TomoHawk

That'a why I keep the list of stuff I have short enough so it will all fit into a small tub or sak. The Z only goes for a long drive ( more than 100miles) only about once a year or less, so I can make sure it's all working, safe, and reliable. thx

Some guys will sