monkeybrain1234 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I am so excited. Just want to get home clean them up and fit them! Got 130 miles before getting home mind!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Great looking alloys those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 They're gonna look epic on your car matey! If there was one thing it needed, it was wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 They're gonna look epic on your car matey! If there was one thing it needed, it was wheels Totally agree, can finally get rid of those touring wheels! Always loved the 370Z wheels, so happy days, got an absolute bargain too in not bad nick. Even a 380mile round trip still makes them bargain of the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very nice. Are you keeping the same colour or going black? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very nice. Are you keeping the same colour or going black? Same colour, never been keen on black wheels. Possibly a slightly darker shade of silver, I quite like a grey/silver colour. Think it would go well with the Red. Although for the moment I am too excited about putting them on, so not looking to spray now. Maybe in spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just need to get the 20mm Spacers and the 370Z lug nuts. . . . . if anyone has either they are selling let me know . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 They will look nice me thinks,hope you may put a pic up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 They will look nice me thinks,hope you may put a pic up Dont worry I will post pics up for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Look great mate! Do you happen to know the difference in weight between them and 350z Rays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Look great mate! Do you happen to know the difference in weight between them and 350z Rays? Sure do mate. This is what I used as reference. 350z touring wheels Front Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 26.56lbs Tire: 225/45-18 Rear Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 26.56lbs Tire: 245/45-18; 265/35-18 will also fit 370z Sport wheels Front Size: 19x9.0 Offset: +47mm Weight: 23.2 lbs Tire: 245/40-19 Rear Size: 19x10.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 28.8 lbs Tire: 275/35-19 Edited November 9, 2015 by monkeybrain1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Are you sure about specs of 350z wheels as mine 2005 model specs are 8.5x18 ET27 225/45/18 9.0x18 ET27 245/45/18 Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Not 100% sure, but that is what I have read online. I am talking about the Touring V1, there was a touring V2 I believe too. This was my source http://www.350z-tech.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wheel_Specifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Just waiting for spacers and lug nuts to turn up in a few days. Going to take opportunity to clean them up while off car. Not sure what cleaner to use, bilt hamber I was going to use and to seal up and make future cleaning easier some fk1000p. Any other suggestions I would be open too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Get a coating on them - GTechniq C1/4/5 or Gyeon Rim would be my choice. FK is great, you'll get a few months protection out of it but a coating will last a year+. As for cleaner, just normal car shampoo. Before applying the coating, use a fallout remover (Car Chem Revolt is my current preference, as per my thread in the detailing section) and clay them (clay bar would be better than a cloth on wheels, for the fiddlier areas) and then an IPA wipe down followed by the coating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Those GTechniq C1,2 etc are quite expensive for such a small bottle. Are they really worth it? Its like £20 for 15ml! Don't now how many ml would be needed to coat all four alloys but must be more than 100ml right ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 No, if you take the time and care to do it well you can coat all four 18" wheels with the 15ml - it's a very thin coat that's needed. It is expensive compared to FK, you get a massive tin of 1000P that'll last a lifetime (and it has a shark on the tin! ) but you'll be applying it at least 4 times a year whereas C5 (I'll play along with GTechniq's numbering system for now, but C1, C4 & C5 are actually the same product) is applied once and it'll happily last the year, most likely much more than that too, so there's more value for money there than it first seems. If you buy the 30ml bottle, that will be more than enough to do all four wheels, all the exterior plastic trim on a Z and any metalwork too. It's very much an effort vs. cost equation - C5 is apply & forget, 1000P is apply and top-up regularly. If you want to barrels protected as well as the face of the wheels, FK becomes a bit of a chore. Gyeon Rim is considerably more economical than C5, you get 30ml for an extra 50p or so, which is easily enough for four wheels with plenty left over to apply a second coat (more to ensure coverage than anything) and probably the exhaust tips too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just to add, I know these are 19" so 15ml might be a bit of a stretch - it's probably doable but there won't be much room for error - but you won't need anywhere near 100ml still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Get pics up with them on when u can Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Those GTechniq C1,2 etc are quite expensive for such a small bottle. Are they really worth it? Its like £20 for 15ml! Don't now how many ml would be needed to coat all four alloys but must be more than 100ml right ??? no , not worth it imo , i used some on my car when it was new , it lasted about 6 months which is the same as fk1000p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just to add, I know these are 19" so 15ml might be a bit of a stretch - it's probably doable but there won't be much room for error - but you won't need anywhere near 100ml still. Cheers, I agree durability is worth the investment, however the FK1000p arrived yesterday! Thanks for the advice was really useful. Will need to get the C1/2/3/4/5 for sealing the headlights I polished a while back which have hazed again on the Z and MR2. So will buy a pot anyway. Those GTechniq C1,2 etc are quite expensive for such a small bottle. Are they really worth it? Its like £20 for 15ml! Don't now how many ml would be needed to coat all four alloys but must be more than 100ml right ??? no , not worth it imo , i used some on my car when it was new , it lasted about 6 months which is the same as fk1000p Just applied the FK1000p today, will have to see how long they last. My guess is winter only a few months, summer probably few more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 These 370 wheels on 350s are getting a bit popular, I might have to change mine to something different! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Get pics up with them on when u can Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Waiting for the spacers and genuine 370z lug nuts to come in so still not on the car yet. Got some of me cleaning them up today. Dirty as picked up Gave them a good spruce up with just some basic alloy cleaner and FK1000P Think they have turned out quite well. . . .can't wait for the lugs to turn up . .. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby D Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Best feeling ever! Bet you can't wait to get them on haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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