Red, "NISMO" calipers and 15mm spacers - Pics

GO_Z_RA · 05-16-2015, 10:01 PM

Painting the calipers red had always been one of the first things I wanted to do to my car, and I finally got it done the other weekend. I had a set of NISMO vinyl decals made that turned out better than expected. I decided to install a set of Z1 huncentric 15mm spacers as well, and doing so required removal of all 4 calipers.

One note about the spacers: I read on the forum somewhere that some of the NISMOs were having issues running spacers on the front wheels. Apparently on some of our cars, the taper on the front hubs is different from the rear, thus requiring the use of a lugcentric spacer on the front vs hubcentric all around. In anticipation of this issue, I had ordered a set of lugcentric ones for the front, and I would later discover that it would be impossible for my shop to center the wheel onto the hub during high speed balancing. I then ordered a set of hubcentric spacers for the front, had them installed, and experienced zero issues.

Here are some quick pics I got with my iPhone. I still think the front needs to come down, but I already scrape pulling into my parking garage, and the roads in downtown Atlanta can get pretty scary in general

GO_Z_RA · 05-16-2015, 10:03 PM

Here's a couple. I can't figure out how to upload multiple pics at a time from my phone right now, so I'll post more later

macwest · 05-17-2015, 09:33 AM

Very Nice! Looks Great.

bbermann · 05-17-2015, 01:28 PM

Well done, looks great!

Please post a couple more pics showing how the tires flush to the wheel wells. I am considering 15mm all around also. Like you, I would like to lower too but it's not going to happen since this is a DD on shite roads.

God-Speed · 05-17-2015, 08:14 PM

Looks good. Well done!!!

Blue Z34 · 05-18-2015, 12:43 AM

Very nice! So just a set of 15mm hubcentric spacers and it looks like that? I may be ordering spacers soon haha. About how much $ does a set of 4 15mm cost anyway?

JaviZ · 05-18-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Z34

Very nice! So just a set of 15mm hubcentric spacers and it looks like that? I may be ordering spacers soon haha. About how much $ does a set of 4 15mm cost anyway?

You will need DRS spacers for the front Nismo wheels. I'm selling a pair right now. The rear will be fine with a hubcentric pair.

H&R DRS Spacers 15mm

JaviZ · 05-18-2015, 03:54 PM

Actually, that's for the 09-14 Nismo wheels. I don't know anything about the 15 wheels.

GO_Z_RA · 05-21-2015, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbermann

Well done, looks great!

Please post a couple more pics showing how the tires flush to the wheel wells. I am considering 15mm all around also. Like you, I would like to lower too but it's not going to happen since this is a DD on shite roads.

Here are a few more. Hope this helps.

GO_Z_RA · 05-21-2015, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Z34

Very nice! So just a set of 15mm hubcentric spacers and it looks like that? I may be ordering spacers soon haha. About how much $ does a set of 4 15mm cost anyway?

Yes - I'm on stock NISMO suspension with spacers only.

I bought a set of 4, 15mm hubcentric spacers and extended studs from Z1 for $144 before tax and shipping.

Blue Z34 · 05-21-2015, 10:15 PM

Nice! That's not too bad. If there's no issues with rubbing then I'll definitely be doing this in the near future. I don't really wanna go lower either since I daily my Nismo as well

bbermann · 05-23-2015, 04:35 PM

Hey GO Z RA,

Thanks for the extra pics. Very nice. VERY NICE!

One question: how is the handling? Specifically I am wondering if things are rock solid or off a bit resulting in some shimmying at speed (60-80mph).

I know quality hub-centric spacers should not throw off the balance but need to know your experience.

Jet3010 · 05-23-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bbermann

Hey GO Z RA,

Thanks for the extra pics. Very nice. VERY NICE!

One question: how is the handling? Specifically I am wondering if things are rock solid or off a bit resulting in some shimmying at speed (60-80mph).

I know quality hub-centric spacers should not throw off the balance but need to know your experience.

Not the OP, but I am running the same 15mm spacers all around and have no issues at all. Z1 has a great product at a great price.

bbermann · 05-23-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet3010

Not the OP, but I am running the same 15mm spacers all around and have no issues at all. Z1 has a great product at a great price.

370zHawaii · 05-26-2015, 06:12 PM

Looks great!! Want to paint my calipers as well but don't know where to start since there is much info on it. Wheels spacers look really good as well, are you running stock Nismo tire set up?

05-18-2015, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blue Z34 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 38 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Very nice! So just a set of 15mm hubcentric spacers and it looks like that? I may be ordering spacers soon haha. About how much $ does a set of 4 15mm cost anyway? __________________ Blue Z34-->Red Z34

05-21-2015, 10:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Blue Z34 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 38 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Nice! That's not too bad. If there's no issues with rubbing then I'll definitely be doing this in the near future. I don't really wanna go lower either since I daily my Nismo as well __________________ Blue Z34-->Red Z34

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bbermann Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 218 Drives: '13 370Z nismo Rep Power: 21	Hey GO Z RA, Thanks for the extra pics. Very nice. VERY NICE! One question: how is the handling? Specifically I am wondering if things are rock solid or off a bit resulting in some shimmying at speed (60-80mph). I know quality hub-centric spacers should not throw off the balance but need to know your experience.

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370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 14	Looks great!! Want to paint my calipers as well but don't know where to start since there is much info on it. Wheels spacers look really good as well, are you running stock Nismo tire set up?