Roberto's PMC enhanced 260Z

[Roberto]

With all the mods I have been doing of late, I thought I would start a project page of my own.

Peter MC has commenced building me a good strong torquey L28 with triple 40mm mikuni's from Simon's engine (Luvemfast).  Post away pics as often as you like Peter    The engine wiill have 88mm forged flattop pistons from SPS, Spool rods, NOS crank, High lift 72 degree wade cam, CNC ported E88 head from SW for 10.5:1 CR.  Still awaiting a response from nismo and stahl for header prices with postage to Aus.

I am also about to finally fit my ZG flares and watanabes from BenZed to the car.  I really wanted black ones (dark gunmetal) with polished lip, but this is a special order item and because of the earthquake in Japan, I would have to wait an eternity to get them.  So my choices were silver with polished lip or gunmetal black.

Tempted into purchasing them by Bens April special price I bought the silver with polished lip and then proceeded to paint them satin black, carefully masking around the lip to get a nice sharp finish.  See pics below....

[luvemfast]

They look sswweeeett
What size are they?

[Roberto]

Thanks.  16x9.5 (-19) rear and 16x9 (-13) front. 

I was going to go gunmetal like the factory watanabe black, but thought satin black would be more unique.  I will know if I made the right choice when on the car.....

[benny]

looking awesome man!!! Gonna be a beast when its finished!!

[peter mc]

Am looking forward to updating your page as i believe you will have the best L28 road motor in OZ.
The spec sheet reads better than most race engines.
I will post pics very soon for you to look at.

[Roberto]

Other things that have kept me busy in the last 6-12 months with my car have been a complete suspension rebuild (PU everywhere, front and rear camber kits, strut braces, kings, tokico adjustables, heavy duty front and rear sway bars, adjustable rear control arms and sectioned struts to avoid bottoming out), new front spoiler and addition of rear spoiler, retro-fitting late 260Z style bonnet vents, clear turn signal lenses, headlight covers, fairlady grill, 3 core aluminium radiator, new carpets, ron tyler diff mount with bump stop to replace diff strap and new Bride Digo seats with Bride rails.

Once the new engine and new wheels are on, I really need to stop spending $$$ on enhancements and then just more on restoring like new rubbers, dash cracks etc.  As you all know, it is never really over......

[Lightmaster240z]

Specking from experience you can't go wrong  with one of Peter Mac beast .I can't get the smile off my face
Regrads
Bruce

[Gareth. J.]

Looks great mate, are those Bride's as comfy as they look? I like the new front spoiler, is it urethane?

Well said Bruce..... I'll second that, you'll be amazed when you get that fresh motor in. Peter's work is second to none.

[peter mc]

hay Roberto i need to get a new 260 after looking at that car it looks great ... and thanks guys it easy to do good work when you are into it and love what you do

[Roberto]

Hey Gareth, the front spoiler is just fiberglass.  The seats are nice and solid.  I am not sure comfy is the best way to describe them. They hug around and give good support, but there are more plush seats out there.  These are a definitely a sport seat.  See better pic below.

Thanks guys for your comments.  I am sure that the engine will sing nicely.  Can't wait 

[Gareth. J.]

Nice  You'll need that extra support with all the mods, it'll go lika a rocket and handle like a gokart!
 

[RB30X]

What was the damage on the seats. $$
Did you fit them, do they sit nice and low with heaps of head room?
I'd love to swap mine out for a pair of brides.

[zzzzed]

ill be looking forward to atacking your car with a grinder next week 

[Roberto]

Lots of damage RB30X. 

$1150 per seat. $350 per bracket.

The upside is that the auto store (Car Toys) guaranteed them to fit when I ordered them or they would refund my deposit since this was a concern for me.  They would only do this guarantee if I used the Bride rails otherwise I would have just modified the standard rails. They sit at roughly the same height as standard seats, which is ok for me.  I fitted them myself.  It was relatively easy.

Mick, I may need some valium to get me through it all 

[Roberto]

Well, saturday was flare installation day.  I thank Mick for bringing his grinder and mig welder to my house for task. 

First step was masking to protect paint and mounting the flares with metal screws for test fit and to mark the position with a texta.  I did this the night before to save time.