baby_Carlton

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).

Hi, if anyone has a set of these (preferably uncut) let me know, found out Dave doesn't make these anymore!

Wow they look great, really wish someone would sell those.

Hi all, I'm tackling suspension and chosen to go with a coil-over conversion. I've looked into companies such as Stance, BC Racing, Ground Control, and Arizona Z Car. I notice that a big selling points for some of these companies is the inverted strut design they use for their shocks. From my research I've pulled the following pros and cons to inverted struts. Pros: -Shock is less prone to leaking -Shock body (sort of) acts as a suspension arm (in the MacPherson Strut design) -Even compression within the shock -Lower temperature of shock oil during compression Cons: -Clunking (a lot of Subaru guys get this, is it just an OEM shock thing?) -Cost -Adjusting the stiffness of rebound/compression is less convenient Because I don't foresee myself ever using stickier rubber than street-able r-comps (think Advan A048) and considering my car is my daily (I go to Laguna Seca twice or three times a month), would it be wiser to go the DIY Ground Control conversion route or would it be worth it to drop ~1500 dollars on Stance/Arizona Z Car coil overs? Thanks, Liam

Look into air cups. There are lots of kits, namely for Stance Coilovers (talked to rep and he said it would fit fine) and BC racing coilovers. There are also universal kits that I've seen on top of GC Coilovers.

Hi all, Over the past few months I've came across a few disc brake setups for the 240z-280z chassis using AP Racing components. I've tried to investigate these setups so I could share some information about them and perhaps use them, however, my efforts have been futile. If anybody has any information or guides on how to build one of these setups I would love to hear about it. Here are some pictures from D.S.G. Sweeden's build. (There was one more member on here who had AP Racing Brakes but I couldn't get a hold of him) Liam

If the improved flow and design of your DOHC make some good numbers I'm definitely in. Guess I'd have to take out my ecoboost.

Definitely make a write up on that coil-over setup when you can! Love to see it!