lv280zx

I know my 280zx na is not going to be a rocket, but, what about the handling.
It's got 205/70/14s and a stock set up. Would I see a significant improvement if I put on larger sway bars, performance shocks and strut tower brace? I'm on a tight budget and was wondering what would give me the best bang for the buck. I know the struts need to be replaced. BTW, what is the size of the stock sway bars? Thanks

NismoPick

Yes, most any stock car will benefit performance upgrades when done correctly.

Stock sway bars are 3/4" I believe. MSA sells 1" front, 7/8" rear: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/23-4103

KYB's and Tokico's are both good struts. Eibach has good springs, but if you are on a budget, you can use 79-83 Mercedes 300D front springs for the 280zx rear, they just need to be cut to length. Search for 300D here, I've discussed it before. SHADY280 has quite a firm setup on his n/a... I've been in it.

lv280zx

Ok, I'll start with the that. Also, is there a way to tighten the steering to make it less light and get more feedback?

NismoPick

Get an alignment.

What year is your car? Rack and pinion? Replacing bushings w/ a poli kit, and replacing tie rod ends / ball joints, and use a hard poli / plastic steering column coupler... that will tighten steering.

lv280zx

Thanks for the info. It's an 82. Rack and pinion. I heard once that poli bushing tend to squeak.

NismoPick

Yes, if you install them wrong. Use the provided lube.

hehe... der... this guy forgot to use lube: http://www.fbodyonline.com/forum/f17...ubricant-1887/

Google... what would we do without Google?

PurePontiacKid

MSA poly bushing kit doesn't come with lube >:U pissed me off, luckily I was able to find what I needed at a hardware store.

FricFrac

Hmmm mine came with lube from MSA.... maybe they saw the pictures of your car slammed and figured you weren't using the suspension anyhow.... jk

Best/First upgrade for a stock 280ZX - Tokico HPK255 spring/shock kit

John has one of the best prices out there and is a fellow Z car nut
http://www.betamotorsports.com/products/products.php

NismoPick

So did mine.

I bought a poly kit from ebay for another car, the kit was supposed to come w/ lube and it didn't. I contacted the seller and he sent me a whole box full of lube packets. Buahahhaha!

WildmaN

Still wondering how much it would be with shipping to AZ 85207. I can get the full kit, with free shipping for $405. If he can beat that, I might hit him up. Let me know, if you can man.

SHADY280

yes i have mercedes springs in the rear of my car, but the front is still stock springs kyb gr2 shocks. it makes a nice balance that is very streetable. these cars squat lots and therefore lose alot of acceleration performance as well as side to side handling. i have the msa swaybars and poly bushings. plus i got the t/c rod ball socket kit, but bleach has the very best and has a heim end t/c rod that is adjustable made by ttt. i made my steering coupler out of aluminum on a lathe so i feel everything

FricFrac

Dunno you'd have to contact him....

WildmaN

^ Alright will do when I get a chance. Thanks

KHCreason

I look forward to my z having goo suspension! full bushings, sway bars, that bar between the front two and rear two shock towers, etc. woo!

BlueKitsune

A "goo" suspension huh? I wonder if thats similar to a Cadillac boat feeling lol

KHCreason

yep, just like a crown vic or F350, too haha

pete8717

If you guys want some good deals on struts/ shocks and springs and also sway bars check out http://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxsho...ctsdisplay.php . Another good site to check out is http://www.technotoytuning.com/produ...p?vehicleid=28 . They got some pretty good stuff.