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04-20-2011, 12:07 PM
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^ sorrraaaayyy.
Just got the front bumper back from paint...looks amazing. It's raining so no pics yet.
Need some help from wheel experts. I'm getting some 18x8 +35 rims and need help on tire size. I will get the rears rolled and i have about a 2 finger gap all around. I think i'll probably need a stretch in the rear.
Just got the front bumper back from paint...looks amazing. It's raining so no pics yet.
Need some help from wheel experts. I'm getting some 18x8 +35 rims and need help on tire size. I will get the rears rolled and i have about a 2 finger gap all around. I think i'll probably need a stretch in the rear.
04-20-2011, 04:38 PM
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You should be able to get away with a 235/40-18.
I ran 235/35 on my 19x8.5 +40, which would be approximately the same as an 8" wide wheel with a +34mm offset. The rear was rolled and bumper tabs were trimmed. Nothing was done to the front. Im lower now, rolling on 18x8.5 +43 (equivalent to ~+37mm offset) with 235/40s and rub in the front on tight, fast turns. Ive got at most a one finger gap all around.
If you want to play it safe though, go with 225/45s.
I ran 235/35 on my 19x8.5 +40, which would be approximately the same as an 8" wide wheel with a +34mm offset. The rear was rolled and bumper tabs were trimmed. Nothing was done to the front. Im lower now, rolling on 18x8.5 +43 (equivalent to ~+37mm offset) with 235/40s and rub in the front on tight, fast turns. Ive got at most a one finger gap all around.
If you want to play it safe though, go with 225/45s.
04-20-2011, 05:35 PM
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thanks guys...i really have no idea when it comes to tires. Oh, new rims will be very light! They are 17.8lbs! Not to hard to figure out what they are. Need to find somewhere to get tires now!
04-20-2011, 05:42 PM
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Nice. I love RPF1s on the CL. I just wish they cleared a BBK 
04-20-2011, 06:07 PM
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Its a possibility, but from what Ive seen the RPF1s dont have a lot of spoke clearance until you get into really aggressive fitments.
04-21-2011, 07:28 AM
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I think that i'll go with 225/45. I don't want to deal with any rubbing. Speedo will be a bit more off, but i don't care.
Hey Wes, any detailing deals for guys having a baby soon? lol.
Hey Wes, any detailing deals for guys having a baby soon? lol.
04-24-2011, 02:52 PM
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04-24-2011, 07:40 PM
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ya it's lowered on apex springs. I didn't know much about them. They came with the car. I actually like the drop...it looks lower then in the pics when i'm on flat ground (driveway is slanted). No front plate is ticketable here...windshield doesn't cut it. RPF1's are 18x8 +35.
BASTARD GUY. lol Cant wait to see pics with the RPF1's...did you buy Rajin's? 
05-02-2011, 07:10 AM
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Car runs great. I think it is in need of a valve adjustment though. There's some decent ticking going on. Seems to be only the rear bank funny enough (that's just from the naked ear though).
05-10-2011, 01:20 PM
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Ya i got them off Rajin. They're pretty much brand new. I'm getting some Yokohama Envigor 235/40/18. They're ordered, but i have to go get them mounted, installed and have the fenders rolled. I can't do it this week because of work, so hopefully on the weekend.
Car runs great. I think it is in need of a valve adjustment though. There's some decent ticking going on. Seems to be only the rear bank funny enough (that's just from the naked ear though).
Car runs great. I think it is in need of a valve adjustment though. There's some decent ticking going on. Seems to be only the rear bank funny enough (that's just from the naked ear though).
Cant wait to see the RPF1's on the car!
05-15-2011, 01:01 PM
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Got the RPF1's mounted yesterday. they're really agressive. Rears are rolled and shaved tabs. I'm starting to miss my coilovers now. I still love the new look though.
05-16-2011, 07:58 AM
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I ran a 10mm spacer in the rear to get that kind of fitment, I didn't know these specs were going to be that aggresive on your car - any plans to run any more negative camber?
