[Front grill/fascia mod]

Looks good, there was a video on youtube of Larry Chens Z when he picked it up from Z car garage and they had very similar ducting to help aid cooling.

 

Something i want to tackle one day!

[JR19 Wheel Size Help]

I have 16x8 wheels running 225/45/16 tyres. Standard shocks with lowered springs with no flares and no issues.

 

I thought that 8" was the widest you can go on the s30 without cutting archs.

[Help identifying brake system]

Yeah drums on rear with the Toyota 4 pot calipers up front.

[Help identifying brake system]

30 minutes ago, NewZed said:

This is the 280Z with the 3UZ swap?  You should put your car info in a sig or just mention it every time.

 

Looks like the PO had some skills and made a different master cylinder work.  That stack of washers on the top bolt is a clue.

 

Try to find out if the booster is correct for the car and look at 280Z master cylinders.

 

 

Yes that's me! Have updated signature.

 

Yes he sure did have some skills, pretty sure the booster is standard as measures 8inches. The master seems to mount with 3 bolts - 2 on either side and one below. I assume the space is missing as it has a different length push rod.

 

Thanks

[Help identifying brake system]

Hi,

 

As the title states need some help identifying what was fitted by previous owner as the booster and/or master cylinder are faulty and want to replace both to ensure braking system is up to scratch.

 

I haven't found any other master cylinder that matches this - is has AB-35 embossed on the side and has horizontal mounting holes (these don't match the booster as you can see below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks,

[Modified Center Console - shifter relocation]

Looks great! I need to do exactly this on my 280z console. Any tips for me before I start cutting at the weekend?

[Looking for CF dashboard and center console]

 

On 5/4/2020 at 5:34 AM, joshuanagao said:

No.  They typically sell the CF center piece with the original cutouts for the original climate control and radio switches, etc.  I  had them make a custom single din cutout as high up as possible with the constricting width.  I had to make all my own mounting bracketry to fit the deck into the dash. 

 

How much was the centre console out of interest? 

[Leather dashboard cover...anyone??]

Do you guys have any updates on how well these have lasted in the 4 years since installing?

 

Thanks,

[Clock repair]

Hey,

 

Has anyone ever managed to repair the interior clock? In my 280z the clock still ticks but the hands do not move.

 

Have tried a search but so many results under clock but none on repairing them.

 

Thanks,

 

Ash

[Speaker panel 3d print]

I am in the UK or I would. Shipping and import duty will be alot I imagine

[Speaker panel 3d print]

Hey, I have access to a 3d printer and was wondering if anyone has an STL file for the design on a lower kick  speaker panel for a 280z. Would be willing to donate some money towards the design.

 

Thanks

 

Ash

[What does your stereo system look like?]

Do you guys have pictures of the speakers under your seats? Would be interested in hit you mounted them! 

 

Thanks

[280z stock gauges mod for LS swap - Arduino controlled]

Hey did you ever finish these? I am looking to modify the stock speedo and control via gps. Cant decide if i should gut a cheap speedo off ebay or go the arduino route.

[Gear ratios]

Hey,

 

My 280z has a 3UZ engine swap with the auto transmission and i am preparing to convert to a manual. I am having issues deciding what gearbox to use as the ratios on offer dont seem to work (in my mind atleast)

 

The car currently has a 3.34 diff (but was hoping to put in a 3.54 subaru LSD diff at same time) and is running 16" wheels.

 

There are various conversion kits on offer for the following boxes and these are a few examples of speed for each one, I guess i am after input on if you think the ratios will work in day to day driving or will i just shift from 2nd to 6th and that be it?

 

Most are similar close ratio 6speeds, the RX7 box is the most promising but they are much more expensive. Do you think i could like with the close ratio 6 speeds?

 

Lexus is200 - 70mph in 6th = 3000rpm

1st 29mph

2nd 52mph

3rd 76mph

4th 93mph

5th 113 mph

6th 130 mph

 

Mazda rx8 - 70mph in 6th = 2900rpm

1st 29mph

2nd 49mph

3rd 67mph

4th 93mph

5th 111 mph

6th 132 mph

 

BMW 330D - 70mph in 6th = 3000rpm

1st 26mph

2nd 45mph

3rd 69mph

4th 94mph

5th 115 mph

6th 135 mph

 

RX7 5speed - 70mph in 5th = 2700rpm

1st 33mph

2nd 55mph

3rd 80mph

4th 111mph

5th 140 mph

 

Thanks for taking the time to read!

 

[Rx8 gearbox - can it fit?]

Hi all,

 

I currently have a 280z which has had an engine swap to a Lexus 3uz along with the matching auto box. I want to swap to manual and have found adaptor plates that fit the rx8 gearbox.

 

My main question is, has anyone swapped in an rx8 box (to any engine) and does it fit without any major issues? Seeing as the Lexus auto fits I don't see the bell housing being an issue but mainly worried about the shifter location and what to do with the propshaft. 

 

Also any tip on general manual swaps would be appreciated incase I haven't thought of everything!

 

Thanks

 

Ash