New owner from the Houston Area

[Zed Head]

Loose wheel bearings will make it follow the ruts also.

On bushings, you'll need to choose rubber or polyurethane.  That's a page or two of good discussion.

Edited January 18, 2018 by Zed Head

[BDJeff]

Probably poly as long as it doesn't make the ride too harsh.  I'll search for info here, I'm sure there's some treads on it.

Yes, I think the wheel bearings need changing too

[Zed Head]

It's worht some study before choosing.

What's this thing?  A giant AC compressor?  Looks like it's not connected.

[siteunseen]

If that Yorx A/C isn't operable yank that POS out.  I had the same set-up and just replacing the fuel pump was a huge pain.  They're heavy and the pulley set-up is very cumbersome for setting the timing, swapping water pumps etc.  My opinion only.  I hate those things.

[BDJeff]

Agreed.  I've already removed it.  I've got a BMW 3.0 CSi too and I put a Sanden compressor in that.  Works excellent, getting one for the Z too.

[Patcon]

22 minutes ago, BDJeff said:

I've got a BMW 3.0 CSi too

That's a nice car. I have thought about one of those several times...

[BDJeff]

Prices are on the upswing in a big way.  Check out www.e9coupe.com for details.  I love mine, drove it from Texas out to Monterey and back for the Historics.

[Patcon]

16 minutes ago, BDJeff said:

Prices are on the upswing in a big way

I know, that's why I don't own one... I figured even if I bought a project I couldn't afford to source the parts...

[Hardway]

Just now seeing this thread.  Congrats on your new Z!  Based on what I saw in the BAT auction it was well bought.  Glad you made it home with little drama are off to the races with making it the way you want.  If you are ever in the Austin area post a shout on the Capital Z of Texas club FB page.  Are you planning to attend ZCON in Atlanta in October?

[BDJeff]

Thanks, About what I expected.  It's beginning to get interesting.  Just got two boxes of front suspension parts from MSA today, looks like major surgery this weekend.  Then the rear plus new struts.  Also have got a bid box of sound deadening material that's next up on the to-do list.

Just now finding local groups to join.  I've seen the Austin group, can't seem to find a Houston group.  Is there one?

[Hardway]

I would go visit some of the Z shops around Houston and ask the guys that work there, reach on Facebook, and the like.  There has to be one as Houston is a huge car city. 

[Phil Z]

BDJeff, when you get out from under your Z, consider registering it with the Datsun registry. Here is their link. Hopefully everyone that doesn’t know about this site will look into it. Welcome to the club.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/121977164809467


Phil Smith