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by mikey
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

Nice upgrade, looking at your last picture I see that you have drum pads with a disc calliper hanger hanging underneath? Or am I looking at something different? Yes I can see how that looks a bit confusing. I'm running a drum-in-hat style disc brake (Write up here https://forum.zclub.nz/viewtopic.p...
by mikey
Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

I've had a tiny amount of play in my rear wheel bearings so decided to rebuild my whole rear-end  New CVs, bearings, aftermarket stub axles & companion flanges to take a 108mm CV.  https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/forum-media/PXL_20210417_002830883.jpg Old vs new stub axles. They have a l...
by mikey
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB S30 Rear Stub Axles
Replies: 3
Views: 3634

Re: WTB S30 Rear Stub Axles

Thanks Bernie, Thankfully, I have all the bolts from the damaged 240z stub axles from my car, so it's just the stub axles that need replacing. So if you did have the stub axles and the splines are in good condition, I would be interested? The power I'm putting out probably doesn't justify the upgrad...
by mikey
Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB S30 Rear Stub Axles
Replies: 3
Views: 3634

WTB S30 Rear Stub Axles

Hiya, I'm after some S30 Rear Stub Axles. Ideally 280z with companion flanges as I believe they're in upgrade for 240z's. Or alternatively some 240z ones, I already have 240z companion flanges.

I was gonna buy some upgraded ones from Futofab, but he's not answering emails.

Cheers, Mikey
by mikey
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: 240Z nose-cone questions
Replies: 3
Views: 3327

Re: 240Z nose-cone questions

That's called a "g-nose". There were some homologated "Fairlady ZG" cars built with this, but that will be an aftermarket add on. I think all you'd need to convert back would be unbolting the g-nose and bolting on a front valance (I have a beat up one under my house actually) and...
by mikey
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: 240Z hub torque
Replies: 0
Views: 5013

240Z hub torque

Hi guys, I'm doing a refresh of my driveline and have a few questions for you. Firstly, I had some noticeable play in my rear hubs when you try and rock the wheels, the bearings didn't feel notchy when rolled. So I tried torquing them up and measuring end-play, the FSM specs say you should get end-p...
by mikey
Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S30 Values
Replies: 5
Views: 4919

Re: S30 Values

Hmm yeah, that's quite a lot isn't it :|

The car itself is pretty tidy. Not super original or special thou. The frame rails look quite damaged.
by mikey
Fri May 29, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 400z in Nissan video
Replies: 4
Views: 3731

400z in Nissan video

by mikey
Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

Hey mate welcome to the site. Welcome to ask any questions on the forum. Probably better than PM so everyone can chime in.

Cheers
by mikey
Sat Feb 01, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

Thanks, yep it's working well.

Yeah image hosting is a real pain. I now host them in my own AWS S3 account. Which works for me, but wouldn't recommend unless you're into IT.
by mikey
Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance valuations
Replies: 9
Views: 3743

Re: insurance valuations

I've had a valuation before and found the whole thing a bit Mickey Mouse.

He was a well known valuer and more or less asked me to pick a number that I thought the car would be worth because he didn't really know. This is for a 240z.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
by mikey
Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

That looks good. Always wanted to do something similar to my car. How about writing something up as to how you did this and where you bought parts from. Would be good to send in a mail-out or log in as an upgrade for the early Zs You could send it directly to me if you like. bernjean59@gmail.com Be...
by mikey
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Red Zed Build Thread
Replies: 179
Views: 252704

Re: Red Zed Build Thread

Witchcraft! I just replaced the original fusebox with a new magical one from the future which isn't all hot and melty and gives me more than 9 volts at the headlights! Amaze. https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/forum-media/20190916_114724.jpg And since all my thread images are poked, here's one ...
by mikey
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: DJ's other 280ZX
Replies: 54
Views: 50096

Re: DJ's other 280ZX

Lookin great mate 8)
by mikey
Wed May 29, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RS Watanabe's 15x10 vs 17x10??
Replies: 10
Views: 5066

Re: RS Watanabe's 15x10 vs 17x10??

Oh yeah, the genuine Watanabe wheel nuts are two-piece with big coned washers which mate against the wheel, presumably to stop the nut gouging the wheels.

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