New-to-240z

Hey guys. I frequent this site as well as Zilvia and noticed that they have this bucket seat group buy going on right now. I don't know if the seats would fit in the Z's but with the quality and look . . . it might be worth looking into. Here's the link If someone can take a look at the dimensions and reply back with an idea of fitment issues . . . I would appreciate it.

I've already read it and that was were I got my info from actually. I just don't have the know-how to weld them together. If I do it, I want to do it right.

What kind of stuff should I use to hang up in my garage? I can use my parents 2 car garage for a week or two AT MOST, and I think this would be sufficient enough for me to do the paint, once all my bodywork and priming has been done. How long does it take for the entire paint job if you do it everyday? This is after all the bodywork is done of course. . .

(Sorry to keep going off track here) But, I was under the impression that because of the car being uni-body, if we do not stitch weld (forgive me if that is the wrong type of welding) the fenders back together, the structural strength of our cars will degrade. And for a car that is already 35+ years old . . . we need every bit of structural strength possible. Sorry if I am wrong, I have just been reading and reading and reading about this stuff.

True, but if I want to go with the 17x9's in the front and 9.5's in the back, from my reading this thread, it WILL require that I cut the fenders to allow for travel. I really want these rims, so I guess I'll be needed to learn sooner or later right? haha

Just wondering, how big of a garage do you need to do this? I'm really thinking about doing my own paint job, but I have a small garage, and am worried that I'll get over spray and so forth. Is there a recommended size?

I really want to learn how to weld just so I can get this rims. I wish I knew someone out around Orange,CA to help me cut my fenders and throw some flares on them! **SIGH** Guess I'll just be buying them now and adding them later.

I sent you an email regarding some other parts that might interest our community...

I know I'm poor, but the upgrade will cost around 1700 for the parts from TTT and then almost another 500 from the JY, so the total is around 2200 and that's a lot to spend on the ability to upgrade the rear end. The only problem I forsee is if you buy this setup, you can no longer use the S13 coilover swap kit that is being designed and tested right now. I seriously was looking forward to that kit, but with the way this TTT setup is made it won't allow you to do this correct?

please chim in Auxilary!! I want those turn signals myself!

Let me know how you like the TTT rear setup. I'm VERY VERY interested in this setup, but the price is just so damn high after all is said and done.

Can i use your Poly. mounts on my Vildini cradle? I really want to get poly mounts for my setup. I don't trust these rubber mounts.

I'm really close to just purchasing these. I'm hoping he still has some 17x9's in silver waiting for me in a week or two. . .

the only issue i see is that it may rain that night. I can't drive my baby in the rain . . she's got almost no tred left on the tires haha

Why not? I might as well show up if not just to burn an hour or so of my time.

interested as well

If anyone is going to do this, PLEASE do a full write up. I basically understood everything he was saying, but I would feel much better seeing a step by step. This sounds like a GREAT alternative, and am looking forward to maybe trying my hand at this. I am also keeping an eye on that Fortune Automotive option as well.

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Hey guys, I converted my 73 auto to a manual and need to replace the plastic part in the center that the shifter goes through. I am trying to put a ♥♥♥♥ boot on and it just doesn't look right at all. If anyone has a center console that will fit my Z, please let me know. Thanx!

Dear God, Please grant me the strength to contain my tears of joy from filling the earth!! ..... My hat is off to you good sir.

My car is actually in really good condition. I have a few rust spots here and there, but for the most part it is basically clean. I'm getting it painted soon, so I thought now would be a good time to do all the work so if I scratch anything, it will be pre-paint rather then post-paint.

Are you running completely stock suspension right now? Also, why did you go with 17x9.5 all around if you were only going to run 245? Just wondering... Also, which rims are those? The RBs or RB-Rs?

Hey guys, I'm going to be doing a lot of work on my 240Z here for the next few months,(tearing apart the suspension, replacing everything with poly urethane bushings, and powder coating everything. Prob even going to go ahead and tear off all the undercoating and recoat with POR 15. . . ) and I was wondering a few things . . 1.) What are the best points to put the jack stands on a 240Z for an extended period of time? 2.) Should I put a piece of wood between the jack stand and these spots to evenly distribute the weight? 3.) Is there some kind of limit to how long I should keep my car up on stands? 4.) Can someone post pictures of the spots for me? No real need, but I'm sure someone will benifit from them. Thanks guys!

^---- just asking the same thing. can the pics be reposted please