Ok guys, probably should of started this last year when I decided to resurrect my 1993 JDM 300zx Twin Turbo Auto. I said I call the car "Blue Thunder" (mostly just to annoy everyone:tt2:) as it will be loud and blue:thumbup:.

You'll have to bear with me as I'm going to use previous posts off this forum for most of the current bits and I'm not "computer super proficient" with adding images etc

I'll start at the very beginning if I can remember back that far:lol: (No pics in this quick update) (This is for the benefit of anyone joining after '09)

Bought the car in the summer of 2005, a low mileage (42K) 1993 300zx TT auto, within a few months the timing belt had stripped some teeth, luckily no engine damage. Replaced belts, series 2 PTU and bought my 19" TSW Catalunyas. Had to get the rear wheels custom made to 9.5" as they weren't available in this size:thumbup1:. Went on to buy a Pioneer Avic X1R single DIN touchscreen Sat-Nav stereo to liven up the sounds and my Brembo Big Brake kit.

July 2006 - Engine had a ticking noise, nothing major, diagnosed as sticky lifters, recommended solution was an oil change. Bought 2 4.5 litres of Castrol Edge 10W60, oil filter and an engine flush, brought it to a "garage" and asked them to drop the oil, using the engine flush, refill with the fresh Castrol oil heat it up, flush it out, fit the new filter and refill with the other container of Castrol Edge...Simples:innocent:

Collected the car and went home, got to the house and the engine turned into a tractor, lifted the bonnet, oil everywhere, they'd put the full 9 liters into the car and wrecked the engine.:scared::thumbdown: After a few arguments and the backing of the Motor Factors owner where the oil was bought, the "Garage" eventually admitted responsibility. They sent the car to another "Garage" who was fitting the new engine from API, more drama, Radio was stolen in their care and engine lasted a day, oil sump had been damaged and suction pipe couldn't get enough oil in, another knackered engine:scared::thumbdown:.

2007 - Sued the "Garage" and got the car back 2008.:thumbup1:

2008 - 2009 Went to a decent bloke who sorted the engine, did the manual conversion, fitted a brand new Exedy street performance clutch with an RPS Lightweight Flywheel, BuddyClub Racing Spec Coilovers, Z1 hardpipes and HKS Induction kit. November '09 Hydrolocked the engine driving into a puddle:scared::thumbdown:

2010 - After getting "Ripped off" on a Border Fuel Rail, 555 injectors and Japanese "UK" Clocks (meant to be UK but had been converted) and with a 9% pay deduction and extra Levies / charges on Civil Servants (totalling a 60% deduction of my already diminished gross pay), I called it a day on the Z:thumbdown:

Edited January 8, 20169 yr by Richie K

19's on a shorty will look too big but i must admit i do look for other Quips but never find much better than what i have.

 

Anyway, here's the spec you asked for.....

 

17" Work Equip 05 3 Piece Split Rims, polished rims with Light Shadow Chrome centers, refurbed Oct '16.

Fronts 8J +30 offset can bolt straight on but I have them fit with 15mm hubcentric Eibach spacers, tyres are 235/40/17.

Rears 9J +28 offset bolt straight on, tyres are 255/40/17.

 

Thanks Andy :thumbup1:.

FYI - the picture I posted above of the Project 300ZX SCC car used 18x10" with 50mm offset and 18x9" with 35mm offset.

The fronts were spec'd to clear AP Racing CP5555 calipers.

Edited August 7, 20178 yr by AndrewG

I hadn't forgotten about yours Andy, I do like them but from an aesthetic design aspect, I'd prefer 18". I'd also prefer them with the original silver centres as I feel the shadow chrome hides the beauty a little too much! Still great wheel though buddy and arguably better for a performance point of view and most certainly for comfort.

I hadn't forgotten about yours Andy, I do like them but from an aesthetic design aspect, I'd prefer 18". I'd also prefer them with the original silver centres as I feel the shadow chrome hides the beauty a little too much! Still great wheel though buddy and arguably better for a performance point of view and most certainly for comfort.

