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  • michaelp
    michaelp
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    adamvann3;346662 wrote:
    That car..is about exactly how I'd want a 84-85T lol
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  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • G-E
    G-E
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    You need more angular wheels on it inq, preferrably two-tone with stepped lip
  • frostvectron
    frostvectron
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    Quiz, I was never a fan of the headlight louvers 'til that photo! Gorgeous.
    Justin
    1986 NA 2-seater
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  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    G-E;346702 wrote: You need more angular wheels on it inq, preferrably two-tone with stepped lip
    Someday (?) .. I want either ADVAN's or SSR's .. but "old school" .. both NLA.
    If I can find either at a price …

    Until then .. These will do …
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    G-E;346702 wrote: You need more angular wheels on it inq, preferrably two-tone with stepped lip
    Someday (?) .. I want either ADVAN's or SSR's .. but "old school" .. both NLA.
    If I can find either at a price …

    Until then .. These will do …

    frostvectron;346703 wrote:
    Quiz, I was never a fan of the headlight louvers 'til that photo! Gorgeous.
    Well .. not my photo (a friend's work) .. but thank you.

    It's was interesting .. the Ferrari next to me got lots of attention (as it should) .. but a lot of "kids" .. 5-10 (or so) and > 40 .. "showed the love" of the Z31 .. LOL!
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • frostvectron
    frostvectron
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    Justin
    1986 NA 2-seater
    SCCA Solo E-Street Prepared #31
    Race Videos
    Build Thread
  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    • 9020

    These



    With this ..


    To achieve this ....


    I wanted these wheels in '84 .. But having just purchasing the Z .. I couldn't afford these. At the time, they retailed at $800-$900 per wheel.
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • G-E
    G-E
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    Too busy for the car, fine if you do gtc laps and need ultimate aerodynamics with good brake cooling, but standing still they won't look good after the initial giddy feeling wears off

  • Ven
    Ven
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    Yeah, unless you're racing down the Mulsanne Straight, stay way from those
    #horrid
  • frostvectron
    frostvectron
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    I think they look much better without the covers, but I do understand that the covers are total unobtanium and are bad ass because of that.

    SSR EX-C are damn rare. If you're into the fins though, I know that Weddsport also used to make them back in the way (Weddsport Bavaria). I think some old Works wheels also had the fin style. I haven't seen a set of those covers, ever, though.
    Justin
    1986 NA 2-seater
    SCCA Solo E-Street Prepared #31
    Race Videos
    Build Thread
  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    • 9020

    frostvectron;346817 wrote: I think they look much better without the covers, but I do understand that the covers are total unobtanium and are bad ass because of that.

    SSR EX-C are damn rare. If you're into the fins though, I know that Weddsport also used to make them back in the way (Weddsport Bavaria). I think some old Works wheels also had the fin style. I haven't seen a set of those covers, ever, though.
    I agree .. the EX-C aerofins look better without the covers .. but you get the idea. The covers are nearly impossible to get (more so than the wheels). BTW .. the covers fit the SSR meshies too!

    G-E;346791 wrote: Too busy for the car, fine if you do gtc laps and need ultimate aerodynamics with good brake cooling, but standing still they won't look good after the initial giddy feeling wears off
    I totally get what you're saying regarding "function" .. I saw the "covers" in action on a 930 back in the day .. it was just after a rain .. the pavement was still damp. The water spray from the wheels as the covers sucked the "wet stuff" out was visually impressive. LOL .. my Z doesn't typically get out in the rain (I won't say it's never been in the rain .. or never will be in the rain ever again .. stuff happens) .. but for me ? The covers would be strictly for "show" purposes and even then .. on/off depending on the venue.

    Too busy? Perhaps .. but I wanted to stay away from the "BMW mesh look" (Everyone's got 'em) . My thinking was .. polished/chromed fins and lip (as in the pic) but have the inserts painted to match the color of the car. I've seen those wheels in a silver/satin finish .. chromed .. and gold-chrome. The gold-chrome is HOT, but I don't think the "blue" I have can pull it off well.

    Ven;346807 wrote:
    Yeah, unless you're racing down the Mulsanne Straight, stay way from those
    #horrid
    HA .. If I ever get that chance .. I'd break out the covers for sure!
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!
  • 707Redz31
    707Redz31
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    frostvectron;346784 wrote: http://wheelflip.com/listing/49/ssr-formula-mesh-16x75-6-16x8-1-5x1143/


    SSR's you say?

    Do want! On either z!
  • adamvann3
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    The only place I see SSR EX-C pop up regularly is on http://imadeskidmarks.com/ . But you are going to be hard pressed to find them in 5x114.3 faces
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  • inqui-Z-tor
    inqui-Z-tor
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    adamvann3;346841 wrote: The only place I see SSR EX-C pop up regularly is on http://imadeskidmarks.com/ . But you are going to be hard pressed to find them in 5x114.3 faces
    Unfortunately, I think you're 100% correct. I've never come across 'em in 5x114.3 …
    '84Z31 GLL turbo|theZenthusiast site: http://www.thezenthusiast.com |

    Originally posted by maronee
    PS - by the way your Z31's famous here in japan, dude!!