81 280zx

[V8ZMAN87]

i have found a 81 280 zx runs and drives for cheap but dont know if i want to try to find a 70s 240 z or try fix up the 81 i need advice and pics if you have them. of cool 81s

[icice9]

redo your 81 280ZX... ive owned my 280Zx for about 15 years now and in the past 4 years or so ive been restoring it and heres the finished product




more pics on my website..
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...page_id=336708

[V8ZMAN87]

how much $$ did you spend on it. and what were the most difficult problems you had

[icice9]

i spent over $8000 on the car of a span of 4 years but most of the work i did myself except for the interior and the paint.. theres noting really difficult on the car. its a Z with the L28 engine.. the easiest engine to work on in my opinion. check out my webpage for more pics of my car... it ill give you an idea on what i spent my money on..

[V8ZMAN87]

is there a site to go to were i can get carpeting

[icice9]

www.zcarparts.com
www.britishvictoria.com

[V8ZMAN87]

i was looking for a short throw shifter do you know were i can get one

[V8ZMAN87]

i have a hard time finding parts for 81 zx will parts for a 240z work like intakes and other things.

[icice9]

the web pages i linked you to are the best places to find anything for your Z. your not going to find a better source for parts for your car... go to www.zcarparts.com and victoria britsh and order a catalog...

[V8ZMAN87]

thanks alot

[V8ZMAN87]

if i was to put a 17" tire on the 81 do i have to adjust any thing like computers or other things like that.

[icice9]

if you want 17" wheels your going to need to get adapters for the rims... most rim manufactures dont make rims for a 0 offset.. most early Zs have a 0 to 10mm offset.. and all the modern rims now a days are all 30+mm offsets. but you wont need to adjust anything but your allignment ..

[V8ZMAN87]

were can you find the spacers and how much are they

[icice9]

www.modern-motorsports.com i paid $275 for my set... it depends on what offset spacer you get.... well theyre really not just spacers but more like adapters.. spacers youll need longer stud but with adapters they have another set of studs already on them..