Will my Rota Grids (18x9.5) clear 300zx brakes? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

ep3scott · 02-21-2015, 07:28 PM

Hey folks,

So, I'm currently running Rota Grids 18x9.5 +22 with 5mm spacers on the front of my s14. The spacer is there so that the wheel doesn't foul the coilover.

My question is, I've just bought a 300zx 30mm brake kit to replace my puny stock s14 calipers, does anyone know if this is likely to cause any clearance issues? I can't seem to find anyone running a similar spec online?

Cheers,
Scott.

ep3scott · 02-24-2015, 12:19 PM

Anyone?

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DennisC · 02-25-2015, 03:55 PM

Should be ok

ep3scott · 03-03-2015, 02:55 PM

Just a heads up to anyone wondering, turns out that the 300zx calipers DON'T fit without a 15mm spacer. Oh well!

HellaSexyS13 · 03-09-2015, 05:52 PM

i guess it depends on the offset, cuz 300zx's come with like 16x7 wheels stock right

ep3scott · 03-09-2015, 06:03 PM

Well, they clear the actual bulk of the brakes no problem at all, it's the base of the spoke that causes the issue. The design of them means that they pretty much foul the wheel unless you're running spacers. I'll be at like +7 when I fit my new spacers.

mad-ass · 03-09-2015, 06:32 PM

I don't see why it won't fit, unless you physically tried it out.

because tons of EVO and STi dudes run those on their car in that size and it clear's their large brembo's just fine.

also while you are at it, you might as well do the 350Z rotor upgrade with Z1 performance caliper adapter. it'll push your calipers out further and should clear the spokes no problem, and you'll gain some braking performance on top

Fuego · 03-09-2015, 09:06 PM

Offset, guys....

ep3scott · 03-10-2015, 03:02 AM

I have tried it out. 15mm is perfect, I think it's as you said, the size of the rotors means the bigger calliper are close to the spokes,/larger disc would certainly help but I didn't know this before I picked this stuff up. Live and learn I guess.

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02-21-2015, 07:28 PM	#1
ep3scott Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 31 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Will my Rota Grids (18x9.5) clear 300zx brakes? Hey folks, So, I'm currently running Rota Grids 18x9.5 +22 with 5mm spacers on the front of my s14. The spacer is there so that the wheel doesn't foul the coilover. My question is, I've just bought a 300zx 30mm brake kit to replace my puny stock s14 calipers, does anyone know if this is likely to cause any clearance issues? I can't seem to find anyone running a similar spec online? Cheers, Scott.

02-25-2015, 03:55 PM	#3
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Should be ok __________________

03-09-2015, 05:52 PM	#5
HellaSexyS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Age: 33 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i guess it depends on the offset, cuz 300zx's come with like 16x7 wheels stock right __________________

03-09-2015, 06:32 PM	#7
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I don't see why it won't fit, unless you physically tried it out. because tons of EVO and STi dudes run those on their car in that size and it clear's their large brembo's just fine. also while you are at it, you might as well do the 350Z rotor upgrade with Z1 performance caliper adapter. it'll push your calipers out further and should clear the spokes no problem, and you'll gain some braking performance on top __________________

03-09-2015, 09:06 PM	#8
Fuego Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 31 Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Offset, guys.... __________________

02-24-2015, 12:19 PM	#2
ep3scott Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 31 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Anyone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-03-2015, 02:55 PM	#4
ep3scott Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 31 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Just a heads up to anyone wondering, turns out that the 300zx calipers DON'T fit without a 15mm spacer. Oh well!

03-09-2015, 06:03 PM	#6
ep3scott Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 31 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Well, they clear the actual bulk of the brakes no problem at all, it's the base of the spoke that causes the issue. The design of them means that they pretty much foul the wheel unless you're running spacers. I'll be at like +7 when I fit my new spacers.

03-10-2015, 03:02 AM	#9
ep3scott Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 31 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have tried it out. 15mm is perfect, I think it's as you said, the size of the rotors means the bigger calliper are close to the spokes,/larger disc would certainly help but I didn't know this before I picked this stuff up. Live and learn I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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