Same size all round as well (8.5J) so unless you want a slight stretch on the front, they wouldn't be that suitable for the Z even if the offsets were suitable.
Where do you live?? Ancaster's is my local dealer as well so if you wanted to have a look at one in depth, i'd be happy to meet up with you and give the the low down.
Hi mate,
Pictures weren't coming up so I re-hosted them for you.
In my opinion, I think you are doing exactly the right thing! My brother has had a few 330's and when I got my Z he fell in love with it!!!
Don't look back, go get the Z!!
Sarnie, if you have any advice, I would appreciate it! I have done the same as you and will be starting up in a couple of weeks!! It is indeed scary but would prefer to earn my own money rather than lining others pockets!!
Pleased it is working well for you mate!
In all fairness, the engineers seemed to know what they were talking about and chatted to me about the rear clicking axle etc. The sales staff and managers were also top drawer. They took copies of the photos as well so you never know, they may use them for their own advertising!
Cheers to J for an interesting day!!
Highlight for me had to be when they asked us when we imported our Z's and they didn't realise the JDM Z's came with doors like that!! Was priceless when we informed them they were acyually both UK cars!
These ones open out about 2/3 of the way as they would normally and then they lift up. They have to come that far out to make sure the door trim clears the A-Pillar. I prefer it that way though as it means you don't always have to lift the door up, you can still use it as a normal door but also as a lambo style if you're feeling like a tart!
Cheers for the comments guys.....I must admit, I did ask myself if I was mad several times whilst doing it!!!
The "minor mods" they refer to are simply shaving a section about 12" x 1" from the inner arch where the new door mechanism pivots into...nothing major and my Dremel handled it hansomly!
The car is all back together now and I do have pictures of the final stages but I don't have time to post them now i'm afraid as I am off out to do some ASW'ing!!!!
Pics to follow later tonight!
I have had a few days off and have had a LSD door kit in my garage for a while so I thought i'd crack on and fit it!! Here is how I got on!!
Take a perfectly good 350z!
Jack up the front.
Removal of bumper and wings.
Put in a safe place!!!
Everything off.
Taken the door off and test fit the new hinge.
Put to bed at the end of Day 1!!
Extension of the existing wiring harness
Running the new TV cable and speaker cable through to the door.
Customisation of the wing.
Remounting of the door on the new hinge.
Success!!!
Put to bed at the end of Day 2
I am currently working on the passenger door but rain has stopped play so thought I would put some pics up!!
Guys, I am really sorry but I am going to have to bail on tonight....just had the news that it looks like I am going to be an Uncle for the first time tonight!!!! Has taken me a bit by surprise as it's a week early!
Real sorry guys but I hope you all have a good one. Sorry to let you down but i'll def. be at the next one.