I can't believe how WIDE these wheels are.
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2023
- After some recent setbacks and frustration, I decided it was time to do some feel-good mods for my 2007 Corvette Z06 and take her for a drive in the mountains. I turned to Apex Race Parts for a set of EC-7RS wheels from their Forged Sprint line, wrapped in a super sticky set of Nankang AR-1 tires.
I also decided to install a Mild2Wild exhaust valve controller and a Brey Krause harness bar and then I took Goldie for a long-overdue drive in the mountains of North Georgia.
Wheel specs:
Front: APEX EC-7RS Forged 18x11" ET38 Anthracite
Rear: APEX Forged 18x12.5" ET52 Anthracite
Tire specs:
Front: Nankang AR-1 - 315/30ZR18
Rear: Nankang AR-1 - 335/30ZR18 
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Nicole -- thank you for being patient and working with us car Dads. I am not sure we get to say this enough to whomever our significant other is and I know we all always appreciate it. So, thank you.
Yes sir ! Dukes of Hazard. These younglings don't have a clue.
Thanks Again Josh for another great Z06 Video !!!
Those wheels are sick! I need to look into a set for my ZO6. Big thanks to Nicole for being such a cool wife of a car-obsessed husband. 😂
I've had a few cars now where I picked out my favorite wheels for that car and it really does give you a fresh boost of pride in ownership to see it with them installed. I also happen to have great taste in wheels 😅
Loving the new look Josh!! Makes me want to go buy a Z06 😅
Goldie pops in the winter forest!👌
Some favorite Dukes a hazard quotes:
“Koo Koo imma get them Duke boys!” And “Yer under arrest fur operatin’ a race-type vehicle in city limits boy!”
Car looks. sounds and runs good. Nice wheel/size choice.
Loving this series man! Got my Corbeau Forza seat the other day, can't wait for the warmer weather and track season to start!
Nice! What seat mount solution are you going with? Or are the Corbeau's a direct replacement?
@@JoshVanVeld They have a bracket included that works with Corvettes. Their website is super handy and makes it clear what you need depending on the seat and car combo you’re going with.
Nicole is a keeper. My wife would NEVER agree to this! Josh - you definitely a new set of seats - those sofas simply won't cut it.
Wife agree?? If you pay the bills she can’t say anything. I wish my girlfriend would think to tell me I can’t spend my money on something I want.
Love these videos. Keep making them!
Can't wait to see the new brakes/wheel bearings on
ME TOO.
Also, Mild2Wild switch is awesome when it’s functioning, especially with highway cruising. Kills the drone that happens with valves open. But it’s nice to be able to open them at will. I wish I could program it to just open the valves at 2500, but that’s just me.
Greetings from Flathead County, MT. Love the wheels, great series! Dahlonega Georgia? Yes, there are rifles (and banjo's) in every car. lol
Howdy and thank you! I'd love to see Montana someday. I think you're right, after it was clear he wasn't going to pull off I decided not to follow him too closely 😁
@@JoshVanVeld Looking at your license plate, it appears you've already been here! Ha!! Also, you know Dahlonega is where they filmed 'Deliverance' right? Yikes!
Nicole’s face says “I definitely remember the rally…. I’m having trouble forgetting the rally…” 😂
🤣🤣🤣
people like you are the reason youtube is great. keep it up.
the quality to subscriber ratio is all fcked up. i pray the youtube gods bless you with a bountiful algorithm season.
I have stayed in the area several times (Helen, GA and also Ellijay, GA) to train on my bicycle when I was competing many years ago. I can’t remember all of the Gaps that we climbed, but Hogpen was one that we did every year. My wife and I are heading that way next week and staying in Robbinsville,NC. We will be driving the Tail of the Dragon for the first time.
Sounds like a blast, hope you have a great time!
Hey Josh! I just found your channel and Goldie series this weekend - I’ve been binge watching the series, definitely learning some new tips for my own yellow C6Z06 for track! That big brake kit looks so much easier, and I had NO idea about the upper control arm stud kit that replaces the stock bolts (another video I watched). Bought that kit immediately and I can’t wait to install! I’ve been on the fence of splurging $$ for some new Apex forged VS-5RS wheels, the fitment of the 18x11 and 18x12.5 look so good on yours I might just have to do it! I’ve been struggling to find good 200 TW track tires that come in our rear stock size and the only option is to drop down to 18s in the rear but I want to do it right! 😅
P.S. I skipped forward to the latest video about Goldie- I know she’s got some work to get back her up and running. I’m rooting for you and getting her back out on track!! Just wanted to say your videos are a breath of fresh air and I’m learning some new things; I haven’t been able to drive my C6Z lately but this canyon video made me so happy that we all have shared experiences.
