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DannyGT 05-30-2009 09:46 PM

are the rears all in one? Or is that just the way it's boxed?

WShade 05-30-2009 10:39 PM

Very nice!

k20z3 05-31-2009 12:02 AM

ive never heard of that german company!

travisjb 05-31-2009 12:37 AM

Is that a Persian rug !?

miguez 05-31-2009 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT (Post 81391)
are the rears all in one? Or is that just the way it's boxed?

Good catch Danny, I'll be interested to know too!

RCZ 05-31-2009 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT (Post 81391)
are the rears all in one? Or is that just the way it's boxed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez (Post 81766)
Good catch Danny, I'll be interested to know too!

Nah, its just they way its boxed, the spring is just around the strut for packaging purposes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 81660)
Is that a Persian rug !?

Does costco sell persian rugs?

RCZ 06-03-2009 07:41 PM

Coilovers installed, they are amazing. Way more planted than stock. They are less stiff and more firm. Even driving on the street and highway, I feel so much more confident on uneven surfaced corners. Those infamous sectioned pieces of highway in fl which used to unsettle the car seem to have disappeared altogether. I love them so far. I will post more later because I am in a bad mood for several reasons. Mainly other people's stupidity and inabilty to do the single miserable task from which they make a living and around which their entire life revolves. You know you've failed when you can't do something you do every day of your life right.

Again, HP Logic did a fantastic job on the install. Thanks Edwin and Roger!

semtex 06-03-2009 07:50 PM

Don't forget to update your sig. ;)

DannyGT 06-03-2009 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 84163)
Coilovers installed, they are amazing. Way more planted than stock. They are less stiff and more firm. Even driving on the street and highway, I feel so much more confident on uneven surfaced corners. Those infamous sectioned pieces of highway in fl which used to unsettle the car seem to have disappeared altogether. I love them so far. I will post more later because I am in a bad mood for several reasons. Mainly other people's stupidity and inabilty to do the single miserable task from which they make a living and around which their entire life revolves. You know you've failed when you can't do something you do every day of your life right.

Again, HP Logic did a fantastic job on the install. Thanks Edwin and Roger!

You have no idea (or you do) how much I feel your joy and pains!

ChrisSlicks 06-03-2009 07:55 PM

Excellent! What ride height did you go for?

RCZ 06-03-2009 08:27 PM

It isnt setup the way I want it yet. Need to take care of some things. Once that is done, I will post pics. For now all I can say is that these are worth the $. Also if people were wondering how the FITMENT is on the KW Variant 3's from the G37... well they fit PERFECTLY.

Also I held (not lifted) a set of Einkei RPF-1 in 18X9.5 that came off another 370Z. They are SO light I checked around to see if they were a fake plastic wheel, but nope. Einkei RPF-1's indeed. I almost bought them. If I didnt have all the issues I had I would have. I test fitted them and they fit great with plenty of clearance on the front calipers.

I would be completely pissed and stressed out if my ride home hadn't been so good.

DannyGT 06-03-2009 08:30 PM

Here, use my shoulder....Go ahead, now tell me (us), whats troubling you?

We're all family here!


P.S. Why do you think I bought the AME's (made by enkei) there like the big brothers to the RPF1s (are still on of my favorite wheel!)

ChrisSlicks 06-03-2009 08:44 PM

Take some names, kick some ***, then drive you're Z, you'll feel better.

RCZ 06-04-2009 04:21 PM

I love the AMEs Danny.

I dont know about kicking ***, but I do know about going to get a car wash later and enjoying the car a bit :)

ChrisSlicks 06-04-2009 04:25 PM

Not too much enjoyment, don't want you turning into a mechaphiliac.

RCZ 06-04-2009 04:48 PM

definitely not that much enjoyment dont worry. I dont know how people can build relationships with their cars, I just don't get it. I don't understand how some people call their cars "her". To me its just "The Z" or "The Nissan"

LiquidZ 06-10-2009 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 84203)
It isnt setup the way I want it yet. Need to take care of some things. Once that is done, I will post pics. For now all I can say is that these are worth the $. Also if people were wondering how the FITMENT is on the KW Variant 3's from the G37... well they fit PERFECTLY.

Also I held (not lifted) a set of Einkei RPF-1 in 18X9.5 that came off another 370Z. They are SO light I checked around to see if they were a fake plastic wheel, but nope. Einkei RPF-1's indeed. I almost bought them. If I didnt have all the issues I had I would have. I test fitted them and they fit great with plenty of clearance on the front calipers.

I would be completely pissed and stressed out if my ride home hadn't been so good.

RCZ, do you have anymore information regarding the fitment specs of the wheels?

I'm very interested in the Enkeis.

NIZMOZ 06-10-2009 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 84203)
It isnt setup the way I want it yet. Need to take care of some things. Once that is done, I will post pics. For now all I can say is that these are worth the $. Also if people were wondering how the FITMENT is on the KW Variant 3's from the G37... well they fit PERFECTLY.

Also I held (not lifted) a set of Einkei RPF-1 in 18X9.5 that came off another 370Z. They are SO light I checked around to see if they were a fake plastic wheel, but nope. Einkei RPF-1's indeed. I almost bought them. If I didnt have all the issues I had I would have. I test fitted them and they fit great with plenty of clearance on the front calipers.


I would be completely pissed and stressed out if my ride home hadn't been so good.

Told ya :)

RCZ 06-10-2009 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ (Post 88349)
RCZ, do you have anymore information regarding the fitment specs of the wheels?

I'm very interested in the Enkeis.

Not really, I dont. All i know is they fit and cleared.

So today I went to do a photoshoot for Vossen Wheels. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and they looks. As most of you know, bling isn't my thing, however I admit I would rock some of their wheels. They actually looked damn good. I'll get the pics for you guys soon.

On that note, I fit 20X10.5 with 305 P Zero Neros and they looked weak! hehe Im going to have to go with the 325's and the 20X11's or more if I get some nice wheels for the street ;)

On another note after a few more days and miles on the KW coilovers, I love them more. I decided today I would get a little more bold with my entry speed into my favorite offramp. All I gotta say is..guys..get an alignment and get some suspension upgrades. The stock tires are fantastic when you setup the car right.

Pictures coming soon when everything is setup the way I want it. Photoshoot pics coming as soon as I have them.

miguez 06-11-2009 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 88735)
So today I went to do a photoshoot for Vossen Wheels. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and they looks. As most of you know, bling isn't my thing, however I admit I would rock some of their wheels. They actually looked damn good. I'll get the pics for you guys soon.

On that note, I fit 20X10.5 with 305 P Zero Neros and they looked weak! hehe Im going to have to go with the 325's and the 20X11's or more if I get some nice wheels for the street ;)

Those are huge wheels! So did you try a 20x11, and did they fit? Was the car actually lowered and, even better, driven? Any rubbing issues? I have to think something that big would rub!

By the way, did you get to keep the wheels? I hope so!

[QUOTE=RCZ;88735On another note after a few more days and miles on the KW coilovers, I love them more. I decided today I would get a little more bold with my entry speed into my favorite offramp. All I gotta say is..guys..get an alignment and get some suspension upgrades. The stock tires are fantastic when you setup the car right.

Pictures coming soon when everything is setup the way I want it. Photoshoot pics coming as soon as I have them.[/QUOTE]

Excellent news! Are you tuning your suspension yourself or getting help? What settings do you have on right now?

Thanks RCZ, great update.

travisjb 06-11-2009 10:36 AM

+1 on alignment specs, please

RCZ 06-11-2009 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miguez (Post 88870)
Those are huge wheels! So did you try a 20x11, and did they fit? Was the car actually lowered and, even better, driven? Any rubbing issues? I have to think something that big would rub!

By the way, did you get to keep the wheels? I hope so!



Excellent news! Are you tuning your suspension yourself or getting help? What settings do you have on right now?

Thanks RCZ, great update.

did they fit? did they rub? nowhere near rubbing, I still had enough 3/4 to the fender. I dont know exactly what they are going to do next as far as size and offset, but we will be testing something else out soon. I didnt get to keep these, but I think they are going to let me work with them for a new release of a top secret design they have been working on. That reminds me that I have to send a PM to a select few of you guys to ask fellow 370z owners what they think of this new style. Personally, I like them a lot so I am excited.

I am doing my suspension adjustments myself. Also this will come as helpful information to some: As you all know, when you lower the car you gain negative camber. The lower, the more negative. So here's a piece of info that I wish I had known before I did my first alignment after the drop.

If you drop the car to a nice flush around-the-wheels look and you dont have camber control arms to adjust it. You are going to end up at around -1.4 front and -3 rear. That is NOT what you want the car to have. So get the control arms. If you only get one set, get the rears.

As of right now I dont have camber adjustment parts so I am at -1.3 front and -3 rear. Its amazing grip out back, but Im going to change it up a bit. I have decided that -2.5F and -2R camber is a nice track/street balance.

Both of you guys along with a few more are going to get PM's from me to get your input on the new wheel design. They are either going to make it or not based on your input.

I will get your more info on alignment settings when they are done.

Mike 06-11-2009 12:56 PM

so do you think an 18x12, with proper offset would fit in the rear?

semtex 06-11-2009 01:01 PM

Great update, RCZ! I'm surprised to hear that 305s look weak!

RCZ 06-11-2009 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 88984)
so do you think an 18x12, with proper offset would fit in the rear?

yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 88988)
Great update, RCZ! I'm surprised to hear that 305s look weak!

I was too, they just looked skinny from behind haha. May have been the low prof

MightyBobo 06-11-2009 06:56 PM

Is very excite!

miguez 06-11-2009 08:25 PM

:icon18:

jav@vossen 06-19-2009 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 88735)
Not really, I dont. All i know is they fit and cleared.

So today I went to do a photoshoot for Vossen Wheels. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and they looks. As most of you know, bling isn't my thing, however I admit I would rock some of their wheels. They actually looked damn good. I'll get the pics for you guys soon.

On that note, I fit 20X10.5 with 305 P Zero Neros and they looked weak! hehe Im going to have to go with the 325's and the 20X11's or more if I get some nice wheels for the street ;)

On another note after a few more days and miles on the KW coilovers, I love them more. I decided today I would get a little more bold with my entry speed into my favorite offramp. All I gotta say is..guys..get an alignment and get some suspension upgrades. The stock tires are fantastic when you setup the car right.

Pictures coming soon when everything is setup the way I want it. Photoshoot pics coming as soon as I have them.

Hey man... It was very nice to meet you. Thanks so much for passing by and letting us shoot your car.

This we week decided to release the new design I showed you. It is first being released in a 3 piece forged version. And a few months later we will have the one piece version in 20x9 and 20x11.

I would just really would like to receive some feedback from everyone about what offsets you guys would like.

Here are some 3D pics of the new Vossen Forged VF-086. First sets will be delivered late july.

What do you guys think...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/...a4262820_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/...de161cc7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/...d88abd2d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/...046d021e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/...a734832f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/...ee11e92c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/...0c1354b7_o.jpg

MightyBobo 06-19-2009 05:32 AM

Hmmm, interesting. I think I'd have to see them on a car to really get an opinion. Usually I dont like them with the spokes angled like that, but that design actually looks pretty catchy...

RCZ 06-19-2009 11:19 AM

Those look great! Come oooon let me rock them for you :) hehe

Take a look at this by the way (Thanks AK for the find!). Apparently some folks in Germany think my review threads were good enough to post them on their blogs. International exposure baby haha.

Open JDM: The Streets of Zurich City: 370Z Power-Potenzial

semtex 06-19-2009 11:42 AM

Cool! They've got a link to one of my threads too. :tup: Maybe I can move up to 14th runner up now! ;)

semtex 06-19-2009 11:46 AM

These look pretty.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Sg5jklml-k...i_main_big.jpg

jav@vossen 06-19-2009 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 94677)
Those look great! Come oooon let me rock them for you :) hehe

Take a look at this by the way (Thanks AK for the find!). Apparently some folks in Germany think my review threads were good enough to post them on their blogs. International exposure baby haha.

Open JDM: The Streets of Zurich City: 370Z Power-Potenzial

When the one piece version comes out... (if I ever decide what offsets to built them) you will have the first set on your car and it will be fully sponsored by Vossen. :)

RCZ 06-19-2009 01:37 PM

Holy ****, haha thats awesome. Thanks very much sir! I'd be happy to :)

DannyGT 06-19-2009 02:30 PM

Vossen - that wheel + MORE concave. If you went less lip and more concave it would look killer!

If you build it - they will come!

CBRich 06-19-2009 05:06 PM

Like DannyGT said I would also love these wheels with a bit less lip and a little more curve.

CrownR426 06-19-2009 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 94677)
Those look great! Come oooon let me rock them for you :) hehe

Take a look at this by the way (Thanks AK for the find!). Apparently some folks in Germany think my review threads were good enough to post them on their blogs. International exposure baby haha.

Open JDM: The Streets of Zurich City: 370Z Power-Potenzial

OMG! Your a celebrity!
CAN I GET YOUR AUTOGRAPH?!

RCZ 06-19-2009 06:37 PM

OMG! no you can't.

RCZ 06-24-2009 01:36 PM

Anyway, I'm going to get an alignment tomorrow. I want something I can use on the street as a daily driver, but has a track bias for my weekend trackdays. I am thinking -2.7 front and -2.3 rear camber. Any suggestions folks? I think Toe is going to stay at 0 for the sake of tire longevity..

If anyone thinks those numbers are whack, let me know why and what you would recommend.

Would love to get some input from the track enthusiasts / race car builders in here.

DannyGT 06-24-2009 01:57 PM

Print my settings that I posted and just go slightly more aggressive than that...Mine is working out lovely, and I have the ability to go one notch tighter on the rear sways if I need to get a bit more snap...

The guys I went to are pro, and when I say pro, I mean they are no joke, and mainly setup track porsches etc


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