RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 05-14-2009, 08:53 PM

complete? for the first stage of the car...yeah Im satisfied with it for now.

RCZ · 05-14-2009, 09:25 PM

wtf?

travisjb · 05-14-2009, 10:00 PM

I plan to go w/ 315 rears too... I've got an extra set of slightly used 285 18" r888s in my garage... when i get my forgestars, wonder if I can re-use those on the front of this car? might be pushing it just a little too far, perhaps

ChrisSlicks · 05-14-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

I plan to go w/ 315 rears too... I've got an extra set of slightly used 285 18" r888s in my garage... when i get my forgestars, wonder if I can re-use those on the front of this car? might be pushing it just a little too far, perhaps

They will fit fine on the 9.5" rim. 285 front would have been my preference as well.

travisjb · 05-14-2009, 10:42 PM

thanks... more worried about fender rub than wheel fit... or catching something on the inside... I'll go back and check, but I recall DannyGT rubbing on the inside - can't remember size/offset right now

DannyGT · 05-14-2009, 11:03 PM

+22 with 275s at any lower than I am right now and it WILL rub. I think a 275 should fit just fine with a higher offset and will still look awsome...

Main problem for me was this wheel was only available in this offset at this size...I'm rolling in the front fenders tomorrow so we shall see how it all works out. I'm still debating on going with a 265 for the front because the current setup leaves the front about 12mm taller than the rear and I wanted the height to be ~equal. I double checked and if I do that it will be identical heights..

westpak · 05-15-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

+22 with 275s at any lower than I am right now and it WILL rub. I think a 275 should fit just fine with a higher offset and will still look awsome...

Main problem for me was this wheel was only available in this offset at this size...I'm rolling in the front fenders tomorrow so we shall see how it all works out. I'm still debating on going with a 265 for the front because the current setup leaves the front about 12mm taller than the rear and I wanted the height to be ~equal. I double checked and if I do that it will be identical heights..

you want to be careful with tires, and keep the difference between front and and rear diameters close to stock or the traction control/vdc will act up, at least it did on the 350Z

the stock set up has the rear overall diameter slightly bigger than the front by about 5mm so you definitely dont want to go taller in front

ChrisSlicks · 05-15-2009, 08:23 AM

I have a slightly taller front. The difference in height front to back is the same as stock just reversed, the VDC is working fine in all conditions.

I also have a 275 up front on the stock 9" at stock offset and there is plenty of clearance. A 9.5" on the same center line shouldn't be a problem. I think Danny's is just rubbing because of the low offset pushing the wheel out too far.

travisjb · 05-14-2009, 11:24 PM

Ok, thanks Danny... Great looking wheels for what it's worth - I suspect AME would do well with this group if they made the right offsets for us.

RCZ · 05-20-2009, 10:44 PM

Now my TC light and the TC Flicker light are turning on on the dash when I drive the car hard. The TC seems to be turning off completely on its own. I have a feeling its got something to do with my BRAKE light coming on when the cars weight shifts...as if it had low brake fluid in the res. Im going to order my rotors this weekend and have the brakes redone to see if that gets rid of the issue.

And I need to retighten everything in the exhaust. Seems like some bolts are loose. Lots of rasp/rattling and its hitting the cross member on bumps. I am sure I have an exhaust leak.

wstar · 05-20-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Now my TC light and the TC Flicker light are turning on on the dash when I drive the car hard. The TC seems to be turning off completely on its own. I have a feeling its got something to do with my BRAKE light coming on when the cars weight shifts...as if it had low brake fluid in the res. Im going to order my rotors this weekend and have the brakes redone to see if that gets rid of the issue.

Yeah when the TC light stays on and disables itself, in my experience the TC has given up because some inputs seem mismatched to it. I've had it happen under two different conditions so far. Once when I re-attached the steering shaft incorrectly (steering wheel wasn't centered when wheels were centered), and another time when we forgot to turn off VDC before hitting the dyno (front wheels not moving at 100+ mph

). I can't imagine what could do that related to brakes though, unless there's an issue with one of your wheel-speed sensors.

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And I need to retighten everything in the exhaust. Seems like some bolts are loose. Lots of rasp/rattling and its hitting the cross member on bumps. I am sure I have an exhaust leak.

Don't let it go very long, or you'll burn out a gasket like I did. If the gasket is still good retightening can save it.

RCZ · 05-21-2009, 11:29 AM

Yeah, I'll get everything checked out next week when Im getting some stuff installed...

miguez · 05-23-2009, 09:21 AM

RCZ, check this out. Even though they have not reported yet after adding brake fluid, they have hit the same snag as you on the brake lights. You're not alone

.

RCZ · 05-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Hahaha, I figured it was the same exact thing... thats hilarious how that guy and I came to the same conclusion. Thanks a lot for the article miguez, that makes me feel a little better.

miguez · 05-23-2009, 05:56 PM

You're welcome. And nice new avatar!

05-14-2009, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	I plan to go w/ 315 rears too... I've got an extra set of slightly used 285 18" r888s in my garage... when i get my forgestars, wonder if I can re-use those on the front of this car? might be pushing it just a little too far, perhaps __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-14-2009, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	thanks... more worried about fender rub than wheel fit... or catching something on the inside... I'll go back and check, but I recall DannyGT rubbing on the inside - can't remember size/offset right now __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-14-2009, 11:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 281	+22 with 275s at any lower than I am right now and it WILL rub. I think a 275 should fit just fine with a higher offset and will still look awsome... Main problem for me was this wheel was only available in this offset at this size...I'm rolling in the front fenders tomorrow so we shall see how it all works out. I'm still debating on going with a 265 for the front because the current setup leaves the front about 12mm taller than the rear and I wanted the height to be ~equal. I double checked and if I do that it will be identical heights.. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

05-14-2009, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	Ok, thanks Danny... Great looking wheels for what it's worth - I suspect AME would do well with this group if they made the right offsets for us. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

05-20-2009, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Now my TC light and the TC Flicker light are turning on on the dash when I drive the car hard. The TC seems to be turning off completely on its own. I have a feeling its got something to do with my BRAKE light coming on when the cars weight shifts...as if it had low brake fluid in the res. Im going to order my rotors this weekend and have the brakes redone to see if that gets rid of the issue. And I need to retighten everything in the exhaust. Seems like some bolts are loose. Lots of rasp/rattling and its hitting the cross member on bumps. I am sure I have an exhaust leak. Last edited by RCZ; 05-20-2009 at 10:47 PM.

05-14-2009, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	complete? for the first stage of the car...yeah Im satisfied with it for now.

05-14-2009, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	wtf?

05-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	I have a slightly taller front. The difference in height front to back is the same as stock just reversed, the VDC is working fine in all conditions. I also have a 275 up front on the stock 9" at stock offset and there is plenty of clearance. A 9.5" on the same center line shouldn't be a problem. I think Danny's is just rubbing because of the low offset pushing the wheel out too far.

05-21-2009, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Yeah, I'll get everything checked out next week when Im getting some stuff installed...

05-23-2009, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 183	RCZ, check this out. Even though they have not reported yet after adding brake fluid, they have hit the same snag as you on the brake lights. You're not alone .

05-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Hahaha, I figured it was the same exact thing... thats hilarious how that guy and I came to the same conclusion. Thanks a lot for the article miguez, that makes me feel a little better. Last edited by RCZ; 05-23-2009 at 11:31 AM.

05-23-2009, 05:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 183	You're welcome. And nice new avatar!

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