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Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 12:55 PM

hello, my setup

work vs-xx wheels 18x8.5+25
r33 gts-t front brake calipers and rotors
rotors drilled to 4 lug

everything fits good, BUT the "Nissan" logo on the caliper hits the wheel's spokes. so i used a 3mm wheel spacer. now it fits and spins free.. BUT its SOOO tight. i can get two sheets of paper between the logo and the wheel, THATS it i have never seen it that close before, and i really don't wana shave the logo.

im not going to have a problem will i??

Pictures will come later today.

chmercer · 06-02-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrischeezer

i really don't wana shave the logo.

fag

space it more anyway, wheel size sounds sunk. get a 25mm bolt on.

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chmercer

fag

space it more anyway, wheel size sounds sunk. get a 25mm bolt on.

ahh.... no dik.. its flush like a fucking toilet.

"space it more anyway" lol.. ur dumb

LB.Motoring · 06-02-2007, 02:27 PM

trashy.

+25?

get a 25mm spacer.

+0 is better.

chmercer will agreee.

98koukile · 06-02-2007, 02:31 PM

Why not just do a 5mm spacer, I'd personally love barely any gap but just in case

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LB.Motoring

trashy.

+25?

get a 25mm spacer.

+0 is better.

chmercer will agreee.

do u know what a 8.5 +22 off sent looks like on a s13?

""oh, then ill have the BALLIn off set yo!"" ohh shhhiiit! ill be the bomb!!!
im looking for function here.. PAL... sorry but i have a 240 not an open wheel f1 car.

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 98koukile

Why not just do a 5mm spacer, I'd personally love barely any gap but just in case

i wanted to do a 5mm.. but... i was scared of loosing stud length,.. and the wheels now sit very flush.. i might have to roll a little more now.

but has anyone ever run into problems having the wheel spokes and calipers Super close?

ill grind off "some" nissan logo.. but only a little. i like it..

BlackTruenoAE86 · 06-02-2007, 02:52 PM

as long as everything is tight the wheel is not supposed to move and hit the caliper. My dad used to have a friend that owned a Euro Tuning shop and almost all the cars they had the calipers were about a credit card distance from the wheel.

**ThatGuy** · 06-02-2007, 02:55 PM

I'm running a wider wheel with a lower offset and it sits flush. 18x10 +15mm, OEM fenders rolled and slightly pulled. No crazy camber either.

So if you need more room for the brakes, and you don't want to shave the logo, go with a larger spacer. Go with a 15mm bolt on. Plenty of clearance on the brakes then, and you should still get a way with just a small pull.

OptionZero · 06-02-2007, 02:55 PM

you could always dremel the letters away

it's free, no spacer required

by the way
that is not flush
and if you wanted function, why are you running 18x8.5 +25?

projectRDM · 06-02-2007, 02:56 PM

You're fine. I've had cars where a business card will slide in between the spoke/caliper and get stuck, neither part is going to flex or expand enough to be an issue.

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 03:13 PM

thank you that was the type of info i was looking for..

ill still post pics, cuz it's hot

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

you could always dremel the letters away

it's free, no spacer required

by the way
that is not flush
and if you wanted function, why are you running 18x8.5 +25?

Function as in... "this set up" must "function" i dont have money for other wheels.

TipStylez · 06-02-2007, 03:37 PM

Still aint flush.

But i wanna see pics.

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 04:47 PM

PICS!!!!!!!!!!!
ok maybe not "STUPID flush but its not far off

(my suspension should drop a tinny bit since its brand new. dont mind the gap)

-this is the rear.. not flush at all.. could use a 5mm

zip-tie doesnt fit

#13 feeler gauge fits snug

chmercer · 06-02-2007, 05:52 PM

youre so gay

clutch kick drifter · 06-02-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chmercer

youre so gay

threads done

if it clears , and dosent rub during some drift racing then your a big 10-4, no need to ask people

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmercer

youre so gay

what the fuk are u talking about!?

why u so mad?

