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Discussions about different wheel & tire combinations and the affects on a Zcar.

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What wheels are these? 1 2

January 9, 2005 by WyreTheWolf
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I need to know more about the wheels that are on my 240Z. I am going through a restoration and I need to know if I should change the wheels, or stick with them. In the picture I didnt have the center caps installed. They are being rechromed at the time of the picture. Year: 1970 Model:240z Build date:5/70 SN: HLS30-04661 Image:

Last reply by hls30.com, June 29, 2006
Different size axle nuts!!

June 28, 2006 by rztmartini
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dealing with a 72 240Z here.... when taking apart the rear suspension for coilover install, i decided to re-do the wheel bearings as well. when taking off the nut that holds the axle in place, the two were diffrent sizes (driver side vs pass side). also, the axle spline/companion flange are different sizes as well (driver side companion flange wont fit on pass. side axle, vice versa). is that supposed to be like that or was an axle replaced by a po? if so, how can i tell which was the origional???

Last reply by dspillman, June 29, 2006
Please Help me Identify These Wheels....

June 25, 2006 by DeesZ
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Hi, folks, I'm looking for some opinions on the origins of the wheels that are on my 1972 240Z. These were on it when I bought it, and I'm about certain that they are from a later date and different vehicle. I've looked around for quite some time to try to put an identity to them, but have had no success. They are marked "Nissan" - "5 1/2-JJx1435" - "M83" - "40300 W1510" I really did not care for them very much at the beginning, but they have grown on me to the point where I just may polish them up and keep them on the car! There are others that I like much better, but there are other things in line for my paycheck that take priority (kid, wife, house, pets, cam rep…

Last reply by DeesZ, June 25, 2006
will 195 75 14s fit stock 240?

June 19, 2006 by wa5ngp
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I've got a 73 240 with wheels from an 81zx. For daily driver riding I want the softest possible ride so I'm thinking about a kumho 195/75/14. 195/70 is the standard recommendatin. Does anyone know if they will clear the wheel wells on my stock 240? What's the largest width that will fit? Go ahead an flame me for the soft ride but its either soft ride or sell it. The kybs helped a lot. Besides I'll keep the summitmoto 205/14/60s around on another set of wheels for autocrossing. tks Don

Last reply by 240jetjoc, June 24, 2006
brake booster question??

June 21, 2006 by deedee
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Does anyone know the length of the pushrod for a 4/74 260Z, brake booster. I really need help adjusting the brakes. Thanks guys.

Last reply by beandip, June 23, 2006
brake booster question???

June 21, 2006 by deedee
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does anyone know what the length of the pushrod for a 4/74 260Z. I need help adjusting my breaks.

Last reply by deedee, June 21, 2006
Polish

May 11, 2006 by Blue Meanie
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Just picked up an old set of the original 14 inch aluminum slots for my Z and they are in need of a good scrubbing. What do you rec polish wise? Any (good) input is appreciated!

Last reply by TomoHawk, June 18, 2006
Quick question on the front Brakes

June 12, 2006 by DatsunZsRule
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To those that have done the front brakes on there Z's, What type/brand grease did you use on the moving parts of the caliper and anti squeel shims? It's got to be something that can hold up through extream heat. Thanks in advance to anyone that can tell what worked best for them.

Last reply by DatsunZsRule, June 13, 2006
There's no such thing as a stupid question..oh yeah? 1 2

June 9, 2006 by Palmer
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OK, so I'm in the process of finishing up the front disc conversion w/MM's kit. Getting it all back on and, hmmm...there really isn't a whole lot that holds the wheel on is there? Hub rides on the spindle via the bearings, outer locking nut and the caliper are the only pieces of hardware that acutally keeps the wheel 'on' the spindle...or have I totally forgotten about something so obvious that I need to be banned from this place?:stupid:

Last reply by 26th-Z, June 10, 2006
74-78 Front Hubs

May 16, 2006 by rztmartini
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Does any one have a set of 74-78 front hubs and would be willing to sell them?

Last reply by webdawg1, June 8, 2006
Total length of brake lines?

June 6, 2006 by Zak's Z
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Does anyone know the total lenght of the brake lines in a '72 240z? One of mine was cut out or I would just measure myself. The reason I'm asking is because I ordered a 17 piece kit off Ebay, I just got it and it doesnt look like enough. This is the same kit I got: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-piece-metal-brake-line-kit-Datsun-Z-car-Toyota_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34199QQitemZ4646990000QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Thanks guys! Zak

Last reply by Zak's Z, June 7, 2006
URGENT: Which tires? Bridgestones or Yokohamas? 1 2

June 2, 2006 by bpilati
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Tire size 205/60/HR15 Bridgestone Potenza G 009 $67 Yokohama Avid H4S $56 Ratings are very close. Opinions?

Last reply by joefarnarkler, June 6, 2006