jhc

Are you really buying grill mods from a 4x4 site?

dboyzalter

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Some people buy new bumpers some people put ugly inserts in their

clubhopper

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Eww

MicVelo

Had to beat the incoming rain to wash dis shid off....




Angry birds whose dinner didn't sit well with 'em.

But played musical wheels today...


Went out on a test run then adjusted my shocks for the "new" wheels. Frankly though, the now "resting" LMZ5s were sooooo much better with less jounce and rebound they let me run. Fehhhh....



Oh well, at least I got these off both cars....


Oh, and back to OEM for da Niz...

Was hoping to drop it off for consignment this weekend but noooooo.... the inbound rain had something to say about that. Guess it'll have to wait until El Nino peters out. No rush....

Mic

APTech

But where the pics at tho.

kno

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Hmm I think I like the LMZ5s on the z better, aren't they lighter anyways? Man I'm gonna be so sad seeing you letting go of your nismo, it was in such good hands.
dang pigeons time to get a bb gun and start target practicing

MicVelo

The LMZ5s are indeed the "ideal" setup for my car - of all my various setups the car has seen - and with the shock adjustability factored in, it makes them even better. Only ones as lively as the LMZ5s are my Track V.1s.

As soon as I put the Volks on, I could tell within a block that I needed to adjust and now it's back to harsh setting to control the extra 4-8lbs at each corner. You can bet I'm going back to S-Tune wheels next change-around. Laff.... They were OK on the Nismo due to the fact that the Nismo OEM wheels are roughly the same weight as the Volks and the suspension accommodated them fine.

On the For-Sale-Niz.... well, if I don't get a serious buyer for it, I'll just keep it. I've already got space for it in another garage so that's not a concern. I'll give the consignment/show lot a try and if that's a no-go, well.....

BB gun.... nein. Might hit my car.

dboyzalter

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I was thinking about getting some g35 rays but im a bit hesitant about the 19s... Little bit big for me, but seam easy to find

turboed350z

Well, my exhaust gasket leaked. Ran all over town to find a replacement. Part store only carries oem 2.5 inch. Had to order one online... wait time is annoying haha

MicVelo

What size and which gasket?

I have a bunch of Vibrants sitting in my tool box if you need it. I didn't use any of 'em when I installed my system. I think I have a 3"....if you're talking about the Y-pipe aft end-to-midpipe.

turboed350z

i NEEDED the one for the mid pipe. 3" 2 bolts. i knew i shouldve asked on here first

oh well, it was 5.change so im not too angry. im more bother by the fact that it decided to leak today, no joy ride on the weekend for me

turboed350z

yea, im not that much a fan of 19s either. but for some reason its whats hot. i remember a time when 16s were consider big haha.

for me, 18s are perfect for a street car. looks and performance.

dboyzalter

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I was actually looking for 17s for a while but haven't been able to find any that I love... I like my anniversary wheels I just want something a little lighter.

turboed350z

17s are too tracky for me haha

MicVelo

Track V.1s - painted in Pressed Espresso for T'bo - are about as light as yer gonna get from the factory.... and at a reasonable price. Only 17-some forged pounds/wheel.

turboed350z

arent the v1 18s?

best 17s ive seen is the standard g35 wheels.

mr. sparco

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Track v1s only come in 18s, 17x10 rpf1s and fn01s look great on the z.

dboyzalter

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Cant be an amateur wheel collector without some 17s 18s and 19s in that collection. No 20s unless you have a truck with some 33s or bigger on their.

MicVelo

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, thought the topic was "light wheels" since Mike wanted to shed a few lbs.

Now I find out it's "which 17s to buy?"

My question: Why?

Although Mistuh Sparco's suggestion of a 17x10 RPF1 sounds interesting...

turboed350z

Im 90% sure mike wants the lightest possible.

As for light 17s rpf1 seems like the best option. Decently cheap too.

Or you could source used te37s in 17s or ce28. They pop up on instagram once in awhile for decent pricing.