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    Help! What brake options are available for S30 Z cars?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension, and Chassis

    Stainless Gas tank straps for 240Z

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

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    I am trying to get NISSAN J bolts. My dealer says they are available but has to go through Japan. He ordered 2 sets to see what happens. If they are avaulable I will order more and include them with the straps.

     

    Still pushing for that quote but as you can imagine...my "job" is small compared to the other stuff my guy does. But IM sure he will give me a good price.

     

    IM will also get a quote for steel straps for those that dont want shinny

    Zip tying half shaft boots

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Ive had heavy duty nylon ZIP ties on mine for years...just dont buy the cheapo dollar store kind.

     

    Also pick up one of thise ZIP tie guns. You can get them for a few bucks and they will help tighten those ties snug.

    How do you "motivate" your body man?

    in Non Tech Board

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    Try to figure out why he puts those "other" projects in front of yours.

     

    Im sure he is churning out those insurance claims.

     

    Have a open discussion with him and try to establish a timeline and objectives...with payment schedules for completed work.

     

    I had the same problem many years ago. Bottomline is our well priced jobs are not their money makers..they are their time fillers. . Thats the reality. I use to go in 3 times a week to psh my guy along. THREE TIME a minimum.

     

    Now if we had enough money to hire a restoration shop rather than a body repair shop...the story would be different.

     

    Be patient...dont give up. Its all part of the game.

    gravity brake fluid change over...???? does this sound right???

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    I hear that an efficent method of completely changing brake fluid is to crack open all 4 valves and be ready to start filling the brake reservoir. Wait for a steady stream of new brake fluid..... this should drive the old fluid out as wellas bubbles. Close off each caliper and then finish using the normal pump and bleed procedure.

     

    Does this make sense?? Or should I stick with one caliper at a time...starting from the furthest away.

    Any info on these wheels?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Yes! That is correct...Now that you mention it!, I did buy them directly from Peter Chow...!

     

    And yes he did race Toyotas because he still had a car including tons of parts. I could have purchased everything from him for a song but I didnt have the space. He was very nice, showed me a lot of stuff. He had a basement full of "new" vintage race and tuner parts

     

    Thanx for the great info Alan...I was mis-reading the name as Chomini's and couldnt find a thing! :mrgreen:

     

     

    Those are Peter Chow's - Alan is quite knowledgeable.

     

    I have/use one of his steering wheels.

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    Any info on these wheels?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    These are 14" by 7" wheels with zero offset..... As near as I can tell they are vintage JDM. As close to new as possible. ULTRA LIGHT and nice dish.

     

    I bought them years ago with 6 Vintage Dunlop slicks. Had them on the track once and the combo was a blast!! Once hot they were sticky as hell and the small diameter would rev like crazy.

     

    Anyway I cant use them due to my Wilwoods and for that matter Im no longer crazy about 14"wheels.

     

    I want to sell them but would first like to obtain a bit more info on them.....any is appreciated!

     

    I think they would be perfect for the vintage racer!

     

     

     

     

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    Stainless Gas tank straps for 240Z

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

    Posted

    Sorry no pricing yet...

     

    And yes the scratch ( I thought you'd notice)....was a result of being a little too wide.... sort of....( and some mis-handling), The overall width is actual exactly the same as OEM but....if you look back at the previous pics of the OEM straps you will see a double bend along the edge of the L brackets. This created extra clearance that kept the edges away from the tank. Dont forget the straps are inset into the tank.

     

    This can be overcome a couple of ways......narrower pieces or create a 45 degree bend at the edge moving it away from the tank. I have access to a big enough brake that should work.

     

    I used an old Bicycle intertube to cushion the strap from the tank.

     

     

    jerry, they look absolutely fantastic. if the price point is right you could probably sell them to msa.

     

    question-i noticed in pic #2 that there are some scratches on the tank near the 'head' part of the strap. were they a result of the 'head' being a tad too wide or from something else? thinking that a narrower head [same as strap] would also save a bit of material and allow the strap to lay completely in the factory 'groove' that is stamped into the tank.

     

    now i'm really interested, pricing ideas yet?

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