April 21, 20159 yr Author comment_468257 On 4/21/2015 at 3:25 PM, wheee! said: Nice dogs Matt! I knew we had a lot in common. I've owned Bostons and bulls for years too. Sadly they're all gone now. They're awesome dogs. I had a 13 year old boston that I had to put down this past new years eve....it really sucked. This guy is Louie, and the white one is Charlie, he's a Boxer/Old english bulldog mix that we rescued. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 21, 20159 yr Author comment_468259 Well......I pulled the trigger and just ordered these. They are the BC coilovers from JPN Garage. They've been getting pretty good reviews over on Hybridz. I'm pretty disappointed in how my Eibach springs are sitting really high in the back. Plus I would like some camber adjustability. Has anyone else tried these? Edited April 21, 20159 yr by HaZmatt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr comment_468283 I used the shorter 240 strut insulators on the rear to get the stance right. Those coilovers look like alot more fun though, plus camber adjust. Nice choice Matt!. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr Author comment_468287 How much did the 240z tops lower it? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr comment_468294 The 240Z insulators will lower a 280Z rear about 1". Thats if nothing else is changed in the process. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr comment_468319 those coilovers do look pretty sweet - and perhaps the smaller diameter spring will allow a wider tire?i just picked up a pair of 240 top isolators for $40 on ebay, will swap 'em in soon and do a before/after to show difference. i've got eibach progressives and the rear is slightly higher than the front, so i'm hoping this will do the trick. i liked the way jim (s30driver) stance is with this setup so figured i'd give it a try. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr Author comment_468356 On 4/22/2015 at 3:12 PM, rossiz said: those coilovers do look pretty sweet - and perhaps the smaller diameter spring will allow a wider tire?i just picked up a pair of 240 top isolators for $40 on ebay, will swap 'em in soon and do a before/after to show difference. i've got eibach progressives and the rear is slightly higher than the front, so i'm hoping this will do the trick. i liked the way jim (s30driver) stance is with this setup so figured i'd give it a try.Nice, yeah id like to see the before and after. My rear sits super high for some reason. Theres about a 5" gap between the fender and the tire so the 240 insulators probably still wont get it to where I want it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr comment_468357 Out of interest, I measured my gap. The rear is about 3/4", front about 1".I am running 205 55 16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec tires. Tokico Illuminas with Eibachs.Maybe this will help you. (5" gap.... I am sure you have checked that the 001 springs are on the front ...) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr Author comment_468358 On 4/22/2015 at 10:58 PM, S30Driver said: Out of interest, I measured my gap. The rear is about 3/4", front about 1". I am running 205 55 16 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec tires. Tokico Illuminas with Eibachs. Maybe this will help you. (5" gap.... I am sure you have checked that the 001 springs are on the front ...) Same tires as me but i'm running Tokico Blues. Yep triple checked that the .001 labeled springs were in the front and the .002 were in back. Made sure they were all seated correctly. All suspension and control arm bolts were loose when springs were installed. I've even called Eibach and asked if they would "settle" he said that all Eibach springs are already pre-settled from factory so NO. Not sure whats wrong, other than removing the bumpers but I dont think 40lbs will lower it 4" Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr comment_468359 Nope, its not the bumpers, I have early 240 bumpers on mine. Your just set up for the drag strip right now ... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 22, 20159 yr Author comment_468361 :: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 23, 20159 yr Author comment_468364 Here are some pics of these coilovers installed. (Not mine) They look like they're very good quality, and another nice thing is you can choose custom spring rates as well. I will do a full review once they're installed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/49193-my-datsun-280z-rustoration/?&page=35#findComment-468364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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