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arcticreaver 04-16-2009 12:04 PM

looks good. but we need more pics! hehe.

KillerBee370 04-16-2009 12:34 PM

coilovers are coming AND then MORE PIX!

SoCal 370Z 04-16-2009 12:38 PM

Is this a new Nissan 370Z color, pumpkin?

KillerBee370 04-16-2009 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 57889)
Is this a new Nissan 370Z color, pumpkin?

LOL no... it's called "cell phone" haha

CrownR426 04-16-2009 01:53 PM

Looks very nice!
Can't wait to see it with coilovers and through a better pic.!

semtex 04-16-2009 02:10 PM

LOL..you guys are brutal. Get coilovers. Take better pics! :bowrofl:

I think it looks good, man. Period.

KillerBee370 04-16-2009 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex (Post 57948)
LOL..you guys are brutal. Get coilovers. Take better pics! :bowrofl:

I think it looks good, man. Period.

:icon17: haha thanks bro. Being a professional photographer, it is a bit embarrasing. If I EVER get the car back I will take some respectable pics. I've only got 2 other companies that want to get there hands on it for development of a twin turbo system and then B&M wants it for a short throw shifter.

I may never get it back. :icon14:

Chupacabra 04-16-2009 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 57793)

First of nice wheels.

second, what the hell is that thing in primer on the back ground. It has the rear of an eclipse, but no side widnows, like a veyron??

semtex 04-16-2009 04:10 PM

It's a prototype of the 2010 Z. ;)

molamann 04-16-2009 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex (Post 58015)
It's a prototype of the 2010 Z. ;)

Put me down for none. :rolleyes:

KillerBee370 04-16-2009 04:46 PM

That's actually a Scion TC that is being built into a show car. I had no clue either when I saw it in person. The entire top is open air! It obviously has a long way to go

DannyGT 04-16-2009 08:21 PM

The idea of the wheels and the color match make for a decent over all look...

But the execution IMHO is complete FAIL. Period.

1. +25 offset in the rear does not compensate for the smaller width, probably sitting right about where stock is to begin with.
2. As a previous poster put so well, nissan has it right with the profiles because the overall height was near equal. 35series all around will most likely make the rear taller than the front. (good for straight line performance, i guess?)
3. They're heavier, hence, less performance.
4. You will most definitly need a 15mm spacer in the rear to make it more flush, because when the car is lowered it wont look as good as with a proper wheel setup.
5. Sorry, I really hate to "hate" but I just feel it was a downgrade of sorts to begin with.

370z2 04-16-2009 08:31 PM

I totally agree. I think they look horrible. OEM Rays are 100% more performance and 100% pure sex. AXIS rims are for hondas.

KillerBee370 04-16-2009 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT (Post 58180)
The idea of the wheels and the color match make for a decent over all look...

But the execution IMHO is complete FAIL. Period.

1. +25 offset in the rear does not compensate for the smaller width, probably sitting right about where stock is to begin with.
2. As a previous poster put so well, nissan has it right with the profiles because the overall height was near equal. 35series all around will most likely make the rear taller than the front. (good for straight line performance, i guess?)
3. They're heavier, hence, less performance.
4. You will most definitly need a 15mm spacer in the rear to make it more flush, because when the car is lowered it wont look as good as with a proper wheel setup.
5. Sorry, I really hate to "hate" but I just feel it was a downgrade of sorts to begin with.

I understand and respect your opinion. And you are right about some of your points.

1. The +25 actually DOES compensate and puts the wheel and tire out further than stock. (I did mount up the rims without tires beforehand to make sure) Even still, a spacer is no big deal... as it turns out, they're almost flush now. Same with the fronts. I'm actually worried about rubbing once the drop comes.
2. Yeah Nissan had their micrometer out to get the measurements down pat. The real world difference? I can't see it and I'm guessing neither can you (or anybody else for that matter). This was just more of a personal choice. And the straight line thing.. you make it sound like a Chevy Nova with the nose pointed at the street while the *** end is way up in the air. lol Anyway, the coilovers I'm getting are adjustable.
3. Here you hit the nail on the head... but only slightly. Having held both sets in my hands, If I had to guess, I would say maybe a pound heavier per wheel? Not enough to break my dyno curve with everything getting done to my car.
4. Refer to #1. If it really needs spacers when the drop comes... so be it.
5. Again, I don't consider you a "hater". That's all those other people on that other forum who still drive outdated cars :p

I fully realize that my taste is not going to be everyones taste but wouldn't it be boring if we all drove the same damn car around?? Anyway, you really do have to see it in person. It's pretty sweet. Amazingly the yellow stripe matches the factory Z paint to the T. Whew.. I was kinda sweating that one when I ordered them!

DannyGT 04-16-2009 09:42 PM

I debated on posting anything at all, and I wont get into any argument with you but the straight line thing was just referencing that a taller wheel/tire gives you better straight line traction. Didnt mean for it sound "YEAAAAA HAWWW" :)

To me, I feel like I do notice it in the pictures. The wheel still looks so inward and small. I think once you drop it and add a 15mm spacer it will really do the wheels/whole car justice.

We can agree to disagree ;)

...your right tho, the more variety the better!


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