Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Thank you for the honest review. I was hoping that you had a lot of miles on the stock before the switch. It does take a lot of miles to really be qualified in making a comparison.

I had the stock and switched to the Nismo suspension. The car is amazing now and I don't have the intermittent hatred that I had. I am still trying to find an excuse to upgrade to coilovers but based on my semi-intelligent deduction, I do not think I would need c/overs for the type of driving I do.

I will remain open-minded though.

Originally Posted by stormcrow

Stock wheels painted K11 (Nissan color code) which is very similar to the stock GT-R wheels color. Since I came from the GT-R, I wanted a similar look on the white. Of course, I had Volk G2s in High Metal Bronze on the GT-R, but this color wasn't an option for these wheels as matching that paint would be extremely difficult. No color code to be had.



Rubbing is nominal on the front, but this is due to two reasons. 1) I hadn't trimmed the small protrusion on the front of the fender liner that covers the bumper/fender connection and 2) I have the front's offset a bit too agressive. I went with 18mm spacers on the front and in truth, 15mm is going to be perfect. I thought of lessening it by 5mm to a 13mm, but my measurements show this is going to be too wimpy. Rubbing shouldn't be an issue with the new spacers and after having trimmed the front liners. The rear doesn't touch anywhere.

I will post up the height from ground to fender once I have a free moment to measure this for you guys.

Originally Posted by cab83_750

Though not professional, Rebuilding performance cars, which includes suspension and engine, and bikes is my hobby.

Having said so, I always screw around with different setups. It has always been very gratifying to 'upgrade' then upgrade again and again .....

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Looks great, I was actually at the powder coaters yesterday picking out color samples to do the Nismo wheels I'm getting, was looking at a gun metal too

Would you say that color is about the same darkness as the stock brake calipers, lighter/darker??

Also, you said you were running 18mm spacers, front, was that on the rear too?
I have 15mm all around, running 255/305 tire set up, you think that will be ok?

Thanks

Originally Posted by stormcrow

The K11 color is lighter than the calipers. It's roughly the same color as the 09 GT-R wheels. Of course the 10 GT-R is a darker blackish color that is probably very close to the calipers on our cars.

I am now running 15mm spacers in the front and thinking of going with 15mm in the rear. The 18mm was a tad bit too agressive and some rubbing occured. The 13mm is good, but I think I want it a tad more aggressive in the rear. But, my spacer sizes can be drastically different than yours unless you are running the OEM Nismo wheels and not the S-Tune ones from a dealer.

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Cool, thanks for the info So in the pics, you have 13mm spacers in the rear and will switch out for 15mm? I have the same factory Nismo wheels (not installed yet) and I have a set of 15mm Ichiba spacers mounted with my sport wheels.

The sample I picked up from the powder coater is slightly lighter then the calipers, it was Cardinal GR-02. My car is Platinum Graphite, so I just want a slightly darker shade for contrast. I think I will cruise over to the Nissan dealer and check out the GTR wheels for comparison. Thanks

Those Teins are definitely a consideration for a future mod, I just have Eibach springs on right now, but looking to get about 1/2 more drop.

Originally Posted by stormcrow

For true comparison, make sure you look at the wheels on an 09 GT-R and not the 2010. And yes, in the pics there are 13mm spacers on the rear and I want to go with 15mm. I think 15mm front and 15mm rear is perfect for the Nismo wheels.

BTW, just take a look at a DMG GT-R...09, of course. You will see the contrast in color that would be similar to yours if you painted the wheels K11.