1976 280Z Restoration Project

[wheee!]

What do you mean? That's all stock components I swear!

[HaZmatt]

puuurty!

[takayuki]

hey mark, are you planning on running TTT tension rods in the front? if so, be careful. The TTT front tension rods will not work with the AZC short steering knuckles. It will interfere with the steering travel. Knuckle will hit the tension rod before the steering rack reaches full travel.... I found this out myself

[wheee!]

hmmmm... I was indeed adding the GTX2 kit for the front LC's and tension rods... will these be an issue? I wasn't planning on using the stock TTT tension rod replacement.

 

wasn't going to use this style...

 

Edited August 23, 2017 by wheee!

[takayuki]

oh ok. The GTX model, I'm not sure. But their other version will have issues. By the looks of it, the GTX tension rod looks more similar to AZC. Should be ok

[wheee!]

Thanks Taka! I was hoping to reduce the steering travel and improve the ratio a bit. I am also going with the Silvermine Power Steering kit. Overall, steering should be dramatically improved.

[madkaw]

You'll love the brake kit. Been running it for years and haven't had any issues. The hydraulic brake I wouldn't trust for nothing. I kind of miss having a parking brake.
All the components have worn well and the calipers still shine up nicely.
Another benefit of his top hats is that your aftermarket wheels will clear the whee bearing cap and you can actually use your wheel caps.


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[wheee!]

Nice. I have been pestering Dave at Arizona Z Car to finish making his park brake setup too. He says he has lots of interest, just hasn't had time to build them. Maybe if we all call him and ask for a set.....

[Mike W]

Are these the parking brake calipers that you are referring to from Dave??

 

If so, I have installed a set on my car and can provide some guidance on the install process.

Mike.

[wheee!]

Oooo! Please do! I have been asking for a set since February from Dave...
it's on his list he says...
No real installation instructions are out there I think. He just told me to get a cable setup to operate it. Stock cable doesn't work.

[wheee!]

Playing around... waiting for some bolts and nuts to attach things properly.

 

 

Bolted up the 15/16" master cylinder.

 

[rcb280z]

Damn, I can't wait to see this one done. It's going to be a beaut!