DAT510 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Ratsun is dead... So typing this is the most entertaining thing I'm doing right now... Link to comment
Tristin Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Or you could covert to 5-lug... Link to comment
jalen Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 converting to 5 lug cost money, something im lacking. i could just do diamond racing wheels i guess Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Haven't seen that before^ 1 Link to comment
spudly13 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 no offense but why even bother with wheels yet, your going to need way more parts to make those wheels fit then just the wheels... just sayin, unless your goin for massive poke and 4 inches of gap... edit; not a lot of parts per say, but dollar value and work.... i forget what you already have because of the last 27 pages of nothing but for example, coils...camber adjustment.. tires...fender pull/roll/flare?... Link to comment
jalen Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 im just looking at my options for cheap. i would run 15 x10's in the rear and 15x9 on 195/50 with sectioned struts ground control coilovers eibach 300lbs springs with vw inserts and bolt on camber plates. and eventually ttt lrca and maybe even power steering....but like i said earlier this cost money. Link to comment
spudly13 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 im just looking at my options for cheap. i would run 15 x10's in the rear and 15x9 on 195/50 with sectioned struts ground control coilovers eibach 300lbs springs with vw inserts and bolt on camber plates. and eventually ttt lrca and maybe even power steering....but like i said earlier this cost money. Oh jeeeezzz i feel bad for this car. Well goodluck it could turn out great! , im gunna stand back and watch this play out! could be interesting haha 1 Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You don't need half of that shit. Powers steering? Coilovers? just grind the spring perch and use clamps. and if it the spring perch is going to hit the tire, i think the 280z/zx has a skinny perch (Don't quote me on that, never really cared for my suspension) Camber plates are wack. There is only one reason in the world to have camber plates, and that's for racing. unless you're going to the track every weekend then you don't need that. and heavy ass steel wheels isn't going to do the Z justice. Just my opinions. I know it's your car and all, but get the necessary stuff out of the way before thinking about mostly aesthetic mods like this. like getting your car on 4 wheels, and the ability to stop. Have you driven the car around? 1 Link to comment
spudly13 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You don't need half of that shit. Powers steering? Coilovers? just grind the spring perch and use clamps. and if it the spring perch is going to hit the tire, i think the 280z/zx has a skinny perch (Don't quote me on that, never really cared for my suspension) Camber plates are wack. There is only one reason in the world to have camber plates, and that's for racing. unless you're going to the track every weekend then you don't need that. and heavy ass steel wheels isn't going to do the Z justice. Just my opinions. I know it's your car and all, but get the necessary stuff out of the way before thinking about mostly aesthetic mods like this. like getting your car on 4 wheels, and the ability to stop. Have you driven the car around? In his case he is going to need camber plates, dont quote me on this but he wont clear the fender without them...even with moving the perch but i agree, power steering? and steelies are overplayed, cheap, but overplayed Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yeah if he goes with the wide wheels, not only camber plates but fender pulling rolling like you stated above. I just want to remind him that the Z car is a sports car. Even if it's a smog ridden 280z lol Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You want po-wah steering conversion? Im getting a zx parts car . Link to comment
jalen Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 i was joking about power steering , im pretty sure if i said i was going to drop a boosted b16 in there you guys would believe me :(and i like coilovers, simpler and i trust them more then my fabbing haha. Camber plates are a must and steelis will work untill i get some work equips, longchamps, or hayashi's Link to comment
DAT510 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Boosted B16? Hondar??? No, we wouldn't believe you... we'd shun you... forever.....and take your Z away until you grow up :lol: Link to comment
jalen Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 haha atleast there is hope haha :rofl: Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I have air conditioning setup too ... i promise it has no refrigerant ... and shaves weight off ... like 200lbs off .... cmon all the cool kids are doing it. Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Boosted B16? Hondar??? No, we wouldn't believe you... we'd shun you... forever.....and take your Z away until you grow up :lol: Probably should do this regardless haha. Link to comment
2JZ260z Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Probably should do this regardless haha. lol, hey atleast then your car might be running, and would match your age range. Link to comment
jalen Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Finally picked up the brake bridge line cost me $50 for a used pair. i hate money and cars. Link to comment
jalen Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/43753-cd-player-issues/ Link to comment
jalen Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 so a lot has happen since i have posted last. my brakes got redone and car is back on the ground, ran it for a while then my engine bay caught on fire and melted my air cleaner. And found i have water in may gas tank. talk about fun eh? Link to comment
Tristin Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Well glad youre OK... did you figure out what caused the fire? Link to comment
jalen Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 when i went to cold start the z wasn't feeling it, so i had a friend put starter fluid in it, but he really put gas and a lot of it so the air filter was soaked in gas and caught fire. so i had to be superman and jump the z and grab my hose that had the sprinkler attachment on it still and put the fire out. (i probably got more water on me then the fire because of that stupid attachment.) so i get to spend more money and time to do basic shit. But i did just pick up a mig welder for free that works. thank you estate sales Link to comment
spudly13 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 when i went to cold start the z wasn't feeling it, so i had a friend put starter fluid in it, but he really put gas and a lot of it so the air filter was soaked in gas and caught fire. so i had to be superman and jump the z and grab my hose that had the sprinkler attachment on it still and put the fire out. (i probably got more water on me then the fire because of that stupid attachment.) so i get to spend more money and time to do basic shit. But i did just pick up a mig welder for free that works. thank you estate sales hook it up to gas if you can, makes welding with a mig sooo much nicer. 1 Link to comment
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