OMP Seats Are The European Racing Standard

OMP is one of the best know names in international racing.  Long the choice of F1, IMSA, and rally teams.  Italian made, high quality, performance driven.  We are now an authorized distributor for the brand, here in the U.S.  Special order items are  not a problem if you are building a car.

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SEMA 2015 Nissan 240 SX Show And Go

Everyone knows SEMA is the greatest automotive show in the world.  Not everyone knows that it is also the biggest trade show in the US.  Held every year in Las Vegas, and mostly closed to the general public, it is the place to see the very best in speed machines.  We have included a few photos from this years show, for those who are partial to the soon to be "new classic" Nissan 240 SX, and it's cousins as well.  Enjoy!

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John Mortons Early Road Racer

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nissan 240SX Suspension Mods

The only serious choice for track day or drift car suspension is to go with coil over shocks.  They are not inexpensive, but there are some distinct advantages, that come with using them.  Good reasons, include getting the shock as close to the center line of the tire as possible, for a reduced overall motion ratio.  This allows running a softer spring and staying in better contact with the track surface, which is why you see coil overs on so many race cars.  Ride height adjustment is another feature, since  these shocks are fairly easy to raise up or down (see the blue collar,  in the photo below).  Next up will be five bolt hubs, which is a fairly involved job.  Bring your big hammer, and a lot of determination.

 

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The Nissan 240SX Outer Fenders Are In

Our build car waited for close to a year, but these outer fenders finally arrived from Japan.  They are very well made, light weight, and fit almost perfectly, to the existing body work.  We cut out the inner and outer fenders for tire clearance.  These nicely made units will cover up the yet to come wide tires, lowered suspension, and any imperfections, below the surface.

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Nissan 240SX Wiring Issue

Often the first thing the owner of a Nissan 240 SX wants to do is lower the car.  It's a good way to improve handling, but one big consideration is the wiring that runs thru the engine comparment.  If the car is too low, the tire can actually come in contact with the wires, which will lead to much bigger problems.  We are in the process of taking the left front fender off, and getting the wires up, and out of the way.  This is something that is very easy to over look, but a detail that deserves close attention.

 

 

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Nissan 240SX Sparco Steering Wheel Will Get The Job Done

When selecting a replacement steering wheel for your Nissan 240 SX project, there is really only one choice.  The  Sparco R325 race proven unit will keep your finger tips in close contact with the road at all times.   We have run them on our street and road race cars, and they are seen on many of the endurance race vehicles at Daytona, and LeMans.  You will need a puller to remove the stock unit, and they can be purchased, or often rented for a few hours use.  A horn button is included as well.  Specs are as follows:

Diameter – 350mm

Dish (depth front to back) – 95mm

Cover Material – Suede

Yellow leather centering stripe

  $249.95 makes this a very good deal, with shipping and handling included.  Available on the web at:  http://gearheadzproducts.com/search.aspx?find=sparco

If you are headed to the  race track with your car, you may want to consider a quick release steering wheel coupler.  Many racing organizations require them.  Our prefered brand is NRG Innovations.  They make a very well engineered unit, that comes in a vareity of brillant colors, which makes them easy to see in a hurry when you need to.  These units sell for $149.95, including shipping and handling.  Go to:  http://gearheadzproducts.com/nrginnovationsquickrelease30.aspx

 

Billet Battery Mount For Nissan 240SX

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As we move towards upgrading the electrical system on our Nissan 240 SX project car, a trunk mounted battery will be a must.  This CNC billet aluminum battery hold down will get the job done, and keep the whole area looking clean, as well.  Getting as much weight to the rear as possible will be a big help, when it comes time to do final set up, and scale the car.  A battery kill switch can easly be incorporated into the cockpit, which will allow shutting down the cars entire electrical system, from one point on the vehicle.  You will want to note that fully enclosed, metal battary boxes are not allowed, in SCCA approved vehicles.