Project Z

[280Z Turbo]

I got more brake parts the other day.

The hub spacers:


The rear calipers are on:


The passenger side brake lines runs right into the rear brake line distribution block:

The driver's side is a bit of a mystery. I need some hardline, but I'm not sure where to mount it.

I got Porterfield R4-S pads all around:



I also got an new OEM 15/16" Brake master cylinder to keep the pedal travel reasonable.


I picked up a 300ZX coil to give me more clearance for I/C piping.


I'm reusing the stock brake lines in front. I'm getting rid of the dust shields.



I just test fit the wheel. I took some paint off of the caliper. I was hoping it would fit, but I didn't expect it to.

I was able to shim it out with 2 washers, so I need a ~5/16" inch spacer and longer studs. Anybody know where I can get some?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Why did you get hub spacers for the front?

[280Z Turbo]

Why did you get hub spacers for the front?

Because the rotor hats for the 300ZX rotors are too short. The black spacer makes it all fit.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Oh, I missed the part where you said you were upgrading to 300Zx brakes. Cool.

I never bought wheels spacers before. Maybe http://www.wheeladapter.com

[280Z Turbo]

This could get pricey.

Maybe I'll just go with parts store "Mr. Gasket" spacers.

[280Z Turbo]

Oh, I missed the part where you said you were upgrading to 300Zx brakes. Cool.

I never bought wheels spacers before. Maybe http://www.wheeladapter.com

84-85 Non Turbo 300ZX rotors all around
89-94 240SX rear calipers
86-87 Toyota 4x4 4 piston front calipers

[Eye of the Tiger]

This could get pricey.

Maybe I'll just go with parts store "Mr. Gasket" spacers.

If they fit use them. So, maybe you have to settle for 3/8" instead. No big deal - as long as the tires don't start rubbing fenders.

[280Z Turbo]

If they fit use them. So, maybe you have to settle for 3/8" instead. No big deal - as long as the tires don't start rubbing fenders.

They shouldn't even come close. I'm afraid it will make my rear wheels look more sunken in, though.

[Eye of the Tiger]

They shouldn't even come close. I'm afraid it will make my rear wheels look more sunken in, though.

That's the cool thing to do now. Make your rear wheels look all sunken in, like an Isetta.

[280Z Turbo]

That's the cool thing to do now. Make your rear wheels look all sunken in, like an Isetta.

[280Z Turbo]

Would this be a cool color for the Z or what?


I'd like to paint the Z with single stage urethane paint this summer as well as get some 16x8 Sportmax wheels like this:


Right now, I have the left side of the motor ripped off replacing the intake/exhaust gasket. I'm also replacing the front wheel bearings and trying to find a place for my brake proportioning valve.

I got universal 1/4" wheels spacers and installed longer studs from a Nissan Quest minivan.

When my car comes out in the spring it will have awesome brakes and a leak free exhuast.

[Eye of the Tiger]

turbo?

[280Z Turbo]

I already haz terbow.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I already haz terbow.

I CAN HAS TERBOW PLZ NOW? 

[280Z Turbo]

I CAN HAS TERBOW PLZ NOW? 

It would be a waste. You'd just torque steer into the weeds.

[Eye of the Tiger]

It would be a waste. You'd just torque steer into the weeds.

I BE CARFUL. PROMIZ.

[280Z Turbo]

I'm also probably going to shave the rear bumper off to drop a good 50 lbs or so from the tail.

[280Z Turbo]

Can anybody recommend a good paint?

I'm thinking Single Stage Nason Fullthane urethane. I don't need/want a showcar shine and I'm not worried about it weathering, but I want quality paint. I'm not afraid to spend a few hundred on this.

I've also read that metallic paint is easier to lay down than solid. Is that true? I want to use metallic blue paint anyway.

[J86]

Does anyone use Awlgrip on cars?

[280Z Turbo]

Does anyone use Awlgrip on cars?

[280Z Turbo]

I'm going to try and get the hubs done tommorow and start bleeding the brakes. I try to post pics.

[Soup DeVille]

Does anyone use Awlgrip on cars?

No, but I've seen it on trucks and carrydeck cranes.

[J86]

Used to coat boats.

[280Z Turbo]

I would never use anything other than automotive paint on a car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I would never use anything other than automotive paint on a car.

Boat paint is hardcore, man.

[280Z Turbo]

Boat paint is hardcore, man.

You're the kind of guy who would roll Dutchboy paint on your cars.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You're the kind of guy who would roll Dutchboy paint on your cars.

Heil ja! Dutchboy is a pimp!

[280Z Turbo]

Here's my authetic plate on the car:

[The Pirate]

Here's my authetic plate on the car:

That's one hell of an exhaust pipe you have there...


I'm not mocking, your car rocks!

[The Pirate]

Oh, and you have you driven the car with the SS brake lines.  I'm thinking of getting those for my car.