Hey thanks for the comment! I love it when somebody finds the videos informative/entertaining enough to reach out. Trying to keep the momentum going and hoping to be back on the road soon. Good luck with your build, you have excellent taste 😁
I would've gone with Falken RT660s but to each their own. I like the wheels and shoutout to Nicole for her participation 😂
Sadly, the RT660s don't come in 335s
Love the wheel choice, have the same wheel set up on my 2019 M240i X-Drive. But with the small arches only can fit 17x9 with a 255/40 square. I’m interested in your experiment with the Nankang tires, I ended up with the Falken RT660 and love them so far.
Anyways, glad to see you out enjoying it in some form.
I've heard good things about the RT660.
Man it seems like where you live it’s always raining !
Yes! Feels that way for sure! Better than when we lived in Chicago though!
Tell me about it!
The little vacuum solenoid that likely failed in the exhaust baffle system is behind the right taillights. Mine failed on my 08 last fall on our annual road trip, not good to have them open all the time when highway cruising. Got the replacement at Amazon, GM Genuine Parts 25794610 Engine Intake Manifold Tuning Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve. Not hard to install, you can find RUclips video tutorials.
Thanks for sharing the part number, it saves me the trouble of hunting it down online.
I had to replace mine as well - muffler valves were stuck open. At the time, I couldn't obtain the GM part (perhaps it's available now), but I was able to use a suitable substitute (Pierburg 7 22908 03 0 Turbocharger Boost Control Valve). Albanybrian is correct - it's behind the right taillight and it's easy to replace! Once you've replaced the offending part, you'll really enjoy the mild-to-wild feature for your exhaust. BTW, very much enjoying your videos 📹!
@@angelosmyth7186 Thanks!
I have the same Apex wheels on my 718S. I've used them with the AO52''s and the new RE71RS's. They've held up really well and they are at a reasonable price.
Do you prefer the A052’s or the RE71RS’s?
@@CodeBlueNurburgringAtom The A052's have more grip but I can be much more consistent with the RE71RS's. I was able to run all my laps with in 0.4 seconds with the Bridgestones whereas on the Yokohamas, I am lucky to get a run in that is all within a second. The feedback on the RE71RS's is better. The A052's feel a bit soft in the sidewall. I would suspect on a medium length track there is about a 1/2 second or a little more between the two.
@@vivekh7662 thanks! I’m going to consider the RE’s in the future.
thank you
I see you acquired a TPS tool. I remember you pondering on camera how it was done on a Corvette.
Yep - it's really easy to switch between two sets of wheels with TPMS sensors with the tool, although you have to position the tool perfectly on the rim for it to work.
@@JoshVanVeld There are several factory tools you will probably acquire. The GM suspension tool J-42188-A is the best way to take the suspension apart without damaging the giant ball joint on the control arms.
Part of this year's upgrades include a swap to a built TR6060 with a narrow ratio gear set (no more giant gap between 4th and 5th). With that, I'll be free to pick up a set of drag radials. But even without a second set of rims, I've used the TPMS tool surprisingly often.
Goldie is looking better every time you post. Love the Apex wheels, honestly going to get the Cup Car version of those rims on mine when I can get the chance. Keeping the stock mufflers isn't a bad route given they do actually flow pretty well from the factory. You should get the X-Pipe from Corsa to help increase some of the flow through there along with increasing the fun factor (more noise) by a bit. Really curious on your choice of tires though, does the increased size rub anywhere on sharp corners or bumpy roads?
Thanks! No issues with those wide fronts rubbing whatsoever. I was a little surprised.
@@JoshVanVeld Sounded like those Nankang's gave off a bit of road noise in the video, though hard to tell. What's the cost difference between using those over using a set of PS 4S? They do seem more like the Toyo Proxes R888r tires which I used to run on my 17 ZL1, man did those make some noise but held onto the track like they were glued to it. Looking forward to seeing ya get back on the track to see if what you did made any improvements.
@@TheWolfMatt For sure the Nankangs make a lot of road noise. More than the R888Rs I had on my C5.
