1 tuff z
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front view of new tilton dual master cylinders -
my new [yet untested] tilton master cylinder setup. eliminates the vacuum booster and uses a front-rear brake bias adjuster integrated into the stock brake pedal-operated via cable inside car -
the front rotors are 13", rears 11.?". front calipers are pbr 2 piston alum floating type, rears are 240zx single piston. -
this is a pic of the side view of the new Modern-Motorsports front brake setup. I just finished assembling the hub with new bearings/races & seals-packed w/syn grease. this also shows the curved vanes and back view of the 2 piston floating pbr caliper.
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this is a shot of the new vs. old rotor/caliper/strut combo. the whole setup is very well engineered and fairly easy to install [i guess for the average shadtreeer]. more pics later as the project progresses. -
i called msa-said they'd call back...no joy. called the local dealer, said no longer available-unless i purchase the whole axle~$250. the old number was superseeded and referred to the axle assembly number. so my only alternative is to go used! bummer. i believe i have a local source.
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hey, for all you z guru's! i'm ready to assemble my rear struts with the 280z stub axles-new bearings, seals, etc. but i don't have the copper [like] washers that go on either side of the steel spacer and between the bearings. i called the dealer, they can't get them either. anyone put them back together without the washers? any problems? any ideas? help?!?!
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not a dink-we have 2 kids and my wife is a stay at home mom. i was [very] fortunate to be able to part out a 72z last year which allowed this upgrade. guess i should really thank all who purchased the parts i sold, for helping me to support my "z habit"
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just added a couple new pics [link below]-still doing some cleanup, painting and pre-fitting before getting it all back together. so far, so good as everything seems to be going as planned. i've had a few questions here and there and ross from modern-motorsports.com has been great. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=1750&cat=500&thumb=1 can't wait to get out and see how this bad boy stops!
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finished separating the old 240 stub axles, bearings/seals, backing plates as well as spindle pins from the lower struts. had to torch one of them-even with the pin removal tool, stripped the spindle pin threads! pic shows the modern-motorsports.com 240sx rear caliper adaptor-pretty aint it?! -
my 73 240z stripped of it's suspension and brake components. now awaiting the new stuff! i'm installing new bearings, seals, ball joints and tie rod ends. figured it made sense while in there anyway. -
i didn't make them, mike kelly from zf racing suspensions did. i just did the prep work to have them powder coated and then put them back together. do a search on hybridz.org and there's someone else making them as well. you could also check arizonazcar.com. -
i'll be using the 240sx rear calipers-which allow me to retain my e-brake. shown is the adaptor to mount the caliper with the new rotor-all from modern m'sports -
ross made up this set of cv adaptors, allowing me to convert from u-joints to cv's as well as upgrading from 240 to 280z stub axles. -
ross corrigan @modern m'sports brake upgrade-front vented 13" rotors, alum hats with alum floating calipers! -
front suspension setup
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pics posted in my gallery!
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i just received the following; modified adj. front control arms and t/c rods from mike kelly at zf racing and my big brake kit from ross corrigan at modern-motorsports! all i can say is WOW! just got the front suspension pieces back from powder coating and they look great. i'm looking forward to getting an alignment and being able to adj. camber and caster [in add to toe] on the front end-while on the car. still working on the rear control arms-ross said he has some in the works-hurry ross-summer's coming soon! from ross i ordered; big brake kit and the turbo cv adaptors. the machine work on the rotors, hats and rear caliper adaptors are very nice indeed. the front calipers are 13" directionally vented clamped by a floating 2 piston pbr alum caliper. the "hat" which allows the rotor to attach to the stock hub was anodized in red for me and it looks sweet! i figured that while i had everything torn down i should also upgrade the rear axles to the turbo cv's so i also purchased the adaptors from ross. the machine work and welds are beautiful-as well as functional. i was very impressed when i inventoried the box i received. i showed all the parts to a good friend who runs a local speed shop and he agreed that everything is top notch. for the rear i'll be using the 200sx calipers along with ross' adaptors as well as his ebrake piece.
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it's just above and left of the speedo, illuminated in orange and simply says "sensor".
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i'm driving an 83 zx n/a as my daily beater and the sensor light is now on-can anyone clue me as to how to turn it off? thanks!
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i just got new tires for my 73 240. prior i wuz running yokohama a520 215/40/17, now i have stuffed under the [stock] fenders yoko avs intermediate 235/40/17's!. they still have decent clearance really fill the fender wells. i have coilovers so backspacing isn't a problem. now to put them thru the paces to see how they hook up!
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the correct plus one conversion is; 205/60/15
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17x8.5" zero offset 3 piece Compomotive wheels on my 73 240z. Currently running a yokohama a520 215.40.17 tire, will go a step wider once they are worn out [have another 1" clearance to work with!]. -
jcr supercharger setup, holley projection 4 and custom intake -
anyone ever replaced the heater hoses [from the heater core to the engine] and not used the factory stuff. i wanted to get see if someone has already done this and the install works well and looks clean. figured the original [nearly 30 years old] hoses are due.
