240Z Turbo Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Brakes: I redid the rear brakes with new OEM Tociko actuators, new aluminum drums and new shoes. The front I redid with SCCAs billet 4piston setup and the 11.3"x.81 rotors. I also made new SS lines for the front. I have only driven a few miles to seat the new pads and it seems to be working well. The pedal is not as soft as I thought since I have 4x1.75" pistons up front. I did notice that after a point in the pedal that the brakes start to really bite hard and it stops well. Suspension: I took out both the front and rear suspensions completely and had them sandblasted and powdercoated. In the front I place all new urethane bushings, bumpstops and new Tociko blues. I also cut the spring perch and moved up the front 5/8" while still using the Tociko performance spring. In the rear I put all new urethane bushings on both the inner/outer control arms and moved up the spring perch 2.25" will a cutdown 2+2 springs. Also, new bumpstops and Tociko blues. I also rebuilt the CVs and placed new seals in the diff along with some Amsoil synthetic gear lube(75W-90). The back sits up a bit high, but I kinda like the ground clearance I now have. So, the car drives like my wifes new Protege 5. I hit bumps and it no longer feels as if the car is going to explode. The difference is just awesome and maybe I can finally enjoy driving my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Excellent! My current 240 is the nicest driving one I've had yet so I know what you mean! (Still got a couple of clunks to chase down, but I'm getting there) One of the best mods I did was the 205 55 16 tires. handle great and are real close to the stock tire height. That extra diameter really helps smooth out the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 Hey I would like to know what the 1971 240Z tire size was. Tire size I mean as in 24" tall or? The car came with 15" centerlines with 225/50-15's. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 If I remember correctly it was a 175 75 14 which was right about 25" tall. 175/25.4=6.89 x .75 = 5.1675 x 2 =10.335 + 14= 24.335" and 205/25.4=8.07" section width x 55%=4.44 x 2 = 8.88 + 16= 24.88" while yours 225/25.4=8.86 x .5 = 4.43 x 2 = 8.86+15 = 23.86" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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