TomoHawk

The information is printed on a large piece of white vinyl, so it shows anything you might use as an adhesive. I think they use a large inkjet printer, so I was considering adding a graphic or a photo.

Whatever you spray on the sign will show through the Lexan window. I think he 3M77 has a yellow color? Too bad you can't get clear spray glue. Maybe some clear double-sided adhesive tape dots; It would minimize what you see through the Lexan. Where do you get those?

OK, so you want to build a display or sign with information about your car to hang on an easel so people can read it... I have a large lexan sheet with the bottom bent back like a foot to support the thing on the ground or a table, and the sign is a big sheet of vinyl (about 20 x 22 inches) with stuff printed on it at the copy center. The problem is; how do you stick the vinyl to the lexan? You could tape it on the edges, which looks sloppy. You could use double-sided tape around the perimeter, but you'd have to put a few strips in the center to support the center, and that will stick out too. What other options are there, besides using a backing of plywood, card or more Lexan, which adds weight? Has anyone else made a sign for their car? thxZ

If you had a 'stock' class with a limit of the number of customizations, what would you do with the vehicles that are over the limit? They should probably get moved to a group with more customizations or to a 'modified' class, but that sounds like a lot of extra paperwork, to re-class the entry. Probably a (hefty) penalty for the extra customizations would be in order, in stead of a disqualification from the class altogether.

I don't take pictures of my car. You could sell plastic engine covers that say Corvette on it.

Are you open to suggestions for Books, Software, and Parts? I figure the books page would involve Amazon.com or similar, but how would the club get a cut? I would expect mostly historical books about the marque and Mr K., and maybe a couple on rebuilding or restoring stuff. There's already lots of suggestion for parts, like license plate frames, but I wish I had one of the old Tweeks catalogs- it had all kinds of stuff you'd like to get, like key chains, watches, cups/mugs. cafepress.com does a lot of business with the small clubs, so that might help with the little do-dads people like to buy. In fact, a quick check of cafepress.com for "z car" has a few Z/240Z/280Z shirts/clothing, hats, decals, a clock, a calendar, a shopping sak, and a mug.

Dave- It's good to see you're still here.

I like Mr. Stokes' notion of a 'stock' class with a limit to the number of customizations, and a modified class with sponsors or not. a 'stock' vehicle would be difficult to define exactly, but it wouldn't be to difficult to pick out what things are probably not original/normal parts, if you know approximately when the vehicle was made. But what would you do with the outliers; vehicles that are in a stock class but with too many customizations? Modified vehicles are costly, so unless the owner has deep pockets, sponsors help a lot, and a sponsor that is some kind of restoration or customization shop can be a superior advantage over a vehicle whose owner does his own work. Also, being able to distinguish if the owner did the restoration or customizations with hand-made or off-the-shelf parts can help to segregate things in another way. This then brings up another conundrum: it seems possible that a vehicle can fit into one or more classes, so you take some time to figure out which one you'd have a better chance to compete in.

I would like to see cars grouped in an honest way. That means sportscars with other sportscars, not tuners or Mustangs or BMWs, ans the latter 3 aren't sportscars. Even marques like Jaguars would be in a different group, such as sedans, as there are only so many Jaguar models that are truely sportscars, and they were made decades go.Tuners should be with other tuners, and BMWs should be with other sedans. Something like that.

Before I vote, I'd like to ask what you mean by "cosmetic modifications?" Is it something you add or change that is not period correct, or deviates from "Z-ness" or just something that keeps with the Z Ness, but just isn't the stock or oem parts or design? About the judging- I think that daily driver, being over the usual 7 years old (when you are expected to trade in your "old" car to buy the newest model) could be 'divided' into a class that is older (25+years) and one that is newer (less than 25 years.) There are more parts available as replacements or customizations for the more recent models than the older ones, and the older ones are at a distinct disadvantage. For example, if you try to compere a 300ZX with a 240Z, you will probably lose because the 300ZX has all shiny new parts, and the 240Z has parts that have been repaired, restored, or from the JY. Another reason to try a split in the DD class into two similar ones is that because daily drivers, being say 30+years old, will most likely have replacement parts on the engine, (injector connectors, fuel rail, alternator, etc.,) on the body (body side mouldings, emblems, bumper parts, and anything rubber or plastic) and especially inside (carpets, seats, dash cover, shifter, steering wheel, etc.) That way, there is a class you could enter your low-budget DD and probably compete against the DD prepared by a person with a larger bankroll- especially in these current times when money and jobs can be hard to find, but not the enthusism.

I'll give this a break while people make their the way to the convention. Meanwhile, I have an attorney friend who said he'd give the document a look, and discuss the missing information with me. Good luck to the people going to the convention.

The week before the 2008 convention had perfect convention weather. It was sunny and warm the whole week. Even I had to wear my winter coat all week for the convention. You take some chances picking the date.

Per the Rulebook, the Nissan Modified class allows "Any Nissan engine offered in any Z model including the addition of turbochargers, superchargers, carburetors, nitrous, and intake system is permitted."

Here is a photo of the one on my 280Z, which is located on the glove box door.

So far, it looks like the spark plug boot might work. I got one from a Chevy and it might need a little trimming, but the shape is generally correct. I would like one with a slightly longer arm on it, so I will hold off on making this permanent for a few days. I might even use some black RTV stuff to keep it totally water-proof.

I dunno aout bribing Will, I watched him drink the free beer at the 2008 convention...

Good luck to everyone going to the convention. It's too far to go for us middle-US owners, and hopefully it will be coming east again soon.

I'll take your word on that. It's hard for me to see it.

Letting the nametage hang loose is respectful of the car? It should be removed or held or pinned against the chest, or something like that. A loose nametag could make contact with the paint.

I've used that on the intake too, and it seemed to brighten it up. Just don't get any on steel parts or fasteners, or it will start to rust pronto.

IMO, those things are cool, but not required. I think I'd keep them , or maybe lay them in the back, but there should be some announcements or handouts in your information packet if you are required to disconnect the battery, or anything like that.AFAIK, in stock class they check everything, so everything should be opened, but only when required. Hood & hatch can be opened right away, for spectating, but the doors & glove box need to be opened only during judging. Usually there is enough room to open the doors fully without hitting anything, but be aware anyway.

Good idea; right plug wire end. It might be a little on the big side, but I will make some measurements and go look. The weather will be nice tomorrow, and I get in for a dollar.

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No problem. Chill bro... You've got the ZCCA judging rulebook, and it's a good place to start. Go through the section for your class (S30 Stock, modified, DailyDriver, pages 7/8) and see what areas the judges will be looking AT. For example, in DD, the judges look at the Exterior and Interior only, and in stock and modified classes they check Exterior, Interior, and Engine. then print out pages 10-12, and read what they look for in each item, and try to clean & perfect that stuff. The process is simple: CLEAN THE CAR. After that, CLEAN IT. If you think it's clean, clean it! repeat..... Most deductions are for dirt or unclean stuff. Driving down the highway with the windows open doesn't count as vacuuming. I think I'll suggest you totally empty the car, and put the required stuff (owner's manual) in there, and anything else in a plastic tub/cardboard box/duffel, in case you need it (spare oil, spare fuses & fanbelts, rags, wax, detailer, snacks, FRS radio etc.) that way, you take it out and use it, then put it pack in the tub. I keep the tub in the car except for when you are cleaning or the judging period. The rest you'll learn from hanging out with people. The convention is more about the people than the car show, but for most people, it's a big exciting thing.

Sorry, I don't have speakers in the office... It will have to wait until I get home.