Zedyone_kenobi

Go to the help isle of your auto parts store, they sell a package with about 8 assorted springs in it of various sizes. They are about 5 bucks per pack and one is bound to fit your needs, I am always playing with my return spring feel, and I go through them often.

I feel the sudden need to go for a drive...

You are correct sir... confirmed with receipts

Front strut Rear strut I double checked the receipts from the previous owner, and he bought the struts in 2003, not 1993 like I thought. They are in fact Tokiko HP struts with polyurethane strut tops and bump stops. It also had the upper bearings purchased as the same time. Now the real question is since these are only about 8-9 years old, should I assume that they need replacement. Most new struts do not last 10 years in peak condition. I have no reason to think I need new strut top insulators though. Polyurethane should be fine for that short period of time. Hmm, big decision here. The iluminas would definitely add a bit of adjustability. I wonder though how much better they would be than properly functioning HP struts. I have to think about it now....It is a heck of a lot of money to drop to replace perfectly functioning parts.

Okay, I may have used the wrong words here it seems I know I have Tokiko HP struts. Well I have paperwork says I have the Tokiko non adjustable struts cartridges in my car. Doesn't that mean at some point somebody had to cut the OEM strut tubes?

Well now I feel that I need to post pictures of my setup to get a confirmation... I will check back later tonight.

Before I order, since my struts have already been sectioned for the tokiko HP's, are the illumina's a direct drop in to replace them. The reason I ask, is if they have already been cut, I would be slightly concerned if the cut is different between the HP and the Illumina's. If they are different, I would just order a fresh set of HP's.

MMMM.. that made me spit my coffee on my keyboard Thanks JOHN! HAHAAHAH

I just want to say Merry Christmas to all of you fine folks out there. Give hugs and kisses to all your love ones, this includes your car!

yes, please let me know, I am looking to replace my 15 year old tired tokikos

Agreed Blue, that Alanc... Alcant....faux suede dash is a thing of beauty!

Looks so good MiKE!!!! Hope you have been doing well.

Those look great. I honestly am torn between those and my panasports. I love the 4 spoke look

Yeah, those silver cars... Geeze..

Thsi is going to be great to watch!!! You have my interest!

YOU SIR are doing one heck of a great job! I am about to tackle the suspension on my Z very soon with some illumina's! I have already done all the steering components as you did, and they make a huge difference when they are fresh and clean and to spec like you did them. Great work! I had wondered how hard it would be to remove the old struts from the housings, and watching what you did gives me pause. I was hoping to pull them out while still on the car, but that may be an impossibility. Hummm. Keep up the great work!

I am currently running an N42 head with carbs. I think they were drilled for both a carb and a FI manifold. N42 head right there.

I warn you buddy, if you used an impact wrench to take off the peened nut without cutting off the peened part, you just ruined all the threads on that axle. Ask me how I know.

http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/octane_features/285880/datsun_240z_rally_car_london_to_capetown.html A buddy of mine gets Octane magazine and this was a great article written about going 9000 miles in a Datsun Rally car.

I am currently running tokiko springs and tokiko non adjustable struts. I am happy with my ride height, and I am happy with my springs ability to keep the car from bottoming out 9on my 1000 mile rally. However, my tokiko struts are over 14 years old and I would like to be able to dial in different settings for cruising or vintage rallying, or track days. Since my struts have already been sectioned for the tokikos, I am thinking a set of illumina's would be a straight drop in replacement. Let me know if this is right. Also, it would be a great time to put new rubber top hats on the spring perches. You guys were right, nothing like pounding a car for 1000 miles to know exactly where it is needing work.

Just take a deep breath Ben. things will work out. Time and Patience are your allies. I LOVE your engine bay and I am totally jealous of the firewall. Glad automotive touch up worked out. I am a believer.

Extra electrical wire and connectors. A way to jack up the car. Lug wrenches for taking off the wheels. I also recommend some windshield cleaner.

Sorry but to me on a Z that is a boat load of fail. However I had a Greddy EVO 2 on a 2006 Subaru STI, and it was just pure music. It may sound great, but that fit is just not to my liking

Truth be told, my brother lives in Louisiana, and he flew to San Antonio to meet me there. Which was not easy for him since he has an iffy back at times. But we had a great time and I could not have done this without him!

Your right, an understanding brother would have... I do not have such a brother!