evan_s30 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 got some stuff coming in the mail! cant wait to get it in and get this thing street legal. i think i only need turn signals now and getting it running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyderLane Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 This is great. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Update of stuff, I have seats, seat belts, turn signals! So I have to intall all that and get the engine running and get the title finally switched over to me. But first, finals for school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 struts are coming in! who wants to buy my wheels so i can buy coilovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 thinking of puuting "elbow patches" on my seats to cover up rips. thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Honestly dude, I think I'd try to reupholster them. It looks like someone pissed themselves in the one on the right, and if you have any hopes of getting a girl to ride in your Z, that's gonna be a show stopper. I don't know what your budget is like, but MSA sells kits for ~$250 that will do both seats. If that's too much, get some automotive fabric you like, and try doing it yourself, if you have a sewing machine available. You can use the old upholstry as a guide to cut out the new fabric. Your first try may not fit great, but IMO it'll be better than what you have. BTW, are you driving it on salted roads? Your pic of the Z out in the snow has me worried, lol. Edited December 3, 2014 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Honestly dude, I think I'd try to reupholster them. It looks like someone pissed themselves in the one on the right, and if you have any hopes of getting a girl to ride in your Z, that's gonna be a show stopper. I don't know what your budget is like, but MSA sells kits for ~$250 that will do both seats. If that's too much, get some automotive fabric you like, and try doing it yourself, if you have a sewing machine available. You can use the old upholstry as a guide to cut out the new fabric. Your first try may not fit great, but IMO it'll be better than what you have. BTW, are you driving it on salted roads? Your pic of the Z out in the snow has me worried, lol. I'm building this z for me, not for others, I got those seats because I liked them, and want to keep them that way, I'd definitely clean them a ton, then I'd put the patches on a couple spots and where you sit.As for the snow, I live in MI, so lots of snow and salt, but it doesn't run and I wouldn't take it out in the snow anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Let's see what they look like after you clean them. I like the pattern, but I'm a little worried they're past the point of fixing - mostly that one seat bottom. I can understand that you want to build the Z for yourself, which is why I mentioned making your own, since it would be your own personal touch on the car. I didn't really get what you meant by 'elbow patches' at first, but I think I've got it now. Kind of like what's on this seat on the bolster, right? That could be a clean way of patching them up. Give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Let's see what they look like after you clean them. I like the pattern, but I'm a little worried they're past the point of fixing - mostly that one seat bottom. I can understand that you want to build the Z for yourself, which is why I mentioned making your own, since it would be your own personal touch on the car. I didn't really get what you meant by 'elbow patches' at first, but I think I've got it now. Kind of like what's on this seat on the bolster, right? That could be a clean way of patching them up. Give it a shot. Yeah that's pretty close, but I know leather isn't an option(just not possible) so I'm looking onto the material you see on sweaters, kinda like a rough velvet, I don't know what its called.And most people ask me what color its going to be, the more I hear that, the less I want to paint it and let it surface rust more then clear coat it, "one of a kind" right? Haha XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 got goodies on their way! struts coilover sleeves and a bracket to help finish my su swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 I do like that one, isn't that the z from the petrolicious vid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Looking to get 350-250 coilovers, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 350 is way too stiff for a Z. Depending what you want to do with the car, somewhere in the 200 to 250 range should be about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 350 is way too stiff for a Z. Depending what you want to do with the car, somewhere in the 200 to 250 range should be about right.Ive driven in a 400-275 miata and loved it, I've also driven my brothers dime that was 250-200 and its too soft for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoke Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Nice to see another Z in the area. Do you plan on sectioning the struts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Nice to see another Z in the area. Do you plan on sectioning the struts?Where are you located? Yes I'm going to section it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Ive driven in a 400-275 miata and loved it, I've also driven my brothers dime that was 250-200 and its too soft for me. That's not a Z though. My E30 has 315/570 springs rates, and it's fine, but it has a completely different suspension design (mainly in the rear), and a stiffer chassis. Zs don't need such stiff springs. Do some research - JohnC has a lot of posts on the subject. And if I remember right, the chassis is only good for something like 300-350 without reinforcement, and going up in spring rate doesn't actually make the car handle any better since the chassis is flexing. And then of course, your shocks need to match your springs. This thread might be useful: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/109172-77-280z-ground-control-coil-over-conversion-question/ And read through the FAQ: http://forums.hybridz.org/forum/80-brakes-wheels-suspension-and-chassis/ Edited December 5, 2014 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_s30 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 That's not a Z though. My E30 has 315/570 springs rates, and it's fine, but it has a completely different suspension design (mainly in the rear), and a stiffer chassis. Zs don't need such stiff springs. Do some research - JohnC has a lot of posts on the subject. And if I remember right, the chassis is only good for something like 300-350 without reinforcement, and going up in spring rate doesn't actually make the car handle any better since the chassis is flexing. And then of course, your shocks need to match your springs. This thread might be useful: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/109172-77-280z-ground-control-coil-over-conversion-question/ And read through the FAQ: http://forums.hybridz.org/forum/80-brakes-wheels-suspension-and-chassis/ thanks, but i do want stiffer, since i will be lowering as much as possible. so gathering info from the one thread, i can order 10" springs from GC? and get regular sleeves. so then i might do 275-250? i feel 250 is good for the rear, and 275 for front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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