ComicArtist Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 They build all their wheels to order, and say there's a 2 week build time. Mine took six. Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just a little update. Wheels are on, fenders are cut/welded and rear flares are on. Had to recut the quarters. Didn't cut them high enough the first time. Shitty cell pic in the rain but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 This is why i hate black wheels, hurts my eyes to see anything. Other than that its looking good comic, as soon as i get mine running wheels are next on the list. Now that your function<form seems executed, what are you going to do now Eli Manning? Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 ^ yeah I'm not a huge fan of all black wheels either, but it was either that or white, and I don't like colormatched wheels. It looks a lot better in person and in light, I'll take some better pics later. As far as the Z, I need rear lower control arms to adjust the toe so I don't eat up the tires. Not running a whole lot of camber, about a degree in front and 2-3 in back. Just need an alignment after the LCA's. Also going to start fabbing a less destructible oil pan. I've got an extra sitting around and im thinking about cutting the sump area off and rebuilding it out of 1/4" steel. Plan on just driving the Z daily now. A guy is coming to buy my Miata this afternoon so I'll be looking for a new track car. Trying to get either a s13 or an RX7. Just depends on what comes up first. The first drift event of the season is next Sunday, so I'll be looking for something soon. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Also going to start fabbing a less destructible oil pan. I've got an extra sitting around and im thinking about cutting the sump area off and rebuilding it out of 1/4" steel. If you do it......i want one too....because like... or else....or you wont make me one.. Yeah im definately going to do the hockey puck trick to get the oil pan up alittle more from the ground if not, skid plate or some sort. Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 ^^^^ Im in too lol and from what I can see it looks it came together nicely! How bad were the ebay flares? Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Looking like the heartbreaker z..... http://speedhunters.com/archive/2009/11/04/car-feature-gt-gt-that-240z.aspx Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'll update with the oil pan idea. eBay flare fitment wasn't bad, takes a lot of trimming. They're just a hair too narrow so you gotta kinda stretch them to make them longer if that makes any sense. Haven't done the fronts yet, I'll get pics up later. Quote Link to comment
BURLEIGH Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Looking good. So will you have ZERO suspension travel in the rear??? Quote Link to comment
jun Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Lookin' good! Nice fit on the wheel and tire combo. Hopefully not too many speed bumps in your area? :lol: Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 DAMN I need my flares now haha fronts are going on today right!? Quote Link to comment
orangez Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Cant wait to get my 280 now.. Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thanks guys! Going to put the front flares on after work today. Also, may be getting an OG whale tail tonight....... Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Fronts are on! It's about photoshoot time. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I dont know what you have decided for paint, but I would leave this like it is... its mean looking as is. And I like the shark nose, it looks clean. Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 i would just match the fender and call it good, or for a nicer rising sun Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Motivation, cuz this is how mine should look with flares! Awesome haha Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'm pretty happy. Doesn't rub on the passenger side, on the drivers side the rear rubs when I hit bumps and front runs when I turn right, so I gotta trim some more. Got a surprise in the form of a wing as well. Honestly have no clue what it is, came off a car in a field. Might be rare, might not be. I like it and I'm gonna rock it though. Pics up tomorrow, I'm tired and drunk and hitting the sack. Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Haha i wish I could find something worth while in a field... Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 get an og whale tale Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Please do something about that hood...im trying to like it but i just cant. Other than that everything is looking dam good though man. Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 The Hood gives it character Quote Link to comment
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