Phantom Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Does the rear disk brake conversion change where the wheels mount in relation to OEM? I have Center Line 16X7" wheels with 0 offset and am running 225/50-16 Yokohama S306's. They will slightly rub on the fender well lip on hard bumps or heavy cornering. Nothing serious but the tires do rub. Maybe the disk brake conversion moves the tire mount slightly closer to the center of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted June 24, 2003 Author Share Posted June 24, 2003 The factory offset isn't 0% though is it? I ordered the Panasport 16x7 wheel and will also be running the Yokohamas in the 225/50 series. The Panasports should have the correct offset for the Z. Which I don't know what that offset is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 I always thought 0 offset wheels were recommended for the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Just read a post somewhere else on this forum - reading too many posts here lately - offset for stock 240Z was 15mm. I personnally thought it wa 10mm but 15mm also would make sense. Offset moves the wheel toward the centerline of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 72datsun240z Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 i just now bought that kit and i noticed that it said stub axle removal is not necessery arew they talking about just cutting the damn thing ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 yeah! check out this site http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Boulevard/6117/zbrakeupgrade.html it will show you all that you need to know about the rear swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 well i have 240sx rear calipers and rotors. along with ross's bracket. do i need anything else for the swap? im also thinking of bigger rotors for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 i wouldn't think bigger rotors would be better (i don't think you need more stopping power in the rear) but i have seen that stony is running the vented rear rotors from an 87 300zx. that would make a difference due to its cooling efficiency and fade characteristics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 thats what i was gonna buy. vented rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 72datsun240z Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 thanx a lot man very helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyZ Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I'm using Ross's rear brake setup on my 73 240Z. By the way great kit Ross, thanks. Rears are 16x9 -13 offset with no clearance problems. Keep ZZZZZZZing, ShelbyZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted June 29, 2003 Author Share Posted June 29, 2003 Yeah the cutting off of the old brake backing plate is the most tedius thing about the swap. Yep bigger rotors wouldn't be better in my opinion. I mean damn the 300ZX rotors that come with the kit make it impossible to run a 15" wheel already! Besides they look great on the car why would you want anything bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carrman Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 So the 300ZX rear rotors used with the 240SX calipers don't clear 15 inch rims? Hmmmmm, if that's the case I should stick with using the 280ZX stuff I have...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Will the 240sx calipers fit a vented rotor? I was under the impression that they would only open up wide enough for the non-vented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted June 30, 2003 Author Share Posted June 30, 2003 It did not clear the 15 inch 1991 factory 240SX rims that I have. It wasn't the front of the caliper that scrubbed it was the top. In other words I just couldn't fit a couple of washers on the hub and make it clear the caliper. It was the diameter of the wheel that was the problem. The wheel went on the car fine, however, when I spun the tire it was growling and scrubbing so I took it back off. It had scratched away all the pretty blue paint that you see in the pic below. It did not matter to me because those wheels were only going to be on my Z while it sat in the garage waiting on the V-8 to be installed. They were some that I had laying around from my wife's old 240SX. By the way the 300ZX stuff looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 72datsun240z Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 did you use rear or front brake calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'm using Ross's rear brake setup on my 73 240Z. By the way great kit Ross' date=' thanks. Rears are 16x9 -13 offset with no clearance problems. Keep ZZZZZZZing, ShelbyZ[/quote'] Thanks ShelbyZ! And great looking pics/setup Georgia Flash How're the new rims/tires treating you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 Hey Ross, I am still waiting on the panasports to arrive Everytime that I call them they give me a new "they will be in on such and such date speech." There is no rush though because the car doesn't move right now anyway. I also need to get that 20" piece of line fabbed so I have some time for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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