Suspension & Steering
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Hey, does anybody know the offset of OE 240Z wheels? Or what wheel width/offset combinations will fit inside the wheel wells? Thanks, Alex please email me ------------------ The only way to go fast is to wipe the name off the tires.
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G'day - I've got a '77 260 with a 2.8 motor, running a 5 speed. Are the clutch plates and pressure plates for a 2.6 motor the same as those for a 2.8 motor? I have no idea of what to purchase - all I know is that my clutch is worn out! Many thanks in advance. Greg - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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HI Z world I have a 1972 240Z with a standard 4 speed. While the car gets warmer the shifter gets harder to put into first. It gets to the point where I can not put her into first or second gear. Sometimes in reverse the the sifter pops out of gear. whe she is cool everthing seems ok, New tranny? Any Ideas from the Z Gurus of the world. Thanks
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Hello Z men and Z Women I just brought my beautiful white 1972 240Z two weeks ago. I have big plans for her. My first thought before the engine is rebuilt it the feel of the cars ride. I like a firm ride but not for racing. I was thinking of coil overs strut/spring setup but I want to maintain a ride height a little under stock. I don no know if coil overs is what I need. I am also want to eliminate noise in the interior while going over bumps. Should a complete Eurothane bushing set underneath change the amount of noise over bumps. Any information will helps Regards DragonZ1972
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I brought my '74 260 2+2 out of a 15year hibernation last year, going essentially through all the mechanicals, specifically for this problem - struts, urethane bushing all around, and new tires(alignment done also). Well, I remember that it always took two balancing's to get the shimmy out of the front end on each tire change when it was running in the '80s. But I've been through 3 balancings so far with 2 different places and still have a horrible shimmy above 60mph with no change after each balance. I did cheap out and get some high speed General tires, something that I now totally regret, adding to the injury of taking off the essentially brand new Michelin XZX that I …
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How involved is it to change my steering wheel in my '73 240Z? I have a really sweet original wood steering wheel installed now. Yes I know, why woud I want to? Page 28 in the new Motorsport catalog should answer this question. I really want that Autocross D-shaped wheel. I'm such a sucker for gimmicks. Anycase, is it a tough job? What tools are required? Any suggestions? ------------------ "Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass his defences; hit him where he does not expect you" -Lao Tzu
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Any straight advice on this? Will it clear the tunnel? Would I be best advised to go look for a 77-78 5-speed? Should I use the 240Z driveline or not? It will be bolted up to the '81 R200 rear end. Sorry Mike, I realize I just crossed over into two topics. Whoopsie... ------------------ "Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass his defences; hit him where he does not expect you" -Lao Tzu
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Accelerated on a curved on-ramp, went about a half mile, then heard a rumbleing sound from the rear end. Anyone want to hazard a guess? Car seems to run o.k., but a somewhat higher pitched rumble is still present, although it`s not real loud. Hope it`s nothing more than needing oil ( It`s NEVER that CHEAP or EASY!). Regards, MikeT73
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Good day Z Fans, on the Rack and Pinion setup 73 240 there is a U-Bolt deal with a rubber stopper on it facing to the rear of the car located between the rack bushings more so to the side of the pinion, does any one know what this is? and how is it ajusted?
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i recently got a rebuilt four speed and everything that goes with it out of a 74' 260. will the 260 transmission go into the 73'240. just wondering, considering the 260 was only made for one year, maybe something is different dont know though. thanks in advance, doug
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I have a 72 240Z that I am currently doing a ground up restoration on. The previous owner had put a five speed in the car and said it was an easy conversion with absolutely no modifications. When I pulled the motor and tranny the other day, the junk yard writing was still on the transmission indicating it came out of a Datsun truck. Is there any harm in this? Any benefit? What about handling added horsepower? ------------------ Jeff McElyea 1972 240Z jmcelyea@nassal.com
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I need to replace or repair the diff on my '72. Current diff is a R180 and think it should be fine to replace with same. Where should I get one? How do I know to get a good one? How much will/should it cost? Is it difficult to replace it myself? If the stub axels need to be replaced should I do this at the same time? For the stub axles is this really a U-Joint issue or do the entire axles need to be replaced? Thanks for your input.
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