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Old 05-15-2005, 03:16 AM
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Im new to the website and new to the Z world. A few months ago i bought a green exterior black interior 1971 240z. Stripped the paint off and planning to paint it burnt orange or lime green. Have the type b tranny and the e88 head.

I like to know has anyone have any pictures of a z with wire rims. Like the ones on the MG midget. If so what you guys thing of wire rims on the Z!

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Old 05-15-2005, 03:30 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the new Z. Personally, I vote for burnt orange. I dont have any pics, but personally, I think Z's look better with either stock rims (from any year Z.....you pick) or something like panasports. But I'm not saying wire rims would not look good.
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Old 05-15-2005, 03:34 PM
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Here's some pics that I dug up for you
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Old 05-15-2005, 09:34 PM
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Thanks for your help, Im going check out those panasports rims you had mentioned. I found yellow z with wire rims but going to check out as many as i can. I will post some pictures when car is complete.

http://www.modernracer.com/classics/datsun240z.html

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Old 05-15-2005, 11:38 PM
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I like the rims that I have on my Z, it gives it a sporty look while still looking semi classic.
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Old 05-16-2005, 06:08 PM
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those are nice. I like the whole almost centerline type wheels look too. Another option if the type of wheels I have on my car. They fit nicely I think, but they aren't super wide int he back or anything if you're looking for that.

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Old 05-16-2005, 08:27 PM
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which rims are nice?
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Old 05-16-2005, 10:16 PM
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I was talking about yours.
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Old 05-17-2005, 06:44 PM
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Thanks guys for all your help. Easy going people i feel comfortable asking different questions. Thanks
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Old 05-17-2005, 09:14 PM
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did you decide on a set of wheels? Look at the classifieds of a lot of forums. (zcar.com, hybridz.org, etc) you may be able to find some wheels on there for a cheaper price)
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Old 05-18-2005, 08:55 AM
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if you like simple, basic rims, try pick n pull. I got my rims there for like 200 dollars.
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Old 05-18-2005, 10:20 AM
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wow, good find. I like those. They fit the Z pretty well. they look fairly wide in the back as well.
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not super wide, but they do go well with the car.
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