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Jim-- I e-mailed the ZCCA Secretary (Fred Buoni) a couple of days ago and he replied that he would send out the judging score sheets in a month or so. I imagine you were in such a state of shock at the awards ceremony that you didn't catch the fact that your car scored 298 out of a possible 300!!!! Chris Karl, the President of the ZCCA, was the Master of Ceremonies and made that announcement just before he awarded your Gold Cup. What a night you had Jim! Your dream kitchen was really cooking that evening. All the Best to you Sir! Jim D. "Zup"

I'll be getting my passport for the '16 convention, never had one before. I like having something fun to look forward to, makes my day to day life better.

So a little more detail on my ups and downs. As I said the motor sounded good at first, quiet and very strong even with reduced timing. It was very responsive and reminded me of the original motor, BUT, it had some quirks. I had a very scary metallic sound coming from up front, like pinging from detonation, but I had never heard this before, As stated earlier., no go past 4000 rpm. On my second drive around town before discovering my bad CAS, I started to develope loud valve noise as if something came loose. Limping it home I also noticed my trans didn't like third gear. It would not downshift into third unless rpms were nothing. This was the fnal straw for trying to make Zcon. So reluctantly accepting the failures I put the car up on jacks and preceded to pull the trans. Now just before this is when I dicovered my failed CAS mount. The sensor was damaged around the threads from what I thought was excessive movement from a failed mount. My mount is directly on the plate between the engine and trans, so fixing the trans would also allow me easy access to fix the CAS. As I pulled off the clutch slave, I noticed the boot had come loose. When I pulled the boot, pieces of metal fell out into my hand-this was not good. WTF. Not sure what these were but they were in my bell housing. Pulled the trans out and everything inside, flywheel,PP, clutch looked great. Called my trans guy and arranged to drop it off, along with the metal pieces. So now looking at the CAS, I realize those metal pieces were bullets hitting the sensor that was potruding into the bellhousing area. The mount couldn't hold up to this battering and I'm surprised the sensor held up. The only thing i could think is that the pieces were broke up pilot bushing from when i removed the old one. But how did they remain there. I vacuumed out the hole and installed a new bushing. The input shaft would have trapped anything missed. The plate between the engine and trans would have kept anything I missed on the back of the block from getting into the bell housing. A call from my trans guy just confirmed more mysteries. He couldn't find anything wrong with the trans and the pieces I found fit the pilot bushing radius perfect. He tells me that I might just have used the wrong gear lube. I used Redline synthetic-expensive stuff. He said he was going to check everything again and make some phone calls. I guess I could see that the synthetic is too slick for the synchros and not slowing them down enough? I've heard of this before, but never experienced it. I was running lucas 80/90 before. I will note that the past 2 weeks were hard on the old body and my herniated discs in my neck. Another reason that memphis just wasn't going to work. The good stuff! My high oil pressure I had with the previous block is gone. pressure readings are where they should be , not riding 70psi all the time. No more leak at the rear main!!! The engine sounded strong, quiet after the lash adjustment, and the cam looked like it was wearing in normal. All my guages read normal. And the car drove as good as I remember. After searching forever I found a steel nut that I can properly weld for my CAS. I have weded it in place and now I feel much better about the mount. Waiting anxiously on my trans so i can finish breaking this in!!

If you're brake pedal mounting bolt was loose, I would stop driving the car and do a full nut and bolt check on it. You've most likely missed tightening other fasteners.

Yup, that about sums up what to expect. Great people, great beer, great coffee, great Z's. Great job OZCOA. Gonna be epic, eh? 50-50 chance of a blizzard or massive heat wave no matter what part of summer you do this in, so early August it is.

Jim, That is an awesome photo and a very creative narrative as well!! I need to figure out a way to exchange pictures with you as I know that some of my local club members got some shots of us as well. This was my first ZCON but it won't be my last. I had the chance to rekindle some past relationships, make some new ones, strengthen some existing, and have some very cool time with my son. He has been a huge part of the direction and implementation of the things we have done to our car, so it was awesome for me to have him at this event. My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to meet everyone on the list that Blue sent out. That is what I originally set out to do, but before I knew it the week was gone. Guess I'll have to wait until the next ZCON. The Z community is really awesome!! Mike.

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I uploaded a lot of photos from ZCON 2015. I hope you had the chance to enjoy them. They will be on my blog/flickr account as long as I can leave them there. I had a great time at ZCON and wrote up my experiences from the past week. It's a little long-winded, but I hope you enjoy it. https://fiddlingwithzcars.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/zcon-2015-epilogue-and-recap/

Home safely, with hope everyone else returned home safely also. Some of the most precious memories of my lifetime are with me now when I drive my Zilver 240Z. I am in awe of you guys----for your intelligence and kindness. To shake the hand and meet each and every one of you was a dream come true. To shake Mr. M's hand and meet him was not even considered possible by me-- but it happened! To have Blue drive and tune my carbs under the Kroger parking lot lights at Midnight was as incredible as Mr. Blue himself. WOW---Blue you are the best. Steve J---seems I've known you forever and wish you were my next door neighbor. Captain Obvious----you are one of the most significant people I have ever met. May we meet again soon my friend. Patcon---loved the conversation with you-- let me know if I can help in any way when you start putting your Z back together. BPilati---great breakfast chat---let me know if I can help you source for your A/C. Mike W---my apologies that I never had a chance to talk with you much, but I did mange to shake your hand---congrats on the win in Texas and the win at ZCON! siteunseen---you are an elusive slippery soul my friend--here then gone----but one of the most genuine and entertaining I have ever met. I could spend a day with you, but I'm driving. Roll Tide/Go Hogs! jfa.series1---my sincere congratulations on your stunning sweep. Has anyone previously accomplishing a score of 298 of 300 for Exterior, Interior and Engine--- winning Best of Show--- and receiving a Gold Cup Award in one evening at any ZCON?? I think you have accomplished a truly unique feat that will stand for a long time and is testament to your passion for your Z. 3 Cheers and a Hip! Hip! Hoorah! to you----well done!!!! I owe you a debit of gratitude for giving me a nudge to show Zilver at ZCON 2015----thank you Jim. And to you----S30driver---my best friend /brother I never had till now----Jim, thank you so much for a wonderful trip together----I still can't believe you are here in Arkansas. I think there is a drive or two in our future---Branson Zfest and the Pig Trail for sure! Lastly----a tremendous THANK YOU!! to everyone here at CZCC. If it weren't for your posts, help, patience and knowledge I never would have learned to love the Z as I do. You have all made this old man very happy to be alive-----sign me as Zup

A fantastic trip, just back. With Jim Arnett's awards, it was like sitting at the table with Steven Spielburg at the academy awards when Jurassic Park won. So great to see Zup's beautiful car win 2nd place in a tough class. Talking to Mr. M with Captain Obvious was an unexpected surprise & honor. (for am hour, the Captain no longer felt insignificant) Meeting all the great people & getting them to enhance my glove box door made the trip very special ...

Update: I thank everyone for their comments and wanted to update the post. It has been a long day, but the 71 Series 1 now lives in my garage!