Skyline GTR build/project *lots of pics + document

[doublejceballos]

hit up rims next

something I didnt see on your list: Short Shifter
Do it up

[archaeic_bloke]

New Rims + The Plan

well, here they are! my new rims... (yes they are used obviously, but in fantastic shape) and the tires on them are brand new... so im not complaining.. if the faded stickers bother me in the long run i will just get them refinished, it doesnt cost that much compared to the cost of these rims BRAND new... i checked the pricing to get them here from japan... they cost $4000.00 canadian.. with out tires! .. and with out shipping or duties... so landed with tires.. we're looking near the $6000.00 range!.anyways heres the spec on the wheels:

Bronze Volk TE37 18" Forged, one piece, leight weight, Rays Engineering racing mags.

FRONT RIMS: 18" x 9" J offset +40
FRONT TIRES: Falken Azenis i think 255 (forget sizing?) R18

REAR RIMS: 18" x 9.5" J offset +40
REAR TIRES: Dunlop (forget name) 265/35R18


ill put some pics below, lemme know what u guys think, compared to the stock rims i had before?

also, i can tell you from a driving point of view, holy god do these bigger and wider tires make such a big difference, its like im glued to the road now... its awesome. ANNNDD finally, since these are PROPER size for my car, my ATTESSA AWD system acts how its supposed to.. when i drive on the highway the torque needle finally sits at zero... (unless under hard accelleration, then it pops up to say hello!).. sooo happy with these.. man, they fit like a dream.


anyways, next on the list is definitley going to be an alignment.. you can see in the pics the camber on those rear wheels! thankfully all my camber, toe, and caster parts are adjustable so the alignment specialist will be happy! ill call on monday to book an apt for it. get a proper street set up.

then, ill doing a few more things, ill post back in a couple of days and let you all know what the plan is... lemme know what u think of these wheels tho, thanks!
















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P.S does anyone who reads japanese know what this says?

[xcye]

The sticker says "Anti-theft equipment installed in the car".

[derk]

hate to burst your bubble..

but those rims fit like ass on your car. Those, im pretty sure, were meant for a honda.

and also, running staggered rims and tires with a different OD front and back will cause your transfercase to hate you.

[melissachequ]

hate to burst your bubble..

but those rims fit like ass on your car. Those, im pretty sure, were meant for a honda.

and also, running staggered rims and tires with a different OD front and back will cause your transfercase to hate you.

[tokes]

Got some serious battleship action going on in the front. Those should be like +12 to +15 offset, not +40

[Eber]

in need of wheel spacers

[derk]

if it was me, id just sell them and buy a set in 18x9.5+12/ or +15 all around.. they are pretty easy to find on zilvia.

well.. actually if it was me i woudlnt have bought +40 rims in the first place lol. but thats just me.

the op seems to be happy with his setup though so ill stop shitting on his parade.

[archaeic_bloke]

...soo apparently i forgot to post my explanation, i thought i did though? weird..

anyways, yes, obviously im going to get some spacers.... and a proper alignment.

as far as the "staggered" bit goes...i had my mechanic run the #'s in a program at his shop before installing them... theres is actually less than 4% difference between the front and the backs, so its a non-issue... no transfercase worries at all.

god ive never seen a group of people go so nuts over some wheel spacing issues! lol.. honestly... and the reason i'll do spacers instead of a +15 offset from different rims is because i really prefer the flat face look to the rim, as apposed to the sort of inward bending you get when you have a +15 offset.

but ya, i 100% agree i need some spacers to help fill out the arches... right?

a lot of people were saying 20mm's....what you guys think?

[tokes]

That would effectively bring your +40 offset to about a +20, maybe go with a 25mm spacer if you can.

[xcye]

I have a pair of new H&R 20mm with long studs for sale. They are for the fronts.
Let me know if you are interested.

...soo apparently i forgot to post my explanation, i thought i did though? weird..

anyways, yes, obviously im going to get some spacers.... and a proper alignment.

as far as the "staggered" bit goes...i had my mechanic run the #'s in a program at his shop before installing them... theres is actually less than 4% difference between the front and the backs, so its a non-issue... no transfercase worries at all.

god ive never seen a group of people go so nuts over some wheel spacing issues! lol.. honestly... and the reason i'll do spacers instead of a +15 offset from different rims is because i really prefer the flat face look to the rim, as apposed to the sort of inward bending you get when you have a +15 offset.

but ya, i 100% agree i need some spacers to help fill out the arches... right?

a lot of people were saying 20mm's....what you guys think?

[archaeic_bloke]

pm sent

[archaeic_bloke]

So... today i got the alignment done.. wow OMG what a difference it makes while driving, its unreal how much better the car handles now, and grip is second to none! awesome... i reccomend a good alignment to everyone.. honestly best $150 i ever spent.


so now i will measure the gap and order some spacers for the wheels!

[DarkCaporaL]

and grip is second to none!

Somehow that line just doesn't sound right. :-P

[archaeic_bloke]

LOL ya took me a few reads over to see what you meant, but iget it now.. i think (implying that it should be spinning tires under high accell kinda thing? lol


anyways you KNOW what i mean! :P