live2themaxuk Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 LOL yes a random question maybe, but basically i bought the car from Japan 18 months ago and i have just fitted some new Volks racing SF- Challenge 19" - 10.5" +18 rear and 9.5" +18 front with and i had it on good authority from Adam at Z1 and also others who have these tyre sizes that 285/30-19 rear and 265/30- 19 T1R's should fit fine with no rubbing, well, as i went to drive into my drive way with my new shoes, got MAJOR rubbing on the rear. Damn! So i couldnt even get into my owv driveway :icon18: Its at a friends house until i can figure out what to do Basically judging by these pics, do i have spacers? I have not seen anyone elses hubs, and never known any different so put me out of my misery Also, if so, how am i gonna get them off? They look kinda hard to remove! I have these spacer looking things on all 4 wheel hubs! and i just noticed some brand writing on one of the pics so i am thinking i do Much appreicated Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Looks like you do, but I've never seen that type before and sorry but I can't advise how you can remove them. It looks as if you may need a special tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 @*!#! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 edited - see below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah it seems like that. Just need to understand how to get those collars off! Im going to take it to a tyre place tomorrow, but im not sure how they will get on. There must be a tool arouid to remove it! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yeah it seems like that. Just need to understand how to get those collars off! Im going to take it to a tyre place tomorrow, but im not sure how they will get on. There must be a tool arouid to remove it! Jamie OK just had re-thought - I think you have the DRM spacers and you will need a special tool that unlocks the 'nuts' (not collars) on the original studs - rather like a locking wheel nut. Might need to contact one of the specialist accessory outfits to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 yeah but it looks like the collars are holding the spacer in place ont he standard threads, and the threads coming out of the spacer are what the wheels are bolted to now! grr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 of the wheels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Did you have RAYS alloys originally with these? I know its kinda off subject but if you can get the tool to remove/install i'd be interested in buying them off you.. my rays look a little too tucked in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Looks like those helpful chaps in the US have found what they are for you - Project Kics See if the usual suspects can get hold of the socket for you (Phil, Adam, Kev, JDM Perf etc) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Hope the original studs haven't ben shortened... they seem to look ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This has solved a mystery for me - I always thought your car had a much better stance on its OEM alloys on the calendar photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Looks like those helpful chaps in the US have found what they are for you - Project Kics See if the usual suspects can get hold of the socket for you (Phil, Adam, Kev, JDM Perf etc) Good luck! Chris at JDM deals with Project Kics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This has solved a mystery for me - I always thought your car had a much better stance on its OEM alloys on the calendar photo! can you now sleep at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This has solved a mystery for me - I always thought your car had a much better stance on its OEM alloys on the calendar photo! can you now sleep at night Sad, I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 This has solved a mystery for me - I always thought your car had a much better stance on its OEM alloys on the calendar photo! LOL yeah i was going to contact you and tell you about it! Funny how i have only just found out too!! Obviously the previous owner was bit of an enthusiast in Japan Who is this chris at JDM then? how can i contact him? Is it something he would even keep in stock? before i get a machine shop knock something up to remove these suckers regards Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This has solved a mystery for me - I always thought your car had a much better stance on its OEM alloys on the calendar photo! LOL yeah i was going to contact you and tell you about it! Funny how i have only just found out too!! Obviously the previous owner was bit of an enthusiast in Japan Who is this chris at JDM then? how can i contact him? Is it something he would even keep in stock? before i get a machine shop knock something up to remove these suckers regards Jamie This guy. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/profile.p ... ofile&u=48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 trader on here http://www.jdmperformance.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Performance Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks Digsy and Phil. Looking into this now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 those are interesting looking.....a bit weird to be honest! But yes, you have spacers Even without spacers, with those offsets, it "might" still rub in the rear. Fender rolling would easily cure it. Fronts you'll be fine with. Every car is different when it comes to the question of "will it rub". All depends what the alignment specs were before hand, and whether the car has been lowered, by how much, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Latest Update: - Managed to get the REAR spacers off!!! It appears that the rear spacers weird nuts have been replaced with normal nuts so i was able to remove them. Tyres are fine now, no rubbing and i have managed to get back into my drive! Ordering a proper tool so i can remove the fronts in time, at least i can drive it though now. I tried experimenting with an allen key cut into bits, an oversized socket, and some metal epoxy . . . . use you imagination, anyway, it didnt work that well so proper tool is the way forward for the front thanks to all that have helped, its what this forum is all about! car looks amazing, pics to follow in another thread Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2themaxuk Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Well i finally got 'the tool' via JDM Performance, in double quick time. Great service. So shoudl be takin those pesky spacers off some time very soon thanks for everyones help Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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