Quick question for you guys with 30mm Z calipers Re: Clearance

[Animosity]

I have 7 Spoke SE wheels and I had to buy 1/2 inch spacers, unfortunately this is not ideal. With that said..where can I pick up longer wheel studs? Any advice is welcomed. The Z brakes are already installed, as well as all the SS lines, as well as new pads in the rear, as well as the MC. I suppose I can bleed the system in the mean time. I wish I could buy some locally in SoCal.

Unfortunately I didn't put any thought into whether the calipers were 26mm or 30mm before venturing into the process so now the S13 is going to be down longer than expected. At least this gives me a good idea to drive the Z.

Thanks for Reading.

[Animosity]

Also...where the hell do you guys buy 5mm spacers from. The 1/2 Spacers I got come out to be almost 13mm leaving me no stock studs...but I would rather buy longer studs for safety issues. Chances are I'll be purchasing wheels soon.

[richardxfeng]

You can get the Nismo long studs from Phase2,Performance nissan.
I also have some JDM GTO 5mm spacers for sale if you are interested.

[Animosity]

You can get the Nismo long studs from Phase2,Performance nissan.
I also have some JDM GTO 5mm spacers for sale if you are interested.

You know...I tried the wheels on with the 12mm spacer and it looked like the Z Caliper barely had clearance, will the 5mm spacer work? I mean, in theory it will, and it makes perfect sense. 26mm clear with about 1mm of space and 30mm should clear with a 5mm spacer...I'm guessing their won't be much stud to torque the lug onto...

[BeerBringer]

There are two types of seven spoke S13 wheels.
One wont clear whitout a big fat spacer. The otherone will clear with 5 mm.
I have tested my seven spokes with 6 mm and there where a few milimeters clearance so it depends on witch wheels you have.
Look here:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=76948&highlight=300zx+brake+clearance

[Animosity]

There are two types of seven spoke S13 wheels.
One wont clear whitout a big fat spacer. The otherone will clear with 5 mm.
I have tested my seven spokes with 6 mm and there where a few milimeters clearance so it depends on witch wheels you have.
Look here:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=76948&highlight=300zx+brake+clearance

Very informative post, thank you very much. I am pretty sure I have the wheels that barely clear 26mm...I'm going to look at them tonight to check their pattern on the inside.

In the mean time, my S13 is not going to be driven....looks like it'd be a better idear to just buy some wheels...good excuse right.


Or I need to look at some longer studs....

[sideview_180sx]

or just buy bigger rims. If your 5 lug, go get 300zx wheels

[kuruptR]

3 mil spacer will work.

or no spacer(yes no spacer will work), and full crank out the positive camber on the lower 2 bolts on your coilover/shock.(FACTORY CAMBER ADJUSTMENT works really good!)

but you should have coilovers with pillowball so you can give your self full negative camber to make up for the positive camber you gave it.

just a temporary fix until you get some good fitting wheels.

[kuruptR]

or just buy bigger rims. If your 5 lug, go get 300zx wheels

nope, 300zx wheels are good for brake clearance but thats it! the offset is 45+ on front 300 zx wheels. this will not clear will any spacer unless you get studded spacer.

SE 5 Lug 240sx wheels are the best to go with...zero spacers just crank out positive camber.