speeder Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Here are some progress pictures of my 280YZ rear flare install. The wheel wells were radiused to acommodate 325/50-15 Mickey Thompson ET Streets on 10" Weld Pro-Stars. http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt1.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt2.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt3.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt6.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt7.JPG This should address my "blowing away the tires" issues. In the drag race configuration, I will run 26X7.50-15 Hoosier Street Rod Radials on 6" front wheels. http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Side1.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Side2.JPG I was concerned that those large wheel arch cutouts would cause my street tires (315/35-17 on 10.5" Cobra rims) to look strange, but they actually look OK. http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt4.JPG http://rick.thebowersplace.com/pix/Butt5.JPG Can't wait to see this new fat @ss painted! The complete repaint will be done in about 2 weeks. The old paint was really getting banged up from shop accidents and lots of careless wrenching. I have decided to lose the ricey Kaminari rear wing - will go with no spoiler initially, then will address aerodynamic needs sometime before Silver State Challenge time. I will repaint (Same color - dark blue pearl) and use the existing one-piece front end for now, but have the complete 280YZ front clip that will be made into a one-piece over the next few months. I plan to get CCW "Classic" style wheels (in black anodize center for the Darth Vader look) made for road race and street to exactly fit the new fat wheel wells, but that will be after the new front is complete. Big thanks Dan Juday for sharing your fuel filler setup for the Le Mans door- I've implemented mine almost exactly as you did. I also owe kjones' Dad (I call him Big Ken) BIG TIME for the skilled body help. I can put things together and make them straight, but need help to get them smooth and shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Man nothing better than Z with fat a$$ just plain sexy. Can't wait to see the finished product. What are you going to do with the one piece you have now, once you get the other finished? Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 DANG. Time to do some research on TZ flares... That's gonna be sexy. I really like the lines of the wheel arch over stock. Much more circular and looks to encirlce more of the tire. Very nice. Looks really well done too. Can't wait to see it painted. This might seem odd, but seeing the first side shot, I for the first time envisioned a S30 coupe... Man, the places my mind goes sometimes. At the very least thanks for that mental image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett76Zt Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 OOOOHHHHH YEAAAAAAHH!!!!!!!!! Love it Rick, That rear end means business! I assume youll be at the track on Sunday . . . I'll see ya there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dorifto Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 "I like big butts and I can not lie, you other brothers can't deny ... when a Z slides in with an itty-bitty waist and a round thing in your face, you get sprung ..." Wow. The Sex. Very clean setup, and those Mickeys are HUGE! Can't wait to see your car at the Silver State Classic - I'm only a 3 hour drive from Ely, NV [not obeying the speed limit, of course ]. I'll definitely make it now. Beautiful car, I'd love to see her painted and shiny. -Dave-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Nice A$$ rick!! It looks great in pictures, but really impressive in person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 WOW! I have to come over and check it out in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Looks good. Gotta love the fat-*** Z's, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Man Porkchop is gonna be SEXY! "Smackthaazz 'n watchitgiggle YEA!" Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Looks awesome Rick! That thing is going to be sick looking with the new front end and those CCW's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 man just when i thought it couldnt get any sexier than the yz kit kit then u go ahead and 'refine' it. the car looks great . truly awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Dammmmmmnnnnnnnn! more like "pork roast" now...har-har as always Rick that looks really good, still want to see that car in person some day. your gonna need a bigger engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Looks great Rick. Glad I could help in a small way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 One thing to be aware of, those Le Mans style fuel tank caps are not legal with any road race or track sanctioning body unless you have a screw on cap underneath. Check witht eh Silver State Classics folks before you trailer out there. Car looks mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdmz Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Post something before you head out the Silver State Classic race. I am in Battle Mountain, Nevada - home of the Pony Express Race. Not too far from Ely. I would love to see your car while you are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 "I like big butts and I can not lie, you other brothers can't deny .." -Preach it, brother! According to the Queen classic, "Fat bottom girls you make the rockin' world go round". While wet sanding and admiring the new curves we created, I caused Big Ken to look at me sideways by making some remark about stroking my girlfriend's butt. I'm a sick man and need help. I don't know what I'll do with the old one-piece front. The beater has rusty, dented fenders.....but do I want to engage in that level of bodywork again? Bigger engine? I am at (probably past ) the point with the L6 where more power has become very difficult and prohibitively expensive. The roller has been built with big horsepower in mind - Present plans are to build an sohc big-turbo'ed VG30, selected for head flow potential. But that's a long-term project. I plan to stop changing things on this car and just enjoy using it for a while. The LeMans filler is used for just a door - there's a cap underneath. I hope some day to use this as a filler for a fuel cell, which is required for the faster Silver State classes. Silver State Challenge is a several years away yet, but you guys will certainly hear about it.. Dan,aka 5.0_74_260Z is pushing for a Datsun assault in Nevada somewhat sooner. I'm trying to be realistic with the schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 RICK WOW.. heh dude, Pork chop doesnt even look like the same car!!.. looking great man!! Gotta SAY.. Like the rear NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK.. I am thinking the new tires will hook.. hahahaha.. VERY NICE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannji Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I have to admit that I am of two minds about your new Assets.... your car has long been one of my favs on this sight, along with the BlueOval and others... I STILL find myself pausing to admire your sig when you post. So, I have to mourn the passing of the pre-surgical girl a bit. That being said, like most "Enhanced Assets", the new look will certainly drop some jaws. I cant wait till you have it "finished".... as the "WIA@I" syndrome seems strong with you, and I have always been of the opinion that that rear (YZ) "needs something"..... it is a great starting point, but needs finishing touches to make it not only unique, but complete. Hope you can see your way thru what I just wrote to the sincere compliments I intended.... = ) I admired the old girl and cant wait to see the new one doing her thing. tannji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Wow, baby got back! Rick, the progress on your car is looking good! The CCWs will be the crowning touch. I think Jaime240Z has some pics in his album he posted a few days ago of his black center CCWs---wide too! How wide will you go? 17" x 10"? Just curious. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 awesome looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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