Nissan 370Z Forum - Official Snow thread: Z in the snow (pics inside)

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Originally Posted by G35guy84 (Post 336527)

OMG! I didn't think it could be removed without taking the car the the dealership! Why is the screw there in the first place?!?!?!? They put it in my bag of lug nuts. :shakes head:

DUDE, no way! Are you serious? They charged you $97 for two 12 mm bolts that takes about 6 seconds to take off? :shakes head:

In my install thread http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...cs-ak370z.html I mention this in one of the very first paragraph:

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Once the wheels are off, you'll notice a 12 mm bolt on both front lug area. You MUST remove this bolt. You will not need this bolt again (not even for the OEM rims/tires).

Spearfish mentions this in his thread as well,

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For anyone who has never installed an aftermarket rim before, I learned today that to get these rims to fit one has to remove a locator bolt on each of the car's hubs. Per Tirerack, the assembly line robots use the locator bolt to find and mount the wheels in the factory. The 12mm locator bolt is nestled between two of the 5 bolts on each hub and will prevent an aftermarket rim from fully seating until it's removed. Apparently it's not a big deal and Tirerack said to just take them off and dump them.

Now, what do you mean they grind down the wheels? did they damage the wheels? I can't believe the service manager allowed his techs to "grind" down a set of rims for no reason or are they totally lying to you and simply removed the bolts?

Sorry man. You're always more than welcome to ask. DO not hesitate to ask. Knowledge is power.

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 336535)

It's a spacer to prevent the rear wheels from being accidentally placed on the front. Never needs to be reinstalled, no grinding required. If they were grinding something then it was for a different reason, like setback spacing between the brake caliper and the wheel spokes.

Looks like he has the exact same wheels as me which are "guaranteed by Tire rack" to clear AKEBONO sports brakes and they do. There's NO need to grind ANYTHING!

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 336550)

Looks like he has the exact same wheels as me which are "guaranteed by Tire rack" to clear AKEBONO sports brakes and they do. There's NO need to grind ANYTHING!

Then I would be asking for my $97 back, if they don't give it to him file a complaint with Nissan.

man oh man, I would be livid if I was him.

Yet another example of why I do my own car maintenance now.

Does this pic count? I wanted the thread to get back on topic. :D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13...winterZ009.jpg

And this?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13...winterZ006.jpg

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 333701)

As promised, AK! :hohoho:..............mow, right back inna warm garage she goes

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1261322227

with a bow it would make a great xmas gift, you should print this pic on happy holiday cards and send them out:tup:

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger (Post 336157)

lol AK you scared me with those last two pictures

i thought both your right side tires were flat at first glance :eek:

Same here. I thought for a minute a couple of Tony Soprano's boys slashed AK's tires. LMAO

Get thee to a self-serve carwash immediately AK!

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Originally Posted by Nismo_370 (Post 336174)

I just placed an order for Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero XL
I will let you guys know how it rides, once installed.

Rep and bump for winter tire video, TY :tup:

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby (Post 336936)

with a bow it would make a great xmas gift, you should print this pic on happy holiday cards and send them out:tup:

What a great idea! +1 rep :tiphat:

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 336971)

What a great idea! +1 rep :tiphat:

Someone is in the holiday spirit and giving many gifts :)

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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 336974)

Someone is in the holiday spirit and giving many gifts :)

yes, I am spurred on by all teh comments on my snow pic, lol.

the tirerack video made me want winter tires...too bad i only see snow when traveling....
but then again after looking at ak's pic im glad my z gets to stay toasty

http://www.the370z.com/members/chuck...6-dscf1106.jpg

still hasnt moved since saturday :-(

WHY!!!!!!!! My Z is sleeping in the Garage until spring! :)

DAN

For all you people in snow watch the video below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeJ909VoT-o