Boy from Oz Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Just about to start building a rotisserie for a 2 seater 240Z. One concern I have is in trying to find the approximate axis of rotation. I don't want to be too far out for obvious reasons. I appreciate that this may vary from 2 and 2+2 seater bodies but can someone with experience suggest how far above or below the bumper mounting points (front and rear) I should have axis of rotation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I have a rotisserie that I bought from Zerrari GTO a while back. I'll look at it tonight after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaconsultants Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 So is the rotisserie also strong enough to leave in the drivetrain and still be able to rotate without failure. Just thought it would be a nice way to do some work on the suspension, rear end and transmission fitting with the LS conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I followed the suggestion in this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=104151 and I found that my car is a little top heavy. Then I added the roll bar which made it a little worse. Still you can almost spin the car with one hand as it is, so it really isn't bad. If I were to do it again I'd go maybe 4.5" offset. I think the difference is 280 tub vs 240 tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 How does that attach to the unit body front and rear? are there any closeups anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Here's a thread from when I was trying to figure the mounts out. The rear on a 240 is really easy. One long piece of tube with a couple short pieces welded on at each end. Then you just drill holes and bolt to the bumper mounts in back. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=105319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'll fab up one here in the near future, I'll post pic's as well, then after that I guess it's worth it to let other members use it. An idea anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm not sure about the offset but I built mine so that it was fairly adjustable. I used these plans to build mine from. You can also see some pics of mine here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0wner Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm in the process of building my rotisserie... check my sig! I'll let you know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 As you can see in the picture below the front used the bumper mounts and attached to an adjustable offset plate. Zerrari did a good job on this and it worked well. I saw the car up on it and it moved easily and seemed well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 As you can see in the picture below the front used the bumper mounts and attached to an adjustable offset plate. Zerrari did a good job on this and it worked well. I saw the car up on it and it moved easily and seemed well balanced. Hi Your sure about this mount being used in the front? The bumper shock in the picture are for the rear. It would be difficult to bolt these in the front. I'am just making a point. Ari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Nope, thats my rotisserie and thats what went up front. You can always make the offset range greater by using a longer plate. I was able to spin my car with one hand even after the sub-frame connectors were installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeler Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 On mine (280Z) I have no vertical offset at all, just bolt straight up to the bumper mounts front and rear. I can turn it with one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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