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So a few weeks ago I was driving my 280z when a tree fell on the roof. It ended up twisting the frame and crushing the roof. I was knocked out instantly causing me to drive off the road through some brush. To get me out of the car they had to cut the roof off. I was looking to replace her with a different 280z and use her as a parts car. I just cant seem to get the money together, so I have decided to sell her off to someone who can put the parts to use. Just don't know what to sell her for, I was thinking $1500 without wheels and hood (keeping because of sentimental value). Im not really sure whats all bad on it, just know the basics and am just curious to what you guys think.
The Bad:
- lower valance destroyed along with BRE air dam
- roof ruined
- windows all smashed
- rear hatch has been cut through
- damage to right front suspension (not sure what it is, but wheel is pushed into the fender
- assuming there is damage to the rest of the front end as the 240z bumper seems to hang lower then it used to
- right front body panel is dented, I am pretty sure that is the only one
I believe that to be the only damage, but there could be more. The car has the standard 2.8L Inline 6 with the 4 speed manual. Interior is in relatively good shape, and I believe most of the suspension is in good shape. I dont have much for pictures as I am in a neckbrace, but will try to provide more pictures. Thanks for your help.
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Here's my '76 on 15x9's, zero offset. Sits on 225/50 Kumho Ecsta AST KU25s and I run a 8mm spacer on the front, nothing on the back. Suspension is lowering springs on factory perches that had to reshaped a little with the BFH.
I am basically rocking the same thing as you, mine just has the air dam. Man we have sexy ass rides.
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So I like to slide around in the rain, and corner fast. Do I need to worry about damaging my frame? I just wanted to be sure cause sometimes when I'll come out of a drift kinda rough and end up fish tailing it. It just seems like that could damage something and I just wanted to see what some experts think so I don't end up ruining my car. Is there anything that could strengthen the frame also so my hooning wont cause damage? My 280z is pretty much stock except for wheels and lowering springs.
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Looks great! Just go with the lifted look and get some knobby off road tires
If I drop it an inch using lowering springs will I run into any clearance issues?
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I got the wheels on today with not rubbing at all. She is tight, but she clears. Have the correct lug nuts coming tomorrow and a new starter Tuesday. She should be ready to drive then. Here are some pictures of how they look.
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Also I forgot to add this, but I know lowering a car will cause negative camber. Is this anything to worry about? Will the camber be noticeable? How do I correct it?
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Ok guys here is where I am at. I have decided to do all the work to my car myself vs paying a mechanic money to do it. I am planning on replacing the struts, springs, and front studs. Is this a hard job for a beginner?
Also in relation with the wheels. I jacked the car up tonight and slid the front wheel on to see how much clearance I would have and it was next to nothing. Will this get better once I set the car down (Dont have new nuts or studs yet, so I couldnt set it down)? Oh and the rear wheel clears fine.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Q64Xk2VqjoR21VSTRxMk5KdEk/view?usp=sharing
There seems to also be a lot of fender gap on the rear wheel. So I am assuming it will be a problem in the front.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3Q64Xk2VqjocXl4ejF6ZFI5Qk0/view?usp=sharing
I know lowering the car an inch hoping it will help, so I was looking at getting some lowering springs as I can not afford coilovers. Would lowering the car an inch cause any problems? Would I get more clearance in the front from doing it? Would this strut and spring set up work? I already purchased the struts from Autozone, but can still return them.
Springs- http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20c01/23-4042
If there is any information I missed just let me know.
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I've just got 8mm spacers on mine and it clears just fine, no issues and I've pushed this car hard. It's definitely tight though.
Is he saying that you actually won't clear? Or just that he'd like you to have a bit more space to be safe.
Talked to him today. Still tells me it's rubbing even though I tell him that it shouldnt. I think it's clearing fine but they won't do it because of liability.
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Mechanic is telling me I need 10mm spacers in the front. I don't think he's right though. what's the clearance like for you guys?
