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Motorsport has a new CF hood they are selling for $699. I've checked this thing out in person and am just waiting to hear back from them regarding a test-fit and will probably end up purchasing it. Having picked the thing up by hand I would guess it weighs around 10lbs.

Hi guys, probably not really the right place to post this, but I'm looking for junkyards in the LA/Socal area that have a good selection of Nissan/Datsun stuff - particularly Z's! Thanks in advance...

Mine is a 260Z but I'm sure 95% of the bushings are exactly the same. I actually have a huge tear down the middle of mine from trying to remove it from the packaging, but I'll scan it in and post it later on tonight.

The Energy Suspension master kit DOES come with the rack and pinion bushings - I just installed these on Friday. The kit is actually very complete, and even comes with a steering coupler. I'd be surprised if you needed any other bushings that don't come in the kit.

I did as much searching as was feasible and didn't see this topic brought up by anyone or any further information on it (I did find a couple of links to now non-existant threads). Seeing as the L28ET is a boltin swap (and something I plan on doing shortly) is it possible to use the entire PS pump, rack and lines from the donor car (83 280ZX for example)? Looking at diagrams of the two racks they look virtually identical. Has anyone done this, and why is it not talked about or asked more? Sorry if these are stupid or already-answered questions, I'm just trying to figure it all out!

I'll give the tie rods and ball joints a shot. The sway bar mount bushings and end link bushings are all new urethane parts I installed while installing the MSA sway bar. Would you recommend buying a rebuilt rack? MSA has one for $259 which seems reasonable. Thanks!

I have a urethane coupler which I didn't install yet - the one that's in there LOOKS ok, but this will be my next course of action. It's also worth noting that the drivers side rack boot is torn, so there's probably a good amount of crap that has gotten in there over time (previous owner seems to have been far from careful). Thanks again, anymore suggestions on the boat-like rocking?

Hi guys and girls, The car: 1974 Early 260Z Coupe The problems: 1) There is alot of steering play before it 'bites' - I can move the wheel a good 10+ degrees in each direction before the steering actually catches. 2) The overall feel of the car is something similar to that of a Lincoln Town car - very 'floaty' and rocks from back to forth upon hard braking and acceleration. 3) Alot of vibration in the front of the car starting at 60mph and becoming undriveable by 80mph. I was pretty confident the steering play was due to the previous completely worn stock rack and pinion bushings, so replaced them today with Urethane bushings - this helped, but there is still alot of play - is the steering rack the likely culprit here? Also added a Motorsport auto front sway bar and supporting urethane bushings, as well as changed the bushings on the tension rods. The high speed vibration - most likely to be the alignment? Are there any other known weak points that could cause this? And the general Town Car feeling - I am hoping this is either the remaining worn bushings in the car, the shocks/springs (which are of unknown mileage or quality), or a combination. Any and all help appreciated, I love the car but it feels down right scary to drive it at any kind of speed. Thanks in advance!