johnc Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'm pretty sure the rear flare on that car is on the wrong side. I thought it was rotated forward a bit too much. When the body shop re-did things the flare sat much better on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav240z Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 HI there, are you still doing the ZG install kits? I have the flares but not the Allen bolts, felt or washers etc.. I like the way your Z turned out, the way I had imagined the install process seemed to be a much harsher install than what it actually is. Granted it is a bit of cutting and I'm still not 100% sure if I'll do it. I don't think I'd need my Z lowered more than what you have done so it looks like the perfect tutorial to emulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 toecutter -- After looking at those pictures closely I think you are right, my flares were fatter in the front and tapered in a little towards the rear. Looks like he might have them flip flopped, but its kinda hard to say from those pictures. gav240z -- If your car is as low as mine and you are running wide tires I reccomend you cut them a little farther up like johnc, perhaps .5" to 1" farther in the rear. I may be cutting up a little farther in the future for safe measures. And Yes I am still doing the kits: They are 55 dollars plus 5 bucks shipping. It includes: 24+1 SS 1/4" allen button head bolts 24+1 SS 1/4" AN style washers (smaller diameter) 12+1 Nutserts for the rear 12+1 SS nuts/lock washer/washers for the front 4 Strips of welting - this is nice quality stuff, i loved using it on my car, very flexible and easy to work with. Pm me if you are interested. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I just reveived my ~install kit~ from Austin today, and have to say, its a very nice, tidy kit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I was wondering, if you were to cut the outer rear fender, instead of bending the inner fender back up and tacking, would it be possible just to clamp it flat against the outerfender? This way it would become the same layer as the outerfender and you would bolt through both when you installed the flares (avoiding nut insert thingamajigers). That would allow you not to have to weld, and then you could just use epoxy or something similar to seal it up nicely. The question though, is, is there enough metal? just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 No I dont think its possible, if you looks at the design of the inner fender it cant very well be pinched together, especially if you cut it up higher like johnc. I tink youll end up warping hte fender and it would also leave a sharp edge. But who knows give it a try and let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurphz33 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Austin, nice post (pictures and writeup)--- very helpful. Can't wait until I have the time to do this to the 280! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I went with putting the tops of the rear flares 3.75" up from the original lips... I hope this works out fine for 2" shorter struts with 16x10" wheels... I fit the fronts similarly... though they do not seem to need as much cutting I added a few more pics... ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 has anyone fit the ZG's to their s130? I'm SERIOUSLY considering doing it and would like some tips from someone who already has? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 I have two more kits left, I will prolly not make any more of these... if anybody is interested lemme know . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 All gone, thanks alot guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 All gone, thanks alot guys. Bust. Austin, I emailed you before about these, remember? If you scrape one up again, I'm still game. Davy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I am in for one more PLEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooley Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 So am I, very keen on a kit if you can make one up again. PLEASE TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hey, If I can get a couple people wanting them at the same time I am willing to put some more together. If 5 people agree to purchase a kit ill make another run. I just have trouble finding time to put a couple together here and there since im in school right now. Lemme know if yall are interested. I belive there are 4 right now interested in you guys PM me again i can keep track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar240z Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 curious,whats the cost of the kit, i'm considering zg's. edit. i read up a few posts... $55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hey, If I can get a couple people wanting them at the same time I am willing to put some more together. If 5 people agree to purchase a kit ill make another run. I just have trouble finding time to put a couple together here and there since im in school right now. Lemme know if yall are interested. I belive there are 4 right now interested in you guys PM me again i can keep track. PM Sent I might get another guy that wants one of these, but dont know that for sure untill next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 pm sent also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvillarreal Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 pm sent. answer, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts