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carlitos_370z 08-05-2014 09:41 AM

well bro i dont like too much the 20" wheels... just my personal opinion... if you want to get out a little more your front wheels why you dont try a lower offset in the front? like me... i have a 19x9.5+12 up front and 19x11+15 rear... i think the car looks great.. like i say bro its my personal opinion :tup:

BTW i like how your car looks right now ;)

GaleForce 08-05-2014 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2919818)
In the front you will basically be the same on the outer face and almost 1/2" more (closer to engine bay) on the inner face. Rear is almost 1/2" further out on the outer face (away from car) and almost the almost the same as current on the inner face. Not sure how much room you have in there, especially since Chuck's Z is the only one I've been under for an extended amount of time.

What I don't have a good feeling for is the extra 1" in diameter.

According to my go to wheel fitment web site, the overall diameter of the 20" set-up is closer in spec to the factory overall diameter than my current set-up.

Front 0.83% different from stock

Rear -0.57% different from stock

These particular wheels only come in 20" the offsets and sizes I listed are the best option I can figure out.

We all agree the rears are no problem. The front will probably rub... rub what? and how badly?

GaleForce 08-05-2014 06:37 PM

Finished up another part. Upper rad support cover,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...81654cdcb31d4d

GaleForce 08-05-2014 09:09 PM

[IMG]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/...8c03a621_c.jpgUntitled by J M Gale, on Flickr[/IMG]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/...6737d1c8_c.jpgUntitled by J M Gale, on Flickr

jlo370z 08-05-2014 09:15 PM

Hey how's your overflow reservoir coming?

futurez 08-05-2014 09:24 PM

Looks AWESOME Gale!! That support and the radiator overflow tank are the 2 worst things Nissan did in the engine bay, I can't stand the look of them they look cheap!! If you decide to make more of that support cover let me know how much I might be interested.


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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2920808)


GaleForce 08-05-2014 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z (Post 2920818)
Hey how's your overflow reservoir coming?

I think I was the first pre-order... Now it's approaching GTM status. Looks like I'll be making my own. :ugh2:

GaleForce 08-05-2014 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futurez (Post 2920835)
Looks AWESOME Gale!! That support and the radiator overflow tank are the 2 worst things Nissan did in the engine bay, I can't stand the look of them they look cheap!! If you decide to make more of that support cover let me know how much I might be interested.

I did make a template just incase... :tup:

jlo370z 08-05-2014 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2920889)
I think I was the first pre-order... Now it's approaching GTM status. Looks like I'll be making my own. :ugh2:


I've been waiting for someone to call them out, but looks like only 2 pre orders And not gtm cash. Shame really, hope your not out money

LMBmikeZ 08-06-2014 04:54 AM

:iagree:

Jason - I love the rad cover :yum: looks awesome with the CF cooling plate :tup:

GaleForce 08-06-2014 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo370z (Post 2920929)
I've been waiting for someone to call them out, but looks like only 2 pre orders And not gtm cash. Shame really, hope your not out money

It looked like they had a pile of them half made. I guess bigger, higher paying projects got in the way :ugh2:

GaleForce 08-06-2014 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2921003)
:iagree:

Jason - I love the rad cover :yum: looks awesome with the CF cooling plate :tup:

Thank Mike :tiphat:

Next I plan on redoing the cooling plate so that it fits, or just make a new one. That piece is one of the biggest disappointments that I spent money on.

JARblue 08-06-2014 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2921109)
Next I plan on redoing the cooling plate so that it fits, or just make a new one. That piece is one of the biggest disappointments that I spent money on.

http://img.pandawhale.com/82287-Star...meme-PQXx.jpeg

Oh and I want your new cover piece asap :yum: :tiphat:

GaleForce 08-06-2014 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2921115)
http://img.pandawhale.com/82287-Star...meme-PQXx.jpeg

Oh and I want your new cover piece asap :yum: :tiphat:

:icon18:

:tup:

98intrigue 08-06-2014 09:48 AM

Good job on keeping the weave flowing the same direction! That's a big pet peeve of mine.

Huck 08-06-2014 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 2919863)
I think the rears will be fine. Mine are 20x10.5 +20 with lots of room on 285/30/20
(camber kit required)
Edit: i think with 275/30/20 in the front you'll have serious issues rubbing.

I'm not an expert by any means but I have a 265/35/19 +20 in the front and I don't have any rubbing issues while turning. I had to put more preload on the springs in the front so that when i hit a big enough bump the sprkings dont compress as much which keeps from scraping on the fender well plastics. From the top arch of my fender to the ground is 26.1". I believe your overall outer diameter is gonna be the pretty much the sane so you shouldn't have any problems.

