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Thanks again Alex, great info.

So if I went for DS2500 again would I have to get Ferodo shims or will any sold as suitable for the Brembo callipers work?

Thanks Alex.

Is it expected that the original OEM shims are reused if fitting DS2500, Hawk or other performance pads? It seems StopTech pads include them. Is it possible that the aftermarket Brembo pads I'm current running don't have shims either yet are still quiet?

I always just get Japex to change them as they are far more likely to get it right than I am and figured they knew what they were doing.

19 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said:

Depending on how you drive I would expect to get more than 3000 miles from genuine OEM Nissan Brembo front pads.

 

Brembo do supply an OEM aftermarket option so perhaps aftermarket Brembo pads have been fitted which would explain your issue.

 

Try Ferodo DS2500 next time, which ARE suitable for road use.

I'm sure mine are aftermarket as I got them from Euro Car Parts, it seems the genuine Nissan OEM ones are about 7x the price so I wasn't expecting them to be the best but the projected 5,000 total miles for a front set seems ridiculous. I've tried both the DS2500 and Hawk PC previously and whilst I did get 20,000+ miles per set they both squealed a lot for at least half their life. Having to get them removed and re-greased regularly or whatever some people suggest as a solution is a pain. Any suggestions on a fast road pad for use with OEM discs that never squeal up to around £120 would be appreciated!

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it's on topic so I think I can get away with it!

I've just had my car serviced at Japex as usual and have been told that my front Brembo P56047 pads only have 6mm left on them, they have 14mm when new according to the website. It's only been 1 year and 3,000 miles since they were fitted at the previous service. I can't measure them accurately but have been out with a ruler and they are definitely much closer to the advised 6mm than 14mm. I don't track the car but do occasionally use the brakes reasonably hard, can it really be that I've burned through 8mm of pad material already?

Has anyone seen a photo with a front registration plate attached?

Looks like there's a sensor in the bottom half so it would have to go over the grill in the top half which seems a shame, unless they intend for it to go on the side like an Alfa.

I really like it. unfortunately I think it's likely that the £60k price will be for the 4-cylinder DCT with the supercharged V6 manual being significantly more.

Also, I fear for TVR. How many people will now be contacted them for their Griffith deposits back? I know the Emira is possibly heavier and less powerful but it's also cheaper. You're still getting a piece of British sports car history which will never be repeated, and that may be what the TVR buyers were wanting and still waiting for.

Kia Stinger?

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce?

They're so rare I guess even you probably don't see them that often. 

There's one here: NISSAN 370Z 18 INCH ALLOY WHEEL FRONT 8J

5 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said:

Here you go: perhaps not what you are looking for after rechecking your images.

 

 

That's not the same wheel Alex. He's after a 370Z non-GT 18" wheel!

I think the 19" ones most people have are 8.5" +25 and 9.5" +30 with 245/35 and 275/35 tyres. I've attached a couple of PDFs that show which sizes where available at some point but not necessarily what were factory or dealer options for the 350Z.

aluminum01.pdf aluminum02.pdf

No problem, happy to help.

Pull that trigger and get it done 

3 minutes ago, JAllen28 said:

Sorry to sound stupid but what would be the effect of going for a higher rear offset looks wise with a 265/40, more poke?

 

I'm aiming for flush fitment. 

A reduced offset brings the wheels out so Chris's suggestion is spot on for a flush fitment. pintopete58's rears will sit further in but then he has a wider rim and tyre to compensate.

10 minutes ago, pintopete58 said:

The reason for the difference is yours are 15 & mine 30 you'll need 15mm spacers to get it to look like mine

Other way around, adding spacers reduces the offset. You would need 15mm spacers to go from your 30 to the proposed 15.

7 minutes ago, JAllen28 said:

As long as it will look good and have no issues with rubbing once its lowered I'll go with Chris's recommendation I reckon. 

Sounds like a wise move, I'm sure it'll look great. 

Chris knows his stuff so I'd be inclined to go with his recommendation. I personally would prefer a 275/40 on the rear to maintain the 20mm stagger of the standard tyre widths but with a 15 offset he may be playing it safe. Might depend on which tyres you're going for as some are wider than others even when marked as the same size.

The difference in offset will either be down to his experience or the availability of offsets for the wheels you want. Most wheels come in limited sizes and offsets.

You shouldn't need to extend your wheel studs if you're not using any spacers.

My car is dropped 20-25mm and I've run 245 front, 275 rear with offsets as low as 20 for may years with no rubbing. If you you really want to max the drop and the width, i.e. 30mm drop and a low 12 to 15 offset with 255 and 285 tyres then you would be best to check if anyone else has done it, 25 to 30 offset would be safer with those tyres.

Also, if you decide on the 285/40 rear tyre you could consider 10.5" wide.

Your best bet might be to speak to one of the forum traders like Tarmac Sportz who can probably suggest and supply a good setup to meet your needs!  

I would go with 245/40 on the 8.5", 255/40 on the 9.5" fronts and probably 275/40 for the 9.5" rears, possibly 285/40.

I'm not sure what offsets Rota Grids are available in or what look you're going for but offsets in the 15-30 range for front and rear would work.

Are you looking to get 18" or 19"? Might be helpful to know what size tyres you're thinking of running too. 

I spotted this yesterday: https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/nissan-350z-w-brace-stay-bar-oem-03-08-vgc-/1366568507

I'd say it's a DE with 280PS, the Rev-up had a facelifted interior, headlights, rear lights and front bumper which this car doesn't have. According to Cazana it was registered on 1st March 2006 so cheaper pre-23rd March vehicle tax of £325 instead of £570. 

6 minutes ago, Heardy said:

@roadtrip Expensive?

I think they were £65 for a pair which I think is expensive for what they are, especially as they didn't seem any better than the ones they replaced. Foolishly I threw out the original ones before properly testing the new ones. 

I got some from Clark Motorsport last year so might be worth dropping Ewan a PM as well.

2 hours ago, Umster said:

 

1. I'm not sure what the ZR stands for, supposedly the speed rating?
2. What is the minimum and maximum tyre width I can use on these alloys safely? 
 

1. Yes it's the speed rating, Wikipedia explains it: Tire code

2. Depends on the manufacturer and despite the width number on the sidewall, the actual tyre width can vary significantly between brands. These are the sizes that Bridgestone suggest for your rear wheels: 275/40 to 285/40, 265/35 to 305/35 and 285/30 to 305/30.