So I finally went for the BBK

Disassembled the 5.5 brakes and checked for clearance...... it was no good.



BUT.............

The offset of my wheels are 40 (20 x 8.5)


THEY WILL NOT FIT

I tried Spacers Still no clearance, debated on doing some metal work(no more raised nissan lettering) but did the math and they still will not clear.


I at the moment have 2 options

-Put the kit back up for sale ( I do not want to)

-Trade for some wheels with a 35 offset preferably an 18x8.5 (from a fellow orger )

- OR veryyyyy silly Run larger studs, Hub centric spacer and a little bit of camber the wheel is going to stick out more that the rear does..........

I am wondering if anyone has advice on the following

- how much can I shave off the caliper? I could clear it with a 1/4 inch spacer and a washer. ( I need to shave enough to not run a washer) on the actual double bubble where the front 2 pistons sit.....


ON a good note- I did receive my NWP Spacers!!!

 

Awww man that really sucks man.. Those are from the zx right?

 

Yup

 

Try and get a hold of skidz88 he did 300zx 4piston BBK install on his 03,
http://www.torontomaxima.com/forum/v...+brakes#p28599

 

I just browsed that, If had those wheels it would clear as well.

Thanks for the help tho.

I guess I need to find someone that wants to trade set ups

 

Just run spacers since it looks like you still have room till the wheel meets the fender. You might want to check out the g35driver forum for some used one because they love spacers and have a lot for sale.

 

I am just worried about the tire hitting the fender in turns. a 1/4 of an inch and it will def cause some serious damage.

 

It will take some thought, but just figure out your priorites...the wheels or the brakes..
your wheels...and a different BBK alternative
your brakes... and a different wheel alternative....

 

Yup I am frantically searching for some 18x8.5 35 mm offsetts for trade, I even joined South florida racing to try and trade with someone that wants to go staggered, Im looking for Gunmetal. I really like rpf1s

 

So.. You upgraded your brakes without checking to see if they would clear your wheels first.

 

had the same problem with my wheels. spacer just would push them out too far. proirties were bigger brakes were needed so bought new wheels to clear the brakes. just take your time in picking out the right wheels. no need to rush and regret your decision.

 

I did not know normally the offset I have clears them, I was a guinea pig for that wheel. I even talked to Matt from Blehmco before hand.

 

What kind of wheels are those. SICK!!! You running Z32 calipers with Cobra rotors?

 

Rota p45r

 

you could use new wheels anyway so

 

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