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Old May 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 May 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.
Old May 15, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Here's some pics that I dug up for you
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Old May 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 May 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 May 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.

Old May 16, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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which rims are nice?
Old May 16, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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I was talking about yours.
Old May 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
Old May 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)
Old May 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.
Old May 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.
Old May 18, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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not super wide, but they do go well with the car.




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