5.0

b1adesofcha0s · 09-17-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

really? that sucks... My wife told me when she gets her raise.. after I get back from GUAM she is gonna give me a wheel allowance

When is that gonna be? I'll be looking for wheels next year and I'm thinking Sport Rays or Nismo's.

Alchemy · 09-17-2011, 12:22 PM

I know 18s are better performance wise but it think they will look minuscule on that thing!

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I know 18s are better performance wise but it think they will look minuscule on that thing!

yeah, i'm kinda nervous about that. my 18s looked pretty small on my z even...and even the 19s look small on this thing...

Isamu · 09-17-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

nice. i'd be torn on the nismo though because the stockers are so nice.

what color scheme are you going with?

I won't get rid of them... maybe get the stockers PC'd gold...

but I was thinking the anodized red centers with black lips...

only red...
tho this purp/black would look killer for the 300zx

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 12:34 PM

yeah, i'm not really a big fan of that styling personally, but eh...

Isamu · 09-17-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

yeah, i'm not really a big fan of that styling personally, but eh...

not those wheels in particular.. just the anodized red and black lips

Isamu · 09-17-2011, 12:42 PM

I like these tho..

m4a1mustang · 09-17-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

i think the brembos are grey on orange

I'll probably get them when the stock tires wear out. go to 9.5s all around. trying to figure out if I can fit 18s

I suggest you rotate front-to-rear every 5,000 miles for optimium life. Because of the rear axle on the Mustang the outside edge of the tire tends to wear a bit more especially if you drive like we do. The fronts wear evenly. If you rotate them it should be good for 12-15,000 miles. Otherwise you're going to get maybe 8k out of the rears.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

yeah, i'm kinda nervous about that. my 18s looked pretty small on my z even...and even the 19s look small on this thing...

If you do some searching 18"s look fine on the car as long as you're lowered with a beefy sidewall. Obviously function over form in that case.

If you want to do suspension stuff to the car you want to talk to Sam Strano... he's a multiple time SCCA national champ and is destroying AutoX with his 5.0. He runs 315s on 18x10 (or 18x10.5... can't remember) all around.

Me... I'm just going to replace the Pirellis with 275 Michelin Pilot Super Sports all around... unless I get a new set of wheels.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I suggest you rotate front-to-rear every 5,000 miles for optimium life. Because of the rear axle on the Mustang the outside edge of the tire tends to wear a bit more especially if you drive like we do. The fronts wear evenly. If you rotate them it should be good for 12-15,000 miles. Otherwise you're going to get maybe 8k out of the rears.

If you do some searching 18"s look fine on the car as long as you're lowered with a beefy sidewall. Obviously function over form in that case.

If you want to do suspension stuff to the car you want to talk to Sam Strano... he's a multiple time SCCA national champ and is destroying AutoX with his 5.0. He runs 315s on 18x10 (or 18x10.5... can't remember) all around.

Me... I'm just going to replace the Pirellis with 275 Michelin Pilot Super Sports all around... unless I get a new set of wheels.

Yeah, I read through Sam's thread. Lots of info in there. Trying to figure out if I'm going to be be autoXing enough/good enough at it to make it worth going with 18s.

ZCarMan · 09-17-2011, 04:36 PM

Dan, I've been a slacker and had not noticed your thread on the new 5.0. Congrats man! I know you've been working on something between the 5.0 or a Bimmer. Its sharp! Guess we won't be seeing you at Z Nats though eh? Either way, thats one nice looking Stang!

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Dan, I've been a slacker and had not noticed your thread on the new 5.0. Congrats man! I know you've been working on something between the 5.0 or a Bimmer. Its sharp! Guess we won't be seeing you at Z Nats though eh? Either way, thats one nice looking Stang!

I was actually planning on Znats, but have to be in DC that weekend

I will still be out for Zdayz, etc, though.

Thanks! Get your SL's yet?

ZCarMan · 09-17-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I was actually planning on Znats, but have to be in DC that weekend

I will still be out for Zdayz, etc, though.

Thanks! Get your SL's yet?

Sorry I won't be able to see you and the new Stang when you're up in D.C. Glad to hear we'll see you next year for ZDayZ. I'll try and remember to bring your fold up chair!

The SLs are still enroute. I figure mid-October arrival and then shipped here by end of the month.

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Sorry I won't be able to see you and the new Stang when you're up in D.C. Glad to hear we'll see you next year for ZDayZ. I'll try and remember to bring your fold up chair!

The SLs are still enroute. I figure mid-October arrival and then shipped here by end of the month.

Cool. Stoked to see pics of that setup. Make sure to get some vids of the track day too

I'll also be around for the meet on the 8th I think. I'll be in town for AUSA.

Alchemy · 09-17-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I won't get rid of them... maybe get the stockers PC'd gold...

but I was thinking the anodized red centers with black lips...

only red...
tho this purp/black would look killer for the 300zx

I personally think those wheels look amazing. Love the colors, though your car would have to have a certain look to pull it off right. Still, I think they are beautiful.

red6spd · 09-17-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

You should also do a 5.0 review, so that red6spd will get mad.

Y would I get mad? I have a 370Z he has a Stang.

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