The set of Nankangs was about $175 cheaper (shipped) than the Pilot Sport 4S.
@@JoshVanVeld I can see why you went with those then. Better "on track" performance than the PS4S tires would give you and a bit cheaper as well.
Looking forward to the next vid bud. Stay safe out there.
Absolutely love the wheels man, and those mountain shots looked killer, what camera were you using for those? I was looking into getting the same Brey krause harness bar for my 08 z06 would you recommend it over something like the shark bar one?
I have a Panasonic GH5S that I use for some of the video and the photos.
I'll admit that I didn't research other harness bar options because I liked the Brey Krause in my C5Z. So it might be worth doing some reading up to see if people have specific reasons for going with another brand.
Hey there just stumbled across your channel. I own a 09 z06 and love it. I am always looking for inspirational upgrade ideas and just a general enthusiast. Anyhow - with that said. I noticed you named your car "Goldie". I have to poke a little fun. You named it "Goldie"?? 🙂 Why not "Bigbird" or "Bumble Bee. .. Anyhow look forward to more of your content. p.s. "Nicole" didn't look like she was enjoying the ride that much. LOVE THE WHEELS
Hey Pete! Goldie is short for Goldilocks - I see the C6Z as being the perfect sweet spot between the C5Z and the C7Z in terms of price, looks and performance.
I dragged Nicole along last-minute and she didn't have time to drink her coffee or do her hair before the drive. She was still a good sport 😁
@@JoshVanVeld You got that right on the nose regarding the sweet spot. Initially I was shopping for a C7 GS as I wanted to stay with naturally asperated and still have the "wide body". But the C6 is soooo damn sexy with that legendary ls7.
Nicole doesn't seem too amused, LOL! I like the new wheels! The diameter looks small, although I'm use to seeing mine with the larger C7Z wheels. I'm guessing 18" all around? I know there's a lot more track tire options in 17" and 18"...
Lol, I know. I didn’t realize I looked like that in the video. I was actually daydreaming out the window not listening to what josh was saying 😂😂
I don't blame you Nicole!
Yes, 18 all around - factory is 19" in the rear. Good weight savings in the rear.
@@nvanveld81 Understandable! 🤣
Nice vid! Can you explain why you went with a squared setup?
Josh enjoying your videos, keep up the good work don’t let anything get you down.
Are you experiencing any rubbing with the new wheel and tire setup?
Thanks Joe! No rubbing whatsoever. I was kind of shocked.
If you’re ever in Las Vegas spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is worth checking out, I’m a member there.
@@2801race Sweet! Look me up if you're in Atlanta sometime.
"Like you're not willing to commit to a Subaru"
Yes, I Up Thumbed for Grey wheels. I am Not a fan of black wheels. My C6 is grey with grey wheels and grey brake calipers.
hey which phone mount is that? and does it need a special phone case?
It is universal.
The mount: a.co/d/cRAK2tK
The metal tab to stick to your phone case: a.co/d/ciu58PX
I've since switched to a magsafe phone case and will probably need to get a different phone mount.
Hi Josh! Really enjoy your channel. I’m sure you’ve mentioned it somewhere in a previous comment/video, but what type of jacks are you using? Quick Jack 5000TL?
Hey Mason, thanks! Yes I’m using a 5000-series set of Quick Jacks but I think they discontinued my specific model.
@@JoshVanVeld
Okay, I see the new model may raise the vehicle an additional 3”. Just acquired an ‘07 Z06 w 13k miles and looking to do a lot of similar upgrades that you are doin. First step,,, heads. Love the channel and looking forward to more of your great videos!!
@@masonpaulsCongrats on the purchase and smart move doing the heads first!
GT3 Killer... blasphamy. Prove it! ;) Oh and good job on another professional level video.
Haha thanks buddy! You were instrumental in starting this quest :)
How does the steering and turn in feel with the wider tires? Worse/better?
Steering feels a bit heavier. We took it pretty easy in the mountains and it was wet most of the time but I didn't notice turn-in feeling significantly different. At some point I'll try to do a back-to-back comparison of the wheels and tires at the track.
How is the tire whine at highway speeds with the Ar-1s? I just ordered a set myself
It is pretty loud. Probably louder than the R888R's I had on my C5Z, although those weren't as wide in the front because I was running factory sized wheels on that car.
