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[sblake01]

The link works now. What I don't get is why that black 280Z being washed is in this thread. ?

[adamr]

I'll bet it was dirty;)

[motorman7]

trade?

Sorry, didn't know you were looking to trade that beauty. Thought it was a con craigslist posting since there was no phone number.

[Mike]

Probably an ad to sell it, the guy should just put it on our classifieds. But, the paint is an interesting color. I wonder what size Panasports he's running. Any reply here on the site?

[motorman7]

I haven't seen any ads on our site, just the craigslist. Just seemed odd since he bought the car in AZ a couple weeks ago. Maybe the wife doesn't like it. Very nice color though. Would like to see the motor.

I love the panasports on it, he just needs to drop it an inch or two. I have the original 5 slot mags on my 1973 with brand new Michelins and would gladly swap tires with him.

[Daishi_GD]

The link works now. What I don't get is why that black 280Z being washed is in this thread. ?

Oh I thought we were just posting pictures here...

[260zinsd]

I might be willing to trade you rims....axiseye@gmail.com....email some pictures please.

I got the car a few months ago and really like it a lot,fun car,I have had (4) Porsche 912's in the past so this is my first 260Z I did not know too much about the car's so this site and others are really great help,The reason it was on graigslist is I like to trade,so I see what offer's I get and if I like it better then I trade.But I think I changed my mind and going to hang on to it for a while(2014)it will be 40..

I haven't seen any ads on our site, just the craigslist. Just seemed odd since he bought the car in AZ a couple weeks ago. Maybe the wife doesn't like it. Very nice color though. Would like to see the motor.

I love the panasports on it, he just needs to drop it an inch or two. I have the original 5 slot mags on my 1973 with brand new Michelins and would gladly swap tires with him.

[260zinsd]

Yes,Its to high I know,tire size 205-50-15.

When I got the car home the first thing I did was go down to pep boy's and buy some spring clamps to try to lower it,I grabbed 3 rings and clamped it down,but it did not do a thing,

I haven't seen any ads on our site, just the craigslist. Just seemed odd since he bought the car in AZ a couple weeks ago. Maybe the wife doesn't like it. Very nice color though. Would like to see the motor.

I love the panasports on it, he just needs to drop it an inch or two. I have the original 5 slot mags on my 1973 with brand new Michelins and would gladly swap tires with him.

[Gary in NJ]

Yes,Its to high I know,tire size 205-50-15.

When I got the car home the first thing I did was go down to pep boy's and buy some spring clamps to try to lower it,I grabbed 3 rings and clamped it down,but it did not do a thing,

The tire size has nothing to do with the attitude of the car and its ground clearance. We have practically the same tires & rims. Look at the attitude of my car and then yours.

Some is amiss with your suspension.

[260zinsd]

So do you think the springs are the wrong ones?

What else would it be?

The tire size has nothing to do with the attitude of the car and its ground clearance. We have practically the same tires & rims. Look at the attitude of my car and then yours.

Some is amiss with your suspension.

[oldhemi]

260zinsd, the 260Z was raised in height by the factory to comply with US bumper height laws at the time. This was accomplished by different spring rates and thicker isoolators(rubber thingies that the top of the springs rest in). The rear isolator is .79" higher than a 240Z. The rear was raised a bit to help with front end floating at speed issues. (Your car looks level which raises some questions - are the rears shot, has a previous owner changed something)

Your car looks about right to me with the exception of small tires. The stock tire/rim combo was 175/78/14. A 195/70/14 will be about the same height but a little wider. It will fill out the wheel wells a bit.

There are several lowering spring sets out there. Along with different struts that will lower your car. You *could* cut some coils off of the springs. One can even go with coil over mods to lower that car to suit ones needs and tastes. IMO, you need to search on this site and hybridz for this info.

I would recommend that you hook up with the local Z club or some local Zcar nut so that you can see lowered cars and ask questions. Dont be shy, us Zcar nuts LOVE to talk about our cars!

Lastly, welcome to the red-headed stepchild 260Z club! NEVER assume that a 240 or 280 part will fit your car - OR even a LATE 260Z!