Rear Dr30 Shocks Same As 280zx Fairlady Shocks? Also, Can Someone Help With Rear Badges?

[ChokudoriDR30]

First, I'm trying to figure out if the 280ZX rear shocks will fit on a DR30... The rear control arms look very similar and the used shocks I purchased seem to be destroyed on one side in the rear. So, I need to replace them with something else, and since I'm in the US, it has to be something found in the US...

Also, I need rear badges for my car before September 30th (which is the big yearly Japanese Classic Car show, where I'll be the only DR30 Skyline )... I'm looking for the rear "SKYLINE" and "DOHC Turbo RS"... Does anyone have some used ones sitting around they could sell me?

[Ghostrider]

First, I'm trying to figure out if the 280ZX rear shocks will fit on a DR30... The rear control arms look very similar and the used shocks I purchased seem to be destroyed on one side in the rear. So, I need to replace them with something else, and since I'm in the US, it has to be something found in the US...

Also, I need rear badges for my car before September 30th (which is the big yearly Japanese Classic Car show, where I'll be the only DR30 Skyline )... I'm looking for the rear "SKYLINE" and "DOHC Turbo RS"... Does anyone have some used ones sitting around they could sell me?

I can give you the SKYLINE badge, but DOHC Turbo RS is a bit like rocking horse sh!t & hen's teeth.

I have a new ex Japan DOHC RS badge, but I sold the only turbo version I had to a mate on the Gold Coast.

Cheers, D

[Ghostrider]

First, I'm trying to figure out if the 280ZX rear shocks will fit on a DR30... The rear control arms look very similar and the used shocks I purchased seem to be destroyed on one side in the rear. So, I need to replace them with something else, and since I'm in the US, it has to be something found in the US...

Also, I need rear badges for my car before September 30th (which is the big yearly Japanese Classic Car show, where I'll be the only DR30 Skyline )... I'm looking for the rear "SKYLINE" and "DOHC Turbo RS"... Does anyone have some used ones sitting around they could sell me?

How much do you think you will pay for a set of rear Orange Koni's in the US?

As far as I know, some of our spring makers use 240Z/260Z rear spring specs for 30mm lowered R30, but the shocks I cant help you with.

If they're an eye bottom mount & same top, the top plates can probably interchanged, but I would be surprised if they were the same length.

R30 rears are minimum length 20.59 inches (centre of eye to centre of mount plate when compressed), Stroke 6.89 inches

Hope this helps.

Cheers, D

[ChokudoriDR30]

How much do you think you will pay for a set of rear Orange Koni's in the US?

As far as I know, some of our spring makers use 240Z/260Z rear spring specs for 30mm lowered R30, but the shocks I cant help you with.

If they're an eye bottom mount & same top, the top plates can probably interchanged, but I would be surprised if they were the same length.

R30 rears are minimum length 20.59 inches (centre of eye to centre of mount plate when compressed), Stroke 6.89 inches

Hope this helps.

Cheers, D

Heh, even the Skyline badge would be good enough... Would you ship to the US?

Now that I think about it, the top rear shock mount on a DR30 is probably higher than on a 280ZX so length of shock would probably be an issue... Are DR30 Shocks widely available in Australia/NZ?

[Ghostrider]

Heh, even the Skyline badge would be good enough... Would you ship to the US?

Now that I think about it, the top rear shock mount on a DR30 is probably higher than on a 280ZX so length of shock would probably be an issue... Are DR30 Shocks widely available in Australia/NZ?

I will, give me an adress and I'll post it to you.

I have a set of NEW Orange adjustable Koni's, front & rear, (front inserts still in the box they came in) that are available, that's why I asked what you could expect to pay in US, so maybe we could work out a deal that gets you sorted out.

Cheers, D

[ChokudoriDR30]

I will, give me an adress and I'll post it to you.

I have a set of NEW Orange adjustable Koni's, front & rear, (front inserts still in the box they came in) that are available, that's why I asked what you could expect to pay in US, so maybe we could work out a deal that gets you sorted out.

Cheers, D

What's your e-mail?

[Ghostrider]

What's your e-mail?

[email protected] or just send me a PM.

Cheers, D

[Ghostrider]

[email protected] or just send me a PM.

Cheers, D

Sorry, stuffed that up, typo?

[email protected] or just send me a PM

I wanted about AU$100 for the rears if thats ok with you, that's probably about US$75.00 or there abouts plus the freight. They are new, never turned a wheel, but were fitted to my original project car before I stumbled onto a set of coil overs.

Cheers, D

[rsx84]

Sorry, stuffed that up, typo?

