calZ Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Nice use of plywood! Btw, 2:04 is not to shabby for first time to VIR. Based on what I have seen on this forum, you are definetly ready for Pikes Peak. You might want to read the rest of the thread. I don't think he's ready for much right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 The view of the passenger rocker/floor is scary. Holy fill your pants you're not kidding. Time for a flat floor conversion? Or do you think everything else is too tweaked? Just happy you're not hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH4DY Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Damn man that sucks but at least it happened there and not earlier in the course where it looked like it was just a sheer cliff. Like others have said, cars can be rebuilt, glad youre ok. That course looks sketchy AF though... youve got way bigger balls than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Ouch, those photos you shared show way more damage than when I saw it on Jalopnik yesterday. Here's hoping you can find a clean rolling shell soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I sold a rust free 75 280z shell to Adam Pettis in Noceville, FL a couple months ago. It would need a total going over, but if he doesn't want it, it could likely be had pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theczechone Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I also have recently sold a rust free shell 71 240z to a guy locally in lansing michigan and I'm not sure how committed he is to building it so let me know and i can give you his contact info if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 I also have recently sold a rust free shell 71 240z to a guy locally in lansing michigan and I'm not sure how committed he is to building it so let me know and i can give you his contact info if interested. Sure couldn't hurt to ask. An early one would be lighter and the cage I would put in it lighter structure shouldnt matter much. I know this is a Z forum but unless could find a REALLY clean one that didn't need frame rails, dogleg, floors, etc it would likely take me a couple years to duplicate what I had with the free car build time I have. I do really want another Z but am thinking of next build to maybe be a late model with MUCH better suspension ... like possibly RX8 / LS swap. Not the best looks but seems like could be a really competitive platform. Still mulling around what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I know we all like to fly the Z flag but if you do have to start over a newer platform could be a better move. Not only suspension is better but you get a stiffer chassis often and much better aero. Sure you can get there with a Z but you're going to need to do a lot of work rebuilding much of the car. So my vote from a racing results standpoint would be to look at some other platforms. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 73 shell in IA for $600: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386021341481608/permalink/1394677927282606/?sale_post_id=1394677927282606 I don't think you're a member there Cameron. Tried to tag you and it wouldn't let me. Its the 240z 260z 280z lovers Facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) 73 shell in IA for $600: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386021341481608/permalink/1394677927282606/?sale_post_id=1394677927282606 I don't think you're a member there Cameron. Tried to tag you and it wouldn't let me. Its the 240z 260z 280z lovers Facebook group. That link doesnt work but I went to their Facebook page and didnt see any for sale adds. Edited July 20, 2017 by heavy85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theczechone Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I also have recently sold a rust free shell 71 240z to a guy locally in lansing michigan and I'm not sure how committed he is to building it so let me know and i can give you his contact info if interested. turns out he wants to hold on to the car, will let you know if anything changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/groups/386021341481608/permalink/1394677927282606/?sale_post_id=1394677927282606 Still works for me. PM me your email address and I'll send to the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) So to end the story, not one but TWO gland nuts completely backed out prior to impact. I check these before every event because sometime the are a smidge not completely tight and even made a custom tool to tighten them in car. They were verified tight a couple days before the event and I've run this car this way for 13 years. For whatever reason after less than two laps here two of them backed all the way out. It was the right rear and left front which is why it came around so fast. I should have not been pushing so hard so early but may not have ended like this if they hadn't come out. So am currently knee deep in putting the same engine into an RX8. I loved the Z and it hurts can never replace it but is time move on. I keep thinking of saving all the Z parts for a later date but realistically there won't be a later date. So if anyone wants to make a serious offer on EVERYTHING Z I have ..... Diamond wheels w/R7, Rota grid, random gold 15" rims, one season old pimp custom OSGiken, Nissan clutch lsd, 3.54, 3.71, 3.9 diffs, custom crossmember to mount LS1, Camaro fuel tank and plumbing, Sanderson LS headers, complete mint stock brake setup minus booster, complete race brake set-up including custom dual master w/ adjuster cable (outlaw calipers, new two piece rotors, hawk pads, 240sx rears), two sets 280zxt axles with both 240 and 280 adapters, sweet dash except notches for cage, lots of custom suspension bits (see underneath pics above but need careful inspection after incident), EMI camber plates, momo steering wheel adapter, Koni race struts, stock complete l24 long lock, 240 radiator, set of new wheel bearings, etc, etc, etc. Basically LS race Z starter kit plus spares and leftover stock bits. With a reasonable offer it can all be yours package deal. Edited September 12, 2017 by heavy85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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