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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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hi just trying too see what you guys think of my new set up..
370z wheels
ls400 front caliper
stoptech rotors front(ls400) and rear
akebono pads front(ls400) and rear
h&r spacers 25mm to front and 20mm to the rear
cut old lower balljoint to space it for ls400 caliper (no budget for rca)


sorry for the cell phone pics..
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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I actually like the setup. Something different. Nice job on painting the calipers, what did you use?
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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love your brakes!
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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love your brakes!
me to.. looks freshly painted..
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Please don't take any offense by what i'm about to say but I have to say it..

So you have the budget for Megan EZ Coils, 350Z Wheels/Tires, LS400 Brakes, Pads & StopTech Rotors, but you do not have the budget for RCA's? So you'd rather shave the bolt? Why didn't you just wait another 2-4 weeks and get your RCA's and do it properly? I'm not trying to sound rude or belittle you, but for you to say you didn't have the budget to do it right is just a lie in my opinion. All of that stuff you listed is well over 1k in parts. Just say you didn't feel like waiting and buying RCA's lol..

The brakes do look amazing though I love the color hands down and I bet you're loving the stopping power.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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GS2eggroll - car pulled it off well.

LuxuryGS3 - sounds like he cut up a old LBJ to make the RCA spacer. Similar to what fig's style spacer. No where did he said he cut/shaved the tie rod bolt.
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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hmm, crazy i didnt think those wheels would look that good on it but they work.

it blows my mind as old as our 2GS' are that we can do things and they look so fresh. My GS4 never gets old to me. And when other people ride in it they have nothing but compliments.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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this what i did to my lower balljoint... thanks gs4_cs for the diy..
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...a-spacers.html
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:19 AM
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more pics.....
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
GS2eggroll - car pulled it off well.

LuxuryGS3 - sounds like he cut up a old LBJ to make the RCA spacer. Similar to what fig's style spacer. No where did he said he cut/shaved the tie rod bolt.
Ah my fault! I misunderstood/misread.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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I dig the setup bro. It works great. Brakes look fresh too.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Looks good, wish I would have thought of using the old balljoints for LS4 caliper clearance before spending $180 on RCA's. It all does the same thing. Love the look of the LS4 brakes on this car.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Looks great! I'm assuming you used the proper hubcentric ring for those wheels?
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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The fitment looks great but I think you could've gotten away without the crazy roll in the rear.

BTW looking at your brakes just motivated me to paint and install my LS400 calipers that I \'ve had laying around for the last few months lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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i pull the rear fender last year set up, i have ssr vienna dish last year.. and yeah i have the right hubcentric, but two weeks ago i dont have it and that's why i have vibration.. thanks for all of the comments guys i appreciate it..
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