Quote:

Originally Posted by clutch kick drifter

threads done

if it clears , and dosent rub during some drift racing then your a big 10-4, no need to ask people

car doesnt run yet...

*NemeGuero* · 06-02-2007, 06:32 PM

I wanna laugh.

How much did you spend on 18's that you can't afford better wheels in a 17 or decent spacers?

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-02-2007, 06:38 PM

Haha, they're hella making him mad. You're falling into their trap.

Don't go running off to 240SXforums or NICO talking about how gay Zilvia is.

Chrischeezer · 06-02-2007, 06:39 PM

$750.. i win
235345627547

nah this place isnt gay... its just full of wierdoooosssss (prolly ka ppl)

these guys are just soo damn cool

**ThatGuy** · 06-02-2007, 06:46 PM

You have sufficient answers. I'm ending this thread now.

06-02-2007, 02:27 PM	#4
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 38 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	trashy. +25? get a 25mm spacer. +0 is better. chmercer will agreee. __________________ Robby Leuer

06-02-2007, 02:31 PM	#5
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Why not just do a 5mm spacer, I'd personally love barely any gap but just in case __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

06-02-2007, 02:55 PM	#9
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm running a wider wheel with a lower offset and it sits flush. 18x10 +15mm, OEM fenders rolled and slightly pulled. No crazy camber either. So if you need more room for the brakes, and you don't want to shave the logo, go with a larger spacer. Go with a 15mm bolt on. Plenty of clearance on the brakes then, and you should still get a way with just a small pull. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-02-2007, 02:56 PM	#11
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You're fine. I've had cars where a business card will slide in between the spoke/caliper and get stuck, neither part is going to flex or expand enough to be an issue. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-02-2007, 03:13 PM	#12
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thank you that was the type of info i was looking for.. ill still post pics, cuz it's hot __________________

06-02-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	how close is too close? Skyline Calipers hello, my setup work vs-xx wheels 18x8.5+25 r33 gts-t front brake calipers and rotors rotors drilled to 4 lug everything fits good, BUT the "Nissan" logo on the caliper hits the wheel's spokes. so i used a 3mm wheel spacer. now it fits and spins free.. BUT its SOOO tight. i can get two sheets of paper between the logo and the wheel, THATS it i have never seen it that close before, and i really don't wana shave the logo. im not going to have a problem will i?? Pictures will come later today. __________________

06-02-2007, 02:52 PM	#8
BlackTruenoAE86 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 36 Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	as long as everything is tight the wheel is not supposed to move and hit the caliper. My dad used to have a friend that owned a Euro Tuning shop and almost all the cars they had the calipers were about a credit card distance from the wheel.

06-02-2007, 02:55 PM	#10
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you could always dremel the letters away it's free, no spacer required by the way that is not flush and if you wanted function, why are you running 18x8.5 +25?

06-02-2007, 03:37 PM	#14
TipStylez Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Still aint flush. But i wanna see pics.

06-02-2007, 04:47 PM	#15
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	PICS!!!!!!!!!!! ok maybe not "STUPID flush but its not far off (my suspension should drop a tinny bit since its brand new. dont mind the gap) -this is the rear.. not flush at all.. could use a 5mm zip-tie doesnt fit #13 feeler gauge fits snug __________________

06-02-2007, 05:52 PM	#16
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	youre so gay

06-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#19
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I wanna laugh. How much did you spend on 18's that you can't afford better wheels in a 17 or decent spacers? __________________

06-02-2007, 06:38 PM	#20
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Haha, they're hella making him mad. You're falling into their trap. Don't go running off to 240SXforums or NICO talking about how gay Zilvia is. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

06-02-2007, 06:39 PM	#21
Chrischeezer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Age: 41 Posts: 1,406 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	$750.. i win 235345627547 nah this place isnt gay... its just full of wierdoooosssss (prolly ka ppl) these guys are just soo damn cool __________________

06-02-2007, 06:46 PM	#22
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You have sufficient answers. I'm ending this thread now. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis