Mags and dashboard info

[MickieB]

Just looking for info on two subjects.

1. Anyone know what australian companies make old school rims that would suit a 260z? Something like the 10 inch wide back wheels is what i mean. Not too low profile.

2. I'm looking for somewhere that fixes dashboards at a good price. Preferably in Townsville, but anywhere in QLD is good. Also an idea on the prices i'd be looking at would be sweet.

Any help would be much appreciated :nervous:

[halz]

1. Try Performance superlite style rims - they are made in Australia.

http://www.performancewheels.com.au/super_lite_wheels.htm

2. Dashboard Restorations, a sponsor of this site and based in Queensland will be able to sort out your dash.

http://www.dashboardrestorations.com.au/

[Gee]

Hi Mickie

For your second question, search of the site yourself and look for "dasboard restorations" in QLD. They are a site sponsor, and judging by the extremely long discussions people have had about the quality of the work they are generally very happy. Do a search, or check the sponsors section for more.

Your first question is best answered by determining what type of wheel you want. In addition, I would doubt that a 10-inch wheel would fit under a z without flares. Others will correct me on this no doubt!! Your best chance is to have a look on the net and see a wheel design you like, then try and find out who makes it. Performance in Australia make a few, including a minilite copy (called the mini-heavy by many people!!!) that is very popular, however the wheel of choice for many on this site is the "Watanbe" brand from Japan. These are expensive, but can sometimes be picked up second hand if you keep an eye out.

Good luck on your hunt.

Yep...two people typing at the same time. Nice one Halz, we think the same!

[Murph]

I do believe Mickie does have some flares for the zed. I'm not quite sure how wide you can go with the flares though.

[MickieB]

Yeah i'll be getting flares. I love the look

[260DET]

My preference out of the Performance range is the Challenger but paint the centers entirely, they look a lot better than the way the factory do them. Mine were done with black centers, the rims being left unpainted, but there is no reason why they could not be done in a different colour eg to contrast with the car's colour.

I'll have a set of Challengers in unmarked condition for sale soon @ $150 each but they are 15"x7".

[toecutter]

MickieB,

One of the members here, zr240(Ashley), has got a set of flares and rear BRV spoiler from Japan. At last contact with him he said he was going to be making copies here in Australia. Check out a pic somewhere on the attached page. All info is there as to his contact details.

http://www.viczcar.com/Photos/Meetings/Meeting1/index.htm

http://www.viczcar.com/index.htm

Cheers Sulio

[toecutter]

just found a thread on the flares in question!

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13644

[Alfadog]

10" is pretty wide! Even with flares..

[MickieB]

I got the flares lined up already from a place in townsville. Just looking for the mags really. Thanks for the help guys!

[wedgey]

hi all

there is a place in sydney that do simmons wheels

the company is called retrofit in mortdale

i am widening my simmons shortly for an extra 1" to 2" as i have wide flares on my zed

make shaw that you can get the tyre size you need before you get your rims

rob

[g260]

My preference out of the Performance range is the Challenger but paint the centers entirely, they look a lot better than the way the factory do them. Mine were done with black centers, the rims being left unpainted, but there is no reason why they could not be done in a different colour eg to contrast with the car's colour.

I'll have a set of Challengers in unmarked condition for sale soon @ $150 each but they are 15"x7".

Hey Richard,

What is the offset on those 15x7's and do you have a pic?

Geoff