vega

any updates? i just got my cast off i broke my thumb from a hit and run motorcycle accident so i havnt touched my z. boy its hard to even lift things less than 5 pounds with my left hand let a;one put in a control arm in the bugger.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannonball_Baker_Sea-To-Shining-Sea_Memorial_Trophy_Dash If you look in the results two Z cars were used, any info on them?

Well i was getting on it real hard and it just said f you around a corner after the corner i heard a thumping real hard like a flat tire i took it home (i live close to that spot) and shook it side to side thought it was a bearing at first but looked behind and found that that part was actually moving in the non-metal that is there lol. I think i am going to go with the ttt stuff i will try to give him a call on monday or something.

Have you ever considered making it for the ford 8.8 diff? The diff (out of tbirds and cougars) are much more plentiful in junk yards and aftermarket parts than any import diff that I am aware of. I have called around mn for nissan diffs to be serviced not many places are even willing to take it apart and install a new carrier leaving it up to me. If it were me I would find a way to allow the use of the ford 8.8 diff and cv axles to bolt up in there. I know a yard that has 10 cars just sitting there with these in them. OR I would make it allow cv axles and the ford 9. Just a thought.

Well I was fududaling around the other day with my z (1978 280z 5 spd) and I snapped a hunk of metal off part of the rear control arm on the left side. Now the rear suspension is pretty crusty as it was I have been looking into replacing the control arms anyway and this just gives me a good enough reason to do so. The best looking bang for the buck looks like techno toy tunings parts. Personally I have never heard of them until I was just doing a random google search on them. I know a lot of good has come out of arizona z, but I just can't justify the prices for what I am doing with the car to buy the control arms he has (which are beautiful btw). So is techno toy tuning a reputable company? Any good or bad experiences? Here is the link to the part I need. http://www.technotoytuning.com/productdetail.php?p=864 Here is the busted arm lol. http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad226/faytmorgan/controlarm.jpg Thanx in advance for any help guys.

Imperialist? huh... yoda will cut you.

my speedo goes to 160 and i have 3.545 gears in the r200 i have so...

Just a quick question, for the first gen sbc swap in a s30; are there long tube headers that will fit not modifications (cutting etc)? If so which ones would be the best for more hp less tq?

How can a measure of land be wise? "wise acre" lol I was basically saying that kind of stuff does not belong on hybridz is all.

When exactly where exactly etc. Are you in MN? Where about if so? I know NOBODY in mn that is into these cars just old muscle. I'm currently in Anoka Mn right now. There is a new nissan that just opened up in coon rapids I'd like to get a group of people meet up as a regular thing, at that location. Are you or do you know people that may be interested in something like that?

The one thing that may affect it is that I may not be using what the stock tires are supposed to be. I am not sure on that. Does anyone have any skid plate designs for higher speeds at all?

I'm just going by the speedo bub. I've also had the speedo tested- by radar, I'm not 100 percent sure if its 130 that i have not had done by radar. I have at 90 for sure. So I am sure its close. Your not helping so unless you would like to help keep the flaming and the random opinions to yourself or NICO. On a side note: I do enjoy your quote in your sig.

I'm in MN not too many people use these cars for that. If you are aware of what people are doing or links to body kits that actually would help, that would be much appreciated.

Ok well I will keep that in mind. Thank you very much.

so the brake duct holes are useless?

And? Your being a bit vague...

I have access to closed off forest roads- I will also be taking the car to brainard race way soon. So is the type 1 ducted better than the BRE style? Or vise vera? For at least what I am doing.

do you have any pictures for examples to what your talking about as far as the air damn goes? I understand the caster idea I've thought of changing the alignment a bit seeing that its going to change at higher speeds. I did forget to mention that I have staggered tires as far as height goes.n I have taller tires in the rear to bring the front end down- not DRAMATIC really but, 185 65 front 195 70 rear.

any other thoughts?

So I was fooling around the other day with the z and had it going at about 130 mph to test what it is like with the steel bumpers off. The shaking it once had is now gone. BUT now I found that I have another issue; the car starts to have a floaty feel coming from the front of the car. It felt as if I were to turn it it would flip. This is something I would like to fix. I read a little bit about the windtunnel stuff to be honest most of the stuff you guys were saying was and or is way above my head. So that being said. What can I do to make the car more stable and planted as I get it to those higher speeds? Picture examples would be great. I am planning on doing body work very soon so if there is stuff like wings and splitters or a particular body kit that is better than others for aerodynamics, I would much appreciate the information so I can have it setup better before I repaint it. The car as is a 1978 280z 5 speed stock front lower valance and has the steel park bench bumpers removed. the radiator is fully exposed at this point big open mouth. The suspension right now is all stock struts shocks etc. all 1978 factory. thanx vega-

faster than the 302 stang?

Something I have been studying lately is the era from which my car came from. I currently own a 1978 280z, now in that time period the cars that were competing with the car were the Toyota Celica Gt, and the Mustang Cobra ii v8. I am 24 years of age so I really don't know how things were back then, but what was considered the better car? The 302 cobra? the dohc gt celica? So take your bias aside and actually consider the facts. What was car to have here in America for our youth? Also I would like to know the reason for your answers if you will. Thanx in advance- Vega.

any other ideas?

That's hilarious man. Hey you should ask him (father in law) what he drove in the day. Out of curiosity what motor are you running? what kind of power you think your making with the cam and exhaust? what did you do to tune it? ----------- Any other thoughts on the subject? ideas etc?

That is a bad ass answer man lol!