Found out that the rims are 1 piece cast. Bummer but not the worst news. Anyway thanks for the advice on the roll cage. I do plan on welding the seams during the resto anyway. So I probably wont right now. If I decide to build up a motor and put a supercharger or turbo on it, then I will roll cage it first. But the goal right now is to get it running, cancer free, and a weekend driver. Im sure i will have more quetions later lol

If you have V8-levels of torque, such as a built turbo CA18DET (300 ft. lbs.), yes very important to keep the chassis from wearing out. If drag racing with medium torque (such as QR25DE) important for consistent chassis reaction. Helps with road racing by letting the suspension work instead of the chassis flexing. Otherwise, not important

Hey DD how important do you think puttig a roll cage in? Im back and forth on it myself and was looking for other peoples opinions.

Great thats awesome to know. Thanks DD. Also I just noticed that they might be 3 piece rims (confirming it with manufacturer), and they have the same number of bolts around as the xxr 538 which is the same size and width but with a +0 offset. So i might be able to mix the middles and get the look I want with the +0 offset with 1"flares.

Wheel spacers are allowed in SCCA road racing and NHRA drag racing. Nissan competition even sold them

Yeah 8" wide. The hakotora kit comes with fender flares so I was plnning an putting them on anyway. I was talking with the company and they only make it in this width at this offset. I thought spacers would work but thats just for street. Im pretty sure they arent allowed on the track. Right?

I've had my eye on that type of rim. Looks like Tom's Igeta 3-piece? The STRs look better to my eyes

Quote:Do you mean 15x8? 8" is too wide unless you go with fender flares. As I recall 8" wide rims would require a -20 offset just to avoid hitting the strut (or you could use wheel spacers)

I found these Toms racing wheels and I thought they looked super cool but they are kind of small and super expensive. And in my looking atound I found these STR 527 rims. But they are 5x8 +15 offset. Has anyone tried this offset before? I already plan on a bunch of body work so its not the extra work. Id just like to see if people have tried it and if they have pictures. Much appreciated thanks.

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Ok I was thinking that radiator would fit but I wasnt sure if it would habdle the heat. Im sure it will though.

Yeah the Top gun raceway is here. I havent been to any races yet but I will be pretty soon. Ive seen a couple of Zs but beyond that not a whole lot of of vintage japanese stuff beyond that.