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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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hey guys, I have these stock wheels on my z


I wanted to know what kind of spacer you folks would recommend me to make it flush with the body..

I saw a z in my town that had it flush with the same exact wheels but lowered a bit to get rid of the gap.

They are 18" stock wheels. Any site or suggestions to where I can get some spacers would be great.

Thanks!

BTW: there are some beautiful looking cars on this site! Great job to those that take care of their ride!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Welcome. Measure the distance between the tire and fender. How far do you want to move the wheels? 10? 20? 30mm? Go for it.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Have you tried the seach feature? Under Wheels&Tires search under"wheel spacerS" there are about a gazillion threads posted on your same question.

25mm all around seem to be the current trend. I am currently looking at some H&R.

There's also Eibach, and a vendor here has the Ichiba and Project Kicks.
https://my350z.com/forum/5910781-post1.html


If you are in SoCAL then you are in luck, Performance Nissan in Duarte is having a garage sale this Sat and some sizes in Eibach and Project Kicks are on sale.
https://my350z.com/forum/southern-ca...rage-sale.html

Hope this helps.

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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. I will be there on sat for the garage sale.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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np...I would be there but I'm in NorCal and they are only taking walk-ins..

Post up some pics when you get them installed.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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you lucky So.cal people....!!!!!
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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I will zeeforce. you think they would be lower in cost at the garage sale then on the link that you provided me with from HR ?
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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No telling, Andy is keeping a tight lip on the prices. Maybe negotiate a better price on the link, since we are in an economic crisis. I bet the distributors and mfg' are kicking back some discounts for dealers like PN of Duarte on their current inventory of parts.

Check out their thread on the Kicks and work with him on a lower price than what they have listed on their website store.

https://my350z.com/forum/6168674-post1.html
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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k...ordered mine thru a local distributor, should be here next Tues and install on Thurs.

I am dropped....sooo I was advised not to go anymore than 15mm in front and 20mm in rear. We'll see next Thurs.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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meh. i got a a set a 25mm kics waiting to be installed. they should be kickin.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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^ kewl...post up some before and after pics on a new thread..don't wont to be hi- jacking 350ziggy' thread.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Go 25 all around. Anything less will still look weak, and is pointless.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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True, 25mm all around, IF you are not dropped, then it's a whole new ball game.

I am dropped and the max I could go with is 15mm FR & 20mm rear.

Best bet is to always measure.

Drop:
1.3" Fr
1.0" Rr
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Sorry but I would like to ask a questions also. When buying spacers could I change the studs in the spacer out or do they offer different sizes?. I ask this because I'm leaning towards a style to have longer studs coming out of the lugs.
I think I can pull it off. I almost bought a pair of studs and lugs form Nissan dealer at D1 event but backed out.
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