Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary

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Flicktitty wrote:: you COULD re-drill them i suppose, or you can just go get any off the shelf 1995+ 240sx SE Brake rotors. if you go with the Z32 brakes all of it will be ready to go if you use the Z32 hubs.

This was the answer I was looking for, I wasn't sure if there was a factory replacement part I could just throw on there.

So if I have this right, I install the new 5 lug hubs, and could replace my current rotors with the SE 5 lug rotors for the time being. Then bam, all done and the car is 5 lug? I could throw on a buddies set of stock Z32 wheels for the time being until I can afford to buy the MB's.

I was thinking of only doing the Z32 brakes on the front, all the information I have found online leads me to think that installing the rears is a bit more of a pain. Anyone have personal experience with this?

I have also considered the XXR's. I like the sides on that red 240 posted above, when you say "explored" sideskirts what do you exactly mean (Did you mean to say explorer, as in the SUV)?

Also thinking of getting a set of custom handicap liscense plates, becuase I can. Current Ideas are...

Crippin (better not go in the hood lol)
No legs
Funsize

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:27 pm

Yeah you got the 5lug stuff right, if you decide to do Z32 brakes you'll need differant brake lines. theres a bunch of companies who make them availible.

and yeah that red car used Ford Explorer side skirts.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/cheap-side-skirts-look-here-t471269.html

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Yessir...5 lug hubs and new rotors and you're set. I'd probably throw new pads on too. I have z32 front brakes and they do an adequate job of stopping with the stock rears. To do Z32 rears you have to do some suspension work. PBM sells a bigger rotor and a bracket to bring the caliper out but it's basically a $400 set of rotors. And that's right...those are modified ford explorer side skirts. +1 for crippin Very Happy

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Haha. Dude I'm gonna quit posting lol. You always post as I'm typing lmao

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:37 pm

booey13 wrote:: Haha. Dude I'm gonna quit posting lol. You always post as I'm typing lmao

haha my bad.

I'm just sharing what i have read over the years about Z32 brake upgrades as i have no real first hand experience with them, i will be doing some Q45 brakes on the car this winter to see how that works.

i like the Vanity plate ideas too. Check this link to find if your plate option is available.
https://trust.dot.state.wi.us/pinq/PinqServlet?whoami=pinqp1

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Haha I'm jk man. q45 is about the same isn't it? Just adapters and calipers? Is there a way to do the rears?

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Posted up some more piggy's in the pic of the day thread if youre still looking for ideas

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:57 pm

Q45 as far as i've seen are a direct bolt on affair. you just need to run Sentra SER brake rotors. no idea about the rears lol.

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:24 pm

Actually, the Diamond wheels are a full custom shop, you can have the rims made in almost any size you want in almost any offset you prefer.

Also, I think you guys are forgetting about new brake calipers. The stock s13 rotors are thinner than z32 rotors, meaning the calipers won't fit over it. Unless you're saying S14 or Sentra SER rotors fit???... I'm kinda lost, Lol.

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:26 pm

JustTouge wrote:

Flicktitty wrote:: just cause there 5lug doesn't make them a non option. going 5lug can be done pretty cheap.

you can do aftermarket 5lug hubs (ichiba seems to be common) and new brake rotors and your pretty much set.

Not a bad deal for these.
http://www.frsport.com/Ichiba-Front---Rear-5-Lug-Hub-Conversion-Kit-89-94-S13-240SX_p_7818.html

Its still extra money to spend that I don't have right now though. So once you install these hubs, do you re-drill a set of rotors or do you get them from a different model?? I was considering doing a Z32 front brake swap also, but again it depends on how much funds I have come spring. When is it my turn to win the lottery? (I should start playing first I suppose)

i have some 5 lug brembo rotors if ur interesed

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:27 pm

Flicktitty wrote:: Q45 as far as i've seen are a direct bolt on affair. you just need to run Sentra SER brake rotors. no idea about the rears lol.

Q45 brakes are a direct bolt on, i have them on my track hatch and they are awesome

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I contacted diamond and they said 16 is the biggest they would make for passenger cars because of the weight. And offsets are in every 1/2 inch for backspacing.

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:21 pm

i got Q45 calipers ! gonna be swapping them over this spring

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Dont they sell those calipers and brackets new on enjuku or one of those sites? I think theyre pretty reasonably priced considering what people get out of z32 stuff anymore.

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Found it lol

http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-S13-S14--5-Lug--Front-Q45-Calipers-Big-Brake-Upgrade-Kit_p_2201.html

Its a hell of a deal if you ask me. Comes with rotors and pads!

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:29 pm

it's a "Decent" deal.

All they do is take the research and your time and charge you for it.

i could put together a set cheaper.

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Of course you could always piece together your own set cheaper...I'd personally buy it because I guess you have "peace of mind" knowing everything is new. That and I like putting the cleanest "reasonably" priced stuff on my car that I can find lol

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:19 pm

booey13 wrote:: Of course you could always piece together your own set cheaper...I'd personally buy it because I guess you have "peace of mind" knowing everything is new. That and I like putting the cleanest "reasonably" priced stuff on my car that I can find lol

go to the junkyard, buy them for like 50 bucks for the set, sandblast them, and get new pads, and you saved ur self a lot of money, i think i paid in total of like 80 bucks for them but i did get hawk pads (which are awesome by the way)

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Were limited here in Iowa lol. I agree...I have Hawks all around.

Subject: Re: Washed & Waxed outside in Febuary Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:09 am

booey13 wrote:: I contacted diamond and they said 16 is the biggest they would make for passenger cars because of the weight. And offsets are in every 1/2 inch for backspacing.

Ah I c. Maybe if you told them its for a track car with 600 WHP, they might reconsider the sizes. Lol.

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Yeah he asked me what car it was for...I should tell him it's for a dune buggy that sees no street time lol. I think it's a dot issue.

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The hatch is one clean carro. If you don't mind me asking what's with the pedal set up?

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Read his intro thread