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10-31-2008, 02:47 PM

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btw.. in the classified there is a guy selling 4 lmgt4 18*9.5 with toyo R888 with half life left... that could be a good deal for him.

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10-31-2008, 08:36 PM

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5Zigen FN01R-C 17X10 +25 and 332mm Stoptechs...will it work?

Okay guys...I'm about to send a guy the cash for some FN01R-C's. They're 17X10 +25 offset all the way around which I know is a pretty common setup here. My question is...I was planning to run Stoptech's 332mm front kit w/ the stock stage 2 kit in the rear, for now. Will the 332's and the rotors fit w/ this setup?

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10-31-2008, 10:40 PM

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I did the math and cutouts and it seems they will fit, so I bought a set as well. I know the 17" 5Zigen Pros fit, so I'm assuming the FN01R-Cs do.

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11-01-2008, 01:26 AM

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Sounds good and thanks.

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11-01-2008, 04:50 PM

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Which version (1 or 2) and which finish did you get? Mind me asking the price and what size tires are on them/you plan to put on them?

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11-02-2008, 09:26 AM

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I have 18x8.5/9.5 FNO1RC's with a +38 offset and they fit fine. So you should be good to go. I have the 14" StopTech kit all around.

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11-02-2008, 02:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by betamotorsports

Fear of oversteer is a mistake. A balanced tire setup on a 350Z is the best way to get started on the track because you need to learn about oversteer (cornering limit oversteer, not stab the throttle oversteer). A balanced tire size setup works best for the above and it also lets you rotate the tires so they last longer. 245s all around is my suggestion and its something I've done when I first start running the 350Z.

Square setup

I have BFG KW 245-40/18f 24545/18r. It has been a good all-around balancing act while learning to track your Z (Note: The 350Z needs to "rotate" while cornering which I thinck he is referring to in betamotorsports post). You may want to swap out your sway bar/end-links with adjustable settings to suit your driving as your ladder-up in class. You likely toast the 35th Addition front calipers if you track your Z frequently. Rear calipers seem to last in my experiance.

Good luck and have fun!!

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11-02-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchmo

can anyone show a picture of 285/30's on a 8" wheel. pref on the car

I'll see what I can dig up as far as front shot of my car.

Compared to a friend's RX-8 on 285/30R18s, even the front stock track wheels (18x8) lay down all (or most) 285 of the Kumho V710s, and they wear very evenly.

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11-02-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BloMyS14

Enkei RPF-1
18x10.5 +15 Front
18x10.5 +0 Rear
Kumho V710 285/30/18 Front and Rear

Are these factory rim offsets? Just curious on the +0 in the rear. These are pretty aggressive offsets so I assume no spacers? Have you tracked this setup yet?

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11-02-2008, 10:34 PM

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Are these factory rim offsets? Just curious on the +0 in the rear. These are pretty aggressive offsets so I assume no spacers? Have you tracked this setup yet?

I just bought some RPF1s 18x10.5 +15. I'm pretty sure Enkei does not make a +0 for this model, unless he got a custom set.

I would think he's running 15mm spacers in the rears. Can someone confirm?

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11-03-2008, 03:57 AM

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What is your camber front and rear?

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11-03-2008, 04:24 AM

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I just bought some RPF1s 18x10.5 +15. I'm pretty sure Enkei does not make a +0 for this model, unless he got a custom set.

I would think he's running 15mm spacers in the rears. Can someone confirm?

Hey, I'm looking at the RPF1s also with the +15mm offsets. Did you go the same size -- front & rear? Just curious what size tires you mounted.

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11-03-2008, 04:28 AM

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These rims are Brembo-friendly, correct? I'm also looking at these, along with the RPF1s.

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11-03-2008, 09:16 AM

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I dont think you'll have an issue.

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11-03-2008, 09:56 AM

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Thanks guys...

Scotts, I'm not sure the difference between ver1 and ver2 but I have the high disc ones with the concave. Here's a pic of the ones I'm getting.

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11-03-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by six3mike

I have 18x8.5/9.5 FNO1RC's with a +38 offset and they fit fine. So you should be good to go. I have the 14" StopTech kit all around.

Are you using spacers? I know you don't HAVE to, but that offset is not the best of the choices for a Z33.

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11-03-2008, 10:38 AM

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Thanks guys...

Scotts, I'm not sure the difference between ver1 and ver2 but I have the high disc ones with the concave. Here's a pic of the ones I'm getting.

Looks like V1, which is what I have also. Are those 275/40/17 V710s?

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11-03-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by z-u-later

Hey, I'm looking at the RPF1s also with the +15mm offsets. Did you go the same size -- front & rear? Just curious what size tires you mounted.

The RPF1s I got are 18x9.5 +15 F and 18x10.5 +15 R and I ordered Falken 452s 245/40/18 F and 275/40/18 R. Waiting for the tires to come so I can get them mounted on. I'm only going to be tracking my car 2-3 times a year at most so I opted for the typical staggered setup.

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