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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:40 AM
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I finally had some time to go out and shoot my car since my last tire setup.
No more stretched tires and i am really liking the proper tire setup. Car also drives a 100 times better with bigger tires.

I was also browsing a automotive strobist setup on a photography forum and decided to get out my flashes and see what i can do.

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:46 AM
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Looks good! I haven't seen too many wide + dished wheels running nice wide tires
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:47 AM
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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What are the specs?
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
What are the specs?
Wheels Specs
18x10 +14
18x11 +14

Tires Specs
265/35/18
295/35/18
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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FAT!

Nice shots too!

2 direct flashes from both sides?
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zdj
FAT!

Nice shots too!

2 direct flashes from both sides?
2 from each side and 1 right next to my camera.

Thanks guys. I am excited to track it sometime this summer.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by taryon
Looks good! I haven't seen too many wide + dished wheels running nice wide tires

I think the differ. Not saying it's ugly either but those hellaflush spec wheels looks weird with fat tires, I think stretch tires suites it better IMO. Despite those fat tires... it doesn't have that "race car" vibe to it.

Alex - your car is way advance than mine, just my 2 cent. Enjoy the track!
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
I think the differ. Not saying it's ugly either but those hellaflush spec wheels looks weird with fat tires, I think stretch tires suites it better IMO. Despite those fat tires... it doesn't have that "race car" vibe to it.

Alex - your car is way advance than mine, just my 2 cent. Enjoy the track!
I do daily drive this car. I do enjoy back roading the car and with the NT05 the car handles great right now. I feel like it is on rails. I have always wanted to track the car.

Unfortunately i am getting engaged at the end of this month. So getting a set of track wheels was out of the question. So next best option was to get a set of nice tires.

My car is no where near track monster or whatever. I just enjoy driving the car.

I never said my Z was race car or track car.

I appreciate your opinion and honesty tho.

I plan on eventually picking up a set of TE37 or RE30 19x9.5 / 19x10.5 but until that happens wont hurt to have this set with the NT05's

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Nice car. IMO you should swap the lip with the Ings lip.
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Nice car. IMO you should swap the lip with the Ings lip.

Better yet, put the whole kit on if you still have it. That kit will make the car fat like them tires
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
Better yet, put the whole kit on if you still have it. That kit will make the car fat like them tires
I sold the Full INGS Kit to a local Z Owner.

I didnt want to use fiberglass.

I am thinking Amuse or Nismo V2 eventually.

I am not a fan of the front lip trust me.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
I think the differ. Not saying it's ugly either but those hellaflush spec wheels looks weird with fat tires, I think stretch tires suites it better IMO. Despite those fat tires... it doesn't have that "race car" vibe to it.

Alex - your car is way advance than mine, just my 2 cent. Enjoy the track!
I like his setup just because it is refreshing to see something that's not hellastretched. Not hating on hellaflush.

This setup does look aggressive but with a twist of classy flushed stance.

I got NT05's too and I love them. I was able to beat some E46, E96 M3's Vettes, V8's, etc on my last AutoX. IMO these tires rock.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zdj
I like his setup just because it is refreshing to see something that's not hellastretched. Not hating on hellaflush.

This setup does look aggressive but with a twist of classy flushed stance.

I got NT05's too and I love them. I was able to beat some E46, E96 M3's Vettes, V8's, etc on my last AutoX. IMO these tires rock.
I have to agree with you, it is quite refreshing to see something like this
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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SICK! nice to see more fat tire guys i really want to switch to the 295s but i haz no monies
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Nice pics, loving the wheels!
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Thank you guys.

I will keep you guys updated once i upgraded the bumper and maybe get some sideskirts.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 05:21 AM
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Looks good............
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Looks good to me!
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