[email protected] or just send me a PM

I wanted about AU$100 for the rears if thats ok with you, that's probably about US$75.00 or there abouts plus the freight. They are new, never turned a wheel, but were fitted to my original project car before I stumbled onto a set of coil overs.

Cheers, D

Ghostrider are they reds or orange?

[the big JC]

Ghostrider are they reds or orange?

it says orange lol

[Ghostrider]

Ghostrider are they reds or orange?

Orange Matt, but they are the only Koni's available as far as I know, nothing else listed for them. Internally adjustable on assembly.

If you answered your phone occassionally I could talk to you about them, as I tried a few minutes ago.

Cheers, Dennis

[rsx84]

Orange Matt, but they are the only Koni's available as far as I know, nothing else listed for them. Internally adjustable on assembly.

If you answered your phone occassionally I could talk to you about them, as I tried a few minutes ago.

Cheers, Dennis

was that you, sorry mate i'm at work i can't answer, i was asking as i have the reds in my r31 and they are internal adj, the orange are surrpost to be extrenal adj, i have the orange in the HR30 at the moment, cost about $1300 (4 years ago) for them so $100 for the rear is a brilliant price...

[Ravenoak]

I can give you the SKYLINE badge, but DOHC Turbo RS is a bit like rocking horse sh!t & hen's teeth.

I have a new ex Japan DOHC RS badge, but I sold the only turbo version I had to a mate on the Gold Coast.

Cheers, D

Hey Dennis, you dont have another spare Skyline badge as well do you? I need to get a new one for my DR30.

cheers

[rsx84]

badges found here.

http://www.r30.co.jp/goods/index.html

translate here:

http://www.google.com.au/language_tools?hl=en

aus you'll need to order them through a importer, US i have no idea, the same deal i'd say..

Edited September 13, 2006 by rsx84

[Ghostrider]

Hey Dennis, you dont have another spare Skyline badge as well do you? I need to get a new one for my DR30.

cheers

I'm sure I could russle up one for you, maybe we should get together and see what else we can swap.

[Ghostrider]

badges found here.

http://www.r30.co.jp/goods/index.html

translate here:

http://www.google.com.au/language_tools?hl=en

aus you'll need to order them through a importer, US i have no idea, the same deal i'd say..

They're a bomb from there and Jap postage is worse than US.

I was quoted on a GT guard badge and it went like this:

Badge 2800 Yen, Buyers Commission 1000 Yen, Domestic postage to buyer/shipping point 1500 Yen, then International Postage 1600 Yen.

All told for a badge that costs in Japan 2800 Yen, 6900 Yen (about AU$71.00)

How much did yours cost???

Cheers, D

[rsx84]

They're a bomb from there and Jap postage is worse than US.

I was quoted on a GT guard badge and it went like this:

Badge 2800 Yen, Buyers Commission 1000 Yen, Domestic postage to buyer/shipping point 1500 Yen, then International Postage 1600 Yen.

All told for a badge that costs in Japan 2800 Yen, 6900 Yen (about AU$71.00)

How much did yours cost???

Cheers, D

not a clue, 18 months of wondering LOL

Edited September 13, 2006 by rsx84

[Ravenoak]

I'm sure I could russle up one for you, maybe we should get together and see what else we can swap.

Sounds good Dennis when I get a bit less busy with work & the kids.

Just by way of progress, I have replaced the centre console, sourced a new ashtray, lighter and socket and gearboot surround, all of which are now in. I ahave also found and out in a rear wiper motor and arm

As for the rear parcel shelf I had another made up with 6 inch speakers and carpet trim. It fits flush with the rear window and a new cover was made up for the wiper motor. When I get a chance I will take some photos.

As for the front end I put in an Alpine deck with iPod controller (iPod is hidden in the glovebox). Although obiviously not a period deck it slotted in nicely and is not over the top. The car came with Carizzero (I think that is how it is spelt) 5 inch speakers in the front doors which are reasonable.

I still need to get matching front seats and then a retrim to bring it back to original glory. The trim itself is not too bad just the tops of the rear seats have faded and the front seats are not matched in design.

This photo was taken before I bought the car.

The boot area will also need some replacement trim and bits and pieces.

Edited September 13, 2006 by Ravenoak

[ChokudoriDR30]

Sorry, stuffed that up, typo?

[email protected] or just send me a PM

I wanted about AU$100 for the rears if thats ok with you, that's probably about US$75.00 or there abouts plus the freight. They are new, never turned a wheel, but were fitted to my original project car before I stumbled onto a set of coil overs.

Cheers, D

Emailed you a couple of days ago... Did you ever get the e-mail?