imackz Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 RE: Power steering - you should only fit this if you're a girly man and don't want massive biceps . Honestly I don't see the big deal with power steering in a Z. It's never bothered me and it's only a bit harder parking but if you're a manly man this is no issue. I have power steering in my V8 ZX and my arm size is fine thanks .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsandwhich Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 very reasonable price of $750 door to door. I'm not sure if this was a mates rates situation, because we have used them once before. But i am more than happy to give you their number if you're still intertesed? Put it in the recommended business section? I'm sure this could help others in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsandwhich Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I have power steering in my V8 ZX and my arm size is fine thanks .... No pics, no pro.................. Oh scrap that idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 hey.... just checking... The guy i bought the car off seemed pretty sure that the power steering from a 280zx worked in a 260z... But from what I've read, its really not possible... is it possible that i have a 280z steering rack, not a 280zx? (BTW it hasn't been fitted to the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imackz Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 hey.... just checking... The guy i bought the car off seemed pretty sure that the power steering from a 280zx worked in a 260z... But from what I've read, its really not possible... is it possible that i have a 280z steering rack, not a 280zx? (BTW it hasn't been fitted to the car). Early 280zx uses reciprocal ball , which is not great, but later ones came wth power assisted rack and pinion, which is good or you could adapt a wrx one maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hmmmm so why dont more people use 280zx power steering then? I still have a feeling that it doesn't work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo240 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The 280ZX SII rack and pinion power steering is a rear mount rack (sits behind the steering axis of the front wheels). The 260Z has a front mounted rack (sits in front of the steering axis). This means that if you install a 280 ZX rack into a 260Z in the front mount position, when you turn left the car will go right and vice-versa. It is impractical to install a rack in the rear position in a 240/260Z without relocating the steering arms as well. I don't know why you would do that. There are better options for power steering on S30's. Cheers Jamo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 hey thanks for that mate! Thats what my understanding was, just wasn't sure. I'll post some pics of the steering rack that i have and hopefuly it ISN'T a 280zx rack... but im pretty sure it is... Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The cross members are different.............. Meaning an Arizona Z Car cast alloy sump will not fit in a 280ZX either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Robbie, it's Alex from Friday's party. Send me a msg on Sunday morning/Saturday night and I'll come around and have a squiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamZproject Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hey Alex, thanks for showing me your beautiful z the other week. It really gives me something to aspire to! I have found a few other little rust spots in the car, but ill post in my newly created project journal. I just realised that i have the old set of window seals from my car, so if there are any of your seals that are leaking particularly bad you can have these ones. (Although I'm not sure if they'd be any better...) I'm really not looking to getting the bill for my car to be resprayed... The guy at the body shop said it would be anywhere from $2000 upwards! For anyone who is interested, i will be making a project log. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,11066.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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