EF Ian Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Great work so far, Great fabrication skills From the looks of it your mounts are rather solid, are you expecting a lot of vibration through the car? I've been in cars with rather stiff poly mounts and theres a fair bit of shaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Tein coilover conversion and z31 front/rear hubs done. I will change front springs shorter& stiffening with helpers springs. Rear height adjust looks like working better. Front is too high... More pics: http://toni.dnsf.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=2614&g2_page=14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Car is now sitting in ground with wheels (first time after build). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Car is now sitting in ground with wheels (first time after build). That looks so awesome! I can't wait for it to be finished this thing is going to be a beast! Such an great stance too I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay28 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I love it!! cant wait to see it finished, keep up the good work Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thats rather low! Speedbumps going to be an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thats rather low! Speedbumps going to be an issue? Height adjust works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftover z Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'm not a 2+2 fan, but yours has changed my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260zkt Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 WOW that look amazing.! Great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Got some new parts: - Custom made exhaust manifold - Holset HX50 MFS Turbocharger - 60mm wastegate Pictures Now I´m working with car body again and plan is to paint it finally this summer.. (white colour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZ240 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hope you can help as I'm chasing some information if I can on how you have done the front struts as I'm about to start on the Tein conversion, did you cut the existing strut tube off leaving what looks like 25/50mm protruding out of the casting refer to your web site Datsun 260Z 2+2 - 74 Projekit image img_4357, then slip your new strut tube over the top refer to your image img_4359 and weld around the base refer page 13 image _MG_8169? It appears you have done the rear differently by completely removing the old strut tube and have made a new one which looks like it is a press fit into the rear wheel bearing carrier then welded around the top refer page 12 images img_1292 and 1294?. Did you machine out the hole where the rear strut tube is located or leave as per factory? Thanks for you time and help Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguppies Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 wow! i'm digging this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hope you can help as I'm chasing some information if I can on how you have done the front struts as I'm about to start on the Tein conversion, did you cut the existing strut tube off leaving what looks like 25/50mm protruding out of the casting refer to your web site Datsun 260Z 2+2 - 74 Projekit image img_4357, then slip your new strut tube over the top refer to your image img_4359 and weld around the base refer page 13 image _MG_8169? It appears you have done the rear differently by completely removing the old strut tube and have made a new one which looks like it is a press fit into the rear wheel bearing carrier then welded around the top refer page 12 images img_1292 and 1294?. Did you machine out the hole where the rear strut tube is located or leave as per factory? Thanks for you time and help Cheers Ian Yes that rear wheel bearing carrier and strut hole is machined bigger. http://toni.dnsf.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=12268 New front tube is pressed over existing tube.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Sorry, Old links doesn´t work! I could fix those if there is possibility to edit old messages? Car is now painted as you can see (there is still some chrome parts which will be black). http://toni.dnsf.org/gallery3/index.php/OMG_5464-1 http://toni.dnsf.org/gallery3/index.php/OMG_5388-1 Engine is disassembled and getting some new parts: CP-pistons 86.5mm, Eagle rods, Acl race bearings and Arp studs. Of course full gasket kit, new water and oilpump and much more. Lots of new pictures: http://toni.dnsf.org/gallery3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Which eagle rods are you planning on using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Which eagle rods are you planning on using? CRS5590T3D coming. Normal 2JZ-GTE rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZ240 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I can tell you more when it´s done. I just started to work with these parts. Current plan with front hubs and rotors: - 300ZX -85 NA hubs (5x114.3), wheel bearing same size as stock - Longer wheel studs, i have these now - Probably front rotors from Mercedes-Benz, there is some options 310-320mm diameter, 82mm height, 28-30mm thickness - So brake rotor is going to place same way like newer Z31 models, on top. - Some modifications to hubs, and have to be sure that centers rotor and wheel. - Some good calipers (Brembo, Ap-racing or something else), and adapters Rear hubs: - 300ZX -85 NA also, same lenght as stock, different diameter - Longer wheel studs again.. - If I can´t find correct bearings, bore strut housing 2mm bigger like someone did in Hybridz. - Use Z31 flange and shafts - Modify bearing spacer to bigger diameter - I havent thought about calipers or rotors, later that. Have to notice handbrake. I haven´t done anything or measured these things. It´s just a plan. I will make front hubs first. My first plan was using Z31 CVs with S30 original rear hubs and buy that Modern Motorsports flange/adaptor. Now I think I will use more Z31 stuff.. This car is coming to summer use only. So i´m not worry about salt in roads. Today i was making more rust removal to these rusty stock parts, with citron oxide. Hi great job by the way, With fitting the Z31 rear hubs into the 260Z bearing housings you said that housing needed to be machined for the new larger outer bearing (SKF 6207-2RS1) but what did you do for the inner bearing? as your photo gallery shows a picture of the outer bearing close up but no close up of the inner bearing and part number would you be able to share that infomation for the inner bearing please? as this is the path I want to go down. Thanks for you help Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi great job by the way, With fitting the Z31 rear hubs into the 260Z bearing housings you said that housing needed to be machined for the new larger outer bearing (SKF 6207-2RS1) but what did you do for the inner bearing? as your photo gallery shows a picture of the outer bearing close up but no close up of the inner bearing and part number would you be able to share that infomation for the inner bearing please? as this is the path I want to go down. Thanks for you help Cheers Ian Inner housing is bored to same bigger size 72mm, when it´s possible to fit 6306 type bearing (ID = 30mm,OD = 72mm,T = 19mm). With those Z31 rear hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZ240 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Inner housing is bored to same bigger size 72mm, when it´s possible to fit 6306 type bearing (ID = 30mm,OD = 72mm,T = 19mm). With those Z31 rear hubs. Thanks for the help, I've just ordered those bearings should have them by this afternoon then off to the machine shop to get my rear housing machined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZZ240 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Was just wondering have you bolted up your 1/2 shafts from the diff to your hubs yet? if so did you have to do much modifications to the shafts to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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