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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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If I upgrade to 18 inch rims from 16 inch, will it be a rougher ride?
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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There is a noticeable difference in the ride quality. But usually on an 18" rim you also run a wider tire which adds some grip.
 
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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You could run any F-body calipers, corvette C5/C6 and the CTS-V calipers if you get bigger than 16 wheels guarenteed
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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I'll probably stick with 16" rims. When I buy slotted erformance rotors for the monte, are the front going to be the same as the rears?
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Rotors in the rear are much different than the fronts.
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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I might go with the stoptech rotors the 127.62055L, 127.62055R for the fronts and the Rear Left 127.62058L, Rear Left 127.62058R for the rears. The site says these fit stock calipers, but I am upgrading to f-body calipers so I can have the two pistons. Are these the right rotors for what I want to do?
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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F-Body Calipers fit over stock rotors, so keeping the stock rotor specifications while ordering should be fine.
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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ok I've got one the rotors planned. The other 2 things I need are the f-body calipers and brake pads. For the calipers do I look for 2-piston since most don't say f body calipers?
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Do your research for the swap. It will be very important.
 
Old Jan 31, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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I saw a post of a f body w body swap F-body to W-body Caliper Swap so if I buy a performance or used caliper for a 99 or later camaro or firebird as long as is has 2 piston, it should work.
 



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