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Those should work, I used these: http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-21123BC-Diameter-Thread/dp/B001O08ADO
They're holding up nicely. I've taken them on and off a bunch and no issues with paint or anything yet.
Thanks for the help man. I'll get pictures up as soon as it is out of the shop.
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Unless the 280 studs are longer than 240, you're going to need longer wheel studs.
Could you point me in the direction of what kind of wheel nuts I need? I found these, my mechanic told me that I needed new cone shape ones.
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I have had my 77 280z for over a year now and it ran great throughout last summer and it started in winter fine. Now because spring has rolled around the fuel pump decided it wanted to stop working. Now I literally am lost on what to do. Fuel delivery systems are not my cup of tea. Could anyone help me out?
Notes: Last summer the car would periodically shut off on me and I would have to unplug the two fuel relays under the drive side dash to the left. I would then let it sit for a bit and plug them back in. The car would then start up and drive fine. It started up and ran good through winter and early spring. I had it running early spring, took it for a short drive down the road, came home and parked it. Ever since then though the fuel pump does not turn on. When I turn the key over I can't hear it running.
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I'm getting there Lol. I had to wait awhile to purchase tires and we are still getting snow up here. I should have pictures by late next week hopefully.
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With the 8mm spacers in the front, will the front wheels stick out further then the rear?
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My 15x9 Rota Shakotans came in today. I have my set of 8mm wheel spacers for the front and have some 225/50 Kumho Ectsa tires on there way. Is there anything else I need to do to have them fit properly to my 280z?
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I've got Eibach springs and Tokico struts. 15x9 +0 wheels. I've got 225/50 Kumho Ecsta and I don't really have any issues with them. With a passenger I'll get some rub in the rear over hard bumps, could be solved by rolling that inner fender lip but I don't want to risk my paint because it happens so rarely.
Some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/DkdD0
Are the 225/50 Kumho Ecsta good tires? Also do they have a little stretch to them?
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I am buying some 15x9's this friday. Just wondering what kind of tires I can run on a 280z with stock struts and shocks? Suggestions and pictures would help a ton.
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Could someone give me an idea of what size tires this Datsun is running? Also are those 15x9's? Whats the approximate offset?
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Haha ya I like style over performance any day. But out of curiosity, would the extra weight of the wheels dampen the performance of my stock engine.
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Alright cool thanks for the help. I will probably just do 16x8 all around.
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I am planning on buying a set XXR 531 for my 77 280z. 16x8 +0 in the front and 16x9 +0 in the rear. I just wanted to check to see if a 9" tire will fit a bone stock suspension setup. If you could also recommend tire size that would be best.
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So is this ever gonna happen because the noobs like me can't figure out what will fit under the Z. If one of you guys could get the ball rolling that would be awesome.
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Okay thanks for the help! I managed to get a hold of the guy who had that 240z. He explained to me what he did to get them to fit. So now I just need to decide.
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So I just got into the whole scene of Datsun's. I bought one at the beginning of 2014. Its basically stock except for the 240z bumpers. I want to buy new wheels for it, but I am not very good with cars yet. I am learning slowly, but I can't get a grasp on all the wheel measurements and what will fit and what won't. I was looking at a set of Rota Grid Concave with the measurements of 16x8 with a +10 offset. I will post the link below, but I am also curious to what size of wheels will fit a stock 280z without any modifications such as fender flares and wheel spacers?
Also I am posting a picture of my 280z below.
Here is the link to those Rota Grid wheels.
Totalled 1977 280z
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Okay cool I figured as much, and ya I need to get rid of it. The car sits outside at the moment as I have no where to go with it. I was planning on using it as a parts car, but finding a 280z equivalent to mine for a good price has been a problem. At this point I just want to get rid of it so the parts don't go to waste. I would strip it down and store the parts inside, but in my current condition I am unable to do so. So I am just going to see if I can sell it off as a whole unit. Thanks for your help, and time.