Suspension & Steering

I put a '78 5 speed in my 240Z. The shifter shifts nicely into all of the gears...... But once it is in gear it has alot of play(flops around). What is in the top of the trans that would be worn / or broke? Is it some type of bushing or ball & socket? Maybe nylon? - Jeff

Does anyone have the specs on their aftermarket springs??? ie wire dia, number of coils, free length etc???? Front and rear????? just to compare with other brands.. 260z/240z rears(standard): wire diameter 11.4mm coil dia 100mm coils 10.65 free length 381mm 260z fronts(standard): wire diameter 11.5mm coil dia 100mm coils 10.75 free length 394mm

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if the 82'-83' 2+2 280zxt (MT) came with the BW T-5 or was it just the coupe version? Thanks, Eric

I am in the process of building an autocross 73 240z. Has anyone out there installed the hyperflex bushing kit? Can this installation be done in a garage with normal tools or are special tools required? Is it even worth upgrading to the hyperflex system or are stock bushings sufficient? Thanks a million for the feedback people, I really appreciate it!

I have a T-5 trans in my '72 240 Z and the darn thing with the shift knob on looks like something out of a "Rat Fink" cartoon. My idea was to take my Dremel and cut it short so it's not so tall. Is there a company that makes short shifters for the T-5 so I don't have to go through as much trouble? Brian

Ford rear ends? How much work is required to put a 9" ford rear end in a 73' 240z? Obviously I am having it done at a shop I am just wondering how extensive it would be and if it is too extensive is there a better rear end for this car that will hold some serious power?

Can someone explain the difference and mebbe post pics of standard struts and coilovers please?

After forgetting what is was like to actually drive a working Z car I have a few little questions after finally getting one on the road again. Is there any way to stop the shock/kick/clunk of the diff when shifting? We get a similar isue in our Z31 but its more pronounced in the 260Z. The spings in the clutch I beleive are meant to absorb the shock down the driveshaft so would alterning these help? What about a new rubber diff mount to replace the existing strap? Also what is the soft whirring/whinning noise from the gearbox when you slide the gear in when downshifting? I remember one of my other Z's did this and my new one just reminded me. Hardly technical and poss…

Hey folks, thanks in advance for any advice. So I realized the other day that the oil in my gearbox (78 280Z 5 speed) probably hasn't ever been changed. Right now its at about 127k total mileage and it shifts fine, actually quite well for such an old car, but I was just wondering about that oil. Is it complicated to change it? Expensive? Is it worth it? And have any of you changed it and noticed an improvement in shifting quality?

I was callin around for shocks and a guy I know at a parts counter gave me a price of right around 50 bucks ( for some reason they usually dont charge me list, maybe its my looks?) per macpherson (cartridge?) How do these compare to tokico?

hi.. I need to remove the propeller shaft to help me on installing a new parkinbrake cable. i cant remove it . thers only 2 bolts but they wont move.. thanks, steve

My clutch in my z needs some help. When I got the car out of storage the clutch fluid was like sludge. I cleaned out the master cylender the best I could but when I press the clutch and hold in down its loosing pressure. So I think I will just replace that hose and clean out the system. My question is how hard is it to replace that hose and bleed the clutch?