David K

Ok guys id like to share my model i got from Ebay. It just arrived 2 days ago straight from Japan! Now i must start construction! Check out the rear hatch! It even comes with a dash for LHD and a dash for RHD!!!! COOL!

Sure, i will take a picture in the morning once the sun comes up

I have found a way us early z guys can add a third brake light. Harbor Freight offers a brake light for $5. It comes complete ready to install, with wires about 4 feet long. it has 2 hot wires, and 1 ground. It stays FIRMLY attached to the glass with a very strong adhesive sticker. This took me 5 minutes to install.

tien is very high end stuff from japan. thats all i can offer on this thread. i do not use coil overs.

My car handles well enough for my daily driving, and some open track time. What i have found, is a very cheap setup when compared to the more expensive brands. I have had SPAX suspension before i had KYB's. The SPAX was way to hard for daily driving, and i cant imagine what would happen on the track if i had not put weight in the hatch area. I removed the SPAX, sold them, and bought KYB's. I then used the extra money i had leftover to buy my fiancee something really nice and take her out to dinner. Now, if you have a ZX, and want to impress your female companion, follow my setup. Afterall, thats the main reason i posted my thoughts. Also, i AM "Spirited Driving"!

i dont know man. when he did those passes, it sounded kinda sick. Btw he is a moron, he grinded reverse when he started to leave the parking lot. That guy reminds me of salesmen who blows smoke up your rear. I would like to see that car in different resolution and in person also.

No it will not. the shock is for turbo zx as well as n/a.

an n/a that is focused on 3k+ rpms. Thats why im using the P90a and the turbo injection for more fuel. Hey get on AIM i have something to tell you.

No harm taken. While i may be simply misunderstanding what you fellows are 'splainin to me, i think we are on the same track, just me trying to explain without the knowledge of some of the elders here. There has been some great info in this thread and i appreiciate it.

Alright paycheck came, engine and head going out to machine shop TOMMOROW. L28 block L28 rods L28 Crank L28 n/a flattop pistons P90A head Felpro Gasket What i need to know is what should i have the engine shop bore the block to? They say they only do it to customers spec. The block has never been machined before. Per what one of the members here on the board (awdgsx?) gave me info on, i will be renewing my p90a lifters. I will be soaking them in deisel fuel for 1 week starting tonight. The P90a head will not have any work done to it other than hot tank and surfacing. I have square port headers for a 75-76 w/egr fitting that i will be using. I want to use a turbo AFM, turbo fuel pump, and turbo injectors. I plan on advancing the timing, and for some reason i have this idea i will get more power out of the extra fuel. ill find out.

no, no, no, no, NO! you guys do not seem to understand what i am saying. Lets start with this. Examples: BOTH SPRINGS ARE THE SAME RATE! Spring #1, If you take this spring that is 1 1/2' in length, compress it to a certain length, than it would be only so stiff. Spring #2, if you take THIS spring that is in example 2' in length, compress it to the same height as spring #1, than you have a STIFFER assembly than spring #1. Do you guys not see where i am going with this? I know i am right because i have in front of me 2 different length springs from RC cars that i compress to the same length and the longer spring pushes back harder and wants to pop out from between my fingers more than the shorter spring. I never said "spring rate".

ok im up and back on the computer

ok just look at the time on my reply.

it would be great to run!

LOL i had stock ones from 79 still in there. The ride was scary.....very scary.

Eric, I bought the rears for $40/both and fronts $80/both at a small vietnamese shop in my area. The wheels are 81 Snowflake Turbo 280zx wheels. The tires are Firestone Firehawk SH30's, but i know there are better 15" tires out there. Look around, the Gas-A-Just is not expensive. Info on GR-2's http://www.kyb.com/shocks/gr2.html Gas-A-Just http://www.kyb.com/shocks/gasajust.html AGX http://www.kyb.com/shocks/agx.html Notice the pictures of the cars on each page. Thats kind of how they should be used. For you early Z guys, it really sucks they dont make Gas-A-Just for 70-78, from what i have seen.

Ok this goes for 79-83 Z guys. If you are looking for excellent handling, i will share with you. This setup takes whatever i throw at it, and i NEVER ever lose control. I ran up with the best modded z's at a recent mountain run. Shocks and Struts: KYB Gas-A-Just Springs: Stock n/a fronts, Stock 81-83 Turbo rear Bushings: stock rubber Wheel: 15" Tires: 205-60-15 Misc: Custom solid angled rear tower brace. Now the reason i used the 81-83 Turbo rear springs, is that they are 10mm longer in length. Now, when you compress that spring down to the n/a spring spec, you have a stiffer spring. I hope this helps some of you who have a ZX and are looking for a fairly inexpensive setup that you can run balls to the walls in. Good Luck

No complaints here. Greimann actually just gave me and my girlfriend the rears he had in his car for 7 years. No leaks, perfect condition. yes, i said 7 years.

Thanks for making the suggestion, but it would make no sense to offer such advice when i already DO IT. Buttonwillow, WSIR,...thanks. Yeah and what you said about the spring is what i was trying to say all along. What i do mean, is once the spring is compressed, it makes for a stiffer assembly . I know nothing of these "spring rates" you fellows keep mentioning. Thanks for that too.

Yes and no. Im using the n/a KYB, so it can only travel up so far. Once it gets there, it stops. Now if you take the turbo spring in its 10m longer length, squish it down to size, and then insert the assembly on the car and then lower it, the car will sit slightly the same height at the previous springs. The spring can only travel what the shock allows it to. So thus, the more compressed the spring is, makes it stiffer and allows the car to recover faster from whatever you throw at it. So yes, and no. The ride height it not higher, yes the spring is stiffer. A little secret a z guy from Japan taught me.

Tim, Looks excellent. How do you do it man? Ive seen your little peice of paradise that you have to work on your z. I feel crammed in over here, and its a huge lot! sheesh, everybody give this man a hand!

its a stiffer spring

hope you guys know gr-2 are crap. they are used for basic passenger car replacement. Whoever spread the rumor these are even close to performance shocks, spread a lie. here is what KYB makes, and what they are for. In order from crappy, to good. GR-2, passenger cars. Gas-A-Just, slight performance/high HP cars AGX, straight up balls to the walls performance I have Gas-A-Just. They are GREAT shocks. Greimann runs them too, or he did. But if you want them for your Z, they only make them for 79-up.

Its from the Severed Ties car club. Most of them are like the big biker type so they probably just beat up the smog man.

You guys tell me.... Nissan Pathfinder.