Importedcarparts.com has any one used these people? they seem to have great prices. at least for gaskets and a turbo oil pump and struts . I am just wondering about quality. KYB struts for $36.94 the price seens good but what about the brand ? also gaskets like pan and valve cover , Ishino , I am not aquainted with the brand. good , bad, what ?

beandip:

KYB struts are of average, decent quality. They ain't adjustable Tokiko Illumina's by any means, but at $37 ea, that's a great price. I paid $50 each for my KYB's. If you do AUtocross or Track Days, I'd consider a better strut, but for a street only car that doesn't require MAXIMUM performance, most people would be satisfied with KYB's. I don't know the Ishino brand for gaskets, so can't speak to that issue. I haven't used the site that you refer to, but I've seen their prices and will consider them next time I need some parts. They are in some way connected to TOP END Performance in So Cal which has a decent reputation.

Carl:geek:

:classic: Carl , thanks for the reply , that is exactly the information that I am looking for, I am working on building a nice daily cruser , not for racing. I am looking to improve performance in both power and driveability, but do not want to compromise the ride too a great extent and make it stiff to the point of being uncomfortable. I am installing a slightly built 280ZX when this car is reassembled, with headders and running SUs . I am also installing a R-200 in a 3.70 gearing, and , dont gag , running an automatic trans. I realy do not want to change from that unless I can no longer find parts and then I will need to. Just mentioning this so you can see where I am coming from. Also at '64 I want to " enjoy the ride " . :classic: Thanks Again Gary