New look for the summer!

 

Enkei Compe 15x8 0 offset, 225/45R15 Toyo Proxes 4

Eibach 1.5 lowering coils

 

Nice. How do you like the Proxes?

I don't have a lot of miles I them yet but I like how responsive they are so far. Plus I love the look!

the 225/45-15 calcs out to be about 1 1/2" smaller diameter than oem 190/70-14, did you do this on purpose? if so, what are the reasons?

Still a work in progress... Got some chrome bumpers on there from fiberfab and I still need to get some fender flares, air dam and fender mirrors on there as well but it's coming along. Next big project is going to be suspension, upgrading the brakes to 4 piston calibers with some drilled and slotted rotors and then mikuni carbs eventually. Have the pieces but need to find the time! (picture shows it sitting a bit high right after I got the watanabe's on there.... there's rubbing in the back so fender flares it is!!! )

 

the 225/45-15 calcs out to be about 1 1/2" smaller diameter than oem 190/70-14, did you do this on purpose? if so, what are the reasons?

 

A couple reasons actually. I did not want any clearance issues with the lowering coils, plus the smaller OD brought the car down a bit too. I was originally looking at 225/50-15s but my tire shop had these at a really good price.

 

I also have a 5 speed on the way too.

CDL1542

 

That's a cool looking car.  Any interesting stories behind the tow hook and the numbers?  Stock motor and interior?

I ran slotted dish's until I bought these vintage American Racing wheels.

These came with my Z.  I assume they are original because of the datsun center caps. Some days I love them but on occasion I want something different.

 

These are American Dragmaster 6 hole Mags 14x5.5 zero offset. I believe these were sold with the car new in 1971. Center caps are aftermarket replacements. 

Thinking about black Rota RKR 15x8 instead of these rewinds but im not sure.

Jarvo.....I believe they are "0" offset. I'm running coilovers, so we can go as low as you dare. The tires are 225-50-16.....a tough tire to fit. They look great, but a 205-55-16 is easier to fit in the wells. Thanks for the compliment.

 

Guy: That brings back memories of 1971 240Z . Original color was the same as yours, but I painted it a Pearl Yellow in later years. Color really popped!!

 

Luv the stance on your car. Mine needs to come down a bit. I'm running 225/50x16 Conti Extreme DW's on Konig Rewind 16 x7's . Zero offset. Nice to see that a 225 will fit that low. Yes it is a tough tires to fit. Guess I'll have to go Coil overs and Camber plates this winter.

 

I'll see if I can find some shots of my 71 240z somewhere. Might be on slides!! That car handled like a slot car. Full Nissan Comp suspension with Factory Race struts ( Uber rare ), Factory Race springs and  Nissan Comp 22mm front bar and 23 mm rear bar. I Auto-crossed it in a Mod class  with Goodyear 21x 8 slicks and 3.9 gears. Car was a rocket.... and I swear you had to step UP when you got out of the car. It was that low on the 13's.

 

Man I wish I still had that car....

Edited June 2, 20159 yr by Chickenman