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Noted and considered Jesse. Since we are on the subject of 240 dashes, what is the difference between 240,260,280 dashes?

We have not gone over specifics yet. But yes this would most likely be replacing the dash peice and still utilizing the steel structure. BUT we may go another route using the carbon fiber braces to actually mount it to the car. As we all know CF is very strong stuff so the steel frame may not be needed. We have been discussing the subject on OEM replacement guidelines so this may very well be a trash your stocker and drop in a CF one. I will post up info as I come across it. We are still deciding wether to patch my dash and make the mold or try and source a good one to start with.

Spoke to my guy today and I got some details. It would be a 6 layer peice with a show glamour finish. The dash will be a "factory" replacement with all stock mounting places. He has only seen pictures but is estimating the dash to run anywhere from 1,000 to 1,200. This number is pretty solid. He says it will only take a week and a half once I drop a good dash off for him to build the two peice molds. I will probably start a group buy thread to get concrete numbers on buyers. If I can get 5 or more confirmed buyers ill eat the cost of the mold and sell some on ebay for 1,500 or so to recoup the cost. Of course my fellow Z members get it at cost

I read through the PDF's good info in there.

So i decided to drop the Diff to see what i had going on. So far the previous owner has told me that the DIfferential came from a 1995 Q45 and up untill about 20min ago i assumed that the q45's came with the r230.. Well i have been doing some research and it appears they came with a VLSD shornt nose r200?? My part number on top of the diff is as follows: 38311 43M10 The ratio on the back of the ring gear reads 46:13 and it appears that someone had marked 230 on the ring gear in paint pen from the factory. And then i see this which is a short nose "r200" and it looks exactly the same as mine.. http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/mm_gallery.php?album=2008+March+Proto+Q45+R200+Mounting+Proven+Brian+G%2F&pic=DSCN1974.JPG http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/mm_gallery.php?album=2008+March+Proto+Q45+R200+Mounting+Proven+Brian+G%2F&pic=DSCN1976.JPG Im confused..What the HELL is this thing? I need to order the front pinon seal to keep it from leaking as well as a new rear cover bolt/gasket and now a damn cover becuase i broke a tab off upon removable. I cant do any of that untill i find out what exactly this thing is.

It would most likely only be 280 dashes. This friend that builds custom carbon fiber parts has been doing it for 20 years. He does it for a living and has everything you would ever need to construct anything from composite materials. Don't worry about stepping on my toes as i am not here to make a profit, at the most ill get enough people to buy one so that i can get mine for free.. I imagined the price to be around a grand as well. Ill let the thread sit a week or so and see what kind of interest i get before pursuing the idea

where are the headers located?

I have a friend that builds one off carbon fiber pieces and im considering asking him to quote me on a price for a full carbon fiber dash. If the price is right I will tell him to make a decent amount of them. I know there is a select few here that would love to have one and possibly a small market within hybridz. The question is what do you guys think is a fair price for one? What is to much and what would you guys be willing to pay for one? I haven't the slightest clue what is involved in getting one of these built but I know I would love to own one.

Do you know if they make the same black CCW wheels you have in a 4 lug pattern? I'm growing tired of roats and really like the spider web design of the CCW wheels but not really finding many options with a deep dish and 4 lug

Anyone?

someone has to do it..

Sorry this is for a 77 280z

Like the title says.. I'm looking for them in good shape. I would prefer carpet but viynl will work too.

The front of my q45 diff is leaking. I've identified the culprit as the pinon seal. I called te dealer up to order a new seal and he is telling me there is 3 different seals for that diff. Does anyone know a quick way to ID the different model diff's? I purchased the car with the diff installed and have no idea exactly which one it is. From what I've been told it came from a 95' Thanks in advance

Very nice

Thinking about running te cell in the trunk area. Strait back exhuast with an xpipe

Im going to run a fuel cell and plan on fabricating a center exit exhuast system. Does anyone have one? id like to see some photos before i start cutting pipe.

Nope, I've heard the same thing from alot of other people about this being common. I've just never seen it myself so I freaked out. Alot of the bearings I deal with at work are made from steel so I just assumed most where the same. Only small parts of them are brass. Thanks for help Domsz

Right and I'm pretty sure the bearing are made of steel correct?

Any idea what the bearing are made of? Someone mentioned that the fact that the material was magnetic I didn't have to worry about the pistons or bearings.. Not sure that makes any sense to me. I'm pretty sure the bearings and pistons are made of magnetic materials

What exactly is DTC?

Yeah I've heard of the oil pickup tube issue before. I had a feeling she's been running rich but not way to tell just yet (no AF guage) this is the first time I've seen this on the bolt. Althought this is only the second oil change I've done on it. A guy from ls1tech thought it might be an graphite lubricant alot of engine builders use but I don't see why it would magically appear this time around

I'm hoping that the details (low oil pressure, fuel smell) can point me in the right direction. I'm aware that it is the drain plug and there are metal shavings present. I was hoping someone has seen something like this before and may have suggestions

The question is where are they coming from.. The particles are extremely fine. So much so that you cannot feel the grittiness.

pulled the plug on my lq4 today and this is what i found.. It has the consistency of never seez only more slimy.. the oil also smells of gas and the oil pressure is low, mid 20's