SkYBlue280Z Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Ya and if you have questions about this you could just give Oliver a call, im sure he will tell ya everything about them. There on my car and they look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 How timely! I was installing my tocikos last night and ran into the same problem, then Trumpet found this for me. To keep the springs from flopping around when I jack up the car I zip-tied them to the upper and lower perches in the front. There was even a small hole already there in both sets of perches for the zip-tie to fit through. The rears were compressed a bit when installed so no worries there Im probably going to do that... Has anyone heard stories of somehow having the car go to the full length and the springs coming off the perches? [i.e. getting the front tires off the ground while driving] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Has anyone heard stories of somehow having the car go to the full length and the springs coming off the perches? [i.e. getting the front tires off the ground while driving] No. Stop worrying about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 sorry. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 shiny side up guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Yeah I beleive someone mentioned "Dont drive like dukes of hazard and youll be just fine." regarding the springs coming off the perches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLS30-08077 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 See there, now you're sucking all the fun out of my daily drives:icon54: In all honesty, After the months of (Damn Hard) work I'm putting in and will put in to this car, I'll most likely drive this one a little nicer than I do the 70'. I'm putting all the knowledge I've learned on the 70' and all the other Z's Ive worked on, into this one. Every peice will have special attention, right down to each detail. And it'll be done the way I want, not the general standard reguired by the fuddy duddies. For those of you not in the know, Here's a quick list..... KYB's and Eibach PR springs ES Urethane Bushings Every peice of suspension pulled blasted to bare metal, POR15'd and Painted. T/C Kit w/ urethane on the back side Ball joints and Tie rods (seriously needed) Toyota 4-piston Calipers in front 81' ZX calipers & pads in rear and all four corners will have new bearings and Rotors. 19mm rear and 25mm front sway bars yada yada yada Electric windows electric locks with Electric Door Pop with Hidden plain site buttons Shaved door handles Frenched antenna with invisi-door Shaved hatch lock with solenoid popper Full stereo system like usuall (4 to 6 speakers + subs and amps) H4 90/100 bulbs LED Taillights, LED "Z" sidemarkers (special design) White face gauges with Orange LED's to match the Orange paint. Custom internal lighting with either LED's or Cold Cathode tube lights. Tinted windows @ 20% Honda wiper motor upgrade (still figuring the wiring on that one) The list is much bigger but you get the idea. The wifes loves wide tires so I'm thinking about 16X9's in the rear with 245/50ZX16's and 225's in front on 16x8's or all 4 at 9" with ZX flares. I'm trying to keep updated pics on Classiczcars.com Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpowered280z Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 hope everything worked out. out of all the cars ive lowered, all the springs were way shorter, stouter, thats the way they work. anyways, best part about aftermarket springs, you only need to push down on them a tiny bit to get them on the shock. no spring compressor needed. Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I want to see pix of your interior LED's haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLS30-08077 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I want to see pix of your interior LED's haha Remind me when you come over this week. I already have some in the 240Z. I have LED in the maplight, domelight, dash, taillights, side markers and front markers. I also have Cold Cathode tubes under the dash and in the dome light are (one for front and one for rear hatch area) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 T/C Kit w/ urethane on the back side Not sure if you've seen this, but it's worth reading if you haven't. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=87758 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Remind me when you come over this week. I already have some in the 240Z. I have LED in the maplight, domelight, dash, taillights, side markers and front markers. I also have Cold Cathode tubes under the dash and in the dome light are (one for front and one for rear hatch area) ya man ill have to check those out when you finish those plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLS30-08077 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Not sure if you've seen this, but it's worth reading if you haven't.http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=87758 Excellent read. I'll stick with the rubber on the back side, I got 4 peices to choose from. I have urethane on the 240Z and have never had an issue but is also sounds like most of those were under racing or severe conditions. But like I said, I'll stick with the T/C kit and rubber. Thanks Jon. ya man ill have to check those out when you finish those plates I'm working on them as we speak, It'll take longer than originally predicted because these LED's are not from my normal supplier and I have to solder in Resister for every 3 LED's. There's 72 Brake LED's and 48 T/S LED's. I hope to have them done tonight. Got Cash? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkYBlue280Z Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Excellent read. I'll stick with the rubber on the back side, I got 4 peices to choose from. I have urethane on the 240Z and have never had an issue but is also sounds like most of those were under racing or severe conditions. But like I said, I'll stick with the T/C kit and rubber. Thanks Jon. I'm working on them as we speak, It'll take longer than originally predicted because these LED's are not from my normal supplier and I have to solder in Resister for every 3 LED's. There's 72 Brake LED's and 48 T/S LED's. I hope to have them done tonight. Got Cash? Dave. Very cool Yes sir I have cash! I cant get them tonight because I have class at the university at 5:45-7:50 unless you want me to come over tonight haha but your probably busy. I don't have class tomorrow so I can drop by then too you would just have to give me a time. =] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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