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05-16-2011, 08:44 AM
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Thanks man.
well i don't have a camber kit right now to add camber. I really wish i could lower the rear a bit more. That's why i miss my coilovers. I'm going to try and make it out this thursday at SQ1.
well i don't have a camber kit right now to add camber. I really wish i could lower the rear a bit more. That's why i miss my coilovers. I'm going to try and make it out this thursday at SQ1.
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05-19-2011, 06:39 PM
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Three Wheelin'
damn, how did i miss this thread?
Your car looks great man..seriously..
I have an SSM as well, but no where as near as nice..
Im changing my top 5...lol
Your car looks great man..seriously..
I have an SSM as well, but no where as near as nice..
Im changing my top 5...lol
05-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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i only paid 200 bucks to get my valves adjusted an my apexi afc neo wired to get it tuned after i get my comptech headers this week...upgrading from xs to comptech...he's ase certified but got his own shop
05-30-2011, 07:15 PM
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Not sure if you saw my post on the other forum, but:
This is a rough estimate, but from the face of the hub (with rotor) to the edge of the caliper, youll need at least 42mm of clearance. Giving you the caliper to spoke measurement on my wheels is pointless since you have a different set. I also didnt want to measure from the face of the rotor since the offset may be different between the stock rotors and 350Z rotors. The only thing that wont change is the mounting surface for the wheel, so I measured from there.
Just in case thats not really clear, heres a quick diagram:
You will need more then the 42mm, personally Id shoot for 45mm or more just to be safe since things do flex. Youll need that clearance from the hub all the way to the barrel of the wheel as well. Make sure the spokes dont taper in.
This is a rough estimate, but from the face of the hub (with rotor) to the edge of the caliper, youll need at least 42mm of clearance. Giving you the caliper to spoke measurement on my wheels is pointless since you have a different set. I also didnt want to measure from the face of the rotor since the offset may be different between the stock rotors and 350Z rotors. The only thing that wont change is the mounting surface for the wheel, so I measured from there.
Just in case thats not really clear, heres a quick diagram:
You will need more then the 42mm, personally Id shoot for 45mm or more just to be safe since things do flex. Youll need that clearance from the hub all the way to the barrel of the wheel as well. Make sure the spokes dont taper in.
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05-30-2011, 08:13 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Let me know how that AFC works for you. I've had one sitting in the garage for about 5 years doing nothing. Maybe I should break it out and use it. Or sell it on Ebay.
06-04-2011, 10:27 PM
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Not sure if you saw my post on the other forum, but:
This is a rough estimate, but from the face of the hub (with rotor) to the edge of the caliper, youll need at least 42mm of clearance. Giving you the caliper to spoke measurement on my wheels is pointless since you have a different set. I also didnt want to measure from the face of the rotor since the offset may be different between the stock rotors and 350Z rotors. The only thing that wont change is the mounting surface for the wheel, so I measured from there.
Just in case thats not really clear, heres a quick diagram:
You will need more then the 42mm, personally Id shoot for 45mm or more just to be safe since things do flex. Youll need that clearance from the hub all the way to the barrel of the wheel as well. Make sure the spokes dont taper in.
This is a rough estimate, but from the face of the hub (with rotor) to the edge of the caliper, youll need at least 42mm of clearance. Giving you the caliper to spoke measurement on my wheels is pointless since you have a different set. I also didnt want to measure from the face of the rotor since the offset may be different between the stock rotors and 350Z rotors. The only thing that wont change is the mounting surface for the wheel, so I measured from there.
Just in case thats not really clear, heres a quick diagram:
You will need more then the 42mm, personally Id shoot for 45mm or more just to be safe since things do flex. Youll need that clearance from the hub all the way to the barrel of the wheel as well. Make sure the spokes dont taper in.
06-05-2011, 11:29 AM
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NP. Id say test fit on the 3G w/ Brembos to be 100% sure.
07-23-2011, 01:06 PM
#239
this may be usefull
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
looks good but i'd do something to the exhaust tips to stand out lil more
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
looks good but i'd do something to the exhaust tips to stand out lil more
07-23-2011, 01:34 PM
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this may be usefull
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
looks good but i'd do something to the exhaust tips to stand out lil more
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
looks good but i'd do something to the exhaust tips to stand out lil more