FrankieZD

The time has come for me to replace my springs. MSA only has the progressive rate Eibach speings. These sound good but I have seen some threads that note problems with these progressive springs. Both ride height and that the top coils fully compress at rest...so why have them? Any info or feedback you may have will be welcome. Thanks

Well the tire problem was fixed by adjusting the camber. The alignment tech checked the control arms.very familir with Z's and all looked well. My rear camber is adjustment was altered years ago with the 3 hols in the top of the strut were made in to slots. At the time the car very lowered with the interpart springs. Very stiff & lowere it 2". It looked great but very harsh ride and the spoiler in front kept getting damaged. I had installed the rear camber adjustment kit from MSA but it never worked well. Noisy over bumps and I had the towers modified for adjustment. Anyway...... The tire no longer hits the fender but now I want to replace the springs and all MSA have are the "progressive Eibach" springs. I have heard of level issues and other problems with these. Someone said to go with Tokiko (where do I get them?) Please let me know of your experiences with springs. I want the car about 1" or so lower. Stock height looks like ****! Thanks again for all your help.

These are Konig 17 x 7

No spacers but the car was restored. I had a set of IMSA flares on it. We removed those & replaced the lower 1/4 panel but it looks right. I will measure the center to fender on both sides when we get it to the alignment shop.

The tires are out on the left about 1/4". It will be going to the alignment shop asap. The tires are Khumo 225/45 17". I'll let you know what happens in a few eeks.

I put a set of Konig 17" wheels on my car . I got them from Motorsport...they are made especially for early "Z" cars. On hard right turns the left rear tire hit the inside fender. I was looking into springs/shocks etc but a friend pointed out something odd. When standing behind the car looking toward the front you can see the tire sticking out a little on the left. On the right you can't. This is telling me that the left wheel is further out (from the center of the car) than the right. Does anyone have any idea how this is possible & what can be done. Thanks.

I changed some settings and can now send PM's....so...PM's sent !!

I tried sending you guys pm's but nothing shows up in my "sent items" so I don't know if you are getting them. Call me at (805) 484-9487. I'll pick up if I'm here or leave your # & I'll call you back. I am interested in both the hooks & the steering wheel. Thanks

I posted about these in NOv. and JLPurcell responded with a pm. I responded but I don't think my response got to JL. Anyway I am looking for the little hooks that you hang the seatbelts on when not in use on early (71) 240Z. Jerry if you didn't get my response I'm sorry. I can't seem to get a response "sent". Anyway I am also looking for a stock 71 steering wheel. I have a neat little Momo style leaterh wheel but it makes the car hard to steer for this old man . Anyone with anything for me let me know. Thanks.

My Z is a 71 and the belts didn't retract. There was a little hook and you had to hang them up when not in use.

Jerry, I stink at computers. I've tried to respond to your PM with a PM but I don't think I have been sucessful. Nothing in my "sent" items. So I'll try to reach you here. I would lkie to buy the hooks if you have them. Thanks, Frank

JLP, apparently I do have a series 2 car (build date 6/71). If you have a set of hooks I would like to buy them. Let me knw what to do next. Thanks, Frank. P.S. Happy Thanksgiving !!

I don't know what "series 2" cars are. These are plastic hooks with a single screw hole that mounts then to the inside of the car below the small side window. You hang the belts on them. I thought I would find something I could use at Home Depot but no luck. My car is a 71 240, what hooks do you have? What are they from? I appreciate your response.

My 71 Z is coming along but I need the plastic hooks that you hang the (non-retracable in 71) seat belts on when not in use. Anybody have any? Or any suggestions on where (or how) I can get them? Thanks in advance.

I don't know if I'm violating any forum rules but I got a set of fiberglass panel fully upholstered for $400.00 for the set. I got them form the Hybred Z site. Again, I hope mentioning them is not a no-no but they were great. The guys name is Pete Robinson. He also has some with a raised speaker opening. Just my .02

The wheels are Konig "opals" and are only available from Motorsport. They are the only 17" wheels that will fit on a stock "Z" with no problems. Tires are 225/45 17. I think you could probably fit 235 & still be O.K. The seats were done by JB Custon Interiors, a local shop & yes Jose did an excellent job. Thanks for asking.

Thanks for the kind words. It's been a long time coming but it is getting close to done. Just little things left.

I got the Konigs that don't require any spacers/mods to fit. I think they look great. I'm very happy to say thay don't have any clearance problems either. I would like to sell the centerlines (8" x 15") if anyone is interested. Thanks for everything.

Thanks for the direction. Now we'll see if I can follow it. There should be 4 pictures here. I wanted to show the door panel I got from pete robinson as they are beautiful. Incedently I will be selling these centerline "lookalike" wheels if anyone is interested.

I have some pictures but I'm not too computer savvy. How do I post them ?

Sorry, I should have been clearer. I'm not really complaining about the cost since I've owned this car for 40 years. It's been through a couple of changes. Back in 79 I rear ended a guy & had to repair the damage. The body shop showed me a "G" nose that would actually be cheaper than replacing all the front end components. He also talked up the flares. I did both and was very happy for a long time. Although I never liked the look of the IMSA flares. I retired & decided to restore the Z but without the flares. I had previously replaced the factory 14" deep dish mags with 15" Centerlines. They fit well with the flares. However I decided to go with a more stock look. My body man replaced the front fenders & rear quarters. The centerlines now have the same problem you describe. Anyway I did some more digging and Motorsport may have a set of 17" konigs that don't require any adaptors so I'm looking there right now. My total cost for this car new was $4550.00 and I'm about $10,000 into it now. As you can guess after 40 years I really like this car. Thanks for the feedback.

My car is bocomong a money pit. The interior is about done & I'm looking for some nice wheels. I currently have a set of "centerline" 15" that look pretty good. The problem is that previously I had flares on the fenders & the wheels fit fine. I got rid if the flares and now the centerlines are a little too wide & will hit the fender on bumps. I looked in to some really nice Konig 17" wheels but they need adaptors & American tire (or any one else) won't mount "adaptors". Any one with any ideas where I can get some nice looking wheels. I don't care much for the panasports but there must be something else out there. You guys have helped me with so many other things I'm hoping you'll come up with something now. P.S. The fiberglass door panels from Pete Robinson are great.

You guys are amazing. I guess I should be more resourceful. I think I will be able to use one of the links. Thanks again. And yes my car is a 71 240Z I bought new 40 years ago. Trying to make it new again and having some success but it sure costs more these days.

Well here I am again. Trying to find windshield wiper arms for my 71 240Z. Motorsport no got !! Anyone know a source for thses? Thanks in advance. Frank.

I'm having no luck finding a "map Light" for my 71 240Z. Anyone have one or know where I might get one. You guys have been very helpful in the past & My car is getting close now. Thanks in advance for any info. Frank.