Ebized Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Couldn't resist the 20mm black spacers Andy of Kudos Automotive had acquired so with his help set about fitting them today. First thing I wanted to sort out was seeing if we could use a 350 spacesaver - answer at: viewtopic.php?f=104&t=34295 Next I wanted to see the fitment with the 350 Nismo wheels I had kept and having done a previous test fit found that the offset at the front was great without the need for spacers but the rear definitely was in need, so here is the car so fitted: The one main drawback for me is that the front Nismos have 35 profile tyres whereas the 370 wheels are 40 profile. That is a good inch or more in rolling road diameter and therefore the wheel arch is not exactly filled. And before anyone says anything the car isn't going to be lowered, living in a part of the world where road humps are king So might be looking at a new set of tyres soon on the Nismos given the present Falkens on the rear are about half worn. Then we set about fitting the 20mm spacers on the front and found a little hiccup. The standard studs are 25mm long and for some reason the cut-outs between the stud holes on the standard 370 GT wheels are not great enough to allow the wheel to sit snug on the spacer as the protruding 5mm stud length clashed - see pic where you can see the stud biting in just under the 19x9j 47 writing: Problem was resolved by a quick visit to Halfrauds for a set of 3mm shims with a piccy showing them in place: So now I have a 23mm spacesr on the front At the rear there was no no issues as the wheel design easily allows for the protruding studs: A little drive round the block to settle everying down and make sure there was no rubbing etc and this is the result Undecided at the moment whether to add another set of 3mm shims at the rear to match the front - watch this space. What this exercise did reveal is that there is no way you can use 15mm spacers on the front without changing the hub studs to shorter versions if the standard wheel is going to fit. Having read on the US forums that 15mm were favoured I can only assume a stud change was necessary. But I also knew that up to 25mm would fit OK (especially if not lowered) and I think the 23mm at the front does give the car a really good aggresive look. Very, very grateful to Andy's help today and have to say I am very pleased with the black spacers - they tie in nicely with the black calipers and with the black Nismo nuts when I use those wheels. Update, May 2012: After two years and some 13k miles and living with brake juddering that was not permanently resolved It was found the slips spacers had distorted and have been dumped and the 20mm spacers removed in favour 25 Eibachs See here for more info: viewtopic.php?f=102&t=62092&p=891982#p891982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great Colin. Why Nissan couldn't do that from the factory I have no idea! The Nismos look great on it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great bud, also good to confirm what has been said on the US forums Given the choice, would you change any of the spacers to a different F/R combo? 15mm/20mm? 20/25mm? 20/20mm? As you say in the US, 15/20mm seems to be the most popular and was the way I was thinking of going, but requires a stud change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Wow looks mint Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great Colin. Can we please have a picy of the whole back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great bud, also good to confirm what has been said on the US forums Given the choice, would you change any of the spacers to a different F/R combo? 15mm/20mm? 20/25mm? 20/20mm? As you say in the US, 15/20mm seems to be the most popular and was the way I was thinking of going, but requires a stud change. I was originally going down the 15mm/20mm road but when I saw Andy was getting the 20mm spacers that clinched it and knowing fitment should be OK. Really don't want to get into stud changing, hence the 3mm shims at the front, but I also have a set ready for the rear so may well end up with 23mm all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Coolio - will have to take a proper looksie at Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great Colin. Can we please have a picy of the whole back. There you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks great Colin. Can we please have a picy of the whole back. There you go you nutter Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartmove Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I'm liking that alot, nice one! Not sure about it with the Nismo's on though but I never was a fan of that particular style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Nice one Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 the nismo's look lost in those arches, but the spacers are a good idea. i may well spray mine when i do the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Looks great Colin. Can we please have a picy of the whole back. There you go you nutter Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Looks great Colin. Can we please have a picy of the whole back. There you go you nutter Colin Is that better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 loads better col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 New wheels make the old Nismos look understated, still quite nice though. I'm quite wary of spacers from an engineering point of view, can you feel any difference in the steering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 New wheels make the old Nismos look understated, still quite nice though. I'm quite wary of spacers from an engineering point of view, can you feel any difference in the steering? All feels fine - but trying them around Wales over the next few days I used to worry about wheel bearing wear and stud shearing etc but the feedback I've seen on hee over the years suggests those fears are unfounded, as long as quality parts are used and ones Andy (Kudos) supplied have an excellent reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Not sure on the Nismos, but the standard 19's looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakseedaa Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 hi colin just wondering what affect fitting spacers woud have with the manufactures warranty....any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 hi colin just wondering what affect fitting spacers woud have with the manufactures warranty....any idea? Unless they can prove they have caused the problems that you are trying to claim on warranty, then you will have no problems at all. Many members have run spacers on the 350z for years with no problems, it will be the same with the 370z. I will be getting some spacers as soon as funds allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakseedaa Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 thanks chris just one more thing where did you get the stillen exhaust, from how much did it set you back and would you say it was worth the money, plus did it affect your insurance sorry for all the questions noob online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Got the exhaust direct from Stillen. I got it when they did the offer of buying the exhaust and getting the Gen3's for free, so its hard to say how much it was. It was about ~£1300 all in for all of it, but I got a good deal at the time. Definately well worth it, but there may be better deals these days. Just have to hunt around and see what offers they have on. Stillen are very helpful though, and delivery is quick. I think a few traders such as Chilli Red also get stuff from Stillen so may be able to do you a deal. Insurnance wise it didnt add anything as Admiral just add it on for free. They dont however insure mods like for like - but given the OEM bits cost more - thats fine by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakseedaa Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 thanks chris youve been a good help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Guns has just gone wider - well just an extra 3mm each side at the rear - not sure I could get away with any more Now 23mm all round, using the 370 OEM 19" GT wheels We will see how it handles in Wales this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Nice stance, looking good Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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