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Discussions about different wheel & tire combinations and the affects on a Zcar.

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Watanabe RS-8's on EBay, buy it now $800

February 21, 2005 by lvmy240z
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4529817760&category=34209

Last reply by EricB, February 21, 2005
What size wheels are these?

February 20, 2005 by Mikey Likes It
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Not sure if anyone can tell just by looking at this pic but are these 15 or 16 inch wheels? I found this pic on the web and I really like the setup of this Z. I actually have this pic as my desktop background. I believe it's in Taiwan and I assume they are gunmetal grey Panasports???

Last reply by EricB, February 21, 2005
What's the biggest,wheel tire combo?

February 19, 2005 by jbone240
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Hi folks. Does anyone know of the biggest wheel and tire combo for A 240z with coil-overs and rolled stock fenders. I use the car for autocross ( SCCA SM2 ). I currently run 15x7 Panasports with 225x50x15 Victoracers, however with current competition, I don't think this enogh rubber. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Justin

Last reply by g72s20, February 20, 2005
D and Z caps on ebay 1 2

January 4, 2005 by zhead240
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4516566326&category=34209#ebayphotohosting and http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4516558937&category=34209 one of our members has been bidding on hub caps and getting out bidded(lonetreesteve) here you go, keep on trying, don't give up.

Last reply by zhead240, February 20, 2005
Does anyone recognise these wheels? 1 2 3

January 7, 2005 by EricB
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Saw them on someone's ZG in Japan... Never seen a fat rounded 4spoke like this before... Just curious, -e

Last reply by HS30-H, February 19, 2005
Rear Drums Steel vs. AL

February 17, 2005 by Capt Mark
9 replies

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Could some one tell me the pros and cons of AL vs steel drums in the rear, The prices are steel $62ea AL $125 ea, I know Al is lighter but do they stop better? and do they hold up better......$125 bucks better? Thanks Mark

Last reply by Bambikiller240, February 18, 2005
14x7 Shelby Slotted Mags

February 15, 2005 by reggiegsd
6 replies

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Hi All, I have been away from Zcars for a few years and have lost track of what is in demand and what is currently "junk". While rummaging through my garage; sorting through piles of Z parts, RX7 stuff, and various bits that fell off of equally various British sports cars; I found a set of 14x7 Shelby Slotted Mags. They are in good shape and not polished. Any guesses as to a realistic value to these things. At one time these were very desirable.

Last reply by Bambikiller240, February 16, 2005
Enkei 92's 1 2

November 29, 2004 by messenger
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My Z came with a set of Enkei 92's on it, they are 14x6 i believe and in decent shape with all center caps. I am thinking of getting some 15's for the car. Are these rims worth anything? Are they OEM or aftermarket from the 70's, maybe a dealer option perhaps? Just looking for some basic info on them is all. I did some searching around but did not discover much. Thanks, -jared

Last reply by SLEEK Z, February 11, 2005
Ok, I need help on some wheel i.d. 1 2

February 9, 2005 by justaZcarguy
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Hello all, Can someone go to the gallery, type in "510" and find the pic of the red 510 and the red Z (that are SWEET by the way) and tell me what type of wheels those are??? By the way I think that they are on page 4 or 5, depending on how many pics you have per page.... BRE? Thanks! Brian

Last reply by justaZcarguy, February 10, 2005
What brake hoses do I need?

February 8, 2005 by ezzzzzzz
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After hours spent searching for brake upgrade info for my '71 240Z (on many websites) I've come to the following list of parts to suit my purpose. FRONT- 79-82 280ZX front calipers and hangers 84-up 300ZX front vented rotors (non-turbo 4 lug) REAR- 88-90 240SX rear brake calipers and hangers 81-84 Maxima caliper brackets (bolt-on & assuming these are from rear) 84-up 300ZX rear non-vented rotors (non-turbo 4 lug) Brake hoses ???????? 79-82 2180ZX master cylinder (15/16" bore) The only thing no one mentions is what flexible brake hoses are needed. Can I use the original (or new replacement) hoses or is another required due to fitting differences? Obviously, …

Last reply by 240ZX, February 9, 2005
My new babies arrived

February 9, 2005 by seerex
7 replies

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Well after a long wait and search I found what I wanted, I think I will wrap them with 225/50/15's not sure which exactly yet. Thinking the Falken Ziex or the Nitto NT450 . They are Hayashi Racing mesh 15x7 with a +2 offset , love the lip. Its just nice to have one aspect of the car done.

Last reply by seerex, February 9, 2005
Source for 16/17/18 inch billet wheels 4 Z 1 2

February 2, 2005 by dogma420
18 replies

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I don't know if anyone has ever brought this up, but Boyd Connington has a range of billet wheels that they will make for a Z...correct offset, 16-19 inch diameter, also wider than you usually find....7-10 or even I think 12 inch width. A reasonable size is approx. $250 a wheel. check them out, and please let me know what you think, cause instead of panasports, this might be the answer...I emailed them and they said they can make z wheels with correct offset for 70-78s. http://www.billetwheel.com/home.html

Last reply by clutchdust, February 9, 2005