Olly350z

I copied the same OEM tyre sizes, so 245/40 front and 285/35 rear. One of the main reasons why I went for these was sizing, they are identical to the original Rays apart from the offset. I knew how the wheels would sit with my existing setup and have been very happy with the "flush" fitment. On the front I gained 5mm clearance, and on the rear I gained 9mm. I figured to the naked eye this would be nearly impossible to see. It all aided the decision knowing they'd go straight on, no rubbing or touching so I could still enjoy the car What happens if I don't fit the TPMS sensors and run the car? Just a blinking warning light while driving? Think I'll do option two and just reuse them, I'd like to retain the TPMS and I'll just relegate the old wheels to winter wheels and put up with the TPMS light then

Evening everyone, Got a few questions I'd like to get answered before it becomes a mad panic. I've bought a set of Work CR Kiwami's titan ashed bronze, a Satin finish for my Nismo, and I've tried to get as much in place as possible. These are going to be summer / show wheels with the idea of swapping back to the standard rays over winter. So, spigot rings, check ✔️ Genuine Work steel wheel nuts, check ✔️ 4 new boots for the alloys, check ✔️ What I'd like to know is firstly, TPMS sensors. Is it worth getting 4 more for the new alloys to retain the TPMS system, and will these need coding? If so, any brand to go for and is this something any reputable tyre place can do? I'd like to keep things as stock as possible and avoid any flashing warning lights. Or do I just suck it up and ignore the light? How does this tie in with tyre valves? The works come with there own ryre valves, can I use them? Secondly, the satin finish. What's the best way to maintain these wheels and are there any donts when it comes to cleaning? Ive never had satin wheels before and don't want to damage the finish by using the wrong methods for cleaning Picture of wheels

Personally I'd always tell your insurance of any changes you make to the vehicle no matter how small. Working in the motor trade and dealing with insurances repairs they do like checking if its involved in an accident I'm with Brentacre and have been the last 10 years. The bit I like is if it doesn't add BHP they don't charge. I was forever calling or emailing on the last car notifying them of changes

So I managed to grab a morning this morning and the workshop was quiet so figured I'd load the car up with the brakes and get her in No in progress pictures however I can safely say I'm pleased I've got it done. Looking at the pads and discs that came off I'd have said they were around 70% done. I had noticed that the pads were heavily glazed which did give a reason to the slightly vague brake feeling. Stripped the calipers down, decreased as much as I could and got a tooth brush inside the caliper to remove as much excess brake dust as possible. Got all the slider pins out on the bench and wire wheeled them all before reassembly and lubing everything back up Big difference now in braking feel with a solid bite out the box and a nice firm pedal. Plus they look the donkeys behind the wheels. Full brake fluid change with new motul 560 and bleeder screws in the future once the new wheels are on

Thanks for the reply Davey - See I'd had the same thought, wheels in my view can make or break a car so that's why when I was searching I wanted to try and emulate the standard Nissan wheel, curved spokes, concave, 5 double spokes as i personally think Nissan got the MK2 wheel spot on So for me the Work Kirwami's ticked every box. I wanted a little splash of colour to break the nissan up but did try tieing it in with the red center caps. It was this picture that finally helped make the decision in my mind 🤣

This is the most recent photo back in January after finally getting the nismo arch trims on. I will say this was an utter pig of a job trying to identify which was the right tape. I'm still not overly happy with the finish so will definitely be doing it again in the summer when it's warmer. I'd like to maybe combine this with some bodywork as there are a few areas I want to tackle before they get bad so I.E a few stone chips in the bonnet

Well another 6 months has passed while I'm still recovering from the operation back in August I'd rather be where I'm at now than back then. Its been an arduous 6 months with the car where I really did start thinking all kinds of things like selling it and getting out completely, trading it in and getting an BMW M4 comp, a lower mileage example Nismo without the stupid road tax and much more. However I have decided to keep it, love it, and have some fun while getting some jobs done. So first order on the list, a new set of wheels! I'd looked at reps, I'd looked at genuine Nismos from the omari factory. And in the end I settled for something in the middle cost wise, a brand new set of Work emotion Kirwami's in ashed bronze. The fronts have arrived, still waiting for the rears from Japan. Little touch of red picked out by my partner to match the red trim on Nismos Next up ive been wanting to tackle the brakes. My Nismo hit 45K miles last year so I figured it's probably time to get the pads and discs changed as I'd noticed increasing pedal travel on spirted driving so I went for a set of MTEC drilled and grooved discs all round and a friendly street pad. This will be paired up with a brake fluid change to motul 660 which should firm up the pedal nicely Next on my list is a set of coilovers, most likely going to be tried and tested Meister R. I'd like to get the car booked in with Horsham Developments in the near future and I'm going to future proof myself with hopefully getting the timing chain done just for my own peace of mind combined with a full checkover

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Have we actually got a club stand to buy a ticket for?

Great news

Still very much up for this show but correct me if I've got my wires crossed, is the still the annual JDM combe show or a different one? I remember the last one we went to being in July and want to make sure I've got the right one

As said it isn't a dig just a general comment. I'll be honest I'm debating buying one but trying to reason it out in my own mind is the issue. Can you advise how they're secured on?

Way this is going the forums going to be all but dead for events soon 🤷‍♂️

Torqen do this kit for the Nismos, and i can't lie I really want it for mine. It's just the cost of all these kits, they're eye watering and that isn't a dig. 20 year old me wouldn't have batted an eyelid, older me struggles to justify it sometimes

Eibach lowering springs with hubcentric spacers. Not sure what sizes as previous owner fitted them and I've never checked 😂

One of the quietest exhausts is the Invidia Gemini with stock cats. Nice burble on idle and very tuneful through the Revel range but in no way intrusive with next to no drone. I'd go as far to say fractionally louder then stock with way more tone. I had one on my 370z but swapped it out for an ARK Grip as it was too quiet for my liking Obviously any sports cat WILL make it louder, no doubt about it. If it was my money I'd want the sports cats with the helmz resonators if possible to reduce any drone or rasp

Nice looking Z there pal, bit of a special one with the factory Nismo kit? Gallery Gaskets would be another consideration if you've not thought about it already

That backend is looking amazing, new phone wallpaper me thinks 🤤 If your mark 1 spoiler and tailgate ever needs a new home, cash waiting is all im saying. Looking incredible mate

Good Morning everyone, Can I ask what insurance companies people are recommending? Long story short I've been with Brentacre for the last 10 years and the last few years every year it's gone up. My own circumstances haven't changed, 10 years NCB, mileage is getting lower and lower and Im not getting any younger haha. What other insurance companies are people using? Cheers

Are you local to Sussex then??

If anyone should cancel can I please purchase your club ticket. This is a show I'm desperately trying to get the Mrs to however I massively underestimated how quickly this would sell out PLEASE message me, Ta

Sold my set 5 years ago for 1700 with tyres, which now i regret massively. Out of interest I've been after a set for a while now... have you thought of a price?

Throwback? How about 8 years ago, funny how you appreciate them more when they're gone