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Old 02-15-2003, 02:00 PM
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Default Nismo S-tune suspension with Nismo LM-GT4 wheels

Got the caps for my Nismo LM-GT4 wheels today and thought I'd post a pic. Another rainy, cloudy day here in the Pacific NW, so I took it to the touchless wash and took a pic right after I drove out. One day I get the combination of sunshine and a clean car and will post another then.

I do think the caps really complete the look. Enjoy...

Old 02-15-2003, 02:07 PM
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Sweet now you just need a Nismo body kit!!!
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Originally posted by deviousZ
Sweet now you just need a Nismo body kit!!!
I hope that Z owners don't really think that you need a body kid to complete the car, the body is ssooooooooooo beautiful stock, I wouldn't change it!!
Old 02-15-2003, 03:18 PM
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I thought that the centercap kit for teh LM-GT4 rims made them look like F1 style wheels with one large lugnut in teh center, while masking over the regular lugnuts behind a plate? Or do teh wheels just not come with ANY dust cover cap whatsoever and you jsut bought them to cover the middle opening?

If thats so, why would someone sell 2 grand + wheels and not include center dust caps? I had always been under the impression that those were somewhat necessary and therefore incuded in the purchase of a wheel.
Old 02-15-2003, 04:52 PM
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The trend now in Japan is not to use center caps. Looks good KSJ what did you do with your side skirts???
Old 02-15-2003, 08:11 PM
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what size are the rims and tires? Looks amazing.
Old 02-15-2003, 08:22 PM
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Hi Boz,

The wheels are 8.5/18 in front with +25 offset and 9.5/18 in back with +30 offset.

The tires are 245/40 in front and 275/40 in back.

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Old 02-15-2003, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by valuetl
what did you do with your side skirts???
I have to give them the car for a few days for painting, so I've held off for alittle while on that. I also need to order the stock aero kit and will have that installed at the same time.

PM or email me with a price on the Weldina exhaust please!
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Am I alone in thinking that those rims look rather plain and boring.
The track wheels look much mmore exotic than those!
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Originally posted by joust75
Am I alone in thinking that those rims look rather plain and boring.
The track wheels look much mmore exotic than those!
some people prefer a simple 5 spoke wheel on their sports car, I am one of those people. Porsche, Ferarri and AMG ALL make fairly simple 5 spoke wheels, which I like as well.
Old 02-16-2003, 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by joust75
Am I alone in thinking that those rims look rather plain and boring.
The track wheels look much mmore exotic than those!
I like the 5 spoke look better than the track. The track are nice, though.
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Originally posted by ksj

PM or email me with a price on the Weldina exhaust please!
ksj, someone from Japan posted that the Japanese version of the NISMO exhaust is actually quieter than the stock US exhaust. If this is true, you might want to wait until the USA version is available unless you want to tone down your exhaust note.

Can anyone in the know confirm or refute the above?
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Originally posted by joust75
Am I alone in thinking that those rims look rather plain and boring.
The track wheels look much mmore exotic than those!
As someone (you) recently said on the board:

"to each their own!"
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Originally posted by joust75
Am I alone in thinking that those rims look rather plain and boring.
The track wheels look much mmore exotic than those!
The only thing I don't like about the rims is the size. I like the way they look, but I think they'd look a lot better in a 19" fitting.
Old 02-16-2003, 05:03 PM
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I love the wheels,..but for some reason,..19"s look perfect on the Z.
Anything under 19"s looks a little small(don't ask me how)----I guess untill I see some lowered Z's on 18's they'll probably look better!

Glad I got 19's,..I almost bought 18's!

NISMO wheels are the shizzle though!
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I guess until I see some lowered Z's on 18's...
Hmmm, mine is lowered with the S-tune suspension already(20mm). Oh well, I'm pleased with the look so far.

Next up is the Nismo side skirts and stock aero kit, then a brake kit.
Old 02-16-2003, 06:07 PM
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Well,....sounds like you lowered yours the 'RIGHT" way,..I respect that,..but I guess untill I see some "Slammed" Z's on 18's..that would probably "look" good,..but not ride or handle so well!

I'm going for a lowered look.....not sure if the Eibachs' are gonna lowering it where I want them to..so maybe these ST Springs on Ebay Stating they lower the Z 1.83" inches might be what I need to get..I don't plan on tracking or Auto-x'ing,..but want it to sit just right! Right close to the tires!But then again--19's w/ the EIbach's might sit just right!! the 19" + wheel size combo look to not need much lowering.

Kepp it up though.
Old 02-16-2003, 07:28 PM
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nice car man...
nismo rims? NICE choice!
Old 02-16-2003, 08:24 PM
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Mr fairlady check out the Central 20 street coiloves they use eibach springs and should be a very streetable setup if your not looking for hard core race handling.


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