TomoHawk

Actually, on a 280Z, I'd rather take something away- about 1000 Lbs. of weight! I've been in cars weighting a little less than 2000 Lbs. and they seem like they are more nimble than the Z because thay don't have all that much weight to throw around. So if a 280Z weighed about 1800 Lbs., then that would be great, IMO. thxZ

Carl, I stopped to gas up at that same gas station I saw the leaded gas pump at two weeks ago, and that pump is still there. I really don't think it's for avgas, as it 's at a gas station on a busy suburban road 15 miles from the nearest airport. thxZ

I noticed a fuel pump labeled LEADED the last time I tanked up my DD. then I checked all the nozzles on that pump to see if there was a difference in size, because of the possibility of one grabbing the wrong one. I even asked the gas station attendent if they sold LEADED GAS, and he said Yes. thxZ

Is there a way one can add the unleaded gas nozzle restrictor to the filler neck on a 78 280Z? They way it is now (stock) you could fit any nozzle in there- unleaded, leaded, diesel... Or you could fit a siphon tube in there too. :eek: thxZ

OK, I gotcha. I'll let the pump click off myself, then add a little more carefully. I got a little shock when I looked down the filler neck the last time and I saw the top of the gasoline! I guess the 280Z doesn't have the junk screen or the little hole for the pump nozzle like new cars do. Better be careful not to stick in the leaded or diesel nozzle! thxZ

What do you mean by "the pump clicks off?"thxZ

That's funny!BTW, could someone post the cavuum diagram fior the engine on a 78? If there's onw on the underside of my hood, then the PO covered it with undercoating. :hurt: thxZ

Higuys I checked my fuel gauge last summer by driving up & down the freeway when I was close to empty with an extra gallon of gas with me. When it got very close to E, I got off the highway and drove around in the burbs until the engine just started sputtering. Then I put in the gallon and went to the next gas station. On my car, Empty was right at the E, or just a hair after. This shows that it's importantto keep the electrical connections for the fuel gauge in very good condition so the gauge reads correctly. I would like to know more about getting the the warning light to work. All I know so far is that one wire to the light is hot with the ignition. thxZ

there are a few of those spoof trailers on YouTube. thxZ

Will- The chocolate Z sounds nteresting, even though it's not what I'd call a "collectable." You'll have to contact the food vendors at the show about the funnel-cakes. I'm sure you'll be getting at least one folder in your goodie bag, but the clipboard and belt buckle seem do-able, given enough development money, or a Z-guy with machining equipment, thxZ

I doubt that seller has 100, or even 30, of those things...

If you went to the Nationals in Daytona and had extra cashalong, what kind of Z Car/Datsun/Nissan Collectibles woul you like to see being sold, like besides the T-shirts you will expect to get in your goodie bag, or the ones they'll probably be selling anyway? Mr. K boblehead? Datsun wall clock? watch? keyfob? What kind of extra-special "little things" would make you happy? thxZ

You guys gotta ee this movir trailer! It says the movie stars Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman... thxZ

At a local car showm I had a off-duty policeman ask me (unofficially) why I didn't have a license plate in the front. I showed him where the screws were in the bumper and explained that the spacing wasn't the same as the U.S license plates. Maybe your bumper is different than the one I have on my car.The point is relavent, as it is possible to mount a front plate in states where it is required, even though it's not as obvious as on most cars. The most you'd need is a special mounting bracket andto get those two rusted-in screws out of the bumper.

This is a chronic question But there is a way to put the front plate on: The bw/front bumper has a pair of threaded holes that aren't spaces right for U.A. license place because they were put there for the Japanese plates. I haven't confirmed it yet, but I'm pretty sure that you can bolt on a bracket for the U.S.plates there. I put my cheapie plastic bracket on the other side. thxZ

Yeah, but isn't torque usually measured in Newton-meters? Maybe somebody can 'splain that one. And which line is for which? thxZ

The numbers up the left side are for kiloWatts (kW), and the ones up the right side are torque (Newtons.) It's dated 9 March, 2007. that's how I read it.

I always wondered what happened to little Billy! thxZ

DeeZ- Where did you get those numbered clips?

Anybody got one of those flashlights you charge by squeezing the handle to spin a little wheel inside? I got one for the car because it "doesn't need batteries. I did a little test to see how long it'll light, and it didn't hine brightly for too long, so I didn't let it run down completely. pumping the handle gives you a rush of bright light, andit goes dim after a few seconds. I even spent a day charging the battery at red lights with the switch off, and it seemed to do a little better(last longer.) Does anyone know the real poop on these things? How to give the battery a good charge so it'll shine brightly for a while ( and how long) and other care for the thing? Mine was from an eBay seller on Hong Kong, and there was a little instruction for the thing on the box: "slide switch to turn light on." thxZ

You might be right. Either that or the e-brake cable is so stretched that pulling up as far as it will go still isn't enough to apply braking. The rears need a complete service anyways- the PO-d didn't do much but a cheap paint job to sell the car. OTOH, the brake shoes will last forever that way! :lick:

I wish my e-brake worked... It probably just needs adjusting too. How can you tell if the rears are "adjusted?" drive in the rain & hit the brakes? thxZ

IMO, thew smoking ban in the U.S. is the first (albeit small) step to that state of maturity. If people can give p smoking at anytime, then maybe they'll behave outside of those buildings & places too? thxZ

If YOU had a $47,000 Lexus SUV, then YOU'd also have those priviledges that the other guy (person) has (given to themself?) "Americans" have three basic vices that drive everything they do: 1. Vanity: "I DESERVE a $47,000 Lexus SUV" because I make $65,000 a yr. -- or -- " I CAN drive faster than speed limit because I'm a 'safe driver.'" 2. Greed "I WANT a $47,000 Lexus SUV because I got $65,00 a yr job." -- or -- " I NEED to driver over the speed limit because I gotta get to work/Golf/ Restaurant in time. 3. Fear "If I don't get a $47,000 Lexus SUV, my buddies at work will think I'm a wussy." -- or -- If I don't driver over the speed limit, the guy behind me will flash his lights, or I'll be late to work & won't have time for coffee & emails." thxZ

The Vatican came up with these commandments. The goal is to restore the virtue of the automobile as a way to go places, instead of a way to get yourself into trouble, or to bring trouble to others. I believe the goal of this club goes along with the idea. And then there are those people out there that seem to think that a car is a license to be an idiot, break any & every driving law, and even commit crimes in secret or even outright for their own gratification. I think everyone ( even CZCC people) could take a good look at themselves and see where they are lacking, and to revive the spiit of driving as a pastime or enjoyable event, and that we are all out there at some time, so we all need to get along and keep things safe. Or, as we do in Scouting- lead by example. thxZ Link to the article by the International herald Tribune: http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/19/news/vat.php The "Drivers' Ten Commandments" as listed by the document are: 1. You shall not kill. 2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm. 3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events. 4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents. 5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin. 6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so. 7. Support the families of accident victims. 8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness. 9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party. 10. Feel responsible toward others.