Power or Suspension First?

[Datsun_Mike]

I want everybodys opinion on something I've been deciding for a week after I got my 73 240Z. I'm really interested because I'm calling this my last project so I'm just curious to know what good to start my project off. I'm barley turn 20 but I've kinda made up my mind that this well be my last since I really want a house in a few years. Still debating L28ET or RB26DETT also when the time comes. I might regret if I go with the L28ET thats why. But the motorswap is not even going to take place because I'm going the suspension route first I think. I wasn't as happy when I went with power on my 510 to when I went suspension on my 240SX first. A car that can go fast in corner is better than a car that can go fast in a straight line(Just me so don't get offended). I am lazy so don't bother calling me lazy. Because I only search for a minute. Did manage to buy to buy some badass wheels though. Can't show the forums yet because it's a secret! This is the first year the wheels are made and wheel be the last. It was just made to test out peoples interest. Oh and its a company that is not popular at all so if you like brands...you definately don't want it anysways. Oh and just bought some Tokico 5way Adjustables. So I am leaning towards suspension at this point. Not even 8 days with the car I'm starting with the project alreay. I know it my car and I can do whatever I want but I just need some of your thoughts. I post this up at hybrid but no one is giving me suggestion.

[240ZGL]

How far are you going to go with it. Full resto mod or a beater driver. The motor can go in any time after you finish the rest of the car off. I'm doing the suspention first since I need to detail the engine bay with the crossmember out. Then all the tubes, suspention, and after the car is rewired and painted then the motor. I just hate to have a finished motor sit on a stand in a bag waiting to go in.

[Arne]

IMO, the first mod needs to be brakes. Make it stop first. Then make it handle. Then make it faster. Because if it stops and handles good enough you might get by with the L28et...

[cremmenga]

well put arne!!

[mperdue]

yah there's an excellent tech article discussing the many advantages and disadvantages of those particular struts in the tech section of this website. i'm sure you'd learn a lot if you read that.

[dhoneycutt]

IMO, the first mod needs to be brakes. Make it stop first. Then make it handle. Then make it faster. Because if it stops and handles good enough you might get by with the L28et...

nuff said!!!!

[Palmer]

FWIW: I'm doing the brakes and suspension first then engine/tranny work. I figure that I would do the 'easy' stuff first and save the tough stuff for later. Hope there's enough server space here...

www.project280z.com

[Datsun_Mike]

I guess all of you guys are leaning toward suspension/brake first so I'll go that down that road first. I also want my car to have the looks too but not show quality, I hate show cars. After all the expensive suspension setup and expensive motor swaps, a show car just sits and never see the light of hairpins...sad:(. Also guys, I bought a set of 15x8 w/ 0" offset...good idea or bad idea? Thaks fellas for the replies!

[VaGuS510]

I also did suspension first. I would have also done brakes but find no sense when the car is this slow. My future plans are to do drivetrain then engine then body/paint/suspension powdercoating/brakes. but my timeline is money dependent.

[Arne]

but my timeline is money dependent.

I think this is true for most of us!

[Datsun_Mike]

I think this is true for most of us!

So True, So True! I just need to win the lottery damnit!!!

[mlc240z]

Mike,

where did you get that dog-shaped antenna?

nice pic!!