Tuesday, 15 February 2011

The Mods

Disclaimer:
The information on this blog is for my own personal use. I've spent lots of time researching mainly hybridz.org and Skylinesaustralia and this is a compilation of the most important info (to me at least) in order to do these mods in the near future.
Note:
Prices between parentheses indicate that these parts have been purchased already.

 [ S t e e r i n g ]
The steering assy from the steering rack (not visible in the pic) up to the u-joint of the steering column are rusted beyond repair and will have to be replaced with after market parts from Woodward Steering. The steering coupler will be eliminated altogether, resulting in a direct steering experience.
rusty bitsWoodward replacement parts

 Woodward steering parts list:
[x] ST201A x1
[x] ST2011 x1
[x] UA20201
[x] SCA500
[x] UA20113
Ordered from Hydroline.eu
[ B r a k e s ]

 Rear:
- [x] Modern Motorsports bracket kit ($270)
- [x] 11" ('84 Z31 non-turbo) 4x 114.3 solid rotors (2x $19.78)
- [x] Hawk HP plus semi-metallic brake pads ($81.95)
- [x] 1989-1994 rear 240SX calipers (ebay)

 Front:
- [x] Power Slot 126-42011CSL/CSR Cryo slotted Brake Rotors ($148.50 ea. Summit)
- [x] Hawk HP Plus brake pads ($90.95)
- [  ] OEM reman. calipers:A-1 CARDONE Part #19254 (R) | #19255 (L) $28.79 ea. Rockauto.com

 Handbrake
[x] 280Z parking brake cable - Raybestos BC92952 ($57.79 + 6.11 shipping) (rockauto.com)

 [ F u e l s y s t e m ]

 [ S u s p e n s i o n ]
"STAGE 3": street + track
I have decided to go with basic suspension upgrades and the Tokico Illumina advanced handling kit initially. I can always switch to the GC coilovers and the fully adjustable suspension parts if this wouldn't suffice, which I doubt cuz I won't be racing for a living and won't be chasing tenths of a second.
Aftermarket front and rear swaybars (already purchased).
total WCR: $95
  • New outer tie rod ends
    [  ] MSA $50
  • [  ] Bumpsteer spacers (roll center adjusters) $49.95
total MSA: $99.95
    • [x] ball joints (2) (ebay)
    • [  ] front wheel bearing kit
      Inner + outer + seal= $19 x 2 (Black Dragon auto)
    • [  ] rear wheel bearings
      inner + outer + seal= $50 x 2
    • (Tension/compression rod kit $34.95 + rubber bushings $7.90)
    Black Dragon auto: $138
    • [  ] Tokico Illumina Advanced Handling Kit (ILK252) $538 (amazon.com)
      (Front BZ3015 - Rear BZ3016 | progressive springs F 140 lbs.in - R 165 lbs.in)
      Lowered about 1" which means that camber plates are not absolutely necessary.

     US Shopping list:
    Wilwood brake proportioning valve: $42
    A1-Cardone calipers: $58 (2 x $29)
    Suspension MSA: $99.95
    Suspension WCR: $95
    Bearings BDA: $138
    Amazon: $538
    FRSport: $20

     Total: ~$

    Suspension final stage:
    ~$1975


     [ B o d y / i n t e r i o r ]
    Seat options:

     [ E x h a u s t s y s t e m ]
    [ C l u t c h ]
    SPEC stage III clutch kit - SN233 $333 (will be ordered at a later stage with engine parts)

     [ T y r e s & W h e e l s ]
    Toyo Proxes R888 (semislicks.nl)

     [ D i f f e r e n t i a l ]
    R180 upgrade: Quaife QDF5L (£660 ex. 20%VAT) + 4.11 ring-pinion

     Differential revision
    • 60-900 bearing carrier (2 x 24.95) - $50
    • 61-302 oil seal (2 x 5.95) - $12
    • 61-300 pinion oil seal - $8.95
    • 60-909 pilot bearing - $34.95
    • 60-906 front pinion bearing - $42.95
    • 60-951 rear pinion bearing - $49.95
    • 53-390 gasket - $6.95
    Black dragon auto: $205.55

    [Electrical system]

    Wiper system

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