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I would give KYB a go if you're looking for something a little softer than Illuminas. Koni Reds and Tokico HP strutsa are also a pretty good street shock from what I've heard. I'm sure there's some members here that have written about their experiences about using them. The strut sectioning FAQ is a pretty good place to find some options if you haven't looked there already. I actually have some spare Illuminas for a 240z if you want to try them. I moved to Koni 1437 shocks all around and just have my Illuminas laying around. -Liam Edit: Added Tokico HP

I too am curious about what experienced people have to say on this. I'm starting on my chassis and I'm debating on getting a new roller to build and properly cage or sticking with my current chassis. From my research and experience, if you want to fully rebuild your car (especially with 800+hp in mind), building from a stripped roller is cheaper and easier than using an existing built car.

Camber adjustment at the top of the strut will give you only about 1/10th the amount of angle you could get by using an adjustable lower control arm.

I have a complete kit of the Silvermine rear disc brake conversion kit somewhere in my garage, if you're interested I can find it and send you some pictures. The kit: http://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-upgrades/240z-260z-280z-rear-brake-upgrade-disk-conversion-kit -Liam

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a 240z roller or chassis with minimal rust and a straight chassis. Paint not required. Located in California but I am willing to travel across states for a good chassis. Thanks, Liam

Hi all, Windshield is pretty old so I'm looking to get some new glass. If anyone has any 240z windshields in good condition or new reproduction let me know. I can pick up locally for those located in the Bay Area, CA. Thanks, Liam

Hi, if you still haven't sold the headlight covers I would like to buy them. Thank you Liam

Koni 8610-1436 or MR2 Illumina rears are very short. I've used 8610-1437 (slightly longer than 1436's), Tokico HPs and basically all the illuminas people fit on Z's except MR2 rears because they were on back order for about 5 months. Summit should have everything you are looking for with fairly accurate measurements. You will definitely have to section the struts. Good luck. -Liam

16x8 with your current tires is most likely the widest you're going to be able to feasibly use without modifying your fenders or using the perfect offset. Just be happy with your wheel size and if you're going for a certain stretch then size down your tires. I used to run 205/45R16 BFG Sport Comp 2s but 215s or 205/50s should be good also.

Depends on whether or not you're running 2.5" OD coilovers or the OEM struts. Currently running 225/50R16 on 16x8 wheels +0 offset with OEM struts, cut springs and koni inserts. The fit is very tight. Do some searching and you'll be able to find some information about tire/wheel sizes on this forum. Here are some good places to start: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/58528-wheel-show-post-your-pics-of-you-wheels/ http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/69623-the-strut-thread-koni-illumina-tokico-carrera-bilstein-ground-control/

Going to a 205/65R15 tire vs a 205/60R15 tire will hardly add much cushioning. I feel like the money for a new set of slightly softer tires could spent more effectively else where such as on some nice shocks or control arm bushings. As for the springs: I've run Stagg springs and I wasn't a fan, when I tested them on my spring rate tester they tested much stiffer than advertised and they added A LOT of ride height.

Hey Jason if you ever want to sell those Tokico 5022 springs let me know! I've been looking for some for a while.

Why not an Ford EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo from a Mustang/Focus/Mazda? (I believe these are called SkyActive in Mazdas) I feel the EcoBoost has a bigger future than the EcoTec.

Question for you aongch since I think we have the same diff and LSD unit combo. Do you get gear noise with Quaife ATB? If so how much?

Nice find, I'm assuming this would keep the speedo needle from dancing around when at high speed?

Interesting that you guys say this, can you explain why? I too just ordered a 1" front and 3/4" rear sway for my Z.

Better yet, rabies.

Very cool, nicely done. Does the original Z dash fit well? Or would you have to order a fiberglass dash and then cut-to-fit?

I'm not sure if Longchamp XR4s come in 9.5" width, I think the widest Longchamp made them in was 7.5". That being said you can definitely buy some 6.5Js or 7.5Js and have a shop widen them to 9.5". I think that's what Kenny Seo did on his 240z (before he sold it). GL;HF

Jesus this is some great work. Where in the hell did you find a Falcon Steering Wheel?

Don't get a 3-point retractable from seatbelt planet, I order their kit and it did not work with my 240z. (Tensioner didn't have enough strength to work properly)

Hi all, Would like to buy a set of 280z Tokico HP springs (5022) for my 240z. Preferably uncut/unused but I'm pretty open to whatever you got. Rates -Front: 185lbs/in -Rear: 200lbs/in

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Very cool tool, thanks! I was referencing this thread for spring rates. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45320-using-chevette-springs-to-re-gain-original-ride-height/?page=3 Stock Chevette Spring Front Compressed Spring Height 11.27" Spring Constant 197.00 lbs/inch 1.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 9.60" Spring Constant 237.48 lbs/inch 2.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 8.29" Spring Constant 275.17 lbs/inch 3.0 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 7.63" Spring Constant 298.90 lbs/inch 3.5 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 6.97" Spring Constant 327.09 lbs/inch 4.0 Coils Cut from Stock Compressed Spring Height 6.31" Spring Constant 361.17 lbs/inch

Yeah I've seen threads on those, very tempting considering their price. However I would be cutting a lot of coils to achieve the ride height I want (which would also result in a spring rate too high for the Illumina shocks).