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Old 09-29-2013, 06:53 AM
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I have always liked enkei rpf1's in black on black cars for a cheaper route.

But +100000000 on the lmgt4 and te37's
Old 09-29-2013, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by taryon
I've had 5 sets of 18" wheels and a set of 17" - people say 18s for performance and 19s for looks but for a daily the differences are minimal imo. I currently have 19s and I like them much more than 17s/18s (imo ofcourse). Just sharing my insights good luck with your selection
Yea I'm sure the difference between the sizes won't affect the car that much, especially on the road like you said. To me, the wheels just look to big and if i'm going with the te37's the smaller size would look sportier.
Old 09-29-2013, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
I see that you are from St Louis. Good looking Z and I like the wheels. There are a couple Z clubs in the St Louis area that you might want to join. They are the St Louis Z Club and Gateway Z Club. Although it might be a little bit late, the St Louis Z Club is having a meeting and cruise today.
Thanks for the website I will definitely be looking into it
Old 09-29-2013, 08:01 AM
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Well it is certainly refreshing to see someone young who can write a detailed post

You have a good plan for the car but your performance needs will always be limited by your heavy wheels.

You will be amazed how much of a difference a set of light forged wheels will be to your performance compared to your current wheels
Old 09-29-2013, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RacingBlack350Z
Yea I'm sure the difference between the sizes won't affect the car that much, especially on the road like you said. To me, the wheels just look to big and if i'm going with the te37's the smaller size would look sportier.
I went from the 19" TSW's that came with the car to some 20" TSW's and I noticed a difference.
Old 09-29-2013, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Well it is certainly refreshing to see someone young who can write a detailed post

You have a good plan for the car but your performance needs will always be limited by your heavy wheels.

You will be amazed how much of a difference a set of light forged wheels will be to your performance compared to your current wheels
Thanks a lot i am planning on making that my next mod after the motordyne swaybars.
Old 09-29-2013, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by WeightLimit
I went from the 19" TSW's that came with the car to some 20" TSW's and I noticed a difference.
Good to know, I am thinking of doing silver (not sure what shade) 18" TE37's.
Old 09-29-2013, 12:09 PM
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not another kid whos parents bought a car for .... omg
Old 09-29-2013, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by calidrew909
not another kid whos parents bought a car for .... omg
haha this was expected, i get it
Old 09-29-2013, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RacingBlack350Z
Thanks a lot i am planning on making that my next mod after the motordyne swaybars.

alot of new people commenting on this post, i like the car, not the wheels.. black is a pain in the **** color. why are you set on motordyne sways, i have the exhaust and would highly recommend it, not sure about the sway bars
Old 09-29-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
why are you set on motordyne sways, i have the exhaust and would highly recommend it, not sure about the sway bars
I just want to stiffen up the chassis to improve the handling. The way the car turns is just as important to me as the straight line speed and I know they will fit with the exhaust.
Old 09-29-2013, 01:14 PM
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i get that, i do.... but why are you going with motordyne? most people (including myself) get the hotchkiss..... just wondering why you are set on the MD ones
Old 09-29-2013, 01:37 PM
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Motordyne is solid, hotchkis is hollow
Old 09-29-2013, 01:53 PM
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i love my hotchkis sways! They were easy to install, and i'm running full stiff on OEM endlinks (SPL are on the way)
Old 09-29-2013, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
Motordyne is solid, hotchkis is hollow
i know that, but wondering why he choose that. the MD are solid but the hotchkiss have more adjustability.
Old 09-29-2013, 02:20 PM
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unless he is heavily tracking the car, he may not need them as stiff
Old 09-29-2013, 02:21 PM
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It's subjective but some people don't care for the extra ability, they just want a solid bar .
Old 09-29-2013, 02:23 PM
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i will agree with you there
Old 09-29-2013, 02:29 PM
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i have eibach and love them
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essentially i am just picking his brain, not knocking his decision at all..... just wondering



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