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I'm sure there's plenty of vendors out there, but I've ordered wheel adapters from "EZ Accessories" and "TC Sportline"....both offered good prices, quick shipping and decent customer service. No problems at all with fitment.

How about welding a decent piece of flatbar across the two diagonal legs of the control arm? (With a hole drilled for the sway bar end link.) That would essentially replicate the stock mounting position, no?

WRT used tires, I run 15" wheels and have never had trouble finding 10" slicks and 275 A6s in great condition at good prices. I even have a set of super light 13" wheels that work really well on tight courses. Good luck whatever you decide.

What tires are you running? Don't know what class you're running, but V8 Z's often end up in XP, which gives you the ability to run ANY tire you want. If you don't want to spring for new racing tires, used can be found aplenty on eBay and Craigslist for very cheap. One of the easiest ways to reduce your times.

I would think you'd be fine with 3.54 rear end. The first gear ratio on the 700-r4 is plenty low (3.06), especially considering the 240's light overall weight.

Excellent! Sounds like a good find....congrats and enjoy.

Looks nice from the three pics you posted. What tranny does it have? If it's not an overdrive transmission (i.e. 2- or 3-speed auto, or 4 speed manual), that should give you some negotiating power. A V8 Z w/o overdrive is not much fun to drive on the highway. Good luck with it -- hope it works out for you.

+1 on the upgraded headlights, which can be accomplished extremely inexpensively by driving the headlights directly off the alternator vs running through the combo switch. Search "headlight alternator relay mod" and you should get lots of hits. Also, didn't see anything about swapping out the stock seats for something more supportive (and often more comfortable). LOTS of great ideas in the "seat swap list" threads under 'Interior'. Also a very cheap upgrade if you take your time to find some nice, used replacement seats. Keep up the good work!

This is the Corbeau Clubman installed in my late '74 260. Easiest seat install ever....the seat is narrow, non-reclining, and I did a "fixed-mount" installation (i.e. no rails). Fabbed mounting brackets from 1.5" flat bar, shaped to mimic the lower portion of the stock seat sliders. I plan on using this seat during the racing season, and then swapping my Recaro knock-offs back in for street use during the off-season.

http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com/products/1979-2013-mustang-corbeau-clubman-seat-black-cloth And $10 shipping!

Jon, that's true...depending on wheel offset and design. My aluminum mags have enough negative offset (i.e. low backspacing, high "lip") that they clear the calipers without any grinding required. Others, like steel racing wheels, might not require as much neg offset if they are of a thin design and manufacture. Finally, one can always use wheel adapters and spacers to move the wheel out away from the brake hardware.

I'll second Tony D's recommendation for 13 inchers as autocross wheels. They lower the car, lower your overall gear ratio, and reduce the unsprung weight. I have a light set of aluminum 13x8 wheels with sticky Hoosiers that I use for auto-x. That being said, I'd recommend a cheap set of ANY stock Z wheels for your fabrication and roller needs...they can be found all over Z forums and Craigslist for next to nothing. Good luck.

Here's a couple additional thoughts on relocating the battery. I also used a brass hot post in the engine compartment, similar to EF Ian....it works well. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/113373-relocating-battery/

If you're looking to do budget coilovers, it's hard to beat Cosmo Racing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Coil-over-Coilover-fit-DATSUN-260Z-280Z-74-78-Adjustable-Lowering-Springs-/251457469605?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a8c087ca5 A few guys here are using them....search and you should be able to find their threads. Good luck and happy motoring.

For what it's worth, I ordered from Parts Geek last time I needed a brake booster...at the time, they had the best overall price (including shipping and core value). That was three years ago and it's been working fine since. Good luck.

Sounds like your problems started when you were installing the radio? If so, I'd start there....check all the connections and leads that you may have worked with during the installation. If your alternator is charging correctly and the battery is still draining, there's a slow drain somewhere, even when the ignition is off. Good luck with it and be sure to post your results!

+1 for the Deka ETX30L. Paid $115 for mine shipped, three years ago, from High-Tech Battery Solutions. Very small and lightweight.

That. is. COOL!

Here's mine...it's a custom-built. Deck is 6' x 13'; total weight approx 800 lbs. Pulls really nice because of the light weight and the long tongue. Even with the dovetail and long ramps, still need wood block ramp extenders. I put the left fender on a hinge to give me sufficient clearance when opening the driver's door. Haven't had any unusual tire wear issues....sounds like a strange problem you're having, especially if it's not the same tire(s) wearing excessively all the time. Just out of curiosity, have you ever checked the loading on each tire (with trailer fully loaded and hooked to the tow vehicle)?

cgraner, rather than resurrecting all these 3- and 4-year old threads from the dead, could you send a PM to the original posters? Even if they still need the part, it's highly unlikely that they're still following these old threads, but a PM will always reach them immediately. Thx very much.

First of all, welcome to HybridZ.org....I hope you find it a useful and informing forum. Pretty hard to answer your question given the scant information provided in your post....a lot of variables go into your decision. Being that you're in AZ, I would accept nothing less than a straight, rust-free shell. To get an idea of going market prices, have you perused our Classified section? I'm sure you'll be able to see several examples similar to the car you're considering, which should give you a decent idea of what it's worth. Hope this helps...good luck with your search and happy motoring.

Aaahhhhh so. Got it. I think there's a guy down your way who's always selling a ton of new and used race parts on Craigslist.....may be worth a phone call. Otherwise, good luck with the install and keep us posted on your final solution. Thx!

Looking for some reasonably priced 15" alloys, either 15x9 or 15x10. I realize this is an unusual size, but I figured I'd ask anyway. If I can't find any used wheels at a decent price, I'm going with the XXR 15x9's....they seem hard to beat for quality and price. Thx in advance!

Yeah....no way those wings would fit without some serious bending or cutting, which sucks. If the "Clubman" style seat (available from Corbeau or Cobra) appeals to you, the best price I've found is from these guys: http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com/ I just bought a Corbeau Clubman for $229 + $10 shipping.....hard to beat! (One big advantage the Clubman seat has over many others is the "wingless" shoulder section, which makes it fit in the 260 & 280 much more easily.) Good luck with your install, whichever route you go!

All these are great repair ideas; and if you decide to replace, you're in CA and you will find a TON of cheap and readily accessible used parts for these old S30's. Also, there are several vendors that offer cool console covers that incorporate drinks holders, like this one from MSA: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/classic08e06 Good luck and happy motoring.