[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

I hear you. Mine was put on hold while in college. I finally picked it back up and it should be back from paint and body by mid December. I have the motor put back together ready to be put in the car with the z32 Trans and new mounts. Just slow, slow, slow. But it's best to do it right one time and take a while, than doing it multiple times.

 

Good luck.

[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

Sounds good.

 

Just keep us updated.

 

Good luck,

Lindsey

[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

Any pics of the finished set up? behind the wheel? and from the engine bay?

 

Thanks for all of this. It's an awesome set up.

 

What size wheels and tires are you running?

 

-lindsey

[S13 coilovers -----> S130 chassis.]

Keep me updated on your progress. I would like to see what you come up with.

 

Pictures always help...haha

 

Thanks and good luck,

Lindsey

[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

Looks good man.

 

When you say correction, what exactly did you do to make the correction?

 

Thanks for the pics btw.

 

Also what size wheels (ex: 18x9.5 -20)and tires (ex: 245/45/18) are you running?

[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

Yeah.

 

But now what did he run for coilovers?

 

Just seems like you can't do one without having all sorts of work to do the other. (Plus just seems like you would have a mis matched set of coilovers, whereas the other guy had a full set of s13 coilovers).

 

 

I was liking what Mack has done here

 

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/76341-s13-coilovers-s130-chassis/page__p__726579__hl__mack__fromsearch__1#entry726579

 

any input on this?

[removing exhaust liners?]

I had a guy in Marietta, GA that did mine for me, but I think he died.

 

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[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

Can you take some new pictures of everything behind the brake rotors.

 

Maybe even try and list some parts that aren't original ZX parts?

 

Everything looks great is the reason I ask, just want to duplicate a bit with parts we have here in our area.

 

Thanks,

Lindsey

[{J REX from TEAM SHOGUN} S130 with S13 coil overs]

found some on his my-face-space-book page

 

 

 

What did you use to swap it over to a five lug (front and rear)?

 

It looks kind of like a s13/s14 spindle with some z32 brakes up front.

 

I have been looking into doing this but have found out that it does produce a lot of positive camber.

What did you do to correct this issue?

 

Thanks,

Lindsey

[Guess the 280ZX Turbo RWHP based only on Dyno video]

.... saw there was a second page

 

I would like to come across that thing on I85 one day, haha

 

Thanks for the videos, and breakdown.

Lindsey

[Z32 trans-to-L6 block, Version 2.]

Here is one for sale if anyone has any interest still (In the Southeast).

 

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/pts/1932167776.html

[Rusty Gas Tank]

I'm about to buy a 82 ZX parts car. If you want it, it's yours. I'll figure out some shipping and that's all you would owe.

 

I'll have to get the car first though. I'll let you know, if your interested.

 

Thanks,

Lindsey

[Marsh Racing Technologies Wheels?]

There 17" wheels are 40lbs a piece. That's crazy.

 

I guess you still get to make your own offsets/backspacing so that's nice for what you are paying for.

 

Not a bad alternative to custom wheels if you don't mind the weight.

 

-Lindsey

[Wheel rubbing, help! ***PICS***]

Yeah, smaller side walls or smaller widths, also you could probably clear those with some negative camber.

 

Looks more aggressive, but wears the tires unevenly.

 

Up to you really, what you are going for (look wise).

 

Car looks great by the way.

 

-Lindsey

[Just another L28et dyno result]

When is the megasquirt 3 supposed to be released?

[Body Shop Referral]

I am located in North GA.

 

I got a quote from a guy of 8-10k for my 1982 280zx and it has some surface rust on the drivers side panels, a couple of dents and a few scratchs.

 

This includes stripping the car down to metal, body work, priming, and painting (two tone, black and silver).

 

What do you guys think? Reasonable, or too high?

 

Thanks.

[280zx zg flares and bumpers]

I am looking for some ZG flares for my 280zx.

 

I am also looking for some early model 280zx bumpers (1979-1980 I believe).

 

Thanks,

Lindsey

[paring down wiring harnesses]

Hi, I have been working on a 1983 280ZX Turbo GL Model and have been removing all the optional components and associated wiring, tracing the wiring back to various splices and connectors, or even the fuse block. These include such items as rear defog/wiper, power antenna, voice warning system, cruise control (ASCD), all interior lamps and chimes. Now I am led to believe I will have serious problems due to the interconnectivity between this wiring and the necessary circuits for the engine etc. But from what I've seen in unraveling the rat's nest of wires, the components are all wired in parallel to the essential functions, not in serial. Please let me know if I have made a grave error in my approach. By the way, the car doesn't run right now due to separate problems with the ignition circuit. Thanks.

 

Where in Atlanta do you live? I would like to come by and take a look at your work, and talk Z's one weekend.

[S130 Suspension Tech]

Also check this out. See what you guys thought of this?

 

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/76341-s13-coilovers-s130-chassis/page__st__20__gopid__845557&

[S13 coilovers -----> S130 chassis.]

I'm with this guy. Why would you not be able to do something like this, or even just weld in an extra 1.25" into the control arm to extend the arm to accept the geometry of the 240sx spindles?

 

OR if MACK could just share some knowledge we can all do this. LOL.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

Bringing this old thread back to life again since the guys over at the S130 suspension tech started to talk more about the 280zx suspension upgrades.

 

Any input would be great.

Thanks

[Make your Nissan a Datsun!]

Could be worse:

 

 

 

I've seen this thing drift and it's badass. That or the driver one. Could be a combo of both.

[Need MEGASQUIRT II Installation]

Take lots and lots of pictures and post directions, step by step if possible. People can always use good, detailed, write-ups.

 

Thanks and good luck.

[S13 coilovers -----> S130 chassis.]

why not just machine out the stock control arms, and get a howe screw in lower ball joint sleeve, weld it to the stock control arm on both side, then just ream out the s13 spindle to accept the howe ball joint? (I'm also in process of doing a s13 spindle swap on my s30)

 

I'm with this guy. Why would you not be able to do something like this, or even just weld in an extra 1.25" into the control arm to extend the arm to accept the geometry of the 240sx spindles?

 

OR if MACK could just share some knowledge we can all do this. LOL.

 

Thanks.

[S13 coilovers -----> S130 chassis.]

How is it going with the coilover setup? Im interested to know how you guys are making it work.

 

I was wondering this myself.

 

Has anyone made any further progress? Pictures?

And what is the deal with the longer tie rod? Any updates on this MACK?

[S13 coilovers -----> S130 chassis.]

Bringing back up a post worth talking about.

 

Mack, did you ever write down any kind of measurements other than the 1.25". How thick is the piece of aluminum? Did you shave most of it to fit within the original control arm and leave the rest of the thickness of the aluminum on the outside of the control arm? Also, what is the deal with the tension rod? Is it effected by the bracket?Just wondering. Trying to make a set for my car. Brilliant idea by the way.

 

Thanks, again.