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Open discussions about the early S30 series issues and topics.
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Hi, New guy here from Jersey with a 71 240 I bought a few months ago, I'm the second owner. I have a few questions that I hope someone can help with. I’m far from a mechanic and haven’t wrenched on anything in years but I can still tell the difference between a hammer and screwdriver. I owned three 240’s and a 260 back in high school between 1977-79. I rebuilt one of the engines back then (new rings and bearings) and it even ran after I was done. I also vividly recall almost having my head taken off when changing the rear struts when a compressed spring shot out of the crank-type spring compressor. About the car...I bought it from CA and it has 146,000 miles runni…
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September 13, 2012, marked the 40th anniversary of my ownership of my Z-Car. If someone told me when I first bought the car that I would have it for 40 years I would have said “you’re nutsâ€�! Anyway, I was out of town on the 13th so no special drive or other activity with the Z on that day. Today, I was fishing at a local lake, snapped a quick photo of the car, and thought I’d share the anniversary with the board members. Most of the bio below was posted on earlier threads about “the story behind your Zâ€� but I’ve revised it to bring it up to date. I read the road test of the 240Z in the April 1970 issue of Road&Track magazine and recognized the car as …
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I don't know how many forum members use Banzai Motorworks, but the products that Mike Mcginnis sells are unavailabe almost anywhere else. Not only that, Mike's prices are cheaper than other sources on most items because other sources actually buy from Mike and mark 'em up! Mike knows Z's in and out.......and we need to keep companies like Mike's in business. You do have to send a check before he ships, but that's a small price to pay to have access to hard to find parts.......where else are you going to find a blank ID plate, an early master vac sticker, and many, many more stickers and items that make Z restoration a lot easier?
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Hey guys. I finally bit the bullet and bought new fuel injectors for my Z. I ended up replacing them earlier today. Took many pictures of what I've done but can't find the device that gets them off my camera, I'll post them later. Car seems to drive as it did before, with some odd running on restart which I had before. Jan
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Does the FAST software work with Windows 7 ? Before I bother to take the time and space to install only to find it doesn't work...
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Just got back from Elkhart Lake last night for VSCDA's vintage racing weekend. Camped at the track, fought a bit of rain but had one of the best weekends of the season. An absolute blast and (shamefully) not that crowded. There were at least four Zs running (one BRE) but I was only able to meet one driver and his name eludes me right now, but a very cool guy (#84, a '72 240z in red and white, full roll cage and suspension mods but with stock drivetrain per SCCA, I believe). He ran strong all weekend but I don't see any results posted anywhere yet. There was also a red 240z, #57 with Celica wheels that was running very hard and strong (could only peep at the engine through…
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Didn't sell last spring so lets try it again this fall.........if not, oh well. I'm sure I'll have sellers remorse, but other projects will follow. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-Low-VIN-/110950059588?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d5238e44
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Finally decided (saved enough cash) to buy a Z. Preferably a 280 cause I dont like carbs. What are some issues with dd one? And what about safety? I figured that i woulkd install rollbars, 5 point harness and rear disc brakes what else could be done?
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Just wanted all to know to watch out for a scam....wingZro..... Last June 10th I got in touch with this guy (after reading satisfied customers comments) to buy one of his dual stack tail pieces..... After one excuse after another he finally tells me (I had to get in touch with him) that the welding shop messed up his product and he was going to give me my money back.....That's cool,except after taking my mailing info...not once but three times....he said a portion of my money would be mailed on Sunday....that was 3 weeks ago. I give up on my 425.00....how stupid I feel....oh well....just be warned! if you wanna write and tell me how stupid I was....I deserve it!Don't give…
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Hey, I'm new to the forum and just picked up my first 280z. Amazing car but I'm a bit worried for it since its parked outside most of the time. I was going to get a modern security system, but was unsure of how practical it would be to put a system into an older car (its a 1977). While looking at systems I found the Grant steering wheel quick release which seems to be pretty practical and would probably deter more people than the average security system. Do any of you have experience with either security method? Any suggestions? Also, I have an ignition cut off switch already hidden in the car as well as cylinder key locks for the doors.
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Is it someone who can tell what year this calipers first was released, and also the differens betwin FIA mk63 and just mk63 Thanks
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I came across this 260z while I was skimming through the Craigslist's ads today. It looks great, and I love the JDM tail lights on it. Unfortunately there isn't any information on the car online. $ 14, 988 price tag http://pre.myperfectautos.com/cars/TX/Houston/1974/Datsun/260z/36521476.html Chase
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