Notices
Media Share Z Related Photos and Video

Winter refresh! Redline meets AME, Zeal, etc...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-21-2010, 09:06 PM
  #1  
microsteve40
Know it all
Thread Starter
iTrader: (23)
 
microsteve40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Winter refresh! Redline meets AME, Zeal, etc...

I got a little push from a local style biter, so I sold my Volks and picked up some new wheels. They're AME Circlar Spec-R in Metallic Blue, from Adam at Z1. While I was at it, I bought some Zeal Function Xs coilovers off a forum member and to get the stance right, Adam also hooked me up with a great price on Kics Project spacers front and rear, SPL upper control arms, Eibach rear camber arms, and F & R Powergrid sway bar end links.

The specs on the wheels are:
19x9 +15 F
19x10 +15R
Spacers are 15mm all around, for a total offset of +0 all around.

Let me know what you all think. As always, all comments are welcome, good or bad! Thanks for looking!





















Old 03-21-2010, 09:12 PM
  #2  
SuperBlack350z
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
 
SuperBlack350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Posts: 8,517
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

wow, very nice. i love your cherry blossom graphics as well. Good job and great pics.
Old 03-21-2010, 09:13 PM
  #3  
SatchScream
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
SatchScream's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Euless, Tx
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Aggressive ****ing Z, I would rock that ****. Very nice.
Old 03-21-2010, 09:19 PM
  #4  
cliffrlp
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
cliffrlp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: gainesville, fl
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mother of god...Camber WIN Blue on Redline WIN

Must get Mag Blue TE37...I was so worried to take the jump on my redline. But d@mmit man, I think you just pushed me over the edge!
Old 03-21-2010, 09:19 PM
  #5  
350zfun19
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
 
350zfun19's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Port St. Lucie, FL
Posts: 578
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

-7 camber!? lol tire and camber specs??
Old 03-21-2010, 09:45 PM
  #6  
gr8scott_o
New Member
iTrader: (16)
 
gr8scott_o's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 399
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What brand are the tires you prefer?

(I need to place an order with my stock broker)

In all seriousness, I loved your old setup, drooled over it many times as I was contemplating what I was going to do. Those shots you had when you had your hood painted were sick.

I like the boldness of the color choice with the wheels, looks far better than I would have ever imagined, but I just can't get over that camber. But then I am getting to be an old fart, so WTF do I know.
Old 03-21-2010, 09:52 PM
  #7  
gregtotheb
Registered User
iTrader: (49)
 
gregtotheb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 1,759
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

wow looks pretty sick! great setup. ive never seen red on blue.
Old 03-21-2010, 10:00 PM
  #8  
POWUH
Banned
iTrader: (18)
 
POWUH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: northridge ca
Posts: 716
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

nice stance , but why not go 20mm spacers and a lil less camber
Old 03-21-2010, 10:27 PM
  #9  
microsteve40
Know it all
Thread Starter
iTrader: (23)
 
microsteve40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I think this forum must be mellowing out, b/c I was expecting a lot more hate! I guess I'll have to wait till the morning for that

Originally Posted by cliffrlp
Mother of god...Camber WIN Blue on Redline WIN

Must get Mag Blue TE37...I was so worried to take the jump on my redline. But d@mmit man, I think you just pushed me over the edge!
Do it! I wasn't sure how it'd turn out either, but there's only one way to find out...

Originally Posted by 350zfun19
-7 camber!? lol tire and camber specs??
I haven't had it aligned yet, so I don't know the camber specs, but I've been guessing -8. Yikes! Tires are 275/35 in the R, 245/35 F.

Originally Posted by gr8scott_o
What brand are the tires you prefer?

(I need to place an order with my stock broker)

In all seriousness, I loved your old setup, drooled over it many times as I was contemplating what I was going to do. Those shots you had when you had your hood painted were sick.

I like the boldness of the color choice with the wheels, looks far better than I would have ever imagined, but I just can't get over that camber. But then I am getting to be an old fart, so WTF do I know.
I know you're joking, but I usually try a dif brand of tires every time!

And I loved my old setup as well, but a local kid bought a Z and the same rims, which gave me the shove I needed to freshen up my look. I'd had the GT-Vs for nearly 5 years!

As for the camber, unfortunately, running an aggressive stance is a trial and error type of deal. This is my first attempt at it, so I had to make it fit with tires that are too wide. I'll probably go with something like 245s or 255s in the rear next time (prob in 2 weeks when these wear out ), which will allow me to dial out some of that neg camber. As it is, I had to raise the car a full inch in the rear, and roll the s*** out of my fenders just to get the car to move!

Originally Posted by POWUH
nice stance , but why not go 20mm spacers and a lil less camber
20mm would have forced me to run more neg camber...

Last edited by microsteve40; 03-21-2010 at 10:30 PM.
Old 03-22-2010, 12:32 AM
  #10  
itsjiggajames
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
itsjiggajames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: IE - LA- Cali
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

honestly looks retarded to me.. i'd definitely run less camber and run a smaller spacer until you can get the correct tire sizes to run that size spacer.. your car looks like it has broken suspension in the rear and the front tire is tucked in way more than the rear...

in short - run more similar camber specs front and rear
Old 03-22-2010, 01:21 AM
  #11  
calin
Banned
iTrader: (39)
 
calin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: So-cal
Posts: 10,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think a little camber looks good on Z's, but I'm sorry that's WAYYYY too much
Old 03-22-2010, 04:31 AM
  #12  
JDSMotoring
Vendor - Former Vendor
iTrader: (15)
 
JDSMotoring's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 2,979
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i agree with the crazy camber being a bit too much but overall the car looks good.
Old 03-22-2010, 07:17 AM
  #13  
lgear080
Registered User
iTrader: (21)
 
lgear080's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: MIAMI
Posts: 6,541
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I think there is a stance which will improve overall appearance, though I like your choices and always liked your car. This direction is a good one. This wheel is not played in any way and really pops on your ride due to color choice.

illing.
Old 03-22-2010, 07:36 AM
  #14  
AzuLzed06
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
AzuLzed06's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: VA
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

why am i the only one not feelin this. All parts are great but aggresive neg. camber is not my cup of tea.
Old 03-22-2010, 08:23 AM
  #15  
dkmesa350z
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
dkmesa350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 3,828
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Does OP have down syndrome? I don't want to feel bad after making fun of that negative camber...
Old 03-22-2010, 08:27 AM
  #16  
gr8scott_o
New Member
iTrader: (16)
 
gr8scott_o's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 399
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by AzuLzed06
why am i the only one not feelin this. All parts are great but aggresive neg. camber is not my cup of tea.
I think you need to re-read the last 10 or so comments...
Old 03-22-2010, 09:09 AM
  #17  
White.Knight
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
White.Knight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I really like it! one of a kind color combo!!
Old 03-22-2010, 09:40 AM
  #18  
fart_canon
Registered User
iTrader: (20)
 
fart_canon's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,957
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Old 03-22-2010, 09:44 AM
  #19  
abarclay
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
abarclay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 2,610
Received 157 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
Does OP have down syndrome? I don't want to feel bad after making fun of that negative camber...




Color combo is sic though, props for doing something different
Old 03-22-2010, 10:10 AM
  #20  
microsteve40
Know it all
Thread Starter
iTrader: (23)
 
microsteve40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^^^That's the first race I've ever won! I'm so excited!

-Corky


Quick Reply: Winter refresh! Redline meets AME, Zeal, etc...



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:20 PM.