Fubarred on Fikse wheels/ WTB Fikse ZR-1 fronts - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Sgreg · 12-02-2009

I thought I had an easy fix by applying a spacer to make the early c-4 front FM-5 Fikses work on my 91 Z. WRONG !!!!!!! After spending a wad for a custom spacer, guess what ? It looks like s--- ! Sticks way out beyond the fender line and is probably dangerous and looks like crap. So much for eyeballing. There are two cures as I see it. Try to find two correct ZR-1 offset FM-5 fronts to buy or trade for or find someone who can duplicate the barrels on what I have to the correct offset (very expensive). Boy this is really easy.

Anybody got two Fikse 89-96 C-4 or ZR-1 spec FM-5 fronts for sale or ???

-=Jeff=- · 12-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Sgreg

I thought I had an easy fix by applying a spacer to make the early c-4 front FM-5 Fikses work on my 91 Z. WRONG !!!!!!! After spending a wad for a custom spacer, guess what ? It looks like s--- ! Sticks way out beyond the fender line and is probably dangerous and looks like crap. So much for eyeballing. There are two cures as I see it. Try to find two correct ZR-1 offset FM-5 fronts to buy or trade for or find someone who can duplicate the barrels on what I have to the correct offset (very expensive). Boy this is really easy.

Anybody got two Fikse ZR-1 spec FM-5 fronts for sale or ???

the fronts only need to be 89-96 specific, not ZR-1 only.. that might help on your search

they too far in without spacers or??

GOLDCYLON · 12-02-2009

It Sticks before the spacer or after the spacer. Im assuming before? If after why cant the spacer be milled down? Got a pic? GC

Sgreg · 12-02-2009

Just a poor fit really. Too much rim outside the fender line. Far deeper dish than stock.

GOLDCYLON · 12-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Sgreg

Just a poor fit really. Too much rim outside the fender line. Far deeper dish than stock.

Damn that sucks!!!

12-02-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgreg

Just a poor fit really. Too much rim outside the fender line. Far deeper dish than stock.

Trying to clear the brembo calipers?

Sgreg · 12-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Trying to clear the brembo calipers?

That too, but even with stock calipers, there would be a problem with fit. My fault entirely, but with Fikse out of business, I can't change the barrels. So I just hope I can find two 89-96 fronts.

12-02-2009

Check with 1990 415, he might have a set of spares.

Problem you are finding is that three piece wheels can be configured differently. You have the depth of two different barrel pieces and the hub of the centerpiece.

Sgreg · 12-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Check with 1990 415, he might have a set of spares.

Problem you are finding is that three piece wheels can be configured differently. You have the depth of two different barrel pieces and the hub of the centerpiece.

Yep, that's about it. I fired a PM to 1990 415 and am keeping my fingers crossed.

Sgreg · 12-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Check with 1990 415, he might have a set of spares.

Problem you are finding is that three piece wheels can be configured differently. You have the depth of two different barrel pieces and the hub of the centerpiece.

Jeff came through again. I think my problems are over on the Fikse fronts !! Thanks, Jeff.

12-02-2009	#1
Sgreg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 518	Fubarred on Fikse wheels/ WTB Fikse ZR-1 fronts I thought I had an easy fix by applying a spacer to make the early c-4 front FM-5 Fikses work on my 91 Z. WRONG !!!!!!! After spending a wad for a custom spacer, guess what ? It looks like s--- ! Sticks way out beyond the fender line and is probably dangerous and looks like crap. So much for eyeballing. There are two cures as I see it. Try to find two correct ZR-1 offset FM-5 fronts to buy or trade for or find someone who can duplicate the barrels on what I have to the correct offset (very expensive). Boy this is really easy. Anybody got two Fikse 89-96 C-4 or ZR-1 spec FM-5 fronts for sale or ??? __________________ 1991 ZR-1, Black, Black, # 541 Last edited by Sgreg; 12-02-2009 at 06:38 PM.

12-02-2009	#3
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Fubarred on Fikse wheels/ WTB Fikse ZR-1 fronts It Sticks before the spacer or after the spacer. Im assuming before? If after why cant the spacer be milled down? Got a pic? GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

12-02-2009	#4
Sgreg Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 518	Re: Fubarred on Fikse wheels/ WTB Fikse ZR-1 fronts Just a poor fit really. Too much rim outside the fender line. Far deeper dish than stock. __________________ 1991 ZR-1, Black, Black, # 541

12-02-2009	#8
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fubarred on Fikse wheels/ WTB Fikse ZR-1 fronts Check with 1990 415, he might have a set of spares. Problem you are finding is that three piece wheels can be configured differently. You have the depth of two different barrel pieces and the hub of the centerpiece.

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