Dr_rich

Hmmm... Thanks guys for all of the input and info. A few years ago, I bought front and rear coils, and front and rear sway bars from a buddy of mine from a parts car he had just aquired. All of the components were factory-painted yellow. I was told that they were all parts for a vintage BRE stage I kit (At least that what he was told by the PO). My understanding now is that they are probably Suspension Techniques. Can anyone confirm this? Here is a pic of the driver side coil that I pulled out to install the Tokico coils...(Please excuse the dirt caked on the spring) Please Note: My mechanic and I had cut a coil and a half (If memory serves me right) from the coils in front. Also interesting, I measured the ride height before and after I installed the Tokico coils in the front, and it was within 1/4" of each other.

I just installed a set of Tokico 5020F Coil Springs and the attached pic is of the front driver's side installed on my 73 240Z. This doesn't look right to me, as I thought there should be more travel than this. Does this look correct? Any clarification with this would be much appreciated. Thanks, Richard

Do you have a 280Z voltmeter/fuel gauge?

Wow, good feedback guys. I appreciate it. I have been doing a great deal of research on this, and while I do love the visibility of the HID system, I am very certain that I don't want to blind other drivers with my headlights. As much as I am wanting to, I have decided that I won't. So now it brings me to what is the best H4 bulb out there that will work with my Hella E code glass enclosures? And by best, I mean the brightest natural light and possibly the most efficient (?) bulbs. I know H4's are somewhat power hogs, so is there a good, efficient bulb out there? For the record, I do have Dave Irwin's headlight relay harness and it works perfect. I HIGHLY recommend it. And secondly, Has anyone replaced their incandescent bulbs (Brake, turn, park lights, etc) with LED bulbs in their 240z? I am currently in the process of attempting to go 100% LED to spare my 38 year old wiring some current draw. I have done a great deal of research on this also, and I am making some headway on what works and doesn't work well. I will be sharing the process in a writeup in about 2-3 weeks when I have everything installed. Thanks again guys! Richard

I am wanting to improve my Hella H4's by possibly upgrading them with an HID conversion kit. Has anyone done this? If so, what kit is the best for the money? And how are the results? Thanks!

Here is a picture of the mustache bar end, and one of the new OEM bushings. Thanks!

Ok. I have a '73 240Z. I installed urethane bushings in my mustache bar after burning and tapping out (Thanks Beandip for helping!). I quickly realized after driving that I hear all my transmission gears Very clearly now, which is not what I wanted. I got the new OEM bushings and two of the Large OEM rubber-covered washers. So tonight, I pulled the mustache bar out, and took out the urethane bushings to reinstall the new OEM bushings. But do I have to cut out the sleeve inside each end of the mustache bar to install the OEM bushings? And if so, what is the best way to cut out the old sleeves? I have some pics of this if would help. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!! ~Richard

Has anyone bought the replacement floorpans from Too Intense Restoration? I was curious how they compare to ZeddFindings, MSA... Thanks in Advance!

I got my wiring harness in on Saturday. I was expected good quality, but I was not expecting a harness that looks bulletproof. The overall quality and fit and finish is Top Rate! All of the wires are larger guage, and all of the connections are heat-shrinked. it all looks very professional. I am Extremely Immpressed. I look forward to installing it. It is definately worth every penny. Thanks Again Dave! ~Richard

Does anyone know the spring rates on the original BRE Yellow Springs? I believe it was part of their "Stage I" package. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ~Richard 73 240Z

Does anyone know the spring rates on the original BRE Yellow Springs? I believe it was part of their "Stage I" package. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ~Richard 73 240Z

Thanks Guys! I will give them a call. ~Richard

I need to have my door panel skins, headliner and headliner trim installed. Does anyone know anybody in the Portland, OR area that they have used and/or reccommend? Any help with this would be very much apprectiated!

Brian, I think what you might be looking for is this. There are two models of this wheel. One is the Momo Indy, which the spokes are have a brushed natural aluminum finish, and the Momo Super Indy, which the spokes have a polished aluminum finish. the attached pic is the Super Indy model. I just purchased one of of ebay. I hope this info helps. ~Richard