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NICE! I allready know those look good since thats what Evan used to have. smile.gif Did you use any type of spacer at all? And did you get them in the stock bolt pattern? Can't wait to see.

 

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Forgot to mention - No spacer. These are dual pattern, 4.25 on 4 and 4.5 on 4. I personally prefer the extra holes since the alternative, 4 lugs, 5 spokes, just doesn't look right to me.

 

Turn around time on these was excellent. Got them from Discount Tire.

 

I jacked up one side and on the sunken side the tires didn't rub. I mean, I couldn't stick my fingers between the tire and the fender or anything, but they cleared. I will definatly roll my rear fenders and get 245s when these tires wear out.

 

Raised the car up more than I thought they would. I guess I can actually drive over speed bumps now (unless I decide to crank the coils down even further - I love having coilovers).

 

The wheels do look good - I poked my head out several times this evening to gawk. Not as nice as they looked on Evan's car - I'm not a big fan of my car's red paint. But still, a big improvement. I'm looking forward to my drive tomorrow. Actual traction will be very nice.

 

 

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I knew they would fit sans adapter. Alot of people did that setup that ive talked too. Good work though, im glad they fit for you.

 

Thanks for the compliment on my car, it is greatly apreciated.

 

Did I happen to mention that i paid 50 bucks each for my oz? closeout overstock wierd size rim type affair. Hope i never taco one, or i will be sporting monsoons again! LOL

 

Thanks again- Evan

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-- -- Didn't see BLKMGK's post before...

 

I may have jumped the gun on the 245 thing. Firstly, upon closer examination, specifically of the tire to spring clearance, I'm not as confident. I mean, it's only another 5mm in theory, and there's probably room on the inside there, but it's close. The outside is already too close and would definately require fender lip rolling. Actually, before I paint this car (like that's gonna happen before my kids graduate college), the fenders will be rolled.

 

Also, tire sizes are just completely relative. Before, I had 215/60 14s all around. The Firestones that came on the car rubbed the fender lip on the rear. The suckers wuz fat. I punctured one and replaced it (knoing I wanted 17s) with a cheap as possible uniroyal 215/60 - completely different. Plenty of clearance - no fenderlip rubbing.

 

These 235/45 17 Dunlop SP5000 tires actually seem to have a narrower contact patch than the firestones. So, that width thing

 

- varies from brand to brand

- may vary from model to model even within a brand

- varies from diameter to diameter

 

Anecdotally, it's much easier to turn the steering wheel now - could be the compound, I suspect it's evidence of a smaller contact patch.

 

Anyway, I believe I could get 245/45 Dunlop SP5000s under there if I rolled the rear fender lip. Another brand - who knows, doubt it. My rear springs are 10inch, so the perch is fairly low.

 

[end diatribe]

 

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Those look simply GREAT on your car. smile.gif

 

I notice you have no front air dam of any sort. You wouldn't believe the difference in stability at highway speeds you'd get from an airdam up front. (hehe, I shouldn't taunt people into spending more money, I know)

 

Very nice car. Do you have a Hybrid in mind for the future?

 

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'Preshitate the nice comments on the car. It's a plain old Z, except now it has some pretty rotaters.

 

All the real effort is invisible unless you crawl under the car. My wife was making fun of the fact that I've blasted and painted all the parts nobody can see and yet the bodywork is dented, faded and full of rust bubbles. Sigh.

 

Been toying with a .sig that 'splanes the state of my car:

 

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The Chassis is pretty much done. With the purchase of the wheels, I am Mr.BrokeAss. It'll be awhile before I can do anything to the car - years likely.

 

But, yes, long term I don't plan on keeping the L28 dual SU setup.

 

As to the airdam - I completely agree. Even with the change from short 14s to tall 17s I noticed a big difference in stability - adversely. I'd like to find a very subtle front dam that is insanely cheap.

 

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Insanely cheap, I've gotcha covered.

 

Look in the MSA catalogue and try to find the BRE style Spook spoiler. A very simple design.

 

You could easily apply this concept with fibreglass, ABS plastic, or even wood. Just paint it black, and it'll look fine. They make a huge difference.

 

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Jeronimo - I'm about to FINALLy undertake this myself. How are your wheels working out? Any gripes?

 

My front hub is a 300ZX hub so the offset is different, I believe that 17X8 with a +40mm offset is what I'll want. I was thinking 17X7 but if an 8 will work I'll do it. 225 45's is hat I'd been considering, if 235s are working for you fine then perhaps that's a better choice.

 

On the back my offset is stock - this is a 240Z. I was going to go +40mm there too with a 245 45 on a 17X8 rim but you've gotten a +20mm to work, yes? How close is the wheeltire to the spring and fender? I have coilovers and strong studs so if going to a +40 and using spacers allows me to move the wheel in and fit a 245 I'll do it.

 

I guess I'd just like to know how well the +20mm is working out for you. Can anyone else comment? 245 in a stock fender well on anyone else's car? I want to run the Nitto drag radial else a 235 would be acceptable icon_smile.gif

 

P.S. Not measuring the lip of the wheel was one of the things tripping me up in my measurements. Thanks SCCA for helping me get that straight!

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Funny, I was reading my dad's Mustang (Monthly?) magazine the other day and they were showing formulas to go from backspacing to offset and left out any mention of lip width or where rim width was measured from. Very bad misinformation, I was annoyed with that in a major mag.

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