snarpee Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited April 7, 2013 by snarpee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice looking build you got there. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Do you have a picture of tire fitment on the rear with the 315? im running the zg flares with 11.5 wheels and a 295. looking to upgrade to some 325 or 335 with the wide flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Are those team iii wheels? I've been on the fence about ordering a pair. How do you like them so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice ! Looking forward to see your engine upgrade . Need more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) 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. Edited April 7, 2013 by snarpee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 That's quite the endorsement. I think the only thing keeping me on the fence at the moment is the lack of a 17x12.5. Though it is complete overkill I, like you, only want to buy my custom wheels once. I recon the 315 will just have to do, as I think I can get a set of those for around $1560, and anything else will be more like $2500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzzzz Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Where are you located in the Bay Area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeboy Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Great build and choice in wheels ! I almost thought I was reading my time spent on my Z and tire choice--I am even doing ZG flares today and tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 ozzzzz, Im in the Easy Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzzzz Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I work in Oakland. Live in the Tri-valley area. The shop you got the wheels from is in San Leandro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Did the TTT rear end conversion make the wheels sit out further than they would on a car with a stock rear end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 ozzzzz, Yep Team III wheels in San Leandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzinc Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Im using some reaction research rear quarter panel flares, they are good for a 11" to 12" rear wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Three inches of fender cutting is about right. I had to go all the way to where the upper inner fender is flat and cut/welded there. I now have zero interference issues with tires. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 ozzinc Jesus Christ, thats beautiful. Im gelious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarpee Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Mikelly What size did you go with for your wheels (front & rear)(tires too???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayZ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Looks amazing.. Im on the hunt for a 4 lug 17x11rear wheel that will give me some good lip yet still tuck that tire as far inside the fender well as possible. Edited May 7, 2013 by CrayZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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