Senza pari 280z build

[zxert]

A little bit of scribbling... frame revisions and suspension layout brainZtorming.


IMAG0801 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr

True to form, I always start out with some elaborate design which is more often than not overly complicated or nearly impossible to actually manufacture... or just not cost effective. So, after I beat myself up about how to go about cutting/bending/welding whatever it might be, or how I'll have to tweak or change other things to deal with the possible fit-up issue... or again, whatever the case might be... I'll get my head out of my *ss and simply change it, and the result is always positive. You think I'd learn!

This is actually an admirable trait. If you analyze it, doing it this way you end up with the most elaborate design that is actually possible. As opposed to doing it the way I would, which involves 15 pounds of JB weld and duck tape in key areas.

I think clearly we can all see that you do things right. I know this because I messed around with solidworks for a day or so and said F-that.

Keep up the good works.

[mexMan]

I'd like to see how are you going to enclose the Cobra rearend, and I saw one of your CAD renderings, I think you could throw the engine a little further behind, I think. Looks really good!

[SENZA PARI]

Pulled the motor and front subframe out this weekend... The hoist was at another building and I couldn't wait for a truck to be available, so I pulled the car up off of it. The rear end will come out this weekend and then she'll be cut down to a shell.
Material for the new frame/cage is one the way.


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[kbuss]

Just looked at some of you photos on your flickr page: I am EXTREMELY jealous of all the TIG welding you get to do. If there is one thing I miss the most it is TIG welding.

You sir, are a true artist.

[Flaming pile of Soarer]

wow just freaking wow!

[TeckniX]

How is the front-end not coming down in this picture? Do you have hella weight in the trunk or something? I was expecting some sort of rope to pick up the front-end from your description. lol

[chuckie]

compared to this, my z will be so lame.. thanks.. haha, I wish I had your welding skills!

[Aitch]

How is the front-end not coming down in this picture? Do you have hella weight in the trunk or something? I was expecting some sort of rope to pick up the front-end from your description. lol

No engine in the front, plus physics = static wheelie.

[rps.13]

Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait to see more...!!!

[seffer]

omg these welds, i can't simply express how much i enjoyed looking at them.

[TeckniX]

Just pretending like there actually are updates, but really don't want this thread to disappear. So hmm bump?

[soab]

Weak... I got so excited for updates... lol

[BrianC.]

fucking badass, cant wait to see this beast completed!

[SENZA PARI]

I apologize for the lack of updates the past two weeks. We've been busy on the customer's cars, finishing up the 4" track exhaust amongst other things.
The Z is finally stripped to where it can the bottom can be cut away. I took it off the jack stands and its currently resting on the frame rails in the front, and supported in the rear with a 2" tall jack to give it the proper rake, otherwise it tilts backwards as the rails are lowest in front.
It will still sit another 2" lower all around, and the overall height will be 41"... 9.4" under stock ride height. You can start to get a feel for where the front and rear tires will sit in relation to the fenders.


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[FunfGang]

Good heavens thats going to be a short/ low car! Fantastic work so far, still amazed.