RorySolow Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hello! I've been browsing this forum for months, but today I thought I'd sign up, say hello and start sharing the story of my 2004 Track Edition 350z. I'm also going to try and save you prospective modders a lot of time by sharing the research I have done to get to where I am today. I've always been a huge Z fan, but living in London doesn't really require a car, so it didn't make sense to buy one. However, a couple of months ago I realised that life is too short for practicality, so I marched to the bank, borrowed some money and splashed out. There really is no feeling quite like being financially reckless Like an excited teenager I bought the first car I saw from a guy in Ealing. I got a fantastic price as the car had no service history and was Cat D. A big risk, yes, but I went for it anyway and was lucky - I had the car checked out by a garage and was told the car was in great condition. Anyway, first things first, here's what's changed... From this: To this: Research: 1. Ground Clearance: Being a city dweller, speed bumps are an issue, hence the fairly high ride height. Here's why: The 350z stock ground clearance is 120mm. UK regulations state that no speed hump should be higher than 100mm, but the recommended height is 75mm. With new rims and lower springs, the new ride height is 100.2mm, so I can just scrape over the bigger ones! 2. Wheel width: Despite countless hours spent examining photos, I could not be sure whether the super wide 11" LC818 rear rims would stick out. I went for them anyway and it turns out they are perfectly flush; the edge of the rim comes right to the edge of the fender. Win! Tech Spec: Wheels: Linea Corse LC818 Front: 19 x 9.5, +20mm Rear: 19 x 11, +25mm (rolled arches) Tyres: Nexen Front: 245/35/19 Rear: 275/35/19 Suspension: Front: Tein S Tech Springs, -17mm Rear: Tein S Tech Spring, -14mm Credit to: Andy Gilliand at PerformanceAlloys.com for his customer service, a great wheel deal and the free lock nuts. Marco Vasconcelos at FullyLoadedCars.com for the bodywork and fitment of the wheels and suspension. What's next? JWT Flywheel and Clutch (Car is on 58,000 miles so the old one will be done soon) Borla True Dual exhaust (K&N cold air intake already fitted) ICE, ICE, baby! Any recommendations for these next plans, welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very nice car in a great colour. Welcome along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 .....do like your wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Dont doubt your clutch so much, im only just changing mine on 103k miles. Its not even slipping! Looks good by the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I love the wheels Looking good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougtosh Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 along , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Welcome mate, lovely looking zed (best colour and great wheels). Did your rear tyres rub before you got the arches rolled? Just wondering because someone else had the same set up without rubbing, and I don't think he rolled his arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hello and welcome, lovin the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Welcome aboard and like those alloys, ...great change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z370Z Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have to say I love the wheels, I have the same ones but in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Welcome aboard, Great looking Machine you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RorySolow Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Welcome mate, lovely looking zed (best colour and great wheels). Did your rear tyres rub before you got the arches rolled? Just wondering because someone else had the same set up without rubbing, and I don't think he rolled his arches. Thanks No rubbing before, but that's because I was on stock rims. I have been told that the setup doesn't require rolling, but thought I'd do it anyway in a "while you're down there" style cost saving exercise. Just keeps the options open for later... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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