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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Atl300zx
i dont want to compromise the ride quality, any suggestions for stock like feel with a lower stance?

Nismo Supsension w/ Nismo Sway bars, its what I got on mine and I love it...
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Good to know you can move 'em....It's between the gt-3's and the Nismo's...the one thing about the gt-3, as already mentioned, is keeping all those rivets clean, the way they should be. I don't know if I'm **** enough. They are my favorite wheels though! No doubt, especially with the Brembos behind them. Also, I'd keep your exact setup, 18's with 245/275 tires. Very nice!!
Foose has a wheel cleaning kit that is like a round sponge that mounts on a tool that spins it around, it should easily clean the rivits with no problems..

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Always great to see them Z32's...
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Nice pics, what kind of rims are on the 300zx?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Good to know you can move 'em....It's between the gt-3's and the Nismo's...the one thing about the gt-3, as already mentioned, is keeping all those rivets clean, the way they should be. I don't know if I'm **** enough. They are my favorite wheels though! No doubt, especially with the Brembos behind them. Also, I'd keep your exact setup, 18's with 245/275 tires. Very nice!!
If you want the GT-3's, gotta keep your eyes opened, as they are discontinued now.


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Looks like you have a Nissan dealership at your house!
That is actually a buddies house. We were shooting the next video for the 2007 Z Convention. Here is a link to last year's. Right Click, Save As (111MB) Although i do own my fair share of Nissans: 1990 Nissan 300zx Nonturbo, 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo, and of course the 2004 Nissan 350z Performance


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When used with Mothers® PowerMetal™ polish, the PowerBall™ is ideal for use on any uncoated, polishable metal finish. Its unique and durable construction compresses to fit tight spaces, so polishing difficult, intricate metalwork to a mirror-like finish is fast and easy.
I dont know if that is a good option, it says to use on uncoated metal. I believe there is a clear coat over the lip of these wheels, and the face of the wheel (around the rivets) is definately coated...with paint.

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Nice pics, what kind of rims are on the 300zx?
ADR M-sports
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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Built, thanks for that. Hey, could you confirm that the TPMS works with the gt-3's? Also, are there any problems with these wheels and Brembos? I've drooled over your car several times.

ATL - I checked Tire Rack and see the gt-3's are on closeout. I may have to get them this week. Just confirming TPMS, (though I believe you!) and Brembos. Also, +43 mm offset...is that too much? I was under the impression the rears should be around +30mm.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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Those gt3's look awesome. Is that the satin or polished finish? I was considering getting some 19" satin ones but the price the seller wanted was crazy, not to mention the 90 day waiting period.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Built, thanks for that. Hey, could you confirm that the TPMS works with the gt-3's? Also, are there any problems with these wheels and Brembos? I've drooled over your car several times.

ATL - I checked Tire Rack and see the gt-3's are on closeout. I may have to get them this week. Just confirming TPMS, (though I believe you!) and Brembos. Also, +43 mm offset...is that too much? I was under the impression the rears should be around +30mm.


I have Tirerack's catalogue "Inside Track" from Spring 2006. These wheels are on page 37 and they are listed as "bright satin" and TPMS compatible.

I agree that +43mm offset seems a little high.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Atl300zx
If you want the GT-3's, gotta keep your eyes opened, as they are discontinued now.

I dont know if that is a good option, it says to use on uncoated metal. I believe there is a clear coat over the lip of these wheels, and the face of the wheel (around the rivets) is definately coated...with paint.

I believe Tirerack.com still has the GT3's

Also the warning is about the Mothers Polish, the power ball itself is just a big sponge that you can use (without the polish) to clean the rivit areas.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Built, thanks for that. Hey, could you confirm that the TPMS works with the gt-3's? Also, are there any problems with these wheels and Brembos? I've drooled over your car several times.

ATL - I checked Tire Rack and see the gt-3's are on closeout. I may have to get them this week. Just confirming TPMS, (though I believe you!) and Brembos. Also, +43 mm offset...is that too much? I was under the impression the rears should be around +30mm.
Im running with that setup on my car with the Nismo suspension and it looks pretty good.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Im running with that setup on my car with the Nismo suspension and it looks pretty good.


holy crap your car looks nice
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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yo those 300s are killin it, nice wheels too.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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NICE WHEEL! HOT Zs!
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Same rims that I have on my Z...
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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ignore my ignorance, but higher offset means it sticks out more or less?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Netko350Z
Same rims that I have on my Z...

Mine are satin finish

BTW, sweet looking roadster...
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Atl300zx
ignore my ignorance, but higher offset means it sticks out more or less?

Wheel offset
The wheel's offset is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. To determine wheel offset:
Position the wheel on a flat surface and measure its overall width.
Divide the overall width by two, then subtract this result from the backspace value.

Offset = Backspace - (Rim Width ÷ 2)

The offset of a wheel can be one of the following three settings:

Zero offset:
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive offset:
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front-wheel drive cars.

Negative offset:
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheel's centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically negative offset.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
Mine are satin finish

BTW, sweet looking roadster...

I was thinking about having them painted to match the car.

I think the rim bolts would look KILLER over the daytona blue.


anyone wanna PS them for me?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Viffer35Z
Built, thanks for that. Hey, could you confirm that the TPMS works with the gt-3's? Also, are there any problems with these wheels and Brembos?

The guys at Tirerack.com said the TPM's should screw right in...

I know Stop-Tech's BBK with 14" rotors will fit with these wheels so your definatly good to go with the Brembos
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Netko350Z
I was thinking about having them painted to match the car.

I think the rim bolts would look KILLER over the daytona blue.


anyone wanna PS them for me?

I dont know, usally when people paint there rims to match there car it can come out a little weird looking.... I'd really think about it before you do it, dem rims are not cheap...
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