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sleepyS14se · 02-12-2014, 07:37 PM

I am looking to put some basset or aero racing wheels on my s14. I want to use 1" hex headed lug nuts with a 45 degree taper. Problem I am running into is the fact that I cannot find any 45 degree lug nuts that are m12 x 1.5 with a 1" head.

So, I am most likely just going to put 5/8-18 studs in to cure the problem. IF anyone has any ideas I would like to hear em.

Studs and nuts I am planning to use
Speedwaymotors.com item number 91005997

Wheels are aero racing 50-184540

sleepyS14se · 02-12-2014, 07:54 PM

Also one thing I have not yet been able to calculate being I do not have the wheels yet is will the 15" wheels clear the z31 brackets w/ the 11.5" Altima rear rotor setup the car currently has.

Tia for any useful info anyone may have.

Def · 02-13-2014, 09:27 AM

You can't find those lug nuts in a 1/2"-20 thread?

sleepyS14se · 02-13-2014, 02:33 PM

hmmmm... good idea i will look

sleepyS14se · 02-13-2014, 02:41 PM

Currently have a 94 Q45 front brake set up on my s14. I have ordered a pair of rebuilt z32 iron 30mm calipers and need to know whether or not the q45 caliper mounting bracket will work with the z32 calipers?

From all the write ups i have read and reviewed it seems like everyone goes straight from stock to z32 brakes. I did the q45 front brakes on my s14 before i ever even put the engine and trans in it and I have no clue where i put my stock caliper brackets.

Can anyone give me an idea of how the z32 calipers mount? Do i need to locate my stock s14 front caliper brackets?

TIA folks!!

DennisC · 02-13-2014, 11:11 PM

The z32 calipers mount directly to your knuckles. You wont need to find any brackets for them. Just unbolt your Q45 calipers/brackets and directly bolt on the Z32.

sleepyS14se · 02-14-2014, 09:27 AM

Thank you so much.

I found some adapters on ebay that allow the use of a 12.75 rotor (350z)
Is it worth it or should i stick with the 300zx rotors? I feel kinda iffy about the ebay brakcets

02-12-2014, 07:37 PM	#1
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	5/8th wheel studs. Anyone done it? I am looking to put some basset or aero racing wheels on my s14. I want to use 1" hex headed lug nuts with a 45 degree taper. Problem I am running into is the fact that I cannot find any 45 degree lug nuts that are m12 x 1.5 with a 1" head. So, I am most likely just going to put 5/8-18 studs in to cure the problem. IF anyone has any ideas I would like to hear em. Studs and nuts I am planning to use Speedwaymotors.com item number 91005997 Wheels are aero racing 50-184540 __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

02-12-2014, 07:54 PM	#2
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Also one thing I have not yet been able to calculate being I do not have the wheels yet is will the 15" wheels clear the z31 brackets w/ the 11.5" Altima rear rotor setup the car currently has. Tia for any useful info anyone may have. __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

02-13-2014, 09:27 AM	#3
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	You can't find those lug nuts in a 1/2"-20 thread? __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

02-13-2014, 02:33 PM	#4
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	hmmmm... good idea i will look __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

02-13-2014, 02:41 PM	#5
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Q45 to Z32 30mm iron Currently have a 94 Q45 front brake set up on my s14. I have ordered a pair of rebuilt z32 iron 30mm calipers and need to know whether or not the q45 caliper mounting bracket will work with the z32 calipers? From all the write ups i have read and reviewed it seems like everyone goes straight from stock to z32 brakes. I did the q45 front brakes on my s14 before i ever even put the engine and trans in it and I have no clue where i put my stock caliper brackets. Can anyone give me an idea of how the z32 calipers mount? Do i need to locate my stock s14 front caliper brackets? TIA folks!! __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

02-13-2014, 11:11 PM	#6
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The z32 calipers mount directly to your knuckles. You wont need to find any brackets for them. Just unbolt your Q45 calipers/brackets and directly bolt on the Z32. __________________

02-14-2014, 09:27 AM	#7
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thank you so much. I found some adapters on ebay that allow the use of a 12.75 rotor (350z) Is it worth it or should i stick with the 300zx rotors? I feel kinda iffy about the ebay brakcets __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

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