Fred Sigarto

All Nissan parts too. Did the early Zed's up North come with the rubber parts on the front leading edge of the rear bumper? I know mine didn't when I bought my new Z in 72. I did see them when I took leave in Japan at the Nissan Headquarters in Tokyo, late 71. I was told since the parking spots were tight in Japan and cars were smaller, they put the rubber guards on the fender edges to keep the ladies from snagging their dresses as they walked to the rear. Did the Zed's down under, England, Europe, have them. My 10/69 Fairlady Z-L has them.

Also it's a good idea not to grab the choke handle by the knob when pulling it in the choke position, if it's tight. I've broken off a couple in my time, including the posts where it's fastened too, all due to a tight cable. Now after freeing up the cable I usually pull it back by grabbing the handle underneath close to where the setscrew is.

I've been doing Autocross events since 91, in a front wheel drive Sentra SE-R and the Z. SCCA , Akron sports car club, Corvette clubs, BMW, & NORA events. Speeds are limited to 60+ mph, although some courses may vary, due to weather conditions. I've gotten into 3rd gear at a Corvette event, with my 218 hp. Z. You're either on the gas or the brakes. I've only done 15 mph in the pits, safety reasons. I work as a SCCA Solo Safety Steward & have a National Pit Marshal license.

Welcome, been to a lot of Central Ohio Z Club events, Nice people.

RIP, John

Cleaned the 9+ inches of snow off the 69 Fairlady Z-L.

I'll check my 10/69 Fairlady Z-L later on today, when I get time.

Was going to ask that question too. I've taken my 72 Z to a few Solo events with a bit more than a quarter of a tank, and it leaked out. Gas cap was about 5 years old. Bought a brand new Nissan gas cap, new flap, went to another event, still leaked. I'll try a bead of silicone, as you suggested, and let you know. Last event next Sunday. ....... thanks

Happy Birthday ! and many more Mr. K

Cars & Coffee @ TrackFirst, Hudson, Ohio

I found the brake boxes. Fronts were CT 57-913 Kelate* Metallic. The shoes, was hard to read, either CTS 411-913 or CTS 711-913, or CTS 911-913. (expensive) I worked one of the last 24 hour races at Nelson Ledges as a Pit Marshall. The "Spirit of DC 240Z" won, ran the race without changing the pads & shoes. It was pictured in one of the car magazines, I was standing next to it. I'll try and find it.

"Cassette Tape".... what about what a 78 or 45 was.

i'm out of town this weekend, I'll check when I get back. If i remember correctly I got a compound for Solo/track days. Bought them 5 or 6 rs. ago

I'm running Carbotech on my 240z, both pads & shoes/

Definitely a beauty, don't care for the mudflaps though, guess you gotta like em or not.

same here

They also make the Q40 Coupe, which was the G37, before that the G35.

Took the Z to a car show Fri. nite, parking lot as full. A lot of good comments, mostly lookers. Sat. went to Mentor Nissan for a show. Burgers & hotdogs were provided, There were 5 or 6 old Z's a couple of ZX's. had a good time, thanks Memtor Nissan.

I'll try that on the Fairlady

this time no problem.....thanks

? nothing came up Esprist

Never saw that one before, thanks black gold man!

Don't think this was mentioned, early Series I had shortened driveshafts, which made the halfshafts not at right angles to the diff, that lead to the rear end "squat" on acceleration, as was mentioned in early C&D or R&T magazines.

automatic transmission...you have a stick

Kats, noticed the tywired fan too, haven't seen that since my Air Force days, great looking car.