RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ

It isnt setup the way I want it yet. Need to take care of some things. Once that is done, I will post pics. For now all I can say is that these are worth the $. Also if people were wondering how the FITMENT is on the KW Variant 3's from the G37... well they fit PERFECTLY.

Also I held (not lifted) a set of Einkei RPF-1 in 18X9.5 that came off another 370Z. They are SO light I checked around to see if they were a fake plastic wheel, but nope. Einkei RPF-1's indeed. I almost bought them. If I didnt have all the issues I had I would have. I test fitted them and they fit great with plenty of clearance on the front calipers.

I would be completely pissed and stressed out if my ride home hadn't been so good.

DannyGT

Here, use my shoulder....Go ahead, now tell me (us), whats troubling you?

We're all family here!


P.S. Why do you think I bought the AME's (made by enkei) there like the big brothers to the RPF1s (are still on of my favorite wheel!)

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ChrisSlicks

Take some names, kick some ***, then drive you're Z, you'll feel better.

RCZ

I love the AMEs Danny.

I dont know about kicking ***, but I do know about going to get a car wash later and enjoying the car a bit

ChrisSlicks

Not too much enjoyment, don't want you turning into a mechaphiliac.

RCZ

definitely not that much enjoyment dont worry. I dont know how people can build relationships with their cars, I just don't get it. I don't understand how some people call their cars "her". To me its just "The Z" or "The Nissan"

LiquidZ

RCZ, do you have anymore information regarding the fitment specs of the wheels?

I'm very interested in the Enkeis.

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NIZMOZ

Told ya

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RCZ

Not really, I dont. All i know is they fit and cleared.

So today I went to do a photoshoot for Vossen Wheels. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and they looks. As most of you know, bling isn't my thing, however I admit I would rock some of their wheels. They actually looked damn good. I'll get the pics for you guys soon.

On that note, I fit 20X10.5 with 305 P Zero Neros and they looked weak! hehe Im going to have to go with the 325's and the 20X11's or more if I get some nice wheels for the street

On another note after a few more days and miles on the KW coilovers, I love them more. I decided today I would get a little more bold with my entry speed into my favorite offramp. All I gotta say is..guys..get an alignment and get some suspension upgrades. The stock tires are fantastic when you setup the car right.

Pictures coming soon when everything is setup the way I want it. Photoshoot pics coming as soon as I have them.

miguez

Those are huge wheels! So did you try a 20x11, and did they fit? Was the car actually lowered and, even better, driven? Any rubbing issues? I have to think something that big would rub!

By the way, did you get to keep the wheels? I hope so!

[QUOTE=RCZ;88735On another note after a few more days and miles on the KW coilovers, I love them more. I decided today I would get a little more bold with my entry speed into my favorite offramp. All I gotta say is..guys..get an alignment and get some suspension upgrades. The stock tires are fantastic when you setup the car right.

Pictures coming soon when everything is setup the way I want it. Photoshoot pics coming as soon as I have them.[/QUOTE]

Excellent news! Are you tuning your suspension yourself or getting help? What settings do you have on right now?

Thanks RCZ, great update.

travisjb

+1 on alignment specs, please

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RCZ

did they fit? did they rub? nowhere near rubbing, I still had enough 3/4 to the fender. I dont know exactly what they are going to do next as far as size and offset, but we will be testing something else out soon. I didnt get to keep these, but I think they are going to let me work with them for a new release of a top secret design they have been working on. That reminds me that I have to send a PM to a select few of you guys to ask fellow 370z owners what they think of this new style. Personally, I like them a lot so I am excited.

I am doing my suspension adjustments myself. Also this will come as helpful information to some: As you all know, when you lower the car you gain negative camber. The lower, the more negative. So here's a piece of info that I wish I had known before I did my first alignment after the drop.

If you drop the car to a nice flush around-the-wheels look and you dont have camber control arms to adjust it. You are going to end up at around -1.4 front and -3 rear. That is NOT what you want the car to have. So get the control arms. If you only get one set, get the rears.

As of right now I dont have camber adjustment parts so I am at -1.3 front and -3 rear. Its amazing grip out back, but Im going to change it up a bit. I have decided that -2.5F and -2R camber is a nice track/street balance.

Both of you guys along with a few more are going to get PM's from me to get your input on the new wheel design. They are either going to make it or not based on your input.

I will get your more info on alignment settings when they are done.

Mike

so do you think an 18x12, with proper offset would fit in the rear?

semtex

Great update, RCZ! I'm surprised to hear that 305s look weak!

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RCZ

yes.

I was too, they just looked skinny from behind haha. May have been the low prof