Zdayz 2014!!

FireDan50 08-06-2014 11:29 AM

Bro that radiator support cover is AWESOME. I'd totally buy one cuz I hate the OEM one...you should start a company or something. Our community could use your products!!

LMBmikeZ 08-06-2014 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2921109)
Thank Mike :tiphat:

Next I plan on redoing the cooling plate so that it fits, or just make a new one. That piece is one of the biggest disappointments that I spent money on.

make me one of each! :icon17:

JARblue 08-06-2014 06:08 PM

Honestly, I'd like one even without the carbon fiber. Painted with a much nicer finish, maybe color match my exterior with a horizontal black strip (kinda like your strut tower brace). Throw your logo up in the corner and good to go :tup: :icon17:

So just let me know when it's ready. Oh and I've got a list of makes and models of the cars from my friends that voted for you - you know, so you can custom fabricate their a-pillars :roflpuke2:

GaleForce 08-06-2014 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2921813)
Honestly, I'd like one even without the carbon fiber. Painted with a much nicer finish, maybe color match my exterior with a horizontal black strip (kinda like your strut tower brace). Throw your logo up in the corner and good to go :tup: :icon17:

So just let me know when it's ready. Oh and I've got a list of makes and models of the cars from my friends that voted for you - you know, so you can custom fabricate their a-pillars :roflpuke2:

The painted was/is an idea I had. I'll keep you in the loop. ;)

GaleForce 08-06-2014 10:57 PM

Did some shopping today. This is the end of one of the rolls I brought home...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/...de6f6471_c.jpgRoll of 6.2oz carbon fiber. by J M Gale, on Flickr

exsanity 08-06-2014 11:41 PM

Did you learn how to lay CF on your own, Gale?

GaleForce 08-07-2014 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by exsanity (Post 2922175)
Did you learn how to lay CF on your own, Gale?

Yes sir. Self taught.

exsanity 08-07-2014 12:19 AM

You give me hope, sir :tup:

GaleForce 08-07-2014 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exsanity (Post 2922228)
You give me hope, sir :tup:

You're too kind :tiphat:

GaleForce 08-08-2014 12:36 PM

This is happening today,

Fresh out of the mould,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...07557169_n.jpg

Test fitting and trimming,

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...17272636_n.jpg

Fabricated with hood strut relief. No more bulging hood :happydance:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...b62bc638a0ce91

wheee! 08-08-2014 12:43 PM

Awesome parts are awesome..... :tup:

madwi 08-08-2014 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2924139)
This is happening today,

Fresh out of the mould,

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Test fitting and trimming,

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Fabricated with hood strut relief. No more bulging hood :happydance:

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That looks a lot better than bending/cutting the plastic! Good job. :tup:

KaienZ34 08-08-2014 12:51 PM

Super trick with the strut bar relief channel and great work.

madwi 08-08-2014 12:52 PM

Oops, double post.

carlitos_370z 08-08-2014 01:12 PM

damn Gale bro!!! that looks great :tup:

Luciano13 08-08-2014 04:41 PM

Absolutely awesome Jason!!!:tiphat:

GaleForce 08-08-2014 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2924145)
Awesome parts are awesome..... :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi (Post 2924149)
That looks a lot better than bending/cutting the plastic! Good job. :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 2924158)
Super trick with the strut bar relief channel and great work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z (Post 2924183)
damn Gale bro!!! that looks great :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 2924465)
Absolutely awesome Jason!!!:tiphat:

Thanks guys! :tiphat:

GaleForce 08-08-2014 09:26 PM

All clean and waxed. Ready for the Pearson Airport show. First car show ever at the Toronto Airport!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...65745386_n.jpg

Using my rare pot of AutoFinesse Desire. Pot 12 of 500 :tup:

wheee! 08-08-2014 09:39 PM

Go easy on the pot Jason...

wheee! 08-08-2014 11:05 PM

And when you're tired of those wheels, I want them... :yum:

GaleForce 08-09-2014 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2924774)
And when you're tired of those wheels, I want them... :yum:

They could be yours as early as this fall...

onzedge 08-09-2014 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2924980)
They could be yours as early as this fall...

:driving:

exsanity 08-09-2014 06:34 AM

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...i4Y_g8dkX9ZaPW

wheee! 08-09-2014 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2924980)
They could be yours as early as this fall...

:eek: :excited:


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