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Competition ceramic, spring centred clutch

May 21, 2003 by philUK
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Yet another ques about my new car! I've got a competition ceramic, spring centred clutch fitted (the previous brass button solid type was supposedly a bit too harsh). I was told that the clutch will slip if released slowly, but if 'popped' out quickly it will hold, and this is a feature of the clutch. Has anyone heard of this? I guess I'll just have to get used to driving it this way! Cheers all

Last reply by philUK, May 21, 2003
any r-180's with 3.9 gears 1 2 3

February 7, 2002 by greenz
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does any one know if any nissans/datsuns came with r-180's that have 3.9 gears. i know the european 240z's came with a 3.9 r-180, but i dont think i'll find any of those at the local pick n' pull. are there any 510's or 210's or anything that came with that rear end. my 240z isnt running high hp or any thing, so i dont really want to weigh my car down with an r200. i'm lazy too, so i dont feel like swapping all the cross member doohickeys and fandanglers and what not. any help appreciated. dont get bamboozled.

Last reply by 2ManyZs, May 20, 2003
Diff Pricing Oppinion

May 13, 2003 by texasz
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Is $100 (including shipping) for an R200 3.9 a good price? How hard are they to install in a 240Z and what else will I need to do so? OH! Also, is there a way to tell what the ratio is without opening the unit?

Last reply by texasz, May 20, 2003
S12.. Toyoya front brake caliper

May 4, 2003 by hf240z
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what are the letter number stamped on a 79 to 85 toyota four wheel drive pick-up front brake caliper that will fit the 72 240z front brake? i saw one of the post here that say "S12", is it the only stamped letter number that will work on a 72 240z? or does it matter what the stamped is as long as it is for 79 to 85 toyota four wheel drive pick-up? thanks,

Last reply by zed240au, May 20, 2003
Towing connections

May 19, 2003 by blitzkraig
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Ok here's the story. About 3 months ago my 240's tranny decided to take a dump in a Kragens parking lot and I ended up getting it towed home. The tow truck driver couldn't figure out a place to put the two tow hooks on the back so he wrapped a strap around each rear control arm which seemed to do the trick. Now I've been tearing out the suspension to put in urethane bushings and it looks like that little towing incident bent the rear control arms. Not in a structuraly bad way (I don't think), but it bent the metal flanges a little. So after I spend all the time repainting my suspension I don't want to have anything like this to happen again should I get towed at some p…

Last reply by blitzkraig, May 19, 2003
R200 Diff

May 19, 2003 by Kustom55
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Hello,Does anybody know how I can tell a R200 nonturbo from a R200 turbo,without opening it? The guy at the junk yard won't let me open it to check the gear markings.

Last reply by Kustom55, May 19, 2003
phantom grip lsd conversion

May 16, 2003 by z_boi
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Do they work? if yes, how well do they work?

Last reply by z_boi, May 19, 2003
What's in a box ?

May 16, 2003 by Caen Fred
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What kind of speed, one can expect with all the gear box around? Is there a spread sheet of all the mix Box/diff ? I plan on running the shortest gearing with a 2.8 and a 5 speed euro/box ? I don't need to go over 200 km/h but I am looking for hill-climb power !

Last reply by RCA123, May 19, 2003
Suspension Question

May 13, 2003 by texasz
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Can someone explain what Tokico Illumina Shocks & Springs are and Coilovers? I keep hearing about both and do not know which is better or even what the difference is. Still trying to learn about the Z's.....

Last reply by 2ManyZs, May 18, 2003
"chattering on corners"

May 16, 2003 by zoom240
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I've got a 260Z 2+2 with original rubber bushings & stock shocks. The shocks are still in reasonable shape - you don't get any bounce if you push down on the fenders. I use the car as a nice (very nice) daily driver. I know it all needs replaced - but was curious. When I go around a corner & there's a rough spot on the road, the rear end slips out- bouncing on the rough spots. Even when I'm going straight, if I hit some washboard road, the rear slips a bit sideways. What's the main cause of that? Any ideas? Thanks!

Last reply by zoom240, May 17, 2003
To adjust or not to adjust

May 17, 2003 by Tourniqet
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The 5 way adjustable shocks on the ground control suspension site are about 220 more expensive than the non-adjustable ones. Is there really 220 dollars worth in haveing these adjustments. I would imagine that the non adjust would handle just as well as one of the adjustments, jut not able to get soft for dragracing, or harder or whatever. What do you guys think? PS:New avatar, ain't she somethin...

Last reply by Tourniqet, May 17, 2003
New components

May 15, 2003 by Tourniqet
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I have been told by many I need new shocks and struts, and also thin the same. I would like to replace the pieces with high performance springs and struts, maybe swaybars (the shock is inside the strut, right?) Okay, I think it is mainly the front suspension that is out but most of the rubber parts are worn out all around. I would like the most serious streetracing springs and struts I can get for the least amount of money (dont we all). I just wanted to know what type of set ups you guys think are the best or have experience with, and also where to get them!!! Thanks

Last reply by kmack, May 15, 2003