Nismo Wheels in Matt Black

Minicobra1 · 03-29-2010, 02:54 AM

Here are my factory Nismo wheels powder coated in Matt Black (20% Gloss) I'm running 15mm spacers front and rear, with 305/30/19 and 255/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 tires.

This is the 2nd time I had them done, originally I had them done in a metallic gray but the first powder coater did not chemically strip them or blast them at all. They applied the powder directly over the factory coating and needless to say it peeled right off.

This time I had them done at a place that Berk recommended, and they did a really great job, the finish is excellent and the service was top notch.

Here are the pics:

Scott @ RA · 03-29-2010, 04:21 AM

We do a LOT of wheel powdercoating in this color. I have always liked it.

I think these wheels look very good on the car this color.

I Run L.A. · 03-29-2010, 10:36 AM

Looks even better this time around. Glad to see everything turned out well for you...

sylenze · 03-29-2010, 10:39 AM

looks awesome

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-29-2010, 10:40 AM

thats awesome!

CrownR426 · 03-29-2010, 11:47 AM

Wow, looks fantastic!
No coilovers or springs, correct?

Minicobra1 · 03-29-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Wow, looks fantastic!
No coilovers or springs, correct?

Yeah, Eibach springs. The lower profile tires tend to give it a bit more gap. I want it about another 1/2 lower, so I'm looking into coilovers right now

Although I will have to remove the front splitter and wheel deflectors, since they rub all the time now.

AK370Z · 03-29-2010, 09:49 PM

VERY VERY Nice man! I love it. Those Nismo rims are fantastic looking. Just out of curiousity, are they (Nismo rims) lighter than the sports pack RAYS? Because I know sports package RAYS are super lightweight to begin with.

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Yeah, Eibach springs. The lower profile tires tend to give it a bit more gap. I want it about another 1/2 lower, so I'm looking into coilovers right now

Although I will have to remove the front splitter and wheel deflectors, since they rub all the time now.

Do you know which coilover? BC?

nuTinmuch · 03-29-2010, 11:56 PM

That is sick as hell.

I am jealous.

Minicobra1 · 03-30-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

VERY VERY Nice man! I love it. Those Nismo rims are fantastic looking. Just out of curiousity, are they (Nismo rims) lighter than the sports pack RAYS? Because I know sports package RAYS are super lightweight to begin with.

Rear: Sport Wheel = 23.8lbs | Nismo = 23.0lbs
Front: Sport Wheel= 23.2lbs | Nismo = 20.7lbs

They save weight while still adding a 1/2 in width

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Do you know which coilover? BC?

Yes, I am considering the BC, as well as the Stance, KW, & HKS.

G Fo12ce · 03-30-2010, 12:29 PM

They look tight. I'm liking the black better on your color, nice job.

dlmartin81 · 03-31-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Yeah, Eibach springs. The lower profile tires tend to give it a bit more gap. I want it about another 1/2 lower, so I'm looking into coilovers right now

Although I will have to remove the front splitter and wheel deflectors, since they rub all the time now.

I really like your ride height now, man. It's tasteful. Me, personally, I wouldn't go lower, unless if you're tracking your car. But to each their own. Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it'll look good regardless.

Minicobra1 · 04-01-2010, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dlmartin81

I really like your ride height now, man. It's tasteful. Me, personally, I wouldn't go lower, unless if you're tracking your car. But to each their own. Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it'll look good regardless.

I know what you mean, I like it too look tasteful and be functional as well.
After installing the lower profile tires it created a bit more fender gap. I thought it was good when I originally installed the Eibachs with the stock tires. Maybe it just needs to come down about another 5-8mm.

370Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 07:56 PM

Cobra, the wheels look sweet on the silver Z

zum78spd · 08-29-2010, 03:48 PM

I saw this car rolling through Brea, and it looks killer!!! I hope you don't mind but I may copy your setup (just the wheels).

03-29-2010, 02:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Nismo Wheels in Matt Black Here are my factory Nismo wheels powder coated in Matt Black (20% Gloss) I'm running 15mm spacers front and rear, with 305/30/19 and 255/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 tires. This is the 2nd time I had them done, originally I had them done in a metallic gray but the first powder coater did not chemically strip them or blast them at all. They applied the powder directly over the factory coating and needless to say it peeled right off. This time I had them done at a place that Berk recommended, and they did a really great job, the finish is excellent and the service was top notch. Here are the pics: carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum Last edited by Minicobra1; 03-29-2010 at 03:43 AM.

03-29-2010, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
I Run L.A. Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal / SF Valley Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Mag Blk Rep Power: 17	Looks even better this time around. Glad to see everything turned out well for you... __________________ 09 370Z Mag Blk, 6MT,Tour, Sprt Pkg, Nav

03-29-2010, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	thats awesome! __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-29-2010, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	That is sick as hell. I am jealous. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-30-2010, 12:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	They look tight. I'm liking the black better on your color, nice job. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

03-29-2010, 04:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 16	We do a LOT of wheel powdercoating in this color. I have always liked it. I think these wheels look very good on the car this color.

03-29-2010, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
sylenze Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal/SB county Posts: 222 Drives: 370z 6mt+SP PG Rep Power: 17	looks awesome

03-29-2010, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Wow, looks fantastic! No coilovers or springs, correct?

04-02-2010, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Cobra, the wheels look sweet on the silver Z __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

08-29-2010, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
zum78spd Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Age: 46 Posts: 65 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I saw this car rolling through Brea, and it looks killer!!! I hope you don't mind but I may copy your setup (just the wheels).

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