Wheels & Brakes

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   Best choice for 280ZX SS brake hoses?

   October 26, 2005 by ezzzzzzz

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   I've found prices from $70 to $120 a set. There are Goodridge, Techna-fit and Earl's to choose from (maybe others?). What would be be best choice of product then price and the best source (MSA, Raceshopper, VB, etc.)? I could always go with OEM but since I'm in this deep I figure the SS flex hoses can only improve braking performance.

   

   Last reply by 2003z, October 27, 2005
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   What wheel are these?

   October 26, 2005 by dat240z71

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   Can someone tell me what wheel this is and where I can get a www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=18000&cat=500

   

   Last reply by Victor Laury, October 26, 2005
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   brake booster upgrade

   October 24, 2005 by reegs01

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   does anybody know if it is possible to replace the power brake booster on a 71 240 with one of a later year or model for increased brake power .it says in the jags that run 240z8 conv. book that a booster off of a 280 2+2 will work but the bolts dont line up and one would think that published material would be correct but i guess not .

   

   Last reply by First Gen Z, October 25, 2005
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   tire desire

   October 23, 2005 by zman525

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   Hi, well my Falkon tires i currently have on my car have weathered and are no longer safe. Im searchin around for a new, performace tire thats not necessarily cheap, but inexpensive. Any reccomendations on what tire works best with a Z ( im looking for handling in all weather conditions except snow and ice)? Any input is welcome, i figured id post it here for ppl who know so i dont buy something terrible :lick:

   

   Last reply by montoya_fan01, October 23, 2005
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   15x13J wheels... anyone recognise?

   October 19, 2005 by EricB

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   Anyone recognise these 15x13J wheels??? Center lock? Or are the lug nut holes cleverly disguised? http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e43646615 -e

   

   Last reply by Victor Laury, October 20, 2005
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   Opel GT wheels on 280Z?

   October 18, 2005 by Hrududu

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   Does anyone know if it would be possible to put wheels from an Opel GT on a 280Z? I wan't to buy the whole GT and make it a project, but if the price is too high, I would still get the wheels and stick em on my Z. I haven't had any luck with Google.

   

   Last reply by mlc240z, October 19, 2005
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   Tire Questions

   October 17, 2005 by TomoHawk

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   Several question came up but no help on any searches: For competition, would you want the load rating to be for pairs of tires (one side) ort for all four? the reason is that when the car rolls, more, or almost all, the weight is on one pair of tires, so you'll want a tires' load rating to be about 1/2 the car weight? Abobody got a chart to show the ratio/coefficient, or just go by sine(X)? thxu

   

   Last reply by TomoHawk, October 17, 2005
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   what color to refinish snowflake wheels?

   October 15, 2005 by 2003z

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   I've replaced my snowflakes with konig rewinds, and want to sell them on ebay. I am going to powdercoat them first, but was wondering what color would work best. Should I go with the original gold center, or something different, like gunmetal or 'almost chrome'? any other ideas? I was also thinking of having the outer rim and the raised part silver, and a different color in the recessed areas. This is a new looking one, mine are nothing like this at the moment.

   

   Last reply by 2003z, October 16, 2005
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    Brake pads

    September 30, 2005 by Aussie Zed

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    Anyone tried Ferodo GP2 or Bendix Metal King pads? I'm having a bit of a hard time finding some nice performance-street front pads in Australia. What's everyone else running? Are you happy? Thanks, Jon

    

    Last reply by sjcurtis, October 14, 2005
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    Toyota 4 piston calipers & Panasport

    October 10, 2005 by TTDRIVER

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    Hello Everyone, I am thinking of going with the Toyota 4 piston caliper set up and wanted to know if I would have a clearance issue with my 16x7, 0 offset Panasport wheels? Thanks, Saro

    

    Last reply by hls30.com, October 11, 2005
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    Best tire size

    October 10, 2005 by mmagnus

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    Hi I am looking at getting some 15" wheels for my 70. I am either going to go with Rewinds, Panasports or Watanabe. My suspension is not stock. I am sitting on Tokico springs, Illumina Shocks and polyeurothene bushings. What is the maximum tire size i can go with (front and back) without causing any rubbing and without modifying the body? Thanks Mark

    

    Last reply by zguitar71, October 10, 2005
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    Equilizing front braking

    October 9, 2005 by TomoHawk

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    I had the brakes looked over while the tires were changed, and the guy told me that one rotor (R.F.) was "thicker" than the rother? Test drive by tech guy says the car pulls right when braking, but I'm used to it, so I don't notice. I think I can confirm the difference when driving in the rain- the rt. frt. wheel will lockup & slide with hard braking. Should I get the rotor in question turned down to match the other? Or is there some other thing that should be checked ? thx

    

    Last reply by 240ZMan, October 10, 2005