lt.dangle34 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I bought some STR wheels off ebay and they look pretty good, $400 shipped, and I got some Kuhmo 225/50/15 tires from Discount for $288, really good deal to me!!!! Then I took the ugly front bumper off, what do u guys think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans toy Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 They look clean. Aluminum or steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt.dangle34 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Aluminum, 4.5 bs, I had to sand the powdercoating off the front hub hole to fit properly but it took like 2 minutes, no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkiraZX Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 An aftermarket bumper or custom bumper should help you out a bit. In my opinion, a bumperless S130 doesn't really look better than one with a stock bumper. S30s can take theirs off all day but, pinched front and large overbite of the S130 makes it look a little awkward. But, again, my own opinion. You don't need me to tell you to rock your car how you want to. () Nice wheels BTW. I want something similar but in a 16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Whisky Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looks like a toothless old man, or a catfish. Nice shoes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt.dangle34 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Akira, Im pretty sure they have them in 16", and Whisky, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 The bumper removal KILLS aero on the s130, it is much more a noticeable performance hit than on the s30. And you had better not hit anything or... you're dead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt.dangle34 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 True Roger, I just hate the ugly front and rear stock bumpers on the zx, I will find some from a newer zx, the body kit style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Wheels look good . Larger diam. wheels would be better . IMO , you need more tire , diam. wise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 A bumperless 280zx can look ok, you just need a non stock lip. It looks similar to an s30 with the MSA lip and no bumper. Yes it does kill aero, , but even a bumper'd 280zx isn't exactly the most aero dynamic thing out there. I went from an arita speed G nose to a regualr front with an MSA lip and you could noticeably feel the difference/drag at highway speeds. The wheels look ok, but the tires are undersized. Stock size is 195/70/14 which equals 24.7in in diameter Your tires are 23.9 inches in diamter so they are noticably smaller. It also doesn't help that it's a 2+2. That makes the wheels look small. Could use a small spacer and lower it more to fill the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Here is a link to one of the easiest to use tire size diameter calculators. This does not help with backspace, I use another online calculator for that. It requires java so it may or may not work on your comp. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt.dangle34 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 The car sits so high cuz the motor is out, with a 355 and t5 in it, it will come down, but I do plan on 1" lowering springs, should even things back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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