drunkenmaster

Nissan trade discount? I wish. Anyone got a ball park on OEM ball joints then?

I have seen some very cost effective "Premier" brand ball joints for sale and am wondering if there is any risk involved. What brands did you Aussies go for when you replaced yours, I haven't priced from nissan yet, but going by everything else i have priced/bought there, i dont think I want to.

I havent seen that on SAU, but wouldnt it be just as easy to fit a mechanical centre into an OEM open diff? Ideally I would just like a complete unit to save on any potential mismatch problems. I have got in touch with a few wreckers and there seems to be not a lot around. Anyone got a detailed listing fo what cars they are found in? Import R31? Import/Local Z31?

I graduated in communication/electronic engineering but currently am working in automoitve wiring harness engineering. It is a good first step I suppose but I am keen to get into automotive electronics, body control modules and the like.

Anyone know of one? I need

4 months later and the garage is finally done. A lot more work than i had planned, but at least I have a good place to work on the car now.

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Trust me, spending already double the projected project costs, dollar savings will be taken where they can be Aside from the brick dust from the drilling i was doing above, i think these bushes are salvagable ?

Alright, aside from being dirty, can anyone point out the major flaws in those rubber bushes and general flaws to look out for when replacing them? I can see dags hanging off them, but to me that could be the casting marks just as easily as it could be wear/damage? (thanks for the pics by the way)

OK that'd be good for comparison. Is the new layout site having issues with uploads or is it just from my end?

OK, i dug out my transverse links with rubber bushes which came with the car still fitted, and to my untrained eye, they still look to be in good shape. same goes with the spindle pin bushes. So basically my question would be, if a rubber bush looks to be ok, should it be ok ? :stupid: If I were to re use them, should I grease them or anything? **trying to upload photo but having website issues**

This is similar to what i have heard/thought also. Are there aftermarket suppliers for rubber bushes or do we have to go to nissan? I replaced a 2 peice steering rack bush on my brothers z31 at a cost of $50 from nissan, so i dont really want to purchase a full set at those sorts of prices.

Dragging up an old thread where do you guys source you rear end bushes from and do you prefer rubber or urethane? My car ready to start to go back together and I'll start with the rear first. Anything else I should replace while I am there?

Mine were good, but after the new point goes on, I wonder how to install the step plate in a way to reduce the chances of water accumulating there. Perhaps sandwich a rubber sheet between the plate and the sill?

Done quite a few times, use the search function on this site and also try hybridz.org. basics you will need are custom made: engine mounts oil sump gearbox mount tail shaft you should also make sure the chassis is stiff enough and you have the suspension and brake hardware to match the power plant.

What if you want to build your own car and develop you own body control systems, nothing better than a low tech base to start with. I have never been a one for car purism, but for some reason I had an internal conflict about modifying a 240Z. I had no issues whatsover doing what i wish with my 260Z however. Different strokes for different folks.

If you do go through with it, be sure to post your findings here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13638 I do know however that Speed Technology in mitcham will fit a 280zx power steering rack into an early Z for around the $1k mark.

Box and carbs both sold.

yes, Cuong is using one of those, bottom outlet is on the opposite side I beleive and mounting tabs line up but need new holes drilled. As far as viability of theis whole endevour is concerned, lets see where it goes. I think a certain level of intelligence is required for anything you do, perhaps if we stick to things that have actually been done and worked, it may be better?

Nice start guys, I'm, just thinking perhaps we should be year, make and model specific. As far as toyota brakes, I have seen hilux front calipers used, unsure of year.

Hi Guys, I was hoping to develop some sort of definitive list of parts easily used from other makes of cars to upgrade perished or out of date Z systems (not including motors) I have noticed a lot of mention with various mazda and honda parts, so if we coallate all this info in one spot I think it will be a very useful resource. Items that spring to mind are: Radiators Air Conditioning Systems Heater Assemblies Blower motors Power steering racks Fuel tanks Feel free to add more based on your own experience Please try to be MAKE, MODEL and YEAR specific and include a short summary of what modifications if any are required. Thanks guys. ************************************************* THE LIST SO FAR: Toyota Hilux Brake calipers (year?) V8 Holden Statesman Radiator (year?) - Requires redrilling tabs, bottom hose is on opposite side 1984 Nissan Pintara Top Radiator hose interchangeable with lower 240Z hose. Light trimming required. Datsun 1600 front door handles interchangeable. Exact likeness still in question. Mack Truck 54mt314dp88 speedo cable for 240Z. 280ZX Radiator for 240Z/260Z. Use bottom mounting holes and redrill top mounting holes to ensure bonnet clearance. NOTE: hangs a bit lower than standard.

Even if you got a perfect FM Modulator, FM by nature will lose too much sound quality to be a good option.