October 30, 20159 yr comment_480165 Hey Matt, How are you going to keep water out of those? It's been my experience that moisture inside of the plastic will condensate. My Subaru Forester has a damaged seal on on of the headlights and there gets to be a lot of condensate inside. I actually drilled a couple of small holes in the lens to let the accumulated water out. They want about $180 for one and you have to dismantle the front end to get them out. And because the lenses are damaged by uv ,and because if one is going to dismantle the front end one should replace both at a cost of $300+ I have just been putting it off. Just wondering...... Cheers, Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 31, 20159 yr Author comment_480192 Hey Mike, theres a good 1/8" to 1/4" gap all around them so any water or moisture will just drain out like normal. The only pain is that I will have to take them off every time I wash the car now. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 2, 20159 yr Author comment_480380 Installed my new "Wanna-not-be's" 15x8 et0 Rota RKR's in magnesium black. Dunlop 205/55 Heres a shot of the Rota's next to my 16x7 Konig Rewinds And on the car I lowered it another 3/4" or so I really like the slight wider rim and the thicker sidewall. Subtle, but looks much better IMO. Best part is my wife has no idea I got new wheels!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 2, 20159 yr comment_480382 I like the wider sidewalls too. I think it just looks more period correct and they tend to ride better too Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 20159 yr comment_480402 Guys notice wheels, wives notice shoes. Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr Author Popular Post comment_480690 Enjoy! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr comment_480692 Definitely a good looking Z Matt! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr Author comment_480714 Thank you sirSent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr comment_480725 Nice camera skills! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 20159 yr comment_480730 Matt, any further comments about the BC coils now that you have wrung it out a bit?Chris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 8, 20159 yr Author comment_480742 Nice camera skills!I wish I could take the credit for it, I had a pro photographer take the shots Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 8, 20159 yr Author comment_480744 Matt, any further comments about the BC coils now that you have wrung it out a bit?ChrisStill a little stiff for a street car, but not horrible. I still have stock sway bars and I dont think I need to upgrade. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=46#findComment-480744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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