Z32 brake questions

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240hatchsx
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While changing out some of my broken/stripped front studs I found that the hub was stripped as well and the studs welded by the pervious owner. :mad: I've been looking to go 5 lug now n researching up on the conversion to z32 brake set up but some of the info of what I've been reading has been confusing. It states that you have to swap out my s13 fcas n spindles/ hubs for a set of s14 parts for the front and change out the rear axles and hubs from z32 itself. But unfortunately I just bought and installed brand new s13 fcas already so should I just stick with getting Ichica 5 lug hub set and stick with the stick brakes or is there another that I haven't found yet ???


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Plenty of people have ran ichiba conversion hubs. I'm a bit more particular since I prefer the longevity of the OE stuff. You can keep the S13 flca, all you have to do is swap an S14 ball joint into the arm.

As for the rear hubs, last I checked, Nissan was out of the hubs but still had plenty of bearings. I ended up picking up some used hubs on ebay and plan to press new bearings on. But, the hubs and bearings are the same between the NA Z and 5 lug S14

240hatchsx
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Ok since I rather not destroy and replace a new set of flca just to swap out to Z32 front brakes. I already planned on going with Q45 front brakes( since I already have them) before this mess. Can't i just get the Ichiba 5 lug conversion kit then run Q45 brakes, pads and rotors and get a set of Z32 NA rears calipers, axles with conversion lines +/- a new BMC. So this way it's not such a huge difference in stopping power front vs rear ???

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Check with phase 2. They might still carry z front rotors drilled for 4 lug. I bought mine from heavy throttle. You don't have to run 5 lug for Z brakes. There are options.

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Well since I need to replace my hubs bc there useless since being stripped out and all so the studs don't lock in place anymore I decided to go 5 lug. Also i want a new set of wider wheels that's why I'm not sticking with 4 lug.

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So now I have Ichica 5-lug hubs now its time for new wheels. I know that there are plenty of wheel treads out there none the less I'm thinking of getting a set of MB battles 17x9 (I know cheap and over used but it fits my style) but i have several things I'm just unsure about. I own a white hatch with only a few suspension mods megan adjustable coilovers, tein tie rods and F/R strut tower braces. Without anymore of the same old stuff here are my Questions.
1. Which offset should I go with +15 or +30
2. What size tires should I run because I don't want too much camber or ultra low profile tires either
3. Do I need get a set of rucas
4. Would I need to run spacer at all


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