wally57

Probably not Pete. He is concerned the 280zx may be a bit of a stretch. He says he can get away with a 280z because it is still listed as an S30 same as the 260z, but the 280zx is listed as a S130 so it may be a bit of a stretch. I am trying to find documentation of the 240z factory rally cars that were sold standard with 6" rims. Everyone seems to be aware of them and all agree they came out with 6" wheels but no one seems to have any documentation on them. If we can find them it will make 7"s legal nationally. But that is the challenge. Anyway thanks for the help you have all provided the hunt goes on. Wally

Ok thanks for that. Wally

By any chance do you have a front bumper bar in reasonable condition suitable for re-chroming. Wally

Peter. Thanks for the info it may be what he is looking for. I'll pass it onto him and see if that is all he needs. His name is Ian Davies at Nabiac. He's pretty switched on and good to talk to. I was using another guy in Newcastle who screwed me and others around with a load of bad advice that set my project back a fair bit and cost me quite a bit of money. If you haven't talked to your engineer since the shake up a couple of years ago you should touch base with him again because there are a lot of changes. I hope to have it on the road by early next year so you may see it around. Wally

Was actually with my engineer yesterday he is on the adr commitee and the commitee working out a lot of the anomilies at tje moment. He tells me while some engineers are still working to VS9 it isn't actually in use anymore and the NCOP while not actually in law is the document they are working to now and if you comply with it you will get your car passed. Providing it is not contrary to any ADR'S.In the NCOP it doesn't give a specific size you can go up. It goes on about increasing tyre width 30% and says you then have to use a rim the right size for the tyres. I must admit it's all very confusing but he seems to understand the whole mess. Like the current misunderstanding over engine sizes etc a lot of what you can or can't do depends on your engineer and what he can or cannot prove. He is still sure he can get it done with 7" wheels but it would be much easier if we can find documentation confirming the use of wheels by Datsun on any of the previous 280zx models any where in the world. Wally.

Guys, I am going through engineering for the installation of an LS1 into my 260z 2+2. The engineer has advised that under the current legislation etc in NSW after doing all the maths I can only go 1" over the widest rim that was fitted by Datsun to a 260Z 2+2. I have fitted 7" rims to the car but the Engineer says that because the standard wheels were only 5.5" wide I can only have 6.5" wide rims. The issue as far as he is concerned is if the wheel bearings can take the load of a larger rim. If I can prove that a wider rim was approved by Datsun anywhere then that will provide evidence that the bearings are ok and he can get the rims approved. . When I posted the thread I did say 280zx but since then have discovered the bearings in the 280zx are different to other models up to 280z so using a 280zx as an example won't actually be any good. If I can find actual documentary evidence of the 8" & 10" rims being available for the Fairlady through Datsun it will solve the entire problem. Wally

Just in the throws of sorting out the engineering for the LS1 installation in my 260z 2+2 but need to know what the front axle and rear axle weights of a stock 260z 2+2 are. I have an overall total weight of a standard car but need to know what the front and rear axle weights are so that I can establish that I have not increased the weight over the front axle by more than 10%. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. Wally

Does anyone have any verifiable evidence of any z up to a 280zx including 2+2's that came standard with wheels wider than 5.5". Wally

Thanks guys. I'll go with Sikaflex as per Pete's suggestion. I have a problem even using the name Supercheap within 50 feet of my Zed. Wally 57

Guys, Haven't been working on my zed for some time, but I have just got going again and I'm getting my car ready for paint. Can anyone suggest the brand of a good quality seam sealant that can be successfully painted over. Wally57

Set of 4 brand new ROTA RB 16" x 8" wheels with +10 offset. Brand new still in boxes. With centre caps and wheel nuts. $700.00

Since first posting this thread another member pm'd me some photo's of the outer seal arrangement, but none of the 76/77 2+2 cars I have been using actually even have the channel mentioned in the above posts. On all of the cars I have been using there is no evidence of a channel just a rounded edge. Two of the three cars still have original paintwork and none show any sign of modification or any indication there ever was a channel there. I can only assume these models were never fitted with the outer seal. I would post some photos but can't work out how to do it. Wally

A quick question about the Rear Hatch Weatherstrip. I have been on the hunt for all of the rubber required for my 2+2, but as with most aftermarket parts they don't do as much for the 2+2 as they do for the 2 seaters. One thing I am confused about is the Rear Hatch Seal. Most suppliers list a "Main Seal" but also an "Outer Seal" . On each of the three 2+2's I have used to make up my project car, they all only had one seal fitted to the raised lip around the hatch aperture on the body. The profile looks like that advertised as the main seal, so I am wondering what the "Outer Seal" is and where does it fit. Was it used on all models or only some. Thanks in advance for any guidance you may be able to offer. Wally57

Thanks for the help. Wally

Looking for a pair of stock 280z Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Brackets to fit rear calipers onto my 260z 2+2. I have recond calipers and new discs and I know I can buy aftermarket brackets but if I use them I will have to get the upgrade engineered. If I use stock zed parts I won't have to and that will save $. Wally 57