?-Question regarding rims for 510

[jefe de jefes]

yea 16x7 205's all corners unfortunately they dont make any other different sizes for a 16"

 

Sounds good. Now once I do the zx coilover mod will I be able to use the stock 510 components such as rotor,caliper,and pads?

Or will I have to go with the 280zx gear?

[Cuts metal like mad]

There are 2 pros to doing the 280ZX struts, they give you 1/2" narrower track as well and the spindle angle gives more positive camber... Why is positive camber a good thing. In this case since it's built into the spindle angle, when mounting wider wheels it allows more back spacing than stock struts.

[jefe de jefes]

Sounds good. Now once I do the zx coilover mod will I be able to use the stock 510 components such as rotor,caliper,and pads?

Or will I have to go with the 280zx gear?

Reason why I ask this is that my local JY has a half off sale this weekend and I want to make sure I pick up everything I may need.

[thisismatt]

Reason why I ask this is that my local JY has a half off sale this weekend and I want to make sure I pick up everything I may need.

Might as well grab as many sets as you can, then ;) s11 200sx rear disc calipers, or mid 80's maxima rear disc calipers are "popular" rear brake swap options (need custom brackets). B210 brake booster works too.

[thisismatt]

There are 2 pros to doing the 280ZX struts, they give you 1/2" narrower track as well and the spindle angle gives more positive camber... Why is positive camber a good thing. In this case since it's built into the spindle angle, when mounting wider wheels it allows more back spacing than stock struts.

The strut angle is the same as 510 except for possibly some way back early 280zx's. There's one guy that claims to have seen a set, but there's no proof elsewhere that I've ever seen.

[jefe de jefes]

Might as well grab as many sets as you can, then ;) s11 200sx rear disc calipers, or mid 80's maxima rear disc calipers are "popular" rear brake swap options (need custom brackets). B210 brake booster works too.

 

When you say "sets". Is that the strut with rotor,caliper,and brake hardware?

[Cuts metal like mad]

280zx was only made 79-83... There is no "way back early" cars... I can personally confirm there is most certainly a difference, I've done it twice... And both times my cars were lowered prior to installing, and lowered more after, end result was less camber even with more lowering.

[thisismatt]

280zx was only made 79-83... There is no "way back early" cars... I can personally confirm there is most certainly a difference, I've done it twice... And both times my cars were lowered prior to installing, and lowered more after, end result was less camber even with more lowering.

Yeah, I know, but there are notable differences between the years, and Nissan has also been known to change minute things without telling anyone.

 

http://the510realm.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3525&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=60#p70830

[bonvo]

Sounds good. Now once I do the zx coilover mod will I be able to use the stock 510 components such as rotor,caliper,and pads?

Or will I have to go with the 280zx gear?

 

i dont know why anyone hasent said anything on this yet

 

use the zx brake parts bigger calpers bigger, vented rotors its not just an upgrade for the struts its also a brake upgrade

[Cuts metal like mad]

I think the main thing is that by finding the positive camber struts it will allow you to run more back space... Too much positive camber can be easily dialed out with plates and/or lower arms

[oregondime]

i dont know why anyone hasent said anything on this yet

 

use the zx brake parts bigger calpers bigger, vented rotors its not just an upgrade for the struts its also a brake upgrade

 

if i remember right i dont even think the 510 stuff would even fit on a 280zx strut.. nor would u want to keep 10" rotors when u could have 11"!

[INDY510]

Yeah,,, you need to get the struts, rotors, calipers, brake master cylinder, and probably more.

When you have all that stuff, you will still need coilovers, bump steer spacers, shocks, maybe camber plates, it aint cheap...

I was looking at your 4dr on craigslist for months, it only has a L16 with a auto transmission, what is wrong with the stock suspension???

 

I don't know exactly, but it sounds like the cheapest 280zx strut swap will be close to what you paid for the car, you should save some money for a 280zx 5 speed.

[jefe de jefes]

i dont know why anyone hasent said anything on this yet

 

use the zx brake parts bigger calpers bigger, vented rotors its not just an upgrade for the struts its also a brake upgrade

 

Thanks bro.

[jefe de jefes]

Yeah,,, you need to get the struts, rotors, calipers, brake master cylinder, and probably more.

When you have all that stuff, you will still need coilovers, bump steer spacers, shocks, maybe camber plates, it aint cheap...

I was looking at your 4dr on craigslist for months, it only has a L16 with a auto transmission, what is wrong with the stock suspension???

 

I don't know exactly, but it sounds like the cheapest 280zx strut swap will be close to what you paid for the car, you should save some money for a 280zx 5 speed.

There's really nothing wrong with the stock suspension. I just want to be able to run the 16x7's. Yeah, it has the l16 w/auto tranny. I have an extra 5speed(dog leg) and l16 if needed. That automatic tranny has got to go though.

Edited December 29, 2008 by jefe de jefes

[INDY510]

Dude....

 

You can fit 16x7 rims with stock struts

[jefe de jefes]

Dude....

 

You can fit 16x7 rims with stock struts

 

Well damn, screw the strut swap then!

16x7 , but what offset should I look for?

+15 or +22?

Thanks for the good news.

[Cuts metal like mad]

+22, if you end up wanting more offset later, you can add a spacer, +15 will be too Much for stock struts (fender clearence).

[jefe de jefes]

+22, if you end up wanting more offset later, you can add a spacer, +15 will be too Much for stock struts (fender clearence).

 

Perfect. I just want my dime to have a low look with the tires tucking. I'm not after performance or handling. I'll be driving it to work not on a track. Thanks for the input guys. I really apreciate it.

[Cuts metal like mad]

for a daily driver... 15" tires are cheaper! :D

[jefe de jefes]

for a daily driver... 15" tires are cheaper! :D

 

Im not really worried about tire prices but I just received a reply from them and they don't carry a +22 offset wheel in 16x7". They do have them in +15 but then I'll have fender clearance issues right?

What can I get away with if I go with 15's?

[Cuts metal like mad]

stock struts and rolled fenders, probably as much as +6 to +10, but +12 to +20 would be nominal.

 

15x7 +0 will stick out about 1/2" to 3/4" in front. Which is not that bad but limits lowering... It will actually look ok... It will rub in the rear without rolling

Edited December 29, 2008 by zuum510

[jefe de jefes]

I don't want the fronts to stick out. I need them to tuck.

I'll check and see what they have available in 15".

[69FJWagon]

Dude,,, those wheels will never fit a stock fendered 510

 

This pic is 16x7 Rota rb's with +22mm offset

 

So yeah do some more research,,, because 16x8 wheels will NEVER fit in the front of a non-flared 510, no matter what offset

 

Indy NEVER SAY NEVER :lol: I have 18x8s all the way around on my 2 door FJ car and I am working on 16x8s for race tires at the moment just need to mount up a tire and check for clearance :D here is a pic of the rears

 

Edited December 29, 2008 by 69FJWagon
added pics

[thisismatt]

18's aren't 16's ;)

[LAYEDOUTB2K]

the whole time reading the begining of this thread i was thinking of my dads 510 and its funny that it got brought up. ill definitely have to ask him what front suspension setup he is running because this is making me very curious now.