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I found a radio bracket and I just bought some after market horns. I am looking for wiper motors and the combo switch (not the plastic around it, just the switch, stalk and wiring). I need to review what else you have, always looking for odds and ends.

I had not seen those, I rather have a little stiffer, but lower would work. Anyone have feedback on these?

Hey man, I am back with my Z finally... got her back out and running for 2020, now trying to have more fun in 2021. Anyhow, can you still get the ST springs? None of the sites I have checked carry them, only non OEM ones I have found are the Eibachs. Not sure I am a lot heavier, plus I am planning to pull all the AC stuff before this summer so hopefully drop a few more pounds.

Posted a new one, think people can reply on there now, also wondering on other spring ideas besides the Eibachs, but haven't found much else.

(hopefully posting in right spot now). Yes I searched, and most posts are ten plus years old and many products are no longer available. So I have two questions. First quick background - I have a nearly completely stock L28 in my 75. She is a fun summer car, I do autocross her (not worried about being competitive) and like to hit an open track day a few times a year. She is currently on completely stock suspension (minus an MSA front sway bar I put in two years ago). I have owned her for just about ten years and have done no suspension work to her in that time... so she is due. I am looking at the Eibach Progressive Pro Kit spring kit (link: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20b04/23-4042) and wondering on struts. I only really see two options out there that don't require a ton of fab. The Koni Adjustable from MSA or you can find great deals on the KYB non adjustable shocks (https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-4-SHOCKS-fits-NISSAN-DATSUN-260Z-280Z-74-75-76-77-78-361002-361003-280Z/353183501677?epid=1529958043&hash=item523b608d6d:g:LlcAAOSwv8ZfR-a3). Some suggest (include MSA description) is to not do the KYBs on performance springs. But to do the adjustable Konis instead (which are about $600 for the set versus $180 for the KYBs linked above). So not trying to be cheap, but that $400 difference can go toward the urethane kit (looking at this: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20h01/23-4100AZ) and other little things as part of the install. It already has new sway bar end links from when I did the sway bar. Thoughts? Should I suck it up and do the Konis? IF the KYBs just wear out fast, I can do three sets of those before I spend what I did on the Konis. What else should I do while I have it all apart? Not sure I have the tools needed to attempt the spindle pin replacement but that another area I think I rather spend money than Konis. Thanks for any feedback. Thanks. Over the winter I am finishing my valve seal replacement and adjusted lash, just finished tuning my AFM, and next up is finally removing all the AC parts before I move to suspension next month. So doing my research here before I order parts and get it all apart.

I didn't realize I posted in the wrong spot. How do I fix that? Or delete the post and put it elsewhere? If I go back to the page to make a new post it shows the same as I did before, so not sure how I made it an FAQ.

I posted a thread, but fishing for some feedback before I buy. I have a 280z and looking at the Eibachs with KYBs but MSA doesn't recommend them. Looking at what you might be running Whitley and how you like them (assuming you have the commonly available Eibach/KYBs out there). My thread is top if you want to see that. My thread for more info:

Yes I searched, and most posts are ten plus years old and many products are no longer available. So I have two questions. First quick background - I have a nearly completely stock L28 in my 75. She is a fun summer car, I do autocross her (not worried about being competitive) and like to hit an open track day a few times a year. She is currently on completely stock suspension (minus an MSA front sway bar I put in two years ago). I have owned her for just about ten years and have done no suspension work to her in that time... so she is due. I am looking at the Eibach Progressive Pro Kit spring kit (link: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20b04/23-4042) and wondering on struts. I only really see two options out there that don't require a ton of fab. The Koni Adjustable from MSA or you can find great deals on the KYB non adjustable shocks (https://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-4-SHOCKS-fits-NISSAN-DATSUN-260Z-280Z-74-75-76-77-78-361002-361003-280Z/353183501677?epid=1529958043&hash=item523b608d6d:g:LlcAAOSwv8ZfR-a3). Some suggest (include MSA description) is to not do the KYBs on performance springs. But to do the adjustable Konis instead (which are about $600 for the set versus $180 for the KYBs linked above). So not trying to be cheap, but that $400 difference can go toward the urethane kit (looking at this: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20h01/23-4100AZ) and other little things as part of the install. It already has new sway bar end links from when I did the sway bar. Thoughts? Should I suck it up and do the Konis? IF the KYBs just wear out fast, I can do three sets of those before I spend what I did on the Konis. What else should I do while I have it all apart? Not sure I have the tools needed to attempt the spindle pin replacement but that another area I think I rather spend money than Konis. Thanks for any feedback. Thanks. Over the winter I am finishing my valve seal replacement and adjusted lash, just finished tuning my AFM, and next up is finally removing all the AC parts before I move to suspension next month. So doing my research here before I order parts and get it all apart.

