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    Z in TV series (That 70's show)

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    A 240z  appears in one of the first seasons of That 70's Show.

     

    There is an episode in which Eric, Donna, Jackie and Kelso go to a drive-inn cinema to watch a horror movie ("The Omen") in Eric's car. In the background there is a pristine silver 240z. I jumped out of my seat when I caught a glimpse of the right headlight! Started pointing it out to the rest of the family!

    Not ANOTHER wheel fitment question!

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    I have 15x8 -14 in the rear, stock body. Had 225/50 but that rubbed a lot, switched to 205/55, much better, but still rubs under heavy compression. Fenders are rolled.

    Here is a thread with some fitment pics.

     

    http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/112524-need-tire-size-help-for-15x8-14-wheels/?fromsearch=1

     

    Nice rims! 

     

     

     

     

    15x7 +0 225/50/15. 

     

    Terrible picture

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    Rubs on the rolled lip on big dips fully loaded, running 1-2 degrees of camber

     

    The magic inner number is 8.25 + 4 has a quarter of clearance to the inside if memory serves so you are fine on the inside with the 8 -12. On the outside you might be hanging outside the body a bit, but with the stretch and lower profile you could get by. 

     

     

    Thanks for the photo, it's a little hard to tell what they look like from this angle and quality.

     

    Isnt 225 on 7" too large?

    Not ANOTHER wheel fitment question!

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Third time I'm writing, multiquote function doesnt work and keeps deleting everything I write  :angry:

     

     

     

     

    I can't see that fitting, you need something more like +10.

     

    If you only want 205's then why use 8" wheels, I'd have thought 7" wheels would be better.

    I would have gone with 8" et 0 but the rims I like aren't offered in that size. I also like the look of SLIGHTLY stretched tires on the rims (Nothing radical). I have even seen motorcycle tires stretched on car rims!!!!  :shock:

     

     

     

    15 x 8 et-12 is about the same as 15 x 9 et0. You're going to need a very minor roll if you want to run without camber. I suggest atleast -1 or -2 of camber and you would clear. That's nothing crazy, that's stock on most cars nowadays

    I'm not quite sure yet how to dial in camber without installing camber plates. I've seen some mounts which have some adjustments without cutting into the car, still looking into them. I've seen a few cars here on hybridz running 15x9, but they all seemed to have the wheels slightly sticking out. That's what I'm trying to avoid 

     

    Here is a reference point for you to start from. As I mentioned earlier. This is a 16x7 zero offset with 205/55.

    I think I could have squeezed a 215 but tire options were limited. A 225 would have absolutely rubbed!, I have heard from other members running a 225 that it rubbed and they had to slightly roll fenders to clear or just dealt with the issue.

     

    This is why I dont see a 8 in rim with -12 offset fitting under the fenders very nicley. As others mentioned, the -12 is more like running a 9in rim! Maybe someone else can post pictures of the 15x8 -12 set-up. 

    Thanks for the photos, awesome rims! That is the kind of look I'm going for. I would run 15x7 but I like the look of a slightly deeper dish (even if it is just 0.5 inches).

     

     

     

    This is what I was thinking to run, I have not seen anyone running these on a Z and think they would look awesome. Kind of like a hotrod version   :cool:

     

     

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    Not ANOTHER wheel fitment question!

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    As you have probably guessed by now, this is another wheel fitment question.  :rolleyes:

     

    Since my Z is completely torn apart, it is really difficult to take measurements.

     

     

    I am going to run TTT coilovers with TTT front and rear brake kit. I don't want to roll my fenders or add flares or any other modifications to the sheet metal. I'm not going to run any crazy negative camber as I've seen on some cars lately (I don't even want to use camber plates).

     

    I've seen some cool looking 8x15 -12et wheels which I plan to run on 205/50. It's the -12 that I'm worried about, i've read that it gets really tight against the fenders, especially on the front. I just want to make sure everything is ok before paying. It would suck buying rims, having them shipped all the way here only to have them shipped back (on my expense  :bonk:)

     

     

    Any help would be great!

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    Mangoletsi Manifold

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    I have searched the internet far & wide to no avail trying to find photos/reviews of the Mangoletsi manifold before buying. Therefore, I hope this post will give the next person looking to switch to triple webers more complete information.

     

    The manifold is made by Mangoletsi in the UK. It is built to fit DCOE 40 but they also produce an option for DCOE 45.

     

    It is extremely well built, every part looks and feels to be high quality.

     

    It comes with both the standard rod linkage as well as a cable linkage (can be seen in one of the photos). 

     

    Included in the kit is a port matching template to make the block openings fit the manifold perfectly. I have not had the chance to install the manifold as the car is undergoing a complete restoration, but so far completely recommend it.

     

    Enough talking, time for some photos!

     

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    Although it did take a while to have the manifold built, it was worth it.

    Weber Manifold Help

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    Thanks for the information, I was hoping to install 40DCOE on my engine.. So this is bad news. 

     

    The manifold is made by Mangoletsi, it appears to be a very well made part. The linkages are already installed and it has the option of wire or standard rod type throttle connection

    Weber Manifold Help

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    What I'm having trouble finding is whether there is a size difference between the 40 and 45 regarding the "C" value mentioned above. Is the hole of 4.6 cm that the manifold currently has too big for the 40 DCOE? 

    Weber Manifold Help

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    I recently bought a weber manifold for a 240z L24 but I'm not sure whether it was made for 40 or 45 dcoe.

     

    I measured the "C" value (in the attached photo) at 4.6 cm. Does that indicate it was made for a 45 dcoe? I dont have any carburetors to compare the diameters for the two and couldnt find anything online.

     

    On the producers website they have a kit listed for 40 and separately one for 45 so I am guessing they are somehow different

     

    Any help in finding out which carb fits the manifold is greatly appreciated!

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    Intrax coilovers, has anyone tried them?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I'm new to this site, just recently bought my first 240Z. I have searched both the site and the internet for thoughts on/experience with Intrax coilovers but, there seems to be none. The only info I was able to find was that they might be too harsh for the road and that's about it. On their website they have two different types, but the descriptions are not very clear.

    Let me know what you think.

     

    Thanks,

    Mat

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