Dropped and zenki aero.

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Dropped and zenki aero. I just got a base model trunk so the spoiler will be gone. Kouki tails are also on order. I need to get an alignment which should push the wheels out a tad more. Also on order are 15mm spacers for the front. Comments and criticism welcome. Sorry for the large pictures. Props to Grant and PandaGarage.com. They got the kit for me









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Exar-Kun
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why would you want to run spacers up front? spacers are bad.

also, messing with the track difference front/rear like that can lead to odd handling problems.

looks nice though man, props. I like the subtleness of the stock aero kit.-Chet

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nice rims!

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looking good man! will your old front lip fit onto that new bumper?

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so exactly which kit is that?

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Exar-Kun wrote:why would you want to run spacers up front? spacers are bad.

also, messing with the track difference front/rear like that can lead to odd handling problems.
you dont always ahve a choice if you use spacers, it may depend on what brake kist you have on. Unless you wanted to run the same spacers front and rear

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SmithSR
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You DO have a choice. People give up the search and turn to the spacer as their savior! Several of the companies that build the wheels the Nissan people like, they will build to order and also have stock on hand of any number of width and offset combinations. Finding this info and finding a shop to sell and warranty it is the trick.

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there is nothing wrong with spacers... unless you start stacking bolt-ons on top of bolt-ons, then it gets a bit shady.

best bet is to do a lot of testing and then order wheels in the exact size you want.

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looks good man, i like it alot, only thing im not a fan of is the silvia badges on the rear sides.. kinda looks weird imo, so take them off and send me 1

but honestly, thats the only thing that i can find wrong, other then that, its real clean, what kit is it?

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SmithSR wrote:You DO have a choice. People give up the search and turn to the spacer as their savior! Several of the companies that build the wheels the Nissan people like, they will build to order and also have stock on hand of any number of width and offset combinations. Finding this info and finding a shop to sell and warranty it is the trick.
true companies will special make the rims but

1. they cost a lot more

2. they take forever to get made, because they arent mass producing them. I tried to find a mid offset in my price range and was unable to do so. So I am running a spacer on the front no big deal. But you are right I should have spacered the back also, just to keep the alignment angles correct

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it is a nissan kit from Japan.front, sides, rear.

it should look even more bad *** with the late model taillights and no wing, although i'm trying to convince him to go with the GP sports wings.

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Very clean, professional - except for that damn sticker above the exhaust

Awesome execution overall!

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hey norm!

Nooooo! don't run spacers.. the wheels already look flush enough!!!

haha... wow, i see you opted for an OEM lip instead of the GReddy lip your friend had. That's cool. Love the car's changes.. haven't seen it for a while.

hopefully i'll catch you up on the mountain one day.. take care dood

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Dam that is a HOT zenki!

Honestly, 15mm spacers in front will be too much.. Unless you have wide fenders on the way. If that isn't flush to you, then maybe you could try a 5mm spacer to tighten it up but 15mm looks like too much..

I need to get my hands on that front bumper.. It would look hot with my 270R sides and rear..

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So how much did you pay for that kit and where can I get one? (Seriously) Where can I get one. Is there a web site or something? Looks awesome by the way!!

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The car looks awsome! And I really like those fog lights. I've never seen them before. And by looking at your car, I think the wheels look great. I see no need for any spacers. If that was my wheel/tire combo I'd be plenty happy with that setup. I guess I'm not an Uber Nazi flush type of guy.

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Your car looks great. You car makes me want those rims for my hatch.

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awsome zenki. how long did it take for panda to get that kit to you?

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Yeh pandagarage.com is a great small company. I am doing their site next after I finish nico's

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pro drifters use spacers and Ranzo from drift society used huge spacers on his FC and never had a problem. just make sure you get longer studs to support it and the locking spacers.

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nice wheels man!what are they?

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since Norm doesnt check here often (i think)i'll try and answer some stuff.

he waited i think like a month or 2 for the kit.the wheels are Rays Gram Lights.17s in front. 18s in rear. i think 8.5 front, 9 rear. +25 offsets i think. i forget all the wheel specs.

he wants spacers because he keeps seeing my wheels and wants them to look more like mine. haha. you'll get there one day, Norm.

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sweet lookin ride. Who painted it for you?

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Sixteen customs in... Gardena, CA

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damn... VERY NICE

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Those wheels are sick

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Yeah emerald green s14 zenkis! Represent!

I like it...ditch the spoiler (like you said) and it'll be pimp.

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emrald green club 4life !!!!

that gold looks remarkably nice with this color. major props man. I too will be going sans wing in the near future.

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Emerald blue!!

We gotta meet up Maximus. Youve got mail...

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I hate you Norm!


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