neverenough Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thought I would finally put together a thread for my build since I'm making some progress. 1977 280z stock front fenders with subtle Z rear quarters. I wanted to run a bigger tire but wanted something a little different then everyone else.The rear quarters are 1.5 inches wider each side. Paint is Urban Grey Metalic from a 2007 Subaru STI. Fronts wheels are 17x7.5 +4 and rears are 17x9 -13 the rears are actually what people with the ZG flares run as front tires. 225/45 and 265/40 for tires. Engine is stock for now till I get everything sorted then heads and cam will come but do have the long tubes from the group buy.Harness is from Chevy Thunder and came wired with relays for my Tarus fan truely plug and play.Brakes are from Datsun Parts LLC and are stock Maxima rear I believe and Wilwood fronts. For the dash I went with the Speed Hut guages trying to keep it looking stock and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyracer Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 That's a great colour! Car is going to look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just when I thought I was set with a silver color choice for mine. Been giving alot of thought to the metallic greys. Yes indeed your car looks great in that color. Looking forward to seeing the whole car complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Me Likey, I think that color would look good with my gold XXR 531's ! Maybe WRB blue too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Overall I think it looks great! I hope you don't think I'm being to critical, but I think with a different offset you should be able to tuck your rear wheels up under those subtle Z rear fenders. It may not be the case, but it appears that the rear tires are still sticking out a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Overall I think it looks great! I hope you don't think I'm being to critical, but I think with a different offset you should be able to tuck your rear wheels up under those subtle Z rear fenders. It may not be the case, but it appears that the rear tires are still sticking out a little. The offset is agressive but it sits flush with the top of the fender. Unfortunately the rear of the fenders taper inward just like the factory does. I agree it could be about a 1/4 inch further in but these wheels were avalible off the shelf in this offset. Not to mention the car is sitting way high in the rear right now LOL. Edited August 14, 2012 by neverenough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Even if it does stick out a 1/4" it would still look good in my opinion ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Do you have any before and after pics? I ordered mine with the gas cap cover deleted. Mine also seem to turn out more where they meet the rocker. Thats really the only place you can tell mine are wider. Here's my before pic. Another shot before primer showing how they curved out at the rocker. Edited August 14, 2012 by stony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFantaZ Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 wow This is actually the first I've heard of such an option as SubtleZ fenders. Looking into them now. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Few more pics. Still working on the inside pics of that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 LOVE the color... and wheels.... and powerplant. LoL. I think the rears should tuck just fine if you add a degree or 2 of camber, and lower it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Pulled it out in the sun today for a few shots. Seats will be here tomorrow and dynomat went in today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Doesn't have exhaust yet but its got cold ac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 It looks so good! Must make a video of it tearing around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 If you lower it will the wheels clear the rear fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 If you lower it will the wheels clear the rear fenders? Car is already on tokiko springs but it can go lower. Haven't played with the camber yet and shouldn't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmettoZ Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Great job on the paint! I have basically the same set up as you except for the hood and different wheels. I did the shaved back end as well. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastermind Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Looking good. Any chance you could post up some pics of your fuel setup in more detail for me? would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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