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The ticking noise or the engine noise at shift?
So I drove mine for the first time in two weeks. It is so weird having a car with the engine dialed in and the rest of the car kinda janky still. Maybe I was just having an off day.
So I drove mine for the first time in two weeks. It is so weird having a car with the engine dialed in and the rest of the car kinda janky still. Maybe I was just having an off day.
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Received a promotional email today from Z1 Motorsports. They're selling wheels now?
Specifically, one model wheel, branded for Z1.
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...9720e5be24fd36
Specifically, one model wheel, branded for Z1.
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...9720e5be24fd36
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Not trying to sound like a downer at all, but I'm not much of a fan of those wheels. Seems like they're made mostly for the 370z's or the G /Q coupes with wider wheel sizes. 9.5" is what I've got on the rears of my sedan and that's the widest I would go without it looking silly. And they aren't really that lightweight like they claim, for flow-formed wheels. My flow-formed 18x9.5's are under 19lbs and not expensive. I will say that z1's wheels are probably stronger and more durable though if you're concerned about that.
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Personally, I think they're unremarkable, neither particularly attractive nor ugly. What I like about them is the simplicity of design, but... too simple, maybe. Either way, good for Z1 doing something new (for them). And at $300 a pop, it seems reasonably priced for a flow-formed wheel.
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I wish that Enkei A. Still made the RP01 and B. made them in 19" sizes.
Everything I see out there has too much spoke.
I do have a set of RP01s for the FC3S in the attic, but they're 17"
Everything I see out there has too much spoke.
I do have a set of RP01s for the FC3S in the attic, but they're 17"
I like a good five-spoke design but it has to be on the right car. It doesn't fit too well on a luxury sedan.
I miss my RSX wheels, always loved that design.
(not my car but looked like this pic)
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QALczBoPd-4/maxresdefault.jpg
I miss my RSX wheels, always loved that design.
(not my car but looked like this pic)
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QALczBoPd-4/maxresdefault.jpg
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Years ago, I was originally drawn to the Vossen CV3. Pretty clean 5-spoke design.
Long since discontinued. Heck, even my Vossen CVT wheels are discontinued. Seems Vossen is chasing a higher-end market these days.
Long since discontinued. Heck, even my Vossen CVT wheels are discontinued. Seems Vossen is chasing a higher-end market these days.
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A few years back, Vossen realigned their target market, and started selling multi-piece, forged wheels, while phasing out their monoblock models. After a while, they were down to just two or three, and apparently just recently discontinued the CVT (my wheels). There's a lot more profit to be had going upscale, I'm assuming.
TBH, Vossens were always priced too high, even their monoblocks. And these days, well... I'm not going to dish out $1000 per wheel. People do it, I'm sure, but not for a 10 year old Infiniti.
TBH, Vossens were always priced too high, even their monoblocks. And these days, well... I'm not going to dish out $1000 per wheel. People do it, I'm sure, but not for a 10 year old Infiniti.
Just say no!!!!!
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I like a good five-spoke design but it has to be on the right car. It doesn't fit too well on a luxury sedan.
I miss my RSX wheels, always loved that design.
(not my car but looked like this pic)
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QALczBoPd-4/maxresdefault.jpg
I miss my RSX wheels, always loved that design.
(not my car but looked like this pic)
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QALczBoPd-4/maxresdefault.jpg
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Random question: Anyone know where to get wrinkle finish aluminum intercooler piping pieces?
I build my long-tube CAIs at 2.25 but with 2.5" MAF housings it seems to make sense to redo them.
I build my long-tube CAIs at 2.25 but with 2.5" MAF housings it seems to make sense to redo them.
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Outside of this powder coated wrinkle silver finish or a type of rough Sand/Water blasting to give it that porous look.