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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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I currently have a set of 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 Volk GT-C rims. I am selling them to make room for a set of 19x9 and 19x11 rims. Question is will I have to roll the rear fenders? I wanna go big, Japanese VIP style

Any advice will help.

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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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Those are gonna look sick from the back, what size tire you gonna run for them?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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295.35.19 and 275.35.19
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 03:01 AM
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lotta weight and rim for 20extra mm.

either way, yeah Id guess youll be needing to rolling the fenders, as ideally an 11in rim would take 305 or even 315.

my own subjective 2 cents that Im sure you dont care to hear , you need a turbo or something, all that drag and weight is major overkill for a 287 give or take 15hp for the minor mods you have listed, car. have to balance the benefit wider tread gives on the split second launch and corners, vs the larger drag it causes in all the straight aways.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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This is the kind of feedback I need. I am currently looking into the HKS Supercharger for my 350z to compensate for the loss of HP. As long as I can dyno at 400 or so ill be happy. Ultimately for the next year or so this car is mostly show. But after that off come the Works and on go a set of 17" lightweights so I can learn how to drift =p Seriously though your response is very appreciated. Any more insight I wouldnt mind. Thanks
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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yeah if you have plans for a supercharger or other power adder, than you can put all that thread to good use.

IMO the car should be able to break traction in where in 1st gear, and be on the verge in 2nd. if it cant to that, you have too much traction. 400hp could probably make even 305s scream for mercy in 1st.

PS. I have too much traction.
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