@@JoshVanVeld damn i have r888r now and was hoping that wasn’t the case. Good to know
Are you getting any ABS or traction control errors on your new wheel/tire combo? I want going to go wider but I’ve been told it will make the computers unhappy unless I drive in competition mode all the time.
What are the full specs you’re running? 335// and 315//?
Cheers
315/30-18, 335/30-18
I think I read something about that and just ran the car with TC fully off but I don't remember for sure. I'll try driving on the street with the system enabled and see if it gives me any issues next time I have those wheels back on the car.
@@JoshVanVeld Thanks!
You look like Carlos Lagos!
If only I had his talent!
@@JoshVanVeld you’re up there man! Love your vids.
Josh. I'm on the fence between C6 Z06 and C7 GS and wanted to ask if you have any useful data on how your setup compares (cooling, reliability, lap times...etc.) to a stock C7 GS (non-Z07) with manual trans at AMP or any other race track? C6 Z06 track cooling issues (+ expense to address, not cheap) are of concern, while the C7 GS doesn't have these cooling issues. Thanks for any input you can provide.
Hey there. Cooling isn't an aspect of the C6 that I've delved into yet, so I'm not really equipped to answer. I haven't done a traditional track day yet where you're trying to maximize value by driving for an entire session.
I know that pro driver Andy Pilgrim ran a 1:23.6 in a C7 GS at AMP on Cup 2 tires, which is an incredibly fast lap for a stock car.
With enough mods, a C6Z can get there, but the question is, how much do you need to spend to get there and do it reliably? The LS7 is a modern classic of a motor, but it's known to have reliability problems.
For me it was more interesting and more fun to get the C6Z and go down the mod path, but it will be difficult or impossible to get my money back down the road, whereas the C7 GS doesn't need mods to perform well on track and provide a much more modern street driving experience to boot.
@@JoshVanVeld Thank you for the info, certainly helpful. You are right... 1:23.6 is flying for a stock C7 GS, especially given the low (relative) power numbers. Good luck with your build and stay safe on track.
Prius’ are my arch nemesis’……. 😖
so the 315 fronts don’t rub on anything under full turn?
As far as I can tell, no rubbing at all.
Josh who did you source the tires from ?
Purchased online from Phil's Tire Service.
What tire sizes did you go with? And did you need to add any camber to avoid rubbing?
Thanks for asking, I just added it to the video description:
Wheel specs:
Front: APEX EC-7RS Forged 18x11" ET38 Anthracite
Rear: APEX Forged 18x12.5" ET52 Anthracite
Tire specs:
Front: Nankang AR-1 - 315/30ZR18
Rear: Nankang AR-1 - 335/30ZR18
No rubbing at all with what I assume are stock alignment settings (not verified yet).
@@JoshVanVeld Very cool! I just ordered a set of VS-5RS wheels for my Z, so it's cool to see others beginning to realize how much tire you can stuff in the front of these things without cutting. Happy hunting!
@@jon350 I'm still amazed that they fit! I haven't driven them on track yet, saving them for a special occasion. Those VS-5RS are a great-looking wheel, Apex makes a lot of good stuff😀
Hi josh, whats the reason for running a 18" rear instead of a 19"? seems like most guys want a 18 rear but just curious as to why?
More track-focused tire choices are available. In some cases you can also run a square setup to allow you to rotate tires front to rear.
Oh and I believe you decrease overall weight in most cases. Some prefer the feel you get from a taller sidewall.
You dont like it a little bit lower???🤣😬better turns in the track????
Should I do this same tire combo on a base?
I don't think it will fit on a base (and it turns out the fronts are rubbing on my brake ducts, but I think I'm lower than stock ride height). Apex's website has a fitment guide that will tell you what will fit your car.
@@JoshVanVeld well I’m definitely going to be putting carbon fiber zed r 1 fenders and the rear as well. I want to make a track vette that i can drive on the street
You lose some turning radius with that set up don't you?
Change the seats! :D
Watch the latest video! GT3-Killer Z06: Is There A Convertible Option? | Project Goldie pt. 11
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@@JoshVanVeld I changed mine permanently 👍🏼💪
@@DrivenbyAlex Nice. Which seats? Did you run the factory 3-point belt with them?
@@JoshVanVeld Braum sears with the anchor at the bottom for the 3 point harness .
Right off the bat - you cannot drive faster than the car ahead of you so the last thing you want to do is drive so close that he spits rocks all over the front of your car ¿`_