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Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:58 pm
Well, thanks to the help from elwesso and szhosain, I found out about the parts interchangability among many of the Nissan/Infiniti models. My dad had a pair of Z32 300ZX TTs and a Q45 laying around, so I went scrounging for parts.
My dad's '93 300ZX TT was prepped for road racing, and was the perfect candidate for the parts car. I stole the huge brakes off of it. They're almost identical to the ones used on Sport Compact Car's 300ZX project car. They use AP Racing calipers (6- and 4-piston) and 14- and 12.5-in rotors. I threw in the steel-braided lines as well. The rearend was also swapped from the 300ZX. It had a hardened 3.69 gearset with a Cusco LSD and a girdled/ribbed cover.
The stock wheels didn't come close to fitting over the brakes, so I tried a set of Torq Thrust from one of my old Camaros. Oddly enough, the lug spacing was right, but not the offset. I pulled the Fikse FM5s off my S2000 but they didn't clear the calipers either. Went to storage and got an old set of BBS wheels (from my S2000) - the RS-GT model in 18x9.5 front, 18x11 rear. The wheels are ridiculously huge but the offset was perfect (the S2000 required funky offset like the M45) and despite the width, they don't rub the bodywork and clear the frame just fine up front. Out back, the inside of the tire was rubbing on the wheel well, but my 4.5lb sledge took care of that problem. The tire pressure sensors gave me a bit of trouble as well.
I ordered some Eibach lowering springs; they should be in by Friday. Can't wait to see what it looks like with a 1.5in drop!
Seeing as I bought the car Sunday afternoon, I haven't really had much time behind the wheel. Nothing really to complain about though. The ride is superb (even with the huge tires) and the car is deceptively quick. The 3.69 gearset made a HUGE difference in performance. It's a joy around town, though the rather sensitive throttle response, coupled with the short gearing, can make for a nervous drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Still haven't figured out how to use all the gadgets, but I do love the auto-up power windows and the cooled seats!
I'll try to get some pics once I get the car lowered.