Q45 differentiation

[elwesso]

Actually I think you would not have to move the parking brake, unless the cabe is in the way.

only if you dont like the 4 pedal deal... also the brake removed might gain extra much needed room

[AZhitman]

AZN - Whatever happened with RnD coming aboard? I never heard back from the owner...

All I can say in defense of my "it's a lot of work" statements is this:

It ain't been done yet, so apparently it's either never been deemed worthwhile, or it's too much work.

But props to anyone who does.

[RobertsnewQ]

Too much work for me!

Although if I have a choice between $4000 for a level 10 trans and TC and the same for a manual swap I might just try it.

[maxnix]

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Have never seen coilovers (in the US) for an older Q, just the 97-01.

Certainly no real good reason for them, and you'd spend more than the car is worth if you could find them.

JIC makes a coilover, but not it's top of the line.

Why anyone would want to turn a G50 into a Caprice is beyond me.

[maxnix]

First off, addingthe manual to the Q isnt going to be a big deal... Its even easier with the Z32 setup due to its shifter design... ITs got that kinda weird rear mount shifter instead of a stick literally coming out of the transmission... All you have to do is fabricate a new thing and you can precisely put the shifter where you want it... I measured it and I think the shifter will be right on... The tip of the shifter is like 30in away from bellhousing of the transmission..... It will come REAL close to matching up perfect, and if its too short its fine... If its too long then we run into issues.

Clutch MC will go right where the Cruise control servo is, just move it to the otherside or take itout if you dont want it.... Just drill some holes nad mount a support plate... once you move the BCM out of the way theres plenty of room...

I feel like Im calling you out Greg..... And, I guess I am.....

E brake isnt gonna be a big deal.. Just use a Z32 e- brake and make a bracket for it by the seat... The E brake cables go right next to the drivers seat... Cool how that works out, eh? i reckon if oyu wanted to you could just rock and chop it the cable and hook it up to a lever...

The MT should bolt up to the factory mounting points, and with that being said, the twin turbo driveshaft has the same spline pattern as the Q.....

SO basically, the MT bolts up with adapter plate, no fabrication to mount it to the car, driveshaft is a non issue, all you have to do (i use that term lightly) is make sure the shifter goes in right (it should).. weld in a plate for the shifter support bracket, and then put in a clutch pedal.. The most custom fabrication I see coming out of this, at worst, is new lines for the clutch MC and slave C.... Everyone knows the flywheel bolts up, and thus we use 300ZX clutches...

Why hsant anyone done this again!!!!!!!?

Yeah, I mean it's all so common! Never been any problems for anyone who's done it, so far!

I think Greg still has his wits and typing skills.