I am looking for a driver window, cowl panel, wiper motors, radio bracket, combo switch (steering column) and horn. Anything left?

I checked out the Dapper Lighting sight and for the price, and what looks like ease of install, these seem like a good option for the price: https://www.dapperlighting.com/collections/1974-1978-datsun-260z-280z/products/7-classic-projector Trying to decide how much I want to spend on lighting... and feel like if I do these, then I need to do LED tails and then I get into a "Give a mouse a cookie" situation... then rather drop this type of cash on the disc brake conversation for my 280z. Hum...

Reviving an old thread... the headlights on my 75 just went out... so looking at just upgrading to LEDs while I am at it... thoughts on these? https://www.headlightexperts.com/h6024-dual-beam-sealed-beam-led-headlight-conversion-kit Or even cheaper some of these... I do think the halo is pretty cool and have seen it on some Zs that look good. The ones linked above also do the halo and would love to see pictures of those if you have some. https://www.ebay.com/i/163985244449?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=163985244449&targetid=4581046486499628&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=403204662&mkgroupid=1239149819509085&rlsatarget=pla-4581046486499628&abcId=9300377&merchantid=51291&msclkid=1788c271a9261a4ca5069d2f106c155a I am not sure if I would bypass the steering wheel switch which I am sure is my problem here so figured while I am in there wiring things I can upgrade.

I searched and didn't find much, but wondering on if/how people have updated their rear latch. Since the release mechanism is on the hatch, doing something remote (cable) is nearly impossible. So I am wondering if anyone has done a swap to a 280zx latch and wondering how hard that is, or if there is another easier swap. I couldn't find a kit to do it for sale, so I am looking to order some parts for my (75 280z) to try and do a custom cable release or maybe even a remote release for the hatch and delete the exterior key hole when I paint it. FYI - I have two hatches, one stock 240z one, and one Pantera hatch (with no key hold already, hence my desire to get this done). FYI... I was active on the boards here 10 years ago when I got her, she sat for a bit and the pandemic got me off my butt and working on her again. She is mostly stock, and I am doing small tweaks like this but not a full restomod on her. You can read about my car project here: http://meandmyz.blogspot.com/

I think I will hold on to them for a little longer but good luck shopping... they are hard to find, hence my worry giving up my spare set. I got lucky and found a Z in a salvage yard years ago and made as many trips as I could taking everything off of her.

I have a spare set that I was going to refinish in the next couple weeks, and then put them on my car and I would have those available. What are you looking to spend? Do you also need the license plate light bracket? I actually might have an extra (3rd) one of those. I have planned to have a spare but car budget is dwindling so for the right amount I can let them go.

These have been chilling in my attic for years and I dusted them off... not sure anyone needs or wants them? They are from my 75, the front one is in pretty good shape, fairly rust free but has a dent on the passenger side. the rear is rusty under where the surround went. More of the surround places are in tactic but do have cracks. I finally got my Z running and out of storage so going through my stock pile of parts, and/or things I don't need. All my extra interior plastic I can use, these will not be going back on my car. unfortunately I can't find the shocks and I might of recycled those already.