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Hey guys, Just thought Id share a pic of my new Motorsports Auto type 3 front spoiler. I had to move teh side wheel arch's back 2" in order to make it fit they way I wanted. I cut the ends off my bumber, and installed it using 4 1/4-20 bolts from under neath the bumber, the nuts are welded on inside the bumber. Then I used the factory airdam mounting locations underneath the headlight buckets. My car has different fron hubs which increased the track width, not to mentin the 17" wheels that also made the spoiler not fit. A few cuts with the die grinder (of course no mask, and short sleeves, dam Im itchy now...) and the fibberglass pieces were all patch bak up and ready for business. In the future I plan on making the center spoiler and actually spoiler that will generate more downforce, and fill in the grill openeings with stianless steel mesh.

Mikelly What size did you go with for your wheels (front & rear)(tires too???)

ozzinc Jesus Christ, thats beautiful. Im gelious.

roger280zx just for you brother..... More pics of my rear wheels installed, I've only test driven it a few times so far, still have to reg. the car. but not issues with rubbing, seems like I can still drop it another .5-1.0" if need be. and keep aprox 1.5 - 2" of travel. Once she is driven in anger aroudn my local track Ill know how everything fit and functions, hopfully no rubbing.

Sharring, Team III wheels: Front = 17 x 10" (5 lug), tires 265mm Rear= 17 x 11.5" (5lug) tires 315mm Offset = 5.5" all around Sacrafice = 2.5" of fender material removed. Struts = Sectioned (removed 2", went with Konis), that lowered teh car 1.5" from stock, yet I still have 2.5" of down travel.

jdizzy204The wheel hub flange is in the same spot as stock, unless you want to move them out a little, the rear arms are adjustable a little. My wheels 11.5" is what put my wheels farther out.

ozzzzz, Yep Team III wheels in San Leandro

ozzzzz, Im in the Easy Bay

roger280zx Yep, they ate Team III wheels, Im very luck they are located about 45 miles away from me, so I went there and spoke with the owner and we got everything figured out to ensue they would fit. I know I would have to cut the car, I also knew that once I handed over my cash and they were custom made for me, Id never see my cash again, even if I screwed up some of the dimensions. Kinda hard to return custome fabricated wheels make to your specs. So I purposly pushed the wheels out 1/4" more that I really needed just to make sure they didnt hit the coil overs or the inner fender (its close right behind the driver seat to inner fender area). In reality I could have saved the 1/4" but my 2,500$ wheels fit. I went with 17x11 in the rear with 5.5" back spacing, the front are 17x10 (had to be custom made, not in their catalog) with 5.5" back spacing. Since I set all the back spacing at 5.5", my plan B (should disaster strike) was to put the fronts in the rear, then buy 9" width for the front. That way at least 2 of teh 4 wheels would fit the car and I wouldnt be out 4 custom made wheels. Also, just a quick FYI... The owner (I forget his name, want to say its Steve), is a really great guy, his shop does great work, in fact he let me borrow a 17X11 with a 315 already mounted on it to use for my mock up, who does that these days. Im not saying he would do it again, but he did it for me and that really helped me figure out the back spacing etc.... and be somewhat confident in my dimensions before I dropped the cash. Id highly recommend there wheels to anyone looking for that vintage look with lots of options for larger more modern tires.

ZT-R, Using the super ZG flares there would seem to be enought clearance in the rear for your 335. However you better make sure your back spacing is dead nuts on and get is as close to your coil overs and frame as possible, in addition it will be dam close and your going to have to trim the body. I cut 3" out of mine, It kille me to do it, the car has a decent paint job and everything, never the less, I too a grinder to it. Also, in response to your desire to put 335's out back, thats cool, that was my original plan too, but after looking at the cost of 335's compared to 315's I went with the 315's knowing that out Z cars have rear toe in and - camber, means were gona be buying rubber more often that you would with a fixed axle car.

Hey all, Thought I’d share my new wheels and flares partially installed, still have to make the final body cuts, bending and welding, but it’s a step closer. My brother and I have spent time on this project over the last 6 years and I drove it around the block the other day. All I can say, is wow, it’s a completely different car now, I orginaly saved this car from "DRAG RACE HELL", now it feels more like a raod racing Corvette or BMW, its solid adn responsive, of course I havent had it over 40mph yet so who knows....hehehehhe Here's a little of what I've done for reference: 1" 280Z master cylinder Koni's all around Camber plates all around Willwood 6 piston calipers up front Infinity Q45 disc conversion from TTT in rear TTT rear suspension R230 VLSD differential TANK axles (39 spline) Coil-overs 325lbs hypercoils in front 300lbs hypercoils in the rear 17x10 wheels up front with 255mm nittos (going to 275mm eventually (got a smoking deal on the 255mm for now) 17X11 wheels in the rear with 315mm nittos 350 Chevy mild cam, sportsman heads, single plane, holley 750 DP with 4 corner idle circuit, 50cc pumps T56 6 speed tranny Momo steering wheel, with NRG quick release Dash mounted rear brake proportion valve control New steering rack Suspension Techniques sway bars Left to do: 383 stroker upgrade ProCharger install Dual exhaust Fuel Cell 8-10 point cage Race dash with gauges Race seats MSA Type 3 front air dam MSA victory rear spoiler Sand Prime Paint Maybe before I die or my business comsumes me, anyhow I appreciate everyone sharing their projects, its my turn. Also, if your in the Bay Area and you have a Z with flares installed, Id love to check it out. One final note, the pic of the rear of the car is a little deceving, my driveway slopes up and I put the camera on the ground so it make the car look really high, in reality its 1.5" lower than stock.

I'm in Northern CA (Bay area), if your looking to sell your Motorsports Auto Victory rear wing, or Type 3 front spoiler, let me know I want it. Drop me a PM.....please!!!

Hey Guys, To answer both of the first 2 reply`s: 1st: I needed to used a grant adapter because after 4 phone calls to the NRG tech. guy he assured me they had an adapter, after buying 2 of them and neither of them working, I decided to make my own, in addition the MOMO adapter with the NRG quick release puts the steering up against my spleen, hehehhahahahah. 2nd: Dude if I had the time I would make you button, but things are crazy right now.... Hope your projects are going well....!!!!

Here are a few pics of my adapter installed, I cnc machined it from a block of 7075. I'm using a grant hug for the spline, a NRG quick release, and my adapter mates the two together ultimately ending at me sweet little Momo wheel. Sorry for the crappy pics...

Yea, I could use one, send me a PM and I can get you paid thru paypal.