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

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Need a shop to repoduce a rim? 1 2

June 25, 2009 by WingZr0
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Hello, Does anyone know of a shop in California or anywhere for that matter, who can repoduce a rim for me. I'm trying to get my Peformance Specialteis rims remade in a 15x7 front and 16x7.5 in the rear to fit a Big brake conversion kit. These are mine now, in 14 inch size. And these are a supossed American Racing version. Just trying to find a shop so I can get the vintage look with newer brakes. I live 45 miles North of Sacramento and been told of shops in Roseville, CA but haven't been able to find anyone who can do it after calling around and stuff. The rims are Aluminum but any kind of billet / CNC machine type will do. Hopefully with a reason…

Last reply by hls30.com, July 8, 2009
How many threads do you need?

June 25, 2009 by Seppi72
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I want to run the widest 15" tire I can on my 240 and I've settled upon Yokohama AVS ES100 225/50-15 rubber. However, because of my wheel offset, I need to use a 1/2" spacer to avoid rubbing on the front strut and/or spring. There's no problem with the rear. However, when I put the spacer on the hub, I only have about 5.5 threads left exposed to engage the nuts. The only reason I have this much is because, as I have found out during the course of trying to resolve this issue, a PO swapped out the OEM front studs with some of the longer rear studs. See the discussion from 2005 at http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18276 in order to understand what's up…

Last reply by Seppi72, July 1, 2009
ID These Wheels Anyone? 1 2

June 28, 2009 by texasz
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Can anyone tell me what these are, I'm thinking that these are what people refer to as the honeycomb wheels?

Last reply by =Enigma=, June 29, 2009
New 4 piston calipers= lotsa fun 1 2 3

June 12, 2009 by IBZINYA
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I just got back from my test drive, after installing Toyota 4X4 brakes with Napa premium pads and WOW... everyone should really consider this upgrade. I would rate this as important as Tokico struts... from a performance point of view "In my opinion". These things have so much more stopping power and better feel for impending lock up.. I can now rotate through the apex of a corner without having to trail brake so far past my turn in point that I over shoot apexes by feet. I'm now down to inches.... This really does work well and the insall only took 1 1/2 hours.

Last reply by texasz, June 24, 2009
brake problem 78 280z

June 19, 2009 by Zrod
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when i apply brakes it seems like only the front brakes are doing the stopping. all brake components have been replaced except rear rubber hoses. i noticed that when i was bleeding the rear brakes i had a hard time getting brake fluid to flow into vac. cup. any help is appreciated. 1978 280z

Last reply by Zrod, June 20, 2009
lock nut

June 18, 2009 by ChrisZ
7 replies

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I know this have been covered and i remember reading it someplace, but can't find it. Where can i get lock nut's for my Appilance slots. Chris

Last reply by Arne, June 18, 2009
Wheel stud size??

June 8, 2009 by Zak's Z
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Anyone know the size or part number for the wheel studs? Im taking the rotors in to get the hub removed and I want to swap out the old, stretched, mangled wheel studs. Thanks!

Last reply by Seppi72, June 17, 2009
Question about wheels for 72 240 1 2

December 6, 2007 by Oiluj
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I'm considering replacing the wheels on my newly aquired 1972 series 1 Z. Like the look of the 8 spoke panasports and (knockoff) roti's. Read somewhere that moving to the 15" rims and 60 series tires improves handling. I'm thinking of moving to 15x7 wheels w/ 60 series tires 195 or 205 wide. Questions: 1) Any major issues with this change? Will these fit without hitting the wheel well when cornering, (club autocross), or if the suspension bottoms out? 2) Will a (maybe future) 4 piston totyota front brake upgrade fit with these wheels? 3) Will a (maybe future) rear wheel disc brake upgrade fit with these wheels? Thanks! JP

Last reply by Zedyone_kenobi, June 4, 2009
Center caps (again)

May 31, 2009 by ChrisZ
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Hi guys I'm out looking after some Appilance center caps, the diameter of the hole is about 3 inch, anyone knows where to get those?. Chris

Last reply by mgood, June 2, 2009
Beautiful NOS 'D' Hubcaps on Ebay

June 1, 2009 by lonetreesteve
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Check this set out. Just listed on Ebay this evening with a starting price of $700.00. Not the earliest version of the D hubcaps, but nonetheless, in great shape! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330334703093&frommaketrack=true&sspagename=VIP%3Awatchlink%3Amiddle%3Aus&viewitem=&salenotsupported

Last reply by DMC-Z, June 1, 2009
What wheels are these?

May 25, 2009 by ltrickel
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they look like superlites but not exactly. They are 14"x5.5" and bolt pattern is 4x114.3. They came off my dads 74 240z and are made by western. they have 10 spokes and 10 slots. Anyone know the name?

Last reply by dk240z, May 26, 2009
Help needed identifying front brake calipers

May 25, 2009 by mikemerkury
3 replies

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Ordered brake pads from Motorsport assuming that my 73 had the original brake calipers. Now being told by mechanic that brake pads are too small for calipers. No part numbers as far as I can see. They are Sumitomo. Left side has numbers on the outside that are all separated : 2 7 W. Right side has X 6 M and an 84 under that.

Last reply by =Enigma=, May 25, 2009