Jaymanbikes

Koenig rewinds $480 for the set, cant beat that price. I sourced the Watanabe caps from Japan Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

15x8 zero offset, 245’s Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Here are my Wananotbees Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Mine are the HPK253 kit Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Its a kit from Tokico that doesn’t exist anymore, found them NOS on EBay. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

15x8 Zero Offset, Koenigs with Watanabe caps Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Once I got the bumper shocks out I filled the holes and did my paint work Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Getting it off is tough, it’s spot welded to the car, I pulled mine because it sticks out as far as a 240 bumper. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

I got the springs and struts on EBay, it was a kit that was purchased some time ago and never used. Not sure whats going on with my pics, I have posted pics without issue many times. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

About a year ago I installed new KYB struts and Vogtland lowering springs. The end result was the ride height I wanted but the the ride was harsh and I had a noise in the rear that I couldn't seem to determine the source. I did this work along with replacing all the bushings in the car and so I wasn't sure really what where the noise originated. I tried virtually everything to track down the cliunk that would occur during short sharp bumps. Today I installed a new set of Tokico struts and lowering springs, I got a great deal on the whole set-up so I thought what the heck, will give it a rip. Wow! What a difference! The ride quality is so much better and that noise is long gone. I'm still not totally sure what the issue was but glad it's gone. My guess is that it originated from the strut cap that came with the KYB's?? IMG_0294.HEIC IMG_0300.HEIC IMG_0307.HEIC IMG_0306.HEIC

Black Pearls are pretty rare Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Car came from Albuquerque and has been in FL a couple years

I have a friend with a really nice original Black Pearl for $15k in NE Forida if your interested.

I purchased my 77 2 years ago for $8200 from original owner. It had 77k on it, had sat up for about 8 years, the motor didn't look near as good as this one you are showing but it didn't have a sun roof which I agree, hurts the value. I think 8 to 10 is right on.

Are you repainting your hatch? If not what are you doing with the holes for the emblems you will remove so that the spoiler can be installed. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

That tool is OK for removing pins that are not really "seized in place". In that case just a stack of washers will get the pin moving. Otherwise you need heat and a press.

Tough Crowd!

I have a spare set of strut bodies I had taken from a junk car. I was going to build up a set of coilovers while keeping my stock struts as is. One of the pins came out with a little heat and persuasion. The other one we got cherry red and still no movement. I’m thinking this car I got these from may have been under water. Stuck like chuck. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Those appear to be the extensions for the dampening. Probably go out the bottom of the coilovers. I was considering a purchase of these for my 280. I would not be very happy with a 3.5 month wait and then getting the wrong parts, That Sucks! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Yes I would sell them for $100, they are 63mm Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Where did you get the center caps for your wheels? I have Koenig’s and would like a red center cap. I purchased some Watanabe’s but they are way too small. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

16.5 is a good deal without significant rust. Check the front clip for evidence of collision. Grab it while you can! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Actually they are very well known for being very “notchy”. To make matters worse the stock clutch pedal relies on the master/slave to help push the clutch pedal back to the top of the stroke, stressing the system resulting in premature failure of these components. Really bad design. The RJM pedal eliminates this strain on the system. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

In my opinion you have it covered! Having a lift makes this a breeze, suggest having a buddy around for an extra set of hands/back when removing and plugging her back in.

So after about 4 months of living with my second Z car I have come to appreciate my 280z even more. I purchased a 2006 350z as an alternative toy to my 1977. I also thought it would make a nice little Touring car for the wife and myself and it does do that very well. The car had the options I wanted, I.E. Brembo's, staggered Ray's wheels, Touring Trim with a 6 speed manual & very clean for $6,200.00! Deal! The thing that shocked me about this car is how truely horrible the car shifts for a reasonably modern car. The car is a real beast to drive in traffic. I understand that the manual is becoming a thing of the past for most looking for a new car these days and well, I can't say I blame them. I found myself driving the 77 more than ever, not exactly the plan. I have spent the last couple months as time and budget allows refining the 350's clutch/shifting system. I was very surprised to find that much of the short comings of the system resides in the clutch pedal itself. A guy in Canada who operates a company called RJM Performance thankfully has developed a clutch pedal that address the issues with the stock Nissan piece. This pedal along with a new more refined shifter makes the car much more civalized but still not as smooth and sweet as the old 280z! Sometimes new does not mean better.