Montoya

Hello everyone, So I have the 240SX subframe installed on the Z but I need coil-overs. The 240SX coil-overs are about 3.5" too short. What have others done in the past to correct this problem? I can machine spacers but I think that would be a waist of time. How much do custom coil-overs run? I assume I just need a long enough shock body and I could make them using Ross's or anyone elses coil over kit. Check out my gallery for some pics of the install.

I love those wheels. As for the correct offset, I am not sure but I believe that Ross's 5 lug conversion is the same as the stock Z offset. The 5 lug with the big brake kit however uses the Z31 front hubs which changes the offset. From Ross's site: "Offset of the Z31 hub is 3/4" greater than stock OEM 4 lug 240Z and 280Z hubs." So basically if your 2" wider then a regular ZG flare which I believe adds ~1.5" per side, you are looking at 3.5" per side wider. With regular ZG flares and a 8.5" wide wheel in the back you would run a 4" back space. With a 13" wide wheel I think you could run a 6.5" back space in the rear. For the front, with a 10" wide wheel, you should be able to use a 5.5" backspace with the Big brake kit and still be ok. I would check around first though to be sure. I have a few questions regarding the Work ZG flares: 1) Where can I get a set? 2) How good is the quality on these parts?

I was at that show and I too noticed the lack in quility. By the way did you notice the white 240Z with the large fender flares. The car was kinda in rough shape but the flares were nice wide fiberglass ones. I have been looking for some nice wide flares like that for a while and I did not get to talk to that owner. Do you have any pictures of the car I'm talking about?

You owe me a new pair of underpants...I just ruined the pair I'm wearing. I love the look..keep us updated when it finds its' way into the z.

I like the Hayashi wheels...they are real popular with the Toyota AE86 croud.

Well, at the moment my car is hacked to pieces. I have the RB25det and tranny mounted, I have the fuel cell mounted, the cage is half way completed, and the seats are mounted. Currently the 240SX subframe is being installed along with new floors and frame rails. Once that is completed, I can complete the cage, have a driveshaft made, and route the fule and brake lines. This is taking longer then antisipated however I think when it is done it will be worth it (that's what I keep telling myself anyway). I hope to have the motor fire up by christmas! I will keep everyone informed. Later Jon