240zchevyv8

like you say the trouble with scotch pads is the nut and also if you use to smooth a disc it doesnt last long but to course a disc it marks the steel of the car i did my whole car using wire cups but use a soft one not the really hard ones and i had several layers to take of no problem at all what paint are you using 2 pack, celulose, or other type. i did mine in 2 pack good results but very bad for you if you breath it for long

i wouldnt worry to much about the surface just use high build primer filler a couple of coats sanding in between and itll look like glass did mine on the drive and it looked fine once sanded a good item to use is the wire cups for the 4.5" angle grinder not to course and it takes the paint off and also polishes the metal saves a lot of time in preparation

what do you mean when you say did i section the strut tubes

the cosmos are the cheap ones but they came with the car so i just fitted them and yes you get what you pay for but to be honest there not that bad, the quality is pretty good but thats another story, car already has front/rear sway bars fitted ive put new superflex in the front but i havent done the rear yet i was about to do it this afternoon when upon taking the locking wheel nut off the car i broke the key and its unique so ill have to order one so had to postpone that job until i get the key

i never did it the car came with it installed that way to be honest if id done it i would have set it further back, as is i might have to move it back if i cant solve the handling problem ill have to do it over winter when car is hybernating for 6 months

let me start by saying a warm welcome to everyone:-D i have a 1970 240z with a 327 chevy v8 installed in the scarab position (set forward) upon getting car and driving it for the first time it scared me not due to the power well to be honest it did cos first time out while giving it a damn good thrashing when changing from 3rd to 4th at speed i accidently put it back in 2nd :nono:and the rear end locked up to say there were more skid marks in my pants than on the road is a understatement more carefull now,well back to the story the car wondered and handled horrible this is my second 240z so i had a comparison, i had to change things so ordered a complete superflex bushing kit new kyb strut inserts and a cosmo coilover kit i thought this should:2thumbs:cure it well i fitted all the front bushes fitted the strut inserts not bad quality for the price and also the cosmo duel spring coilover kit 8kg springs nice as well but even though the coilovers are fully down the car is still over1" higher than before, and the strut insert piston travel between strut tower top and bump stop is only around1.5"this cant be right any how i took car out for a spin nice and steady car obviously drives better more responsive in some ways BUT :banghead:if i turn the steering wheel fast from side to side while driving its as if the car is snaking or rolling or as if the body of the car is a second behind what the wheels are doing and not following the wheels in time i know the ride height could do this by the centre of gravity being higher etc but one way or curing this is put the rear strut inserts in the front if strong enough because they are smaller cut the strut tower down to accomadate the insert and fit the coilover kit this way i could adjust the kit to the higher setting while still lowering the car giving an improved centre of gravity and also more suspension travel because piston on insert will be out more i know this is quite radical but i can see no way of changing the ride height, the kit has been installed correctly, or is the handling due to the fact i only did the front and as of yet not the rear as well althuogh i cant see how this could change things, also i know the v8 will have altered the centre of gravity on the car but would the symptoms be as described because my last car was standard 2.4 engine. have i missed something along the way i would appreciate advice /guidance:hail:

jesus christ (excuse me) gas prices i live in the uk we pay 12$ a gallon and my zed has a 5.4 litre v8 does 12 to the gallon im heavy footed i drive with diving boots on i only wish we were paying 4$ a gallon the uk is taxed to death before long we will be taxed to breath:cry2: i earn around 60 k$ equivelant here and that does not afford you a luxury lifestyle last year i went to disney land and could not belive how cheap the prices in the USA were i loved it remember the grass unfortunately is not always greener look after what you have regards 240zchevyv8 keep up the good work and remember if at first it doesnt work have a drink and think about it:icon4:

hello if i was you id find a good machine shop and hone out the ones you have either by honing or on a lathe a easy job for them and probably cheaper