69FJWagon Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 gah so the 17x7 +22 don't fit on the goon front, tires are rubbing and turning sucks so guess i'm going to have to space it out :( but i'm running 215 50 17 on the front.. maybe sticking some little 205 40 17 on the front i can clear? anyone have experience around that offset with 280zx struts (custom small diameter springs, so no big spring perches) otherwise back to the 15x6.5 +13 fronts I tried to run my 16x7 panasports with +22 offset on my buddys car with zx struts and had the same problem we figured a little over a 1/4" spacer would work,thats about 6.5mm off of the 22 on the wheels so figure you need about a +15 mm offset to work with zx struts to work with no spacers... I think :lol: Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Mklotz70 pointed out to me recently that there are 2 different spindle angles for the zx struts. The difference is around 1/2" in the area where the tire and the strut tube are closest. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 for my fellow goons! :P:D Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 for my fellow goons! :lol: get a rear angle shot and put a BIG penny back there! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Penny Racers.....loved those things :) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Heres a recent pic of my wagon along w/ my kiddo... Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 One more. From this A.M. ok, that's sweet as :cool: and i didn't even get over to see it a jccs :blink: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 ok, that's sweet as :cool: and i didn't even get over to see it a jccs :blink: I'm sure you'll get tired of seeing it soon enough. :lol: Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Sneek peek at the red goon Nice! Those mirrors. Are they OEM Datsun or like the older dodge colt mirrors? Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 heres a recent pic. Quote Link to comment
zerow Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 ok, that's sweet as :cool: and i didn't even get over to see it a jccs :blink: You walked past it to see the 610 section. How'd you miss it?? Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 heres a recent pic. Man I have to get me a ride in your goon one of these days. :D Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Definetly...you'll be amazed how unclean it is when you sit inside.:D you gotta gimme a ride in yours tho! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Definetly...you'll be amazed how unclean it is when you sit inside.:D you gotta gimme a ride in yours tho! Looks like ill b takin a few vids this Thursday....we'll be expecting you John [datrod] :D Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 nothing going on in the goon world these days? :confused: Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 mine's still dead. SR may be running this weekend but still a LONG way to go. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 that sucks...but its still progress I haven't driven my goon in a while..until today....its feels nice! Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 mine is also out of commission till I fix my lil problem... Actually already have another throttle body, but I gotta wait for my manifold to get back from the powdercoaters. Quote Link to comment
chumstone Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Checking my new wheel fitment today, Looks like the fronts hit the strut, so I will need some spacers, but probably need 6x15's. The rears look OK, but might be able to get 8x15's in there. They have 15mm offset. I'm getting a tire mounted on one to check fitment. The wheels are Sportmax XXR 513, 7x15 with 15mm offset. They fit over the Wilwood brakes, so that is OK. Seems that I need about a 1/2" spacer, but that will put them sticking way out beyond the fenders. I'd like to get the front and rear tracking the same. Photos soon. Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Take measurments. 1/2" might do it. What struts are you running? stock 510 or 280z? I'm running 280z struts with 15x7 zero offset panasports. Gonna experiment with 15x7.5 +17mm in the back. I can prolly run some 15x9s in the back with right offset. Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Take measurments. 1/2" might do it. What struts are you running? stock 510 or 280z? I'm running 280z struts with 15x7 zero offset panasports. Gonna experiment with 15x7.5 +17mm in the back. I can prolly run some 15x9s in the back with right offset. you shouldn't have any problem in the back... I fit 17x8 +22 with 235 45 17 in the back of the wagon no problem :) i'd say 15x9 with right offset and a fender roll would fit absolutely no problem Edited December 7, 2008 by LeX Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Checking my new wheel fitment today, Looks like the fronts hit the strut, so I will need some spacers, but probably need 6x15's. The rears look OK, but might be able to get 8x15's in there. They have 15mm offset. I'm getting a tire mounted on one to check fitment.The wheels are Sportmax XXR 513, 7x15 with 15mm offset. They fit over the Wilwood brakes, so that is OK. Seems that I need about a 1/2" spacer, but that will put them sticking way out beyond the fenders. I'd like to get the front and rear tracking the same. Photos soon. to help you out i run 15x6.5 +13 in the front with 195 50 15 tires no problem on 280zx struts. I had problems with 17x7 +22 lol Quote Link to comment
LeX Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 car is way far from done, but this is what i'm running on the front and the 15x6.5 clear just fine.. would have kept 17x7 it just wasnt going to work without a decent spacer then they'd be pushed out a good bit :( they clear the 280zx brake setup and also there is no motor in that's why it's sitting so high but there also seems to be ample clearance between the strut and wheel with the +13 offset on the 15x6.5 and 195 50 15 tire i know only 2 lug nuts car isn't on the road haha far from it Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Well I just finished the coilover set up on the goon friday. Drove it today wow what a great improvment over stock cut springs. Also 280ZX strut housings cut down 1 1/2 " With tociko struts. I do have a little rubbing but not to bad, I think a fender roll will do it. I'm running 17X7 + 25 offset with 205-40-17 with spacers, Also put some honda prelude seats in and my new sparco steering wheel. SWEEEET!!!!!!!!! Pic's in the mourning. Went to take some pic's but F/N battery was dead :mad: Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Got my manifold back from the coaters. What do you guys think of the color? heres a close up. Also got my SSRs fixed and polished. Went from this: To this: Edited December 19, 2008 by johnbureezu Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.