old May 25, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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im in the same boat as everyone i want rear disks. from what i have reaserched the best way to go about it is find a junkyard rear twist beam with disks and just bolt it in. the only thing i cant seem to find is whether the lines will work. and you will need the e brake cable too
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