Challenger Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 What I was getting at is they dont make a 8 inch rewind to my knowledge. Ive started to not like the rewind as much as I used to, ill have to wait till my cars together to see what style wheel will look the best. Im thinking something with strait edges like the Konig Imagine will look good. (those come in a 17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcelectronics Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I think I'll go with 16x8's with 225's too. I'd like to go 245's, but that's not wide enough for ZG flares and too wide for stock fenders. I measured the rear of my 2+2 and there is at least 10.5 inches between the lower spring mount and inside the lip (not rolled)? and as a 245 is 9.6" then with the right rim they should fit? I have just bought a set of 16x8 +4 Performance SuperLites They are currently fitted with 205x50x16 which are way to small!! in both width and height, so I plan to fit 2 new 225x50x16 and see how they fit the rear and if they are still to small I will put these on the front and fit 245x25x16 on the rear. The overall width of the 8" rim is 9" wide which is about 230mm and as you can see from this picture the outside if the rim is still inside the stock fender lip? The rear is lowered about 1.5" and thefront about 3/4" So I figure that if I roll the lip up, the 245's should fit no problem? Here is the front pictures:- There ia a gap of about 1/2" at the spoiler. This one is NOT directly overhead the rim is actually under the fender (just) I will let you know how they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 question for you 2+2 experts on wheels. i tried to make a topic about sizing but it was quickly bashed by a mod. what sort of offsets will work on the 2+2 because i heard the rear is a bit different than the coupe. i am guessing a 17x7.5 with +42 would not work? here is my other question. i have been on ebay a lot and have found those 4 to 5 lug bolt on conversion plates like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE-4-to-5-LUG-CONVERSION-KIT-FORD-MUSTANG-79-93-AND_W0QQitemZ290204986064QQihZ019QQcategoryZ43957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and seeing as it adds 2 inches to the width, wouldn't that allow a high offset wheel to work? if so then my wheel question would be easily satisfied because i can take some 17x7.5" with +42 from my chevy malibu and put them on. they have 225x45 tires on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 hey guys, i finally got my 78 2/2 running, all the timing was off, so ihad to pull the oil pump and dizzy and reset everything. doesnt exactly purr like a kitten, but im a bit more motivated to get the floors and frame done now!! and i need a timing chain and tensioners still, whats a good place to get em at a decent price? the z store? also, i want the 2/2 badge that goes in the grille.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ive got a timing chain and tensioner Id let go of... It seems to be relatively new because the motor it came off had been rebuilt. Im going to be looking at a 74.5 260z 2+2 tonight for $250. The interior looks to be in great shape and not to muich rust. It would serve as a parts car/experiment car since it has no motor/trans. But thats not a problem because I dont need a motor/trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 thanks man, but i'd rather just get it new, thezstore.com has everything for 96.00. i honestly didnt know the 260 came in a 2/2....pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Rock auto has it for $85. Any parts store will probably have the same kit as MSA or Black Dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 around here finding parts for the z is really hard, all the aftermarket ones carry just basic tune up items, and that leaves me with nissan, and that probably won't be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 That's why you tell the parts store to order it. A quick search shows that PartsAmerica.com (Advance Auto, Kragen, etc.) carries those parts too. Napa offers it as well. I'd bet Autozone and Carquest offer them too. Rockauto.com is also a good source for parts. The timing chain kit is cheaper through Rock Auto than MSA. I've never had a problem finding replacement parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbleguinea Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 go to somewhere that sells coyles timing kits.... they make them, and ANYONE can order them... i'd give you the part number, but im at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ah ok then. thanks guys. this is my first time dealing with a japanese car older that 1991 lol and bubbleguinea, your car in your sig is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 According to the FSM all the dimensions on the wheel well are the same as a coupe... Thats why your thread was closed Rusty. I talked to MIkelly about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gokiburix Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I guess you can put this emblem on your grill http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Datsun-Z-2-2-rear-deck-emblems-datsun-2-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ140708QQihZ005QQitemZ150215579608QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gokiburix Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 check out this ebay 2+2. Good condition!!! I hope someone on hybrid picks it up! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-260Z-2-2-1974-Datsun-260Z-2-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQihZ011QQitemZ320217585175QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 mopar-ok. but still a little direction would have been nice instead of just slamming the door in my face. a forum is for answering questions isn't it? whenever i search everyone just talks about specific wheels and not the overall picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 This forum does go a little overboard with the moderation sometimes, but it is better than "that other place". :shivers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 This forum does go a little overboard with the moderation sometimes, but it is better than "that other place". :shivers: lol i hope you're not talking about zilvia, cause i'll laugh my ass off if you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I guess you can put this emblem on your grillhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Datsun-Z-2-2-rear-deck-emblems-datsun-2-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ140708QQihZ005QQitemZ150215579608QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW eh i'd rather get the "2/2" badge. i saw it here on someone's car...i forget who's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 lol i hope you're not talking about zilvia, cause i'll laugh my ass off if you are. "that other place" is zcar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 oh....never heard of it. anyways, i was just thinking, is there a 2+2 FAQ thread? if not, there should be. unfortunately, my knowledge of the Z in general is rather lacking as of yet, so i can't start one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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