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    So my neighbor just bought some new cars...

    in Non Tech Board

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    I never said I think specifically Hyrbdiz members would fly down to where i live and steal it. But taking pics of a neighbors house, then posting it on the internet for anyone on the planet to see isn't something I wanna do. I know I wouldn't want people taking pics of the house that my Z is stored in, then post them on a car forum, and I doubt you guys would either. Now do you see where I am coming from?

    Three Paint Themes for my Car

    in Non Tech Board

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    I say do whatever you think is best, you can always switch it up if you choose to. Yea painting the hood black, with black flares, and a black spoiler would be the safe modification, but its also the most common thing out there. If your looking for classic then I say option 2, but if you want the car to be personal and unique, then do whatever you think looks best.

    What Dash Is In This S30

    in Interior

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    Is the 240SX dash a direct fit for a S30?

     

    no, and the car you posted is Vildini's shop car. Or at least used to be, not sure if its still running. I know they sold alot of the parts off that Z and swapped the SR20 into a 350Z drift car.

     

    Also, if you want that shop to do it for you it is NOT cheap.

     

     

     

    Why would you want that thing? its just so... boring.

     

    IMO I think some people think that having the same thing as everyone else in their scene is "boring." They wanna be that one guy at the local Z show that has something different that will bring people to his car to gawk and stare thus giving him a sense of self worth. Personally I agree with you, I think the Z looks best when she has an original dash and center console. But then again, the Z that has the R33 interior is pretty damn sexy and I think pretty much every Z guy would agree with me. But he did a complete interior swap, center console, dash, door panels, and after market seats.

    Replica Seats at a great price . . but will they fit?

    in Interior

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    I know most datsun owners are tight with money, but how can you guys invest in a seat that has not been safety tested. Honestly it looks like a good deal, until something bad happens. *knocks on wood* Brand name seats have to meet certain regulations and safety codes, which i know these seats wont meet.

     

    Because we want to be part of the elite group of bride seat owners but not actually have to dish out $2k to be part of it. That's at least my reason. Also, I don't think we actually have a grasp of what a cheap seat will do in a crash. I am sure if Bride bought a few of these seats and did some of their safety tests on em, filmed it, and threw it up online, us potential buyers would probably think twice about putting our cheap little booties in these seats.

     

    But I am definitely interested in these seats, definitely thinking about the P2, but I'll have to drop by their shop and test it out. I figure since the harness bar is going to limit my movement back and forth anyway, and since this isn't going to be a daily driver, I should just go with a fixed back. Probably a little safer too, no moving parts to break in a crash.

    So my neighbor just bought some new cars...

    in Non Tech Board

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    I am curious to see what the house looks like, from the garage it does not look all that special

     

    I'd post the house, but I'm not all that comfortable snaping shots of a house that has $700k in cars in the garage on the internet. Just a little too close to "casing" if you know what I mean.

     

    But the house aint nothing special. probably would sell for $800k in this market.

    So my neighbor just bought some new cars...

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted · Edited by icapture

    Hmm.. If I bought a couple of $200K+ cars those wouldn't be on the list.. :/

     

    200k+? The rolls is 400k+, and your right, they definitely wouldn't be first on my list. But i live in a neighborhood with fairly older folks. Cars like this feel good on their old crusty behinds.

     

    And as for the color, I knew an insanely rich indian guy who would only buy white cars. Its a cultural thing I think. White shows dirt, and throughout the ages the ones who could wear white were of the noble class.

    Funny thread on our local forum

    in Non Tech Board

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    Not worth the hassle.. Some kids posting about the Slammed rusty 240z then they start making fun of him like a bunch of little girls and blah blah blah nothing really funny at all. Plus the kid they are hasseling is a bisexual furry. :blink:

     

    what?!? someone making fun of a certain rusty street sweeping Z? I cant believe it ; )

    Wheel Show! Post your pics of you wheels

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    I had to join the club....

     

    I really like the wheels, I am happy with the finish, quality, and fit. They aren't as vintage looking as my Wat's were but the sticky 245/275 Azenis RT-615's are worth it. I was disappointed about the center caps not fitting...and without them the car just doesnt look finished. I plan on making a set out of plastic or aluminum, with Z emblems. I dont know how long this will take me though...my current project rate is incredibly slow.

     

    There is more then enough room for 275's with standard ZG's. In fact next time I need tires Ill probably try to find a 295. I am also using Blox Extended aluminum lug's, which are decent for the money but not as nice as the KICS R26's I was running before.

     

     

    damn man, that thing looks like a monster with those big wheels. Although I will say, I still like the look of your old wat's. But I understand wanting to change up the look and performance.

    How do I remove this bolt? It aint budging.

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/rearend/index.html

     

    Your in for some fun.

     

    Probably the two hardest jobs on a Z. Do a search for "spindle pin" as well as "hub nut"

     

    Thats a great link, Jeff thanks. And your right, thats one hell of a job.

     

    If you're just cutting the springs, you're probably better off not removing the spindle pin. It will cost you time for sure, and probably some extra money.

     

    I think you may be right. There is something in me that loves to take **** apart to see how it works, but I think that should wait. Because it always seems that when I take something apart on the Z, I just end up spending more money on replacing bushings, brake lines, ect. And your right, to cut the springs I dont NEED to remove this bastard bolt.

     

    You win this time bolt, but I'll be back.

    How do I remove this bolt? It aint budging.

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Hey guys. So I am in the process of cutting my springs and I have run into a little problem. Removing the rear struts is a tad more difficult than removing the fronts. There is this bolt that connects the strut assembly to the rear suspension art that refuses to play ball. How the hell do you take this thing out? Do you hammer it out with a socket over the threads? Do you pull it out with some specialty tool? I really wanna get my Z back out on the road. Plus with every day that passes I forget more and more how to put her back together.

     

    My Chiltons manual was absolutely no help. Talked a ton about the front, but didnt say much on this issue.

     

    thanks guys

     

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    Cutting springs, have I reached my limit?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Hey guys,

     

    So i'm eventually going with coilovers, but until then I want to have a somewhat lower stance. Now I know I can't achieve a coilover stance by cutting stock springs, but I figured I would stop cutting once I achieved a 2" wheel gap. I started off with a 4 3/8" wheel gap (arc of fender to top of tire.) after cutting an inch off the top and bottom of the spring, for a combined total of 2", I achieved a 1/4" drop. So I removed the spring again and removed 2" off each end of the spring for a combined total of 4". I reinstalled the spring and to my surprise and dissapointment there was ZERO change in height.

     

    Now since removing 4" of spring resulted in no change I don't really feel like taking the strut off and dissassembling it again (for the 15th time.) so I figured I would come here and see what you guys say.

     

    Am I just not cutting enough? Should I be removing entire coils and not just 2-4" of spring at a time? The reason I only cut an inch the first time was that I wanted to gauge how much removing an inch of material would lower the car. If 1" of spring removed equaled .5" of lowering, and I wanted to achieve a 3" drop, then I would know that I would have to remove 6" of material. Know what I mean?

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