Looking for a wide body solution

DjSquall · 05-08-2013, 09:57 AM

Ok car nuts, save me here.

I run 20x10 and 20x12's, currently at -4.5 degrees camber to fit 305/25/20's. it's KILLING me. I need a wide body solution that's economic and practical as I'm sick and tired of dropping $8-10k per summer on tires. My last Set of Falkens lasted me a whole... Wait for it... 3 weeks!!!!

I was thinking of getting the veilside's over fenders for the rear, and I've been told I can flare the fronts and the bumper will be pulled together with the metal.

I'm sure there's plenty of folks on here that know how much cutting/welding may be involved, and if anyone has some good advice, post it up.

Also it will probably help to mention than I'll be switching over to R888's once my camber is down to -1, -1.5 degrees.

Chuck33079 · 05-08-2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

currently at -4.5 degrees camber to fit 305/25/20's. it's KILLING me. I need a wide body solution that's economic and practical as I'm sick and tired of dropping $8-10k per summer on tires. My last Set of Falkens lasted me a whole... Wait for it... 3 weeks!!!!

My God. I have no help to offer, but just reading that made my wallet hurt. No matter how much it costs to get this straightened out, you're still saving money.

G37Sam · 05-08-2013, 10:18 AM

Why not use wheels that actually fit instead? The Z is already pretty wide.

homeryansta · 05-08-2013, 10:32 AM

Baller status!

theDreamer · 05-08-2013, 10:33 AM

What are your wheel offsets?
You should be able to get away with 20x12 without running -4.5 camber in the rear and fitting a 305 tire.

Chuck33079 · 05-08-2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

What are your wheel offsets?
You should be able to get away with 20x12 without running -4.5 camber in the rear and fitting a 305 tire.

This. Something seems odd.

DjSquall · 05-08-2013, 10:49 AM

I have 0 offset in the rear. Full 6" deep dish. Car is slammed to sit only an inch off the ground as well. And if I'm gonna change the rims, it will be to go even wider.. I have some evil evil plans for the engine/drivetrain when the warranty runs out

Chuck33079 · 05-08-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

Car is slammed to sit only an inch off the ground

I'm assuming you're on coilovers, so why not raise the car up a tad and minimize the tire damage until you can get the issue fixed?

DjSquall · 05-08-2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'm assuming you're on coilovers, so why not raise the car up a tad and minimize the tire damage until you can get the issue fixed?

They'll stick out and I want to avoid that. Plus, reducing camber without modifying my quarter panels might result in them getting sliced up on a bump. It's a PITA, as you can see.

m3chhawk · 05-08-2013, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

I have 0 offset in the rear. Full 6" deep dish. Car is slammed to sit only an inch off the ground as well. And if I'm gonna change the rims, it will be to go even wider.. I have some evil evil plans for the engine/drivetrain when the warranty runs out

Pics or it didn't happen

DarkJak · 05-08-2013, 11:16 AM

Have you considered going custom, since you're already spending so much? UAM did that for their fenders and it came out beautifully, very stock looking.

Alstann · 05-08-2013, 11:33 AM

There is a guy down in S FL that runs 20x13 with 345 wide at -2.1, I believe. Stock fenders. ^^

DjSquall · 05-08-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3chhawk

Pics or it didn't happen

Thanks for the useful input

TenaciousZ · 05-08-2013, 12:02 PM

In case you haven't seen this thread already:
New 370z Widebody in the process!

He mentions having his rear fenders molded and sold later on - not sure what ever came of it though. Might be worth looking in to.

DjSquall · 05-08-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

Have you considered going custom, since you're already spending so much? UAM did that for their fenders and it came out beautifully, very stock looking.

Yeah, for a price tag of $10k, I'm better off getting a veilside's kit. And UAM didn't make molds so I can't get a replica off them. I'm also not after the stock look, I want something aggressive...

The nightmare of it all is that I have no idea where to even start right now. Hopefully some vendors or knowledgeable guys on here can give me ideas on what I can/can't do.

The bottom line is, car stays slammed, wheels stay on, and until I can get full contact, I can't do turbos.

05-08-2013, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Looking for a wide body solution Ok car nuts, save me here. I run 20x10 and 20x12's, currently at -4.5 degrees camber to fit 305/25/20's. it's KILLING me. I need a wide body solution that's economic and practical as I'm sick and tired of dropping $8-10k per summer on tires. My last Set of Falkens lasted me a whole... Wait for it... 3 weeks!!!! I was thinking of getting the veilside's over fenders for the rear, and I've been told I can flare the fronts and the bumper will be pulled together with the metal. I'm sure there's plenty of folks on here that know how much cutting/welding may be involved, and if anyone has some good advice, post it up. Also it will probably help to mention than I'll be switching over to R888's once my camber is down to -1, -1.5 degrees.

05-08-2013, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	Why not use wheels that actually fit instead? The Z is already pretty wide. KaienZ34, Romulus1, Chuck33079 and 3 others like this. __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

05-08-2013, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	Baller status! DjSquall likes this. __________________

05-08-2013, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	What are your wheel offsets? You should be able to get away with 20x12 without running -4.5 camber in the rear and fitting a 305 tire. m4a1mustang and LCR Autowerks like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-08-2013, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Have you considered going custom, since you're already spending so much? UAM did that for their fenders and it came out beautifully, very stock looking. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

05-08-2013, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	I have 0 offset in the rear. Full 6" deep dish. Car is slammed to sit only an inch off the ground as well. And if I'm gonna change the rims, it will be to go even wider.. I have some evil evil plans for the engine/drivetrain when the warranty runs out

05-08-2013, 11:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	There is a guy down in S FL that runs 20x13 with 345 wide at -2.1, I believe. Stock fenders. ^^ KaienZ34 likes this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

05-08-2013, 12:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	In case you haven't seen this thread already: New 370z Widebody in the process! He mentions having his rear fenders molded and sold later on - not sure what ever came of it though. Might be worth looking in to. __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Vielside Wide Body Kit	HandnPantz	Exterior & Interior	3	03-20-2012 03:24 AM
Seibon Wide Body	Jamaica	Exterior & Interior	86	11-18-2010 05:48 AM
VeilSide Wide body.	Jamaica	Exterior & Interior	24	09-15-2010 11:52 PM
So who's gonna do the first custom wide body?	BLUESLATE	Exterior & Interior	58	01-26-2010 06:34 PM
Wide body turbo M3 at Willow Springs	scsz	Other Vehicles	14	05-15-2009 01:46 PM