Wheels & Brakes

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   Offset Question 1 2

   March 16, 2004 by texasz

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   On a wheel that has a +42 offset as I understand it you need a spacer for this wheel to fit on a 240Z. Question is would the spacer need to be a -42? A + offset means the wheel where it attaches to the car is further from the car where as a - offset it is closer. Right?

   

   Last reply by 75BlackZ, April 18, 2005
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   Gunmetal was soo the right choice...

   April 8, 2005 by Jayru

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   Enjoy! You know i'm happy. What do you guys think?

   

   Last reply by 240ZX, April 14, 2005
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   How to mesure offsets? 1 2

   April 12, 2005 by 240Zdragon72

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   I am looking at these nice WORK wheels VS-XX style. The website has a Specification Guide which shows rim depth in mm and then shows the offset for each size. I know the Z requires a Zero offset. How would I go about doing the math to findout what offset I can use with say a 37mm rim depth? Here is the website to the wheel and chart I am looking at. Thanks http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/vs_xx.html[/ur]

   

   Last reply by mdbrandy, April 12, 2005
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   brake pedal slow

   April 10, 2005 by plutovitch

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   Hi guys, when I push the brake pedal in, its slow to release? Doesnt snap back to its starting position, but slowly returns? Any ideas??

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, April 10, 2005
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   Front Brake Upgrades 1 2 3 4

   March 16, 2005 by Aussie260z

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   Found lots of useful information about upgrading the front brakes on my Zed, But........was wondering - if you wanted to upgrade to 4-spot ALLOY calipers, is it possible to keep the original Caliper mountings, or do you have to go with a custom mounting? & Can anyone recommend someone who sells a good front brake kit??? Ive got a few different quotes from SWR, All Z Spares - but im not 100% sold on their kits yet...........

   

   Last reply by Aussie260z, April 5, 2005
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   Watanabe's on EBay

   April 4, 2005 by gogriz91

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   and the person selling them sure is proud. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7965898637&category=66481

   

   Last reply by gogriz91, April 5, 2005
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   Shopping list.

   April 5, 2005 by Fun_in_my_z

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   Hey guys..I just put a new mc. on the 72. The brakes work better but you have to pump em up. We blead em out again...and again.....and for a change f pace we blead em out again. No change. Given the shape of the car and the brakes im going to just rebuild the who brake system. New calipers and cylenders. Drums and disks And flex lines. Im still debating on wether or not change the servo. Dose anyone have any other BRAKE parts i need to look into? I know i got puns coming. Or does anyone know of a deacent solid 240 shell around arkansas or close to it? I thought about pulling the engine from the 72 to the 71. But for now im saving some cash. Thanks for your help...Bill

   

   Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, April 5, 2005
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   Quick Tyre Question

   April 3, 2005 by Aussie260z

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   Compare, 205/40 - 17 size tyres to 205/50 - 17 size tyres, What is the difference in the actual tyre size??? Is the "50" just taller? or is it wider aswell? I've checked out tyre calculator sites but didnt understand what most of the measurements meant, so i though i'd ask you guys

   

   Last reply by Aussie260z, April 3, 2005
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    Wheel Classifieds

    March 24, 2005 by 420SEL

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    Hey I found a site that lets you post an ad to sell your rims for free. Thought I'd let you all know. www.xrims.com Hope it helps

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, March 24, 2005
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    FIA calipers, should i buy? 1 2

    March 21, 2005 by Jayru

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    Hi guys, I've got someone with a set of FIA 4 piston calipers. They were offered as an upgrade through datsun and work with solid rotors. Anyone have any experience with these calipers? He tells me that their lighter than the toyota calipers and a direct bolt on as well. But i'd have to keep my solid rotors. What do you think? Are the toyota's a better upgrade?

    

    Last reply by 1GENZED, March 23, 2005
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    15" Rewinds 1 2 3 4 9

    January 10, 2005 by Go240Zags

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    Just doing my usual eBay check for some Panasport caps that aren't the $14 each they want from the Z Store and came across these 15x7 Konig Rewinds. I checked these out in 14" before I got a set of nice, but used 15x7 Panasports. If they go for the "Buy-It_Now" that would be a decent price, and doesn't look like they try to gouge you on shipping either. I don't know how much they weigh, but they're a nice look -- somewhat different than the Panasport/Minilite/Watanabe, but much the same. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7946988193&category=43955&sspagename=WDVW Oh yeah: Anyone have some nice used Panasport caps gather…

    

    Last reply by Jayru, March 23, 2005
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    chromed ZX rims

    March 21, 2005 by mperdue

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    I just saw these rims on an SSS bluebird on eBay. The description says they're chromed ZX rims. Anyone know or can tell if the rounded edges came just from the chroming or if these may have been heavily ground to smooth out the edges? I really like the rounded look, and the spokes look thinner. I've also attached a pic of my wheels for comparison. Thansk for the help MIchael

    

    Last reply by sblake01, March 21, 2005