pete280z

Give Porterfield a call. They make pads for the 4x4 brake upgrade.

I've got one that I've been meaning to post in the classifieds for a few weeks. I'm up in DFW though. PM me if you're interested.

That's not fair.

I'll be in line right behind you if I can get over the looks. To me, that thing is ugly. Not in a so-ugly-it's-cool, WRXish way. The 1 series looks like it could have been really stunning before it got "Bangled."

Nope, didn't miss the point. Your photo already showed that the engine is wide. If you already had the engine and were willing to build a front end around the engine I'd bet you could make it work. The engine makes a wonderful noise, especially as it winds out.

Some of the Ferrari guys constantly bicker over what to call that engine. Some insist that it is technically a 180 degree V-12, while Ferrari marketed it as a boxer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Testarossa

I think a wiki would be a great addition. Searching through threads != reading a wiki article. A thread can be cluttered with guesses, ideas, and incomplete information. Sometimes that can be very helpful. The HybridZ FAQ threads & "stickies" serve a wiki-like reference function, but wiki software facilitates and helps manage user-generated contributions. IMO a wiki is a much better way to organize and maintain a knowledge base of technical info and how-to articles.

You made a joke about vulturing parts from a guy who is in the hospital with major injuries. Please explain how that can be taken out of context.

Just when you think you've been thorough... Went back and checked everything again. I found one nut on the inboard side of each half shaft that could be tightened about another 1/4 turn and one bolt on the driveshaft that could use the same. Then I checked the transmission mount. Everything looked fine with that, but an exhaust hanger on the transmission seemed wrong. The bolt on the hanger had about .75" of vertical play. I'm guessing that a chunk of rubber was missing. Anyway, tightened it down and all is good.

I'm 90% sure I have them installed "up," but that's another thing I'll check when I go over it again.

Front diff mount is brand new. The strap is in place, but seems pretty loose. If I wind up pulling everything out again I'm going to do Clifton's mod to the front diff mount just in case. I haven't done the transmission mounts so I guess while I'm checking everything out I'll replace those too.

I can't imagine anything terrible happening to this diff. The drivetrain was basically 100% stock when I got the car (still is) and it's seen < 1000 miles since then. The stub axles were out to change wheel bearings when the bushings were done and everything looked OK to me. I'll go over everything one more time before I run out to the yard to get another differential. Something's definitely not right though. I'm getting a distinct clunk on every shift unless I'm _very_ delicate with the clutch. "Aggressive" shifting makes a really horrible noise.

My initial thought is that it's way too high. Are they including the suspension & drivetrain parts (struts, axles, hubs) with that or just the parts? Actually, either way I'd probably pass.

I've got a 1975 280Z with AFAIK the stock R200. All bushings and front diff mount have been replaced within the last 300 miles. Every nut and bolt was double checked for correct torque. With the car on the ground and transmission out of gear, I can grab the driveshaft and freely rotate it about 15 degrees. When I do there is a thunking/clunking sound coming from the diff. I don't see any visible play in any of the u joints and the half shafts stay perfectly still. Is this time for a new differential?

I'm also pretty close and willing to lend a hand. Those all look to be rear suspension/drivetrain parts. All the usual Z project advice applies. HybridZ + a manual should have all the info you need.

Yup. You've got the bracket the right way. There's a good write-up on the installation here: http://zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/Calipers/zbrakeupgrade.htm

I forgot all about this thread. Hospital stay turned out to be a false alarm. Tim - if you still need those pics I can take them tomorrow. Let me know.

Ruby

I'm hoping to scoop up a used 335 in a few years too. At first the 135i looked exciting, but I the I can't get over the looks. Looks like something that Kia, Daewoo, or Hyundai would put out.

Thank you. I'll pass the reference along. If nothing else, that's the most professional website I've seen among the sites that list Work wheels for sale.

I'm actually asking for a friend of mine. He wants Meister S1 2 piece wheels. 17x8 in front and 17x9 in the rear. If anyone here is a Work wheel dealer or knows a good one please let me know.

Nice find. Those look great polished up.

Does takumiproject handle new orders? I've seen that site before and they seem to import and sell used japanese market wheels. We've taken measurements and are confident in what needs to be ordered. I was looking for someone familiar with the s30 to minimize the chance for errors. These are custom order wheels that are not readily available. Mistakes will be expensive.

Can anyone recommend a dealer for Work wheels? A buddy has been trying to get a set of Meister S1 2 piece for months and keeps running into dead ends. Someone who's got experience with s30 Zs would be even better as he's trying to fit 17x9 in the rear and there's not a lot of room for error in the offset.