dat240zg Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Anyone tried this? I have a line on a complete dash, parts, etc. and was just wondering if anyone has already gone down this path. I recognize that there would be a significant amount of fabbing and cutting to make it work, but it might be cool. Any thoughts, pics, insults, etc? Bryan Dat240zg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhadman Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 This has been done several times. SR240Z (Vildini Motorsports) has done an amazing job of fitting an S13 dash into the S30. IIRC they had to shorten each side by roughly 1.5 - 2.0" and the front by 6". I would suggest PM'ing SR240Z. Alex and his father are great guys and can definately point you in the right direction. http://www.vildinimotorsport.com/ Pic of dash: http://www.sr240z.com/srpictures/20.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240zg Posted February 23, 2005 Author Share Posted February 23, 2005 Wow. That's really nice. Thanks for the heads up on who to pm. Bryan Dat240zg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhadman Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I can tell you, though, that they had to widen the trans tunnel to get the center console to fit correctly. Bear in mind that if you are a tall driver, like me, this may cut down on some of your leg room. I didn't get a chance to sit in the Vildini car (d'oh) to verify this, though... so it's only conjecture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8260 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 what ive never figured out is how the handbrake works. THe z has it on the left side (near the passanger) and the 240sx has it on the driver side. So do u need to use the 240sx handbrake? and if so DO u also use the 240sx hand brake lines and modify them to fit the 240z? or can u use the 240z brake lines modified to fit the 240sx hand brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 You could always source a RHD sylvia console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8260 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 so does anyone have an awnser to my question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 we are running the wilwood line lock in both cars as the ebrake in which have had the 240sx dash conversion. If you are going to run the stock ebrake im sure you will have to figure a way to move the handle to the left side of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The RHD and LHD versions (just like the S30, S130, ....) have the handbrake on the same side. Short of going the Line-Lock method (not technically street legal as an "emergency brake"), the fabrication of moving the transfer bar from the tunnel right to left should be pretty straightforward. Would take some welding on the handbrake lever, and some elementary cutting of the tunnel to let the bar though, but it's under cover anyway so nobody would know/see the modifications. I know I for one would notice the brake handle moved to the other side, especially if it were functional! On an aside, the line lock is a nice anti-theft item if you have the locking swtich. Short of someone with skates and a tow truck of some sort, it doesn't move! Oh, this is for the use of the S30 E-Brake under-car components. What brake handle you choose to put on the crossbar through the tunnel is up to you---I would probably go with the SX unit as it would match, the "ratchet" mechanisim is a bit smoother as well... Basically you use the stuff insdie the tunnel from the S30, and mate it with a stubshaft to the external to the tunnel 240SX stuff. The ratchet mechanisim may need some massaging and swapping between the two to make it totally functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Huh! Intresting thread, i allways had this question for Alex with the dash coversion, WHY??? I could see it being cool and all but the S30 dash is so much better, other then the center consule and the amont of work that you have to put in it. Well any how wasnt there a guy on here name Amir that build his own dash? That one looked cool. I mean unless youre going to do RHD conversion from whatever it will be S30, S130 or 240sx. I think its just of waste of time, since you got to relocate the handbrake and cut the dash. Just make a custom dash then like some of the customers from Vildini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Why not just go hydrolic on the e-brake, you could even do something like the lamborghini murtcielago and add a second caliper for the hydrolic e-brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 why do people do V8, V12, RB swaps and all that into Zs: to be unique and have something different. The 240sx dash gives the car a much newer feeling when you are inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 why do people do V8, V12, RB swaps and all that into Zs: to be unique and have something different. The 240sx dash gives the car a much newer feeling when you are inside. I don't know if this is an answer to my post but, if it is, I just want to say that I was in no way against the idea of the 240 sx dash. When I said "why no just..." I meant istead of trying to relocate the e-brake lever or having line-locks, would it be possible to build an hydrolic system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 oh no no, i didnt feel you were bashing on the dash so no worries there. It was more intended for hotimport, not you alex But yea it is definitely possible to adapt your own hydraulic hand brake system to run with whatever rear calipers you have if they have the e-brake option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Sorry for that Alex! Wasnt trying to direct it in a bad way, its just a pain in the a$$ to fit this dash and you would probably say the same just because of the amont of work that it took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 no worries man, and yes it was a pain in the a$$ and definitely does take some time and massaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8260 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 no worries man, and yes it was a pain in the a$$ and definitely does take some time and massaging But in my opinion it would be worth it. I seen ur car at msa and instantly fell in love. THe way it just modernizes the z (which is my goal with my car) and wraps around u. I love it and will be doin something similar in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo280zEd Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 what ive never figured out is how the handbrake works. THe z has it on the left side (near the passanger) and the 240sx has it on the driver side. So do u need to use the 240sx handbrake? and if so DO u also use the 240sx hand brake lines and modify them to fit the 240z? or can u use the 240z brake lines modified to fit the 240sx hand brake. If you look under the tunnel... the Z actually has the cable run down the driverside (ebrake) just the handle is on the passenger... it wouldn't be very hard at all to switch sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 on Joel's car: http://www.vildinimotorsport.com/gallery/joelsr240z.html There should be some in progress pictures there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Not a problem X, were thinking of reupholstering ours in suede sometime soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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