[My first post....and pics of my car.]

$500.00?!?! I'll give you 10x that! Welcome to HybridZ!

[A video everyone can enjoy]

Haselhoff was the judge on the right that looked like he soiled himself.Total tool.Chick was hot.good vid.

[4x4 + 15/16 master, not so impressed, solutions?]

Now that's an excellent post.I also agree that the Sticky on brake options is an invaluable,and a must read reference.The opinions on these configurations from our members on their own Z's is what's going to sway me one way or the other with the decision on my braking system.Keep the posts coming!

[My car is home... Pics are up on yahoo...]

I was waiting to see how that Z was going to look w/ some paint on it,especially in the area of your fuel filler location,and it looks as killer as I thought it would.Nice work:2thumbs:

[4x4 + 15/16 master, not so impressed, solutions?]

I agree.I'd like to get back on topic and hear from others on their brake setups,and their opinions on some of these upgrades being minimial,or substancial.From better pads on a stock setup,to 6 piston Wilwoods,to braided lines,to larger master cylinders,the Z owners personal 'pros & cons' or 'performance rating' on their own brake setups is the information I'm hoping to get out of this thread....

[Is this Z too rusty to fix?]

I'll reply the same as I did to a previous thread,and I'll say it again.......

 

I'd rather see someone bringing a Z back from the dead,then having a junkyard car crusher squeeze the life out of it............

[rhino lined my engine bay]

I agree w/ forrest.I think carolinaZ thought he was posting on classiczcars.com.....Has anyone had their Z running for awhile w/ the Rhinoliner/Herculiner enginebay?Still concerned about engine heat breaking these coatings down.Any thoughts?

[rhino lined my engine bay]

I'm just looking for a protective,textured look,but a little smoother so I can use a sponge to clean it without having it ripped to shreads if I ever wanted to wipe down the engine bay.Also the heat.Herculiner is a poly-based paint w/ rubber granules added.The surface is hard but plyable when cured,but headers give off an awful lot of heat.......

[my 260z v8]

Sweet!Nice find!

[rhino lined my engine bay]

I did my engine bay by;new sheet metal patches,sandblasting,2 coats naval jelly (per instructions),2 coats Rust Bullet,2 coats Herculiner,and am seriously thinking of blasting it off and starting from scratch:banghead: .I was going for a 'textured look',but the surface is way too rough,attracts dirt like a magnet,impossible to keep clean,and am concerned about heat (esp.around the headers)turning my Z into a toxic fireball.I was thinking a coat of Lizard Skin over the Herculiner,hoping to protect from the heat,and possibly smoothing the surface as well.One things for sure...My Z's engine bay isn't gonna rust as long as I'm on this planet.....

[What kind of car is this?]

Pretty cool....looks like my shed with wheels....

[Ever wonder what happens to our unneeded L24's?]

I don't know,but I've still got my L24(L24015029),auto trans,driveshaft,etc.in my garage that just keeps taking up space moving from corner to corner to corner....(hint,hint:rolleyes: ...anyone interested?...)

[I just picked up a WC T5 with all the trimmings]

You're not kidding.Rare indeed.Still looking myself.Good find!

[Quarter Panel]

(no offense)You'll find the info you need.I wouldn't mind if there was a sticky of some kind showing different Z part manufacturers,suppliers,retailers,fabricators,etc.....until then...

[side skirt gallery]

My bad.....SHO-Z's Z!Digging the rims.....

[side skirt gallery]

I like the look of those Acura skirts...But I really like those 'hurricane' rims on Careless's Z....Nice work to all!I agree,keep 'em comin!

[Don't Freaking Touch My Car...30sec video!]

I can't stop laughing! Hilarious!

[Budget Ferrari]

It would be one thing if the Corvette had a body kit on it at least,but emblems,yellow paint,and a cheesyass steering wheel makes me laugh hyserically.I wonder if the owner wasted the $$$ and dropped the orig. powerplant and threw in a Ferrari engine too.Either way,I wonder if this guy knows that the 'TOTAL TOOL' tattoo he must have on his forehead doesn't wash off.......

[What's everyones opinion of the JTR trans crossmember?]

I don't care for it too much either.The mounting to the floorpan is,o, I don't know,somewhat cheesy.On the other hand,it wouldn't be in the manual if it didn't work.There are a few members here that fabbed their own trans mounts for various transmissions,that IMO,are stronger looking,prettier,and more accomodating for things like dual exaust.Try searching,members galleries,etc.The information you seek is here,it sometimes takes alittle while to dig it up.Good luck,and post the trans mount you decide to go with!

[It's Official... We're in the BLACK!!!]

Congrats!Think I can borrow $20.00?

[I know adjustable LCAs have been discussed before...]

All I'll add,is this 'regular Joe' did some extensive research on this critical suspension component,used a 'veteran' HybridZ member's tried and true method of constructing these,purchased the necessary materials from a reputable race shop,and had a 30 year steel and welding business owner TIG them for me.For a total of around $140.00,not including powdercoating.This is one part of the suspension that is for one,stronger than the original design,and two,am confident will not break.I'm not saying your product is inferior by any means,All I'm saying is,there are a few options in regaurds to adjustable LCA's,and if you take the time to research and resource,you'll come out with a durable,relatively inexpensive part.

[I know adjustable LCAs have been discussed before...]

IMO,if you're into teaching yourself to weld,start with the MIG on body panels and the like.Call around your local steel/welding shops.Bring in the LCA's,some photos,and a detailed description of what you want done.I think I paid $60 for their TIG services for the LCA's.Can't hurt to look into......

[I know adjustable LCAs have been discussed before...]

Nice, but pricey.Save your cash,get in good with a decent TIG welder,source the parts,(A1Racing,Chassisshop.com,etc.)and use your orig.LCA's.There are, as you well know,quite a few write-ups on this.I know mine are just as solid those,but for a fraction of that $450........

[Cost/ease of fabrication?]

You can probably source some of those parts at Chassisshop.com,(threaded tubes,clevis,etc.)and fab the ball joint housing....

[Filling gaps with weld (strut tube Q)]

The threads inside the strut tubes aren't very deep.If you section even "1/4 too short,you're done.Gland nuts maybe make 2 turns in,if your lucky.IMO,one weld(TIG)on a sectioned strut tube is enough.Using a glandnut w/ longer threads,is the only reasonable way to fix the blunder.Were they worth the $200?No freakin' way.Unless you put a monetary value on the piece of mind I'll have that I'll never have to second guess that area if the suspension ever.Call around your local machine shops,or better yet,stop in with a strut,maybe some diagrams or photos,and see what they can do,if you're contemplating that route.Can't hurt to look into it,andchances are you'll find a much better deal than myself.