Zoid's Gts Build

[zoidbergmerc]

+12 offset should look pretty mad.

Getting them off Boost Automotive, Brad's got the best price I found. I'm also getting some tyres off him, amazing price also.

Edited December 12, 2011 by zoidbergmerc

[tweetywoof]

My old boss had a set on his black 33, with a red lip though... look fat on a 33!

[zoidbergmerc]

I don't know what it is about the red lip that just doesn't sit right with me... Blue looks heaps better I think.

[zoidbergmerc]

How's my offset looking?

Hahaha, going to need some serious guard rolling action me thinks. Full lock is a bit of a problem too

[jangles]

What size n offset?

[zoidbergmerc]

18x9.5 +12

I haven't bought them yet, just a test fit today.

Rears are nice a hella flush, heaps of room for everything. Front are a bit of a troll though. I'm going to measure the shit out of everything tomorrow and see what needs to change. to make it work.

[jangles]

Yeah plus 12 is a gtr fitment!! The wheels fit, the car doesn't

[toffy]

Yeah plus 12 is a gtr fitment!! The wheels fit, the car doesn't

^^ , so gtr guards it is!!

[XRATED]

I have a card like that.... but better.

Bolt on's all round.... dont be soft!

[zoidbergmerc]

Bolt on what? I don't know what you're asking!

I forgot GTR Guards were an option... Does anyone have any? do they bolt straight onto a GTS? Can I keep my blue NA GT badges?

What's the difference between the GTR and GTS guard? are they actually bigger? it's hard to tell in the pics I see the indicator is smaller and there are some extra holes for more trim but that's it?

GTS Guards are so cheap I might as well just get a pipe onto my stock ones yes?

Edit: seems you need the guards, raisers, GTR hinges, bonnet and latch. to have GTR guards... hmm.

Edited December 16, 2011 by zoidbergmerc

[toffy]

i always thought gtr guards fitted gts , but anyways , pipe on gts guards first , if you don't like it buy some gtr or fibreglass ones?

[jangles]

Anything will fit, just like you trying to fit these wheels! Roll the guards like a champion and if paints an issue, well... Who cares, Ita paint

[zoidbergmerc]

Going to get my pole on then. Fitment on these wheels just look too boss to not have.

Still going to paint the rim blue though. Do you think it'll be easier just to brush it on with some awesome modeling paint or something? because masking a perfect circle sounds like it'd be hard to do

[DJRIFT]

why not just get a less aggressive offset on the front. its not a gtr so you dont need "gtr" sized wheels. plus wider track in the back will improve stability.

just an idea.

or more camber if you have upper arms?

or put r32 lower control arms in as they are shorter then shorten up the tops.

or dont do the last one.

[djbugg]

wheels will look tough boss fitment.

[zoidbergmerc]

why not just get a less aggressive offset on the front. its not a gtr so you dont need "gtr" sized wheels. plus wider track in the back will improve stability.

just an idea.

or more camber if you have upper arms?

or put r32 lower control arms in as they are shorter then shorten up the tops.

or dont do the last one.

You're starting to sound like a woman. "less aggressive", "shorter", "don't", Cmon man!

I've already got -4 degrees neg on the front, maybe should wind some more neg on, but I know the dude at beauepairs will have a teary about it then start comparing his KE70 to my car.

[DJRIFT]

You're starting to sound like a woman. "less aggressive", "shorter", "don't", Cmon man!

I've already got -4 degrees neg on the front, maybe should wind some more neg on, but I know the dude at beauepairs will have a teary about it then start comparing his KE70 to my car.

yea that may be right. some people say i have a massive V, but it also comes from experience with wheels and fitment or not, just trying to save you the stress and hassle of modifying guards at the track. i can guarantee when you spin off and hit a ripple strip with the wheels hanging out there wont be enough travel to save the guard. getting the correct size now will save in the long run.

[zoidbergmerc]

Yeah, I'm just yanking your chain, I appreciate your advice and know you've got a wealth of experience

The plan is to raise the front about 5mm (it's too low atm anyway) and get my pole on and roll those guards up, wish me luck

[DJRIFT]

various sized poles is how we do it. if you take care it will work a treat.

[sav man]

you can't just go jamming a big pole in there to start with, you need to work upto it with smaller poles. It'll get pissed of if you go jamming big poles in small holes