Rear inner arches.... where can I find?

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

As above really.... need to get a set (last bits of metal work) so that I can progress. Had originally ordered from Mike, but I cant really continue to wait

richiep · May 4, 2016

You'll have to go Stateside I'd say. Unless someone has got some laying around, or Fourways/Z Farm, you'll have to order from Motorsport Auto or Z Car Source or someone like that.

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/classic02o04b
http://www.zcarsource.com/wheel-wel...280z-70-78-coupe-right-new_8_56055_55655.html

MaximG · May 4, 2016

I can only assume Mike was getting them from MSA.

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Tried Fourways, nothing there...

Right now, I will go back on all that I said about ordering from stateside, just want this moving now.

Thanks!

richiep · May 4, 2016

Really you've got no choice but to go US. As Maxim says, Mike was probably sourcing such panels from MSA anyway, along with much of the rest of his inventory of non-Nissan direct parts. They are a major reputable business so there should be little to fear.

When it comes down to it, you've bought into a car scene which has a minimal footprint in the UK. There are only a couple of hundred cars, a couple of specialists, minimal parts distribution and availability, and the best new-old-stock or s/h stuff gets hoarded or gets sold only very occasionally. If you don't order from the US or Japan, in many cases, you'll be stuck totally.

Tabco (a major pattern panel supplier) also have the inner arches (possibly may be MSA's source):

https://tabcoparts.com/16753.html

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Change the suspension, picked the wrong ones
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20b02/23-3961
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic20b02/23-3962

richiep · May 4, 2016

The Tokico springs are discontinued. There are UK sources for springs (Faulkners etc).

There are many sellers on eBay and elsewhere doing the bushing kits so choice to shop around there.

The sway bar kit - US cars didn't come with a rear sway bar so their aftermarket kits are designed to mount differently to JDM/Euro/UK etc cars that came with mounting points on the shell. Personally, I'm not convinced you need to replace the standard ones, at least the rear one anyway.

Strut brace - is Moggy240 still making these up? Quite a few of us have the ones he put together. He might have some suggestions on this part.

Radiator - that one is a China-made cheapy most likely, like those you can get on eBay in the UK for 130 quid. Try Mishimoto instead. Several Zs I've seen have them fitted. Look good. Available in the UK for £252:
http://www.mishimoto.co.uk/datsun-240z-performance-aluminium-radiator-70-73.html
Mishimoto also do the hoses in silicon (obviously more expensive than rubber ones)

Front valance - IMO, the urethane ones are not a nice shape and an ugly finish. FRP Automotive do valances but seem totally flaky these days in terms of reliability as a business (I know Craig has had health issues). From MSA, if you want the brake ducts, get the Type 1 ducted version:
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic02a01b/50-1402

I think Type 1 non-ducted looks best (and totally JDM) but I'm biased there!

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Will see what I can find for the springs then.

Will skip the swaybar kit

Will PM him

Happy with that radiator, silicon hoses are fine, run them everywhere else

FRP site seems to be down

Not a fan of that front valiance.... will start looking at others.

Will post up a pic later of what I like so I can get the correct one

Thanks again

Rob Gaskin · May 4, 2016

richiep said:
The Tokico springs are discontinued.......

I'm not surprised. I had some on my 110 Red car. Useless - fronts coil-bound, rears loose!

First thought is that they got the marking wrong, however the thicker spring is to the back so correct.

I still have them if you want to try them on yours.

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Rob Gaskin said:
I'm not surprised. I had some on my 110 Red car. Useless - fronts coil-bound, rears loose!

First thought is that they got the marking wrong, however the thicker spring is to the back so correct.

I still have them if you want to try them on yours.

Was your red car road or track?

Rob Gaskin · May 4, 2016

grahamjc said:
Was your red car road or track?

Road. Now on standard springs.

Those springs MAY work swopped F-R but it's a maul playing with springs.

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Rob Gaskin said:
Road. Now on standard springs.

Those springs MAY work swopped F-R but it's a maul playing with springs.

Happier with the standards then I take it?

Will have a look at what condition mine are and maybe just replace the shock part.... since your review of them is that bad.

andrew muir · May 4, 2016

Hi Rob
Looking at your pic of the springs I reckon the longer of the 2 springs should be at the rear as it is far softer than the shorter one due to more coils, That is as long as the spring wire dia is the same? :unsure:

grahamjc · May 4, 2016

Wheels & tyres - received

Inner fenders & front valiance (found the one I liked) - ordered
Mishimoto radiator & hoses - ordered
Bushing & rubber kit - will be ordered in the next few days

SacCyclone · May 5, 2016

grahamjc, I am bringing with me at the end of this month many small bits for members on this site. Offer still open to you if you have a need for small light weight bits as i know that shipping from the states is a killer. I order all the time from MSA and several others. Cheers.

grahamjc · May 5, 2016

SacCyclone said:
grahamjc, I am bringing with me at the end of this month many small bits for members on this site. Offer still open to you if you have a need for small light weight bits as i know that shipping from the states is a killer. I order all the time from MSA and several others. Cheers.

Thanks for the great offer, have PMd you with all that I am ordering in the US

grahamjc · May 10, 2016

richiep said:
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Strut brace - is Moggy240 still making these up? Quite a few of us have the ones he put together. He might have some suggestions on this part.

Radiator - that one is a China-made cheapy most likely, like those you can get on eBay in the UK for 130 quid. Try Mishimoto instead. Several Zs I've seen have them fitted. Look good. Available in the UK for £252:
http://www.mishimoto.co.uk/datsun-240z-performance-aluminium-radiator-70-73.html
Mishimoto also do the hoses in silicon (obviously more expensive than rubber ones)

...

Thanks for this..... got one of the last struts from Moggy

and radiator sorted from mishimoto

IbanezDan51 · May 10, 2016

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to advertise here but if you do need any help importing parts from the US, Stateside Autoparts bring shipments in every two-three weeks and would be happy to help. It's actually my fathers business and has been around for 30 or more years.

grahamjc · May 10, 2016

Im all sorted.... parts delivered today

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