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To reiterate my post back in July, the GC sleeves I was supplied (for 240 struts un-media blasted) were .060" over - not a misprint. I did question Jay, he said that was correct. No disrespect to him but I feel that's unacceptable. Moreover there was a significant amount of difference between sleeves. I would like to know if the other GC customers have experienced the same. Based on my past experience with GC 280 sleeves I'd venture to guess they didn't have .01" tolerance like yours, those babies were TIGHT.

It looks like a run-of-the-mill Toyota 4 piston caliper for use with a solid rotor, so yes the same which MSA sells. There are some other size calipers out there too for use with a vented rotor, which MSA sells as well as others, Modern Motorsports comes to mind.

I would imagine the "platform" type rings are required with the high tolerance on the GC sleeves, they can move around a bit. This is not a problem on the 280Z sleeves as the strut diameter is much larger. They don't have the luxury and are forced to make them as tight as possible but I assume it's easier from a logistics standpoint to stock one variety.

That's a loaded question. It all depends on your level of engine prep, etc. Regardless, IMHO if you keep it at 7200 or less it'll last a very long time. With that said it's not uncommon to see one wrung up to 8500.

Agreed, it may take him some time to get back to you as he's just a one man band, but a good go-to source.

Yes, I'm flattered! The sad thing is I didn't notice until mentioned. Funny story, I bought it used from Rob (conedodger here) over 15 years ago, it's been on 3 different Z's since. It's an Abarth, a period wheel similar to the Prototipo currently offered by Momo but unique, I rarely see any for sale and when I do they're $pendy. The interior looks great btw.

65 seems like a steal compared to what TSW is offering for $200, I wonder what the differences are: http://thomas-superwheel.com/tswsite/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=12&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=93&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Just throwing this out there, from the reviews I've read the G27 isn't necessarily a better wheel, some items are better, some worse, the end result about the same.

It seems the OEM Nissan head gasket is still supreme. I'd recomend this with ARP studs over a Felpro or others, sorry but I don't have a p/n off hand.

Rfactor is a great program, I highly recommend it. With that said I don't play it too often anymore, mainly for track familiarization prior to a race weekend. From what I've read the G25 is probably the best wheel out there with the Thomas Superwheel (which I have) being a close second. The TSW has an advantage from a longevity standpoint and the pots are replaceable. I've been contemplating building a setup like yours using the Kirkey seat out of the race car and upgrading the race car's in the process. Anyway I downloaded the Historic GT & Touring Cars Mod I haven't looked back, an outstanding addition. An S30 would be right at home in it too. Yours is looking good, I look forward to driving it. BTW, TSW has some frames for sale on their website too, they look pretty good:

Thought you guys might like to see this, Prather (Q-P2) posted some in-car footage from the EP race: Not that it matters, but the #52 blue/white RX7 2nd Gen @ 1:49, 5:17, & 7:16 was my instructor at the MC school in '04, Jeff Willert.

Oh, here's the same race from Bill's perspective:

Thanks again for the kind words. I find that's the most entertaining part. You can also see how often I'm looking back.. too often. Usually a cool customer behind the wheel but he had me a little nervous. My last time against him was in '05 when first starting and was much slower. I've discussed the car in the past, they (him & brother) have owned it since '79: I was on Hoosier R6's, IT spec 225/50/15s. Concerning the over exposure, I've read others have had the same problem. I did not with my last setup but the the camera lens wasn't as wide. I don't think it's a focus issue, but we'll see. I forgot to mention, everything is mounted solid. Yeah, VIR is on "the list" too. I have it on rfactor, a blast! Someday...

Thanks for the kind words guys. Next season I'll have some which are a little more watchable. Yeah, traffic and lack of blue flags was discouraging to say the least, worse than usual. The "SRF" is actually a Mallock - similar to a Lotus 7 with fewer production numbers. All in all a pretty cool car, I wouldn't mind owning one. Around here RA is Road America;) Kidding aside, I'd love to enjoy some southern hospitality. Road Atlanta is definitely on the "to do list". Unfortunately I don't see it happening next year but perhaps in '11... Sad, I'm already planning 2 years out Thanks but unfortunately any tracks nationwide will be confined to SVRA/HSR sanctioned events, assuming all goes well with them next year.

Thought I'd liven up the forum a bit. Kinda crappy footage though, I need to tint the windshield portion of the camera lens as it's overexposed. You may still find it entertaining.

I'm reminded of this one: A few 4x4's: I'm sorry, but the Evel Kenievil z is ugly.

I had no idea the '67's were that rare/valuable, which made me doubtful his was, I revisited the race results... it's an SRL311 '68 model. The '67 figure must have come up when we were chatting about the production history, etc. Sorry for the false info. :embarrass: With that said I'm fairly sure it's race history still dates back to when the car was purchased.

I hear ya. FWIW, the car I have linked is also a '67.5 with an extensive history similar to yours.

Same situation with the roadster guys in my club, the seat's down as far as possible and yet they sit up so high. I was thinking maybe a seat with a higher layback, but that would probably require some rollbar alterations. Dunno if it's legal, or if anyone would be up to cutting the car, but I was thinking the only solution would be welding a recess into the floor, might get you a few inches. On a side note, one of our members was dubbed "the roadster from nowhere" this year. He dropped an honest 4 second off his lap times and had his first front row start with me, quite the happy camper.

Have you made any changes recently, like maybe remove the AC? There's a vacuum operated coolant valve on the inside of the firewall opposite of the coolant inlet. You could put a mightyvac or something on that, it worked for me

Wow, replying a thread that's 7 years old, maybe a new record! There's quite a few kits out there nowadays which use the 240SX setup and of course the higher end ones using Wilwoods, etc like AZ zcar. I'd like to see some cheaper race-only setups which don't bother the infernal parking brake. A question I've been meaning to ask, does anyone offer a bracket which allows the front calipers to be placed on the rears?

I reluctantly have to agree. If I was to start over again I'd probably go that path. A well tuned 240 is lighter (200 lbs per SVRA rules) and arguably better handling. It will give the 260-280 a run for its money.

I wish I could but now that I'm going to SVRA next year they're calling for stock control arms. For both appearance sake and simplicity I figured Delrin is a good choice. I actually have poly bushings on the AZ control arms now (which will be for sale shortly) but I like to run 0 toe at the rear and it's always been a bit squirly under braking, I'm hoping this will help. The more I think about it I'll probably have to buy some stock and have someone locally machine it. Unfortunately for me my old source decided to change career paths and I'm still searching for a new go-to guy.

Thanks John, I was hoping for someone like yourself who could replicate something. FWIW with outer rod ends I don't need them offset.

I searched a bit an didn't come up with anything. I don't want to deal with machining a set and I'm looking for a supplier of Delrin bushings for the inner rear control arms. Any leads?

Yup, SVRA wants an all steel body including hood. The traditional BRE spoilers (front and rear) are available at Motorsport Auto. front: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7AD1/50-1522 rear: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7APP08/50-1527 SVRA allows the later style front spoiler/airdam in their 74-78 260/280Z rules, also in group 8 but a/p, b/p: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7AD1/50-1402 rules: http://svra.com/SVRA/SVRAHome.nsf/attachmentweb/EJEN-67XNFX/$file/Datsun+240Z.pdf http://svra.com/SVRA/SVRAHome.nsf/attachmentweb/EJEN-67XNFY/$file/Datsun+260Z-280Z.pdf You're allowed some flexibility with suspension stuff such as coil-overs, but stock control arms are required, i.e. no fabricated tubular ones.