What did you do with your Z today II

Fire · 03-13-2012, 10:24 PM

If you take 1/3 the distance from top of wheel to fender and factor in the ground clearance from the front bumper to the ground and measure the roof to the ground you get? Numbers. And confused.

Did that help Happy?

Fire · 03-13-2012, 10:26 PM

Kenman subscribe to a sushi of the month club with the $200.

Fire · 03-13-2012, 10:29 PM

I'd just go by my man Ken's recomendations. Glad I could help LOL.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I read (can't find thread) the hubcentric lip on the eibach spacers is .1 mm different then H&R. Anyone have input on this?

really? i have both eibach and H&R bolt-on spacers in my parts bin and they are pretty much the same diameter on the lip.

both work fine on the car. ive yet to read eibach's or kics's lips sheering off like H&R though.

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Originally Posted by Fire

If you take 1/3 the distance from top of wheel to fender and factor in the ground clearance from the front bumper to the ground and measure the roof to the ground you get? Numbers. And confused.

Did that help Happy?

hahaha!

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Originally Posted by Fire

Kenman subscribe to a sushi of the month club with the $200.

$200 will only buy decent sushi for two.

although, ive been treated to sushi in Ginza which can cost about $350+ per person... if you're an arse they will charge you more especially if you arrive with a cute girl.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yes, I'm on stock 19's, and this information did help! Thanks so much!

I am wondering though...Does the width of the tire have much play when adding spacers if at stock height? I'm about to add a 275/305 setup and had been thinking about a 10/15 or 15/20 spacer setup.

np. yah, if you're going to do wider tires you'll want to stick with conservative offsets unless you plan on lowering your car. the wider the tires get the blockier the shoulders will look and it will make your car look lifted. im not a big fan of beefy looking tires on narrow wheels.. the sidewalls get sloppy too. i'd stick with stock sizes on the sport 19's...maybe do 285/35/19 instead of 275/35/19 on the rear max.

if you dont plan on lowering your car, keep the profile of the sidewall kinda tall. for example dont do 285/30/19 just because you went from 275/35/19.

sidewall is the % of the width of tire in mm. so for example

275/35/19 or 275mm x0.35 = 96.3mm height sidewall
285/30/19 or 285mm x0.30 = 85.5mm height sidewall (too short imo).
285/35/19 or 285mm x0.35 = 99.78mm height sidewall (closer to original)

i dont know why in the hell they use metric for width, yet inches for diameter. lol

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Originally Posted by Fire

I'd just go by my man Ken's recomendations. Glad I could help LOL.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

If you take 1/3 the distance from top of wheel to fender and factor in the ground clearance from the front bumper to the ground and measure the roof to the ground you get? Numbers. And confused.

Did that help Happy?

ZMan8 · 03-13-2012, 10:20 PM

I read (can't find thread) the hubcentric lip on the eibach spacers is .1 mm different then H&R. Anyone have input on this?

happytheman · 03-13-2012, 10:29 PM

I thought I had it, then Fire FUBARed everything!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

happy- wat zman said.

are you on stock 19's? if so, a clean look at stock height is 15mm bolt-replacement type spacers front and rear. some folks like 10mm on the rear.

for a more aggressive look people use 20mm all around... or if lowered 20mm/25mm bolt-on spacer setup.

so you got:
ET47 (stock) - 15mm stud replacement spacers = ET32 for front
ET30 (stock) - 15mm stud replacement or bolt-on spacers= ET15 for rear

hope this helps.

Yes, I'm on stock 19's, and this information did help! Thanks so much!

I am wondering though...Does the width of the tire have much play when adding spacers if at stock height? I'm about to add a 275/305 setup and had been thinking about a 10/15 or 15/20 spacer setup.

3zworld · 03-13-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

I soo hope you are a lady LOL

Nope..I just like my panties....

'09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab+, SpeedBooster, Tune +ModBod

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 11:16 PM

yah, that's more like it.

heck these days i just buy my ribeye and do pepper steak at home.

much cheaper and usually better tasting.

im signing-off. chat with you guys tomorrow!

370zproject · 03-13-2012, 11:25 PM

sad the bugs are back is deatailer after a wash the best to try to scrub em off with?

Fire · 03-13-2012, 11:32 PM

Hi alcheng, 370. I've used detail spray and water. Wet with water and let soak then use detailer spray. There are also washes that are made for cleaning off bugs but be careful it is easy to get sratches. Never use those scrub sponges.

Fire · 03-13-2012, 11:36 PM

Unfortunately Kenman just left he is the detail king and would have all kinds of cleaning recommendations.

370zproject · 03-13-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hi alcheng, 370. I've used detail spray and water. Wet with water and let soak then use detailer spray. There are also washes that are made for cleaning off bugs but be careful it is easy to get sratches. Never use those scrub sponges.

oh mine is a DD its got so many chips i care little anymore XD sadly i did clay it before winter polished and waxed almost time to do it once more

Fire · 03-13-2012, 11:39 PM

You might want to look into a clear bra if you use it for a DD. The paint is soft and gets abused.

370zproject · 03-13-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

You might want to look into a clear bra if you use it for a DD. The paint is soft and gets abused.

sadly iv already hit 2 truck tires rather they were thrown at me and then i hit a coon im going to get it re painted in probly 3 yrs

03-13-2012, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	If you take 1/3 the distance from top of wheel to fender and factor in the ground clearance from the front bumper to the ground and measure the roof to the ground you get? Numbers. And confused. Did that help Happy? __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Kenman subscribe to a sushi of the month club with the $200. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I'd just go by my man Ken's recomendations. Glad I could help LOL. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I read (can't find thread) the hubcentric lip on the eibach spacers is .1 mm different then H&R. Anyone have input on this? __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	sad the bugs are back is deatailer after a wash the best to try to scrub em off with? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, that's more like it. heck these days i just buy my ribeye and do pepper steak at home. much cheaper and usually better tasting. im signing-off. chat with you guys tomorrow!

03-13-2012, 11:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Hi alcheng, 370. I've used detail spray and water. Wet with water and let soak then use detailer spray. There are also washes that are made for cleaning off bugs but be careful it is easy to get sratches. Never use those scrub sponges. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 03-13-2012 at 11:34 PM.

03-13-2012, 11:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Unfortunately Kenman just left he is the detail king and would have all kinds of cleaning recommendations. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-13-2012, 11:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	You might want to look into a clear bra if you use it for a DD. The paint is soft and gets abused. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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