Red 370Z with Gold VSXX Rims?

Ryan@IP · 05-19-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by abgyak

Hmm with spacers the VSXX would fit perfectly but i was advised by local fellow Z's that spacers are not advisable to be used due to safety reasons... I did used spacers for my 260Z once, after 2 years i realized that there were cracks on it.. So i guess spacers are not an option for me...

How close are the spokes to the calipers? Are we talking 3-5mm or much larger?

Also, was fitment cleared with the Work factory in Japan before ordering? Typically they should be able to check for optimal fitment before the wheels are even ordered, but I can understand them taking the wheels back to resolve the issue if it was their mistake.

abgyak · 05-19-2010, 09:26 AM

I cant fit in the wheels to the end as the calipers were in its way. Im not sure how much space i need to clear the calipers maybe 10mm... Work factory told my supplier that they followed the 370Z specs. BTW does 370Z have different calipers size for different specs? i mean is there a difference in size between the calipers on a touring to that of a base model? If so i think work factory used the other spec... Mine is the Touring...

Jeffblue · 05-19-2010, 09:29 AM

i think i know the problem. in MOST domestic models the touring package does NOT feature the big brake kit, in your country it does. They must have used the specs from what most countries consider the touring model which is the regular stock brakes. you should tell them you do have the sport package big brake kit.

Jeffblue · 05-19-2010, 09:33 AM

and btw i love those wheels. are the vs-xx's 2piece or 3 piece forged?

abgyak · 05-19-2010, 09:57 AM

So i thinks thats it!! I didnt know that the 370Z has different caliper size for different models.. not until today!! BTW its a 3 piece wheel

Jeffblue · 05-19-2010, 10:10 AM

ughh thats frustrating! silly mistake, they should have been more specific when asking you. who cares what the package is called, "Do you have the sport brakes or a big brake kit?" would have done the trick. regarding the spacers: i believe the people on here that they are probably safe, however, when ordering 3 piece forged wheel in a custom offset, i do not believe you should have to deal with spacers to get them to fit right.

keng714 · 05-19-2010, 04:24 PM

from what i herd from rick is you need t disk. I order mines back in dec. with r disk and they ended up having to rebuild them cause it wasnt going to clear the caliper.

abgyak · 05-19-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by keng714

from what i herd from rick is you need t disk. I order mines back in dec. with r disk and they ended up having to rebuild them cause it wasnt going to clear the caliper.

T disk? Whats that? If im not mistaken my rear wheels is an O disk and front are regular disk i think. So keng ur using a vsxx on ur 370z now? It would be great and helpful if u can share the offsets of your wheels. Thanks

abgyak · 05-19-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

ughh thats frustrating! silly mistake, they should have been more specific when asking you. who cares what the package is called, "Do you have the sport brakes or a big brake kit?" would have done the trick. regarding the spacers: i believe the people on here that they are probably safe, however, when ordering 3 piece forged wheel in a custom offset, i do not believe you should have to deal with spacers to get them to fit right.

They did ask me about the brakes.. they asked whether i had big brakes.. i told them that "i havent changed the brakes & its all stock".. i tot they were referring if i had change the brakes to some performance brakes such as endless etc.. I really didnt know that 370z had 2 different stock sizes of calipers on different models.. Oh well...

Liquid_G · 05-19-2010, 09:47 PM

I'd be curious how those gold wheels would look on your blue 260z back there..

initialgemini · 05-19-2010, 10:45 PM

looks good... Kinda looks like my LMs

Jeffblue · 05-20-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

looks good... Kinda looks like my LMs

Nice, i love the LM's, could you post some pics of yours?

docaam · 05-20-2010, 12:46 AM

I had the same problem with my Volks (Gold SF) touching the caliper and they cleared the brembo on 350Z, so I just installed 3mm spacers. So maybe vendors still take the benchmark brembo as size for caliper clearance.

keng714 · 05-20-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abgyak

T disk? Whats that? If im not mistaken my rear wheels is an O disk and front are regular disk i think. So keng ur using a vsxx on ur 370z now? It would be great and helpful if u can share the offsets of your wheels. Thanks

t disk is just once type of face for the vsxx. If you look at the work wheel specifications you will see the different type of disk. http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...5/VSXX_PDF.pdf

I dont have my wheels yet been waiting 6 months on them already, but the wheel are 20x9.5 +4 20x11 -1

abgyak · 05-21-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by keng714

t disk is just once type of face for the vsxx. If you look at the work wheel specifications you will see the different type of disk. http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/w...5/VSXX_PDF.pdf

I dont have my wheels yet been waiting 6 months on them already, but the wheel are 20x9.5 +4 20x11 -1

Thanks for the link, really helped a lot. I went back to my supplier and ask to make a new set of VSXX rims since i had to replace the previous one and i showed him the table.

I asked him to enquiry Work if the following would fit nicely on a 370Z with Sports Brake
F 19x10 +9 Big Caliper Disk (R Disk) and
R 19x11 -4 Big Caliper Disk (R Disk)

What do you guys think? Does the offset make sense? And what do i have to take note for having negative offsets? do i have to adjust the camber or something? Thanks guys...

05-19-2010, 09:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
abgyak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 378 Drives: 370z - 260z - 280zx Rep Power: 15	I cant fit in the wheels to the end as the calipers were in its way. Im not sure how much space i need to clear the calipers maybe 10mm... Work factory told my supplier that they followed the 370Z specs. BTW does 370Z have different calipers size for different specs? i mean is there a difference in size between the calipers on a touring to that of a base model? If so i think work factory used the other spec... Mine is the Touring... __________________ Brunei Darussalam: Abode Of Peace

05-19-2010, 09:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
abgyak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 378 Drives: 370z - 260z - 280zx Rep Power: 15	So i thinks thats it!! I didnt know that the 370Z has different caliper size for different models.. not until today!! BTW its a 3 piece wheel __________________ Brunei Darussalam: Abode Of Peace

05-19-2010, 09:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	I'd be curious how those gold wheels would look on your blue 260z back there.. __________________

05-19-2010, 10:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 250	looks good... Kinda looks like my LMs __________________ CY 370z \|Sports Package\| Berk CBE\| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)\|BBS LM\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Stillen Sway Bars\|TWS Shift Knob\|B&M Short Shifter

05-20-2010, 12:46 AM	#28 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 28	I had the same problem with my Volks (Gold SF) touching the caliper and they cleared the brembo on 350Z, so I just installed 3mm spacers. So maybe vendors still take the benchmark brembo as size for caliper clearance. __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

05-19-2010, 09:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i think i know the problem. in MOST domestic models the touring package does NOT feature the big brake kit, in your country it does. They must have used the specs from what most countries consider the touring model which is the regular stock brakes. you should tell them you do have the sport package big brake kit.

05-19-2010, 09:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	and btw i love those wheels. are the vs-xx's 2piece or 3 piece forged?

05-19-2010, 10:10 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	ughh thats frustrating! silly mistake, they should have been more specific when asking you. who cares what the package is called, "Do you have the sport brakes or a big brake kit?" would have done the trick. regarding the spacers: i believe the people on here that they are probably safe, however, when ordering 3 piece forged wheel in a custom offset, i do not believe you should have to deal with spacers to get them to fit right.

05-19-2010, 04:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
keng714 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 186 Drives: Lexus Is250 Rep Power: 15	from what i herd from rick is you need t disk. I order mines back in dec. with r disk and they ended up having to rebuild them cause it wasnt going to clear the caliper.

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