S13 FN01R-C Clearing Z32 Brakes

[veilside180sx]

So like it says...i need to know if the 7"(35 offset) front FNO1R-C will clear the Z32 brakes, either 26 or 30, but i believe they have the same calper width...just different size rotors. iirc. If they won't then i'll just go the Q45 route, but i definately need more than what i have. I'll probably start by bleeding and putting DOT 4 fluid in these and try that, cuz i'm sure what is in there sucks. Considering the condition of all the bushings and the like.

Thanx to all who help, i did search as well=) I prefer to answer my own, but couldn't find anything about these ones.

[BuudWeizErr]

FN01RC have backspacing for years.

they clear everything. Though that offset is too high. Go +25.

If you need more braking performance, get some ATE super blue from SPL PARTs, link on left, some stainless lines and a decent pad. That will help you out IMMENSLY. If it's still not good enough, when your pads where out, get Z32's.

[Dori Dori]

That's the lowest offset one can go on a 17x7 fn01rc and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

[BuudWeizErr]

no? 5zigen recommends 17*9 +35R 17*8 +25F for FN01RC on S13 240SX.

Hes going an inch smaller and 10mm more offset. It'll be almost as sunken as stock.

whatever though, your money.

[veilside180sx]

actually those are what 5Zigen recommended for the s13. Which is why i ordered them. As long as it clears that's all i care about=)

[veilside180sx]

i don't see the point in messing with these brakes though. I just shelled out the cash to do all of my suspension. Complete SPL Catalog minus the control arms. As well as the D2's. So i figure if i'm gonna bother with the brakes i want something that will not fade. Since all the cars i've owned have been plagued with that. I also intend to turbo my car after i finish the brakes. In which i'm shooting for around 350-400 hp. So i would like to be able to get to a halt.

[BuudWeizErr]

actually, you're half right. 17x7F 17x8R +35 is what they recommend.

ridiculous in my opinion. If you don't want to have to worry about brakes for a while, get Z32. Just get 30mm, more popular, I've heard Brembo doesn't even make 26mm Z32 rotors.

[Nismo_Freak]

i don't see the point in messing with these brakes though. I just shelled out the cash to do all of my suspension. Complete SPL Catalog minus the control arms. As well as the D2's. So i figure if i'm gonna bother with the brakes i want something that will not fade. Since all the cars i've owned have been plagued with that. I also intend to turbo my car after i finish the brakes. In which i'm shooting for around 350-400 hp. So i would like to be able to get to a halt.

Hey bud, you should have a tracking number.

The arms all went out in one box the same day.

Thanks for the order BTW.

[veilside180sx]

I do have the tracking number, should be here on Tuesday. Attempting to curb my excitement, by not talking about it too much.=)

As far as the rims, that's exactly what i ordered from 5Zigen. ChunkiDori=)

[veilside180sx]

I had only listed the fronts, because i wasn't assuming there would be any problems in the rears either way. I did some homework. I considered the 8F/9R, but i didn't want to pay more for tires down the road everytime.

[Dori Dori]

Tires won't cost much more...215's in the front and 235's in the rear. What did you plan on running w/ the 17x7/17x8 setup?

Just so you know, you'd have to be 5-lug to run the 17x8/17x9 setup. If you have no plans of going 5, then the 17x7/17x8 setup is your only option (going w/ the 5zigens).

[Dori Dori]

no? 5zigen recommends 17*9 +35R 17*8 +25F for FN01RC on S13 240SX.

Hes going an inch smaller and 10mm more offset. It'll be almost as sunken as stock.

whatever though, your money.

Those are the sizes I have and they are good, but there is nothing wrong w/ the 17x7/17x8 setup...not everyone cares about the flush craze though and I don't think it's right to tell someone 'x' wheel size is wrong b/c the offset doesn't suit your needs and desires. If he want's it more flush in the future, spacers are always an option. My $.02

[veilside180sx]

that's the exact tire size i was planning on running...215/45 up front with 235/40 in the rear.

Yeah i not as anal retentive about the whole flush thing as everyone else seems to be. I'd be a little more worried about it if it was a deep dish rim, but i don't think it's quite as big as reason with these.

I knew there was another reason i didn't do the 8/9...i didn't want to swap to 5 lug. Seems like a waste of money. My .02 anyway.