[Suspension swap]

i think you might be needing some flares in the future

[To Ship A Car]

zx six spokes up front, slots in the rear. me likey! 8)

[Update pics of my RB26DETT 240Z]

great stuff man. nice clean project.

[Poor Lancer EvoVII - Wicked drifting with an a twisted end!]

drift may be slower on asphalt, but it sure is more fun.

[And the retard post of the year goes to...]

that sounds like your average uneducated honda riceboy...

[CV's installed and you can't beleive the difference]

how much did it end up costing you in all for the whole conversion? i'm looking at doing this in the near future.

[twin turbo s30]

i bet that thing flies.

[Awesome JDM, oldschool cars... lots of pics + cool site.]

yep, longchamp XR-4's...

[Poll on Bumpers!]

thanks man, i could have done it better, it was just a 10minute job.

 

i used to run no bumpers on the front, it looked cool...but it definetly looks better with a bumper. imo i think the grill opening is too big to not have something split it up...

[What's the best bumpers you've ever seen? 240Z]

It looks farily inconspicuous(I think so anyway):

 

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! love the blacked out emblems also. very wangan midnight-esque. 8)

[Poll on Bumpers!]

S30' date=' that is a really awesome looking rear valence, mind is on it's way being exactly like that. What did you do about the bumper mounts and the body seams? Did you cut out the rear frame section and replace it? Have you had any problems with the paint over the seams cracking? My rear valence is far from straight so I'm thinking of cutting it out and either fabbing a new one or straighting the existing one.

 

-David[/quote']

 

the pic above is just a photoshop, all done on the computer.

[Poll on Bumpers!]

maybe this will help you decide....

[RB26DETT '73 240Z pic, tell me what you think!]

wow, looking good man. i'd like to hear more about the wrx steering rack install!

[350Z owner - can't park]

daytona blue is a sweet color.

[SR20 Powered Z32 on Yahoo Japan Auctions]

i don't think that Z32 would be that sluggish, they are heavy...but the VG accounts for a substantial amount of thier wieght. i think that SR20 is a definate upgrade from the VG30DE...

 

here are some weights i got off of some other web sites.

 

stock N/A Z32 = 3200lbs.

VG30DE w/ tranny=475lbs.

 

SR20DET W/Tranny=328lbs

 

so the Z32 above would come in with a weight of around 3053lbs, which is still on the heavy side... but with a few bolt ons it would make quite a nice power to weight ratio...

 

on3go, i have seen a few pics of that white z32, it's definetly bad ass...

[SR20 Powered Z32 on Yahoo Japan Auctions]

i came across this while browsing Yahoo Japan Auctions, quite interesting.

Notice the R34GTR wheels...drooooool

not bad for 6 grand american... but i'd rather have an SR in an S30

[I buy my Z on Saturday its a 1973 240z super clean.]

sounds like a good find! how much did it set you back?

[Mulsanne's Corner]

I bet the 350Z has lift as well' date=' seeing as it's so TT-like.[/quote']

 

i doubt that. Nissan spent alot of time testing and tuning the aero dynamics and downforce of the new Z. also, i don't understand why everyone thinks the new z is a tt rip off. to my eye they share nothing other than a rounded roof line.

[Wanna be diffrent? Here's an Idea I'm thinking of.]

ya they are AWD buy aren't GTR Skylines too? so maybe swap it out, or maybe a custom bell housing?

 

all of the RB powered Z's, except for one (Expert Nakamura) have a rwd GTS-T tranny bolted up to it. i'd love to see the drivetrain of a wrx stuffed into an s30, that thing would be a terror

[Poll on Bumpers!]

nice and clean euro bumpers for me please.

[now two turbo z's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]

cool, how much did you pick it up for?

 

btw, did you get your g-nose yet?

[Wanna be diffrent? Here's an Idea I'm thinking of.]

i don't think they make a rwd tranny for it, i think it only comes in awd. i love the way those motors sound, very mean. i want to here the new 2.5 liter...

[Parts compatibility and other questions]

i can awnser a few of your questions...

1) there a 280z for sale near my buddy. it's got a FI motor in it (not sure if it's running or what it is)' date=' body/frame are rusted. but it's got a number of upgraded suspension parts (springs/swaybars, etc), racing seats, and fiberglass hood that might be useful. only asking $500neg for it. seems like a good parts car, but only if the parts would be compatible one day with a 240z??

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Most suspension parts on a 280Z aren't compatible with a 240Z (springs/struts), Racing seats could be transplanted into a 240Z, and the hood will work.

2) i read mention of GTO kits on z cars. what is that? i only know the old Pontiac GTO's lol.

Gto kits refer to the Ferrari 250 GTO, check out the kit car forum for more info.

3) what are some good catalogs to get that carry Z parts?

Victoria British is good a good magazine, tho kinda pricy. Motorsport Auto is another good catalog.

4) what is the largest (or perhaps best performing) size rim/tire/backspacing combo on a 240Z?

If you want big wheels you will most likely have to setup a coilover suspension as it allows for more clearance for wheels. i hear that the best performing tire size for a car the size of 240z is a 225/50/15, but i'm sure others on this board will disagree with that.

 

Can't help you with the V8 questions, others will chime in about those questions probably.

[Updated TT Header PICS!]

wow, looking very good man. are you planning on coating the header with anything?

 

kind of off topic but i was wondering if you have fabricated the cover for the intake mani on your hood, i'm curious to see what you have planned for that.

[Know the rims, need help with color...]

haha