On 1/1/2016 at 3:17 PM, Carl Beck said:

Thin sheet metal does not equal “weak”. It equals “lightweight” if anything. The 240Z body doesn’t flex because of thin metal.

 

Uni-body flex is more a matter of the exact design of the structural components, the specific grade of steel used and how well it is all welded together. There is a good reason  Race Cars are “seam welded” for example.

 

Agreed that rust damage to structural components can weaken the uni-body.

I absolutely agree with you Carl.  But in the 240z case, how about "Thin, weak and of poor quality".   

Slip resistant ramps are wonderful. 

It's why I had made (and sell) single point jack plates. I can go to an autocross event and change one side at a time. The plates weld to the rocker lip and floor about mid point of the door. Of course if your rockers and/or floors are rusted jacking them with a plate is no different than jacking them from the rocker lip. I too have experienced the joy and sound of a jack going through a Z. Not pretty...

  On 1/1/2016 at 11:16 PM, gnosez said:

It's why I had made (and sell) single point jack plates. I can go to an autocross event and change one side at a time. The plates weld to the rocker lip and floor about mid point of the door. Of course if your rockers and/or floors are rusted jacking them with a plate is no different than jacking them from the rocker lip. I too have experienced the joy and sound of a jack going through a Z. Not pretty...

Do you have any photos of it installed to a 240Z? I tried searching for photos and feedback but can't find any. I'm thinking of putting a set in one of my zed.

 

Edited January 1, 20169 yr by 240Ziggy

I will post a picture of the 1st gen version on my Z and a picture of a 2nd gen tomorrow.

  On 1/2/2016 at 12:03 AM, gnosez said:

I will post a picture of the 1st gen version on my Z and a picture of a 2nd gen tomorrow.

gnosez, are you John from Bad Dog?

Gen1 after 12 years of wear and tear.

Gen2 is what Bad Dog sells now.

Color me impressed.

Nice. On my list.

Thanks for the photos gnosez. But do you have a photo of it in full side view? Is this bracket mounted in the middle of the lower rocker panel and is it visible when looking at it from a side view? Sorry if i'm asking for to much details. Thanks again.

Once I'm back home this weekend I'll put a magnet on my floor and put a jack plate in place so you can see that the view from the side is almost invisible. You have to bend over and look for it.

What do they weigh?  They look rather heavy.