JustinOlson Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Did you open the fender well with a BFH? Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Did you open the fender well with a BFH? Justin No, a zip wheel.we cut a pie shape out of the wheelwell and pushed the fender lip forward and migged it back in place. It took about 15 minutes to do.Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HICKL Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 We can keep the front end on the ground by tightening the limiters on the front end. The car is very consistent. On a normal pass the car picks the frontwheels up about 6" to 12" and is very consistent.Thanks Jerry For us ingorant folks, please explain the "tightening the limiters" statement. Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 For us ingorant folks, please explain the "tightening the limiters" statement. Thanks Jeff Jeff, we use limiters on the front end to limit the travel of the upward motion. The travel was set at 3" that day,when we ran at PINKS ALL OUT we cut the travel in half to 1.5" this keeps the front end down and only picks the tires up 6" to 8" or less . Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 When we go to SEZ/DNI we always bring (2) CV axles, (2) stub axles and a center chuck ( ring gear and pinion) a alot more spare parts. Jerry what is the difference between the stub and cv axles. Im pretty sure the older Zs used the axles where you bolt it to the diff, and bolt it to the wheel, unlike my 89 clsd when it has a input shaft and bolts to the hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 what is the difference between the stub and cv axles. Im pretty sure the older Zs used the axles where you bolt it to the diff, and bolt it to the wheel, unlike my 89 clsd when it has a input shaft and bolts to the hub? Charlie, this is a 1976 280Z with a 1973 front end, it came with a R200 rearend with ujoint style haftshafts, the R180 use a bolt through the haftshaft yoke . After using this setup for several years we upgraded to 300ZX Turbo CV axles after talking with other Hybrid Z owners ( Thanks to ZGAD, RIP/True soldier, and Paul Korsen)and purchased the stub axle flange adapters from Modern Motorsports.After doing this we have had no axle falures.Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 ok cool, im getting a 76 soon(for my l28et), I have set of 85 turbo halfshafts. is your diff welded? or some kind of different lsd so you have this? http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25_45&products_id=46 ive heard of people breaking halfshafts on the z31 forums, maybe its just because some are old I dont know. the N/A shafts I believe are weaker, that may be it. im using 89 turbo halfshafts. I see your in Columbia, have you been to midland dragstrip, its overpriced and looks like a really old strip, I went once and ran a 8.89 in the 8th, some blue 240z was there running a 8.9 with a 350sbc, just wondering if you know him. or if you've been there. im near charlotte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 ok cool, im getting a 76 soon(for my l28et), I have set of 85 turbo halfshafts. is your diff welded? or some kind of different lsd so you have this? http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25_45&products_id=46 ive heard of people breaking halfshafts on the z31 forums, maybe its just because some are old I dont know. the N/A shafts I believe are weaker, that may be it. im using 89 turbo halfshafts. I see your in Columbia, have you been to midland dragstrip, its overpriced and looks like a really old strip, I went once and ran a 8.89 in the 8th, some blue 240z was there running a 8.9 with a 350sbc, just wondering if you know him. or if you've been there. im near charlotte. We run a Lincoln locker, it is welded.Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron260z Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 thats my new backround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 We run a Lincoln locker, it is welded.Jerry Do you find that works better than a Miller locker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 thats my new backround.Thanks,glade you liked it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Do you find that works better than a Miller locker? So for so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow_Old_Car Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Could you by chance post up a couple shots your rear suspension Jerry? i've been interested in seeing your bump stop setup and tire clearance. what tires are you on, 28x9-15 MT ET slicks if i recall right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Could you by chance post up a couple shots your rear suspension Jerry? i've been interested in seeing your bump stop setup and tire clearance. what tires are you on, 28x9-15 MT ET slicks if i recall right? We are running 28X9 MT Slicks, If you go to members gallery ther is a picture of the rearend,but you can not see the bump stops ( limiters). PM me and I will give you some more info. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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