With the GT-R on the new HREs we decided to try the fitment of the stock R35 wheels on the shop G35. The wheels look killer on the car but they do not fit up front in stock form. I needed to put some spacers on the front to clear the factory Brembos and to move it away from the king pin. As you can see in the suspension picture the curb saver on the tire still contacts after the spacers were added.
I am determined to get this to work because the wheels do look so amazing. They kind of remind me of a new school Panasport wheel. I have seen pictures of a 350Z with these wheels on so if anyone has any info on how they made the fitment work please let me know. All it may need is a tire change and a small spacer to gain the clearance needed. Please, please forward me pictures or info on this wheel change if you can find any. Thanks!! GT-Rs rule.
First off let me say that there is an extensive list of parts that are on order right now to be installed on the car as soon as the car gets back from SEMA. This GT-R is going to make one awesome transformation.
The build was finished at 11:30 on Friday night to everyone’s relief and is one the smoothest last minute builds that we have done and we are extremely happy with how well the car turned out. The GT-R was loaded on the transporter on Sunday morning for it’s trip to SEMA in Las Vegas. The ground was wet but the sky was clear which made for some pretty cool last minute photos. As you can see the car is almost bottomed out on the Top Secret coil overs to make the wheel and tire combo look right, this took a few innovative solutions to getting it on and off the lifts in the shop. We adapted and overcame as usual.
On a side note, the red Status seats pictured in the build are not the seats that were supposed to be delivered and installed. The correct seats are going to be installed once the car gets to Las Vegas. They are a carbon fiber backed with leather and Alcantara inserts. I will have pictures of them once they get installed.
We can’t thank everyone enough who had a hand in this project.
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Z Car Garage has begun the transformation of it’s first customer GT-R for a SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show booth which takes place next week. Work was started immediately because the car needs to be detailed and on a trailer for the show by Saturday morning. The car will be under a full assault of modifications over the next 48 hours so the Z Car crew has a couple of sleepless nights ahead of them!
The GT-R will be receiving a full compliment of carbon accents: side skirts, front bumper insert, front splitter, side vents, and the rear lower valence panel. The TOP SECRET coil over kit that will be used keeps the standard Bilstein struts and the driver adjustable suspension. Next is the full titanium exhaust system with a stainless steel cat-delete mid-pipe; I will get some more info on the manufacturer and specs. Also, there is a one off set of HRE wheels that was made specially for this car, I will need to wait for the go ahead to show pics of these because they are supposed to premier at SEMA. The entire set up is truly a thing of beauty.
There will be more pictures and info as the week comes to a close
The ALMS race is tomorrow and the Z Car Corral is going to be located right around turn 5. We are going to be bringing out a few cars so stop by and say hello. I will also be taking pictures of the entire weekend so expect to see them up here soon (as if I don’t have enough photos to edit already.) Be safe and have fun!!
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Z Car Garage is once again in the spotlight with a beautifully restored 240z. In the November issue of Sport Compact Car there is an article titled “Zip Code” featuring Kurt Ikerd’s Z. Throughout the five page spread is a well done write up and some amazing photos taken by the infamous E. John Thawley III. This issue is worth buying for this article alone.
Within the last week this car is beginning a new phase in it’s life. The wheels have been changed and the entire drive train has been removed. Kurt and the entire Z Car Garage crew has huge plans for this car in the near future so stay tuned right here as I will be documenting the entire rebuild. All I have to say is wow.
Note: These photos are just a few that I have taken this year, THEY ARE NOT FROM THE ARTICLE. John Thawley’s are much nicer. ENJOY