 

19's on a shorty will look too big but i must admit i do look for other Quips but never find much better than what i have.

 

You two do know I can get my hands on 18" Equips ??:whistling: There's 3 sets down the road from Jo's homeplace:innocent: They're not cheap however:yes:

You two do know I can get my hands on 18" Equips ??:whistling: There's 3 sets down the road from Jo's homeplace:innocent: They're not cheap however:yes:

 

Just think Joel it could all have been so different...

 

Would have won first place :pinch:

Wow great collection of parts Richie K and I love the SVT seats

Wow great collection of parts Richie K and I love the SVT seats

 

Thanks Max, it only took 12 years to gather up:thumbup: Which were the SVT seats?

Looking great,

 

Those wheels are going to look fantastic.

Wow!!!...That is one heck of a find Rich. Not a fan of 19" on a Z32 but I think you may well pull it off with those.

As far as offsets goes, I think you will need a spacer up front to clear the calipers and maybe the wheel well. I suspect you may have rubbing issues when turning the steering once the tire is mounted.

Best you can do is a test fit and take some measurements and pics.

 

Congrats on the find.

 

P.S: I'll take those Veilsides off you :biggrin:

 

Rob

You had them in your many seat options they had SVT stitching in the head rest

Thanks Max, it only took 12 years to gather up:thumbup: Which were the SVT seats?

 

You had them in your many seat options they had SVT stitching in the head rest

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?183595-Richie-s-quot-Blue-Thunder-quot-Build-Thread!!&p=1898912&viewfull=1#post1898912

Sparco torino I believe he is referring to

Just think Joel it could all have been so different...

 

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I would swap my wheels for those in a flash, the perfect finish!

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?183595-Richie-s-quot-Blue-Thunder-quot-Build-Thread!!&p=1898912&viewfull=1#post1898912

Sparco torino I believe he is referring to

 

Yeah, I've the Sparco Milano's in blue and grey like the first pic and I've a half retrimmed set of the Koenig seats, need to get both sets back from the guy who was doing them, it's only been 3 years:cursing:

Got two of my Equips today:clap: one front , one rear:biggrin:

 

 

 

Hopefully have the car down to Bristol in the coming weeks:yes:

Looking big and awesome Richie :thumbup1:

Yes yes yes. Yes. Yes yes nice.

Lovely wheels Rich. Where did you find them?

Lovely wheels Rich. Where did you find them?

 

I stumbled across them when talking to a guy who knew a guy. Have found another set in 19”, black centers though, 8.5” & 9.5” x 19”, offsets are a bit off :whistling: though. Et 26 front and et 14 rear, mega expensive but I told him to fire them onto my account for the minute until I decide whether they’re worth something to someone :whistling::lol:

 

 

 

Could be refurbished and polished or repainted and swap out a lip or barrel to get the desired offset

Edited November 3, 20178 yr by Richie K

Are the barrels inner/outer easily changed?

 

I am currently running:

Fronts 9x18 - Et24

Rears 10x18 - Et -31

 

Would love a set Equips!

Are the barrels inner/outer easily changed?

 

I am currently running:

Fronts 9x18 - Et24

Rears 10x18 - Et -31

 

Would love a set Equips!

 

Just unbolt and cut the sealer, change lips or barrels, reseal and bolt back together, I’ll be getting my mate that did my Veilsides to sort mine out, he’s built a set of 13x18 and 15x18 Workmeister’s:thumbup1:

Had a good chat with Jimmer the other day, we’ve decided to bite the bullet and pull the trigger on a full forged engine rebuild, block, heads the whole hog. Still hoping to have it on the road for summer ‘18, we’ll have to see how it goes though, at least I know it will be bombproof :thumbup:

Great idea Rich, you best start saving lol. I was at keiths the other week, your zed looks stunning!

Great idea Rich, you best start saving lol. I was at keiths the other week, your zed looks stunning!

 

Cheers Tom, hoping Keith will tidy up the last few bits by February, then off to Jimmer’s:clap: hoping all going well to be collecting it next May - June :thumbup:

Will have to do an Irish meet when its back on the road Richie.