Guest masonvonritchie Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 does anyone know where i can get a set of coilovers for my 82 280zx?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Try Ross at http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/default.php he should be able to help you with anything you need to get it fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 No one makes a set of bolt in coilovers for the 280ZX. Ross at Modern Motorsports sells a kit, but requires that you know (or know someone) welding. The fronts are relatively simple and will require that you run a weld bead around the strut tube as a holder for the threded collar. The rears are simply a pain in the azz. And you will have to cutom fab a holder for the threded collars and also grind down the OE spring perch (which is a little precarious as heat from the grinder and a gas filled sealed strut do not mix well). As far as I know I am the only person on this board that has coilovers on my ZX. It took me over two months to make my coilovers and I had lots of problems at first especially with the rears. It required several attempts before getting them right. I bought my kit from a "supposed reputable" vendor, who used to post on here regularly and has now disappeared. This vendor was quick to take my $400+ and then when I called for assistance said "well....I never have actually put coilovers on a ZX before...." and then used to give me attitude like he was too busy to take a minute out of his day to answer my questions. Needless to say that added to my frustration, but in the end I figured it out and the car handles great!! If I see that vendor, I have a spare coilover that I want compress upside his head! Anyway here are some pics of my set-up. I have been asked by several people, especially those that have stumbled across my website to build a coilover kit for the ZX, but I am just too swamped with work, family and other commitments...maybe in the future.... Front: Rear: Hope that helps - Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drftn280zxt Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 them are real nice. Someday i'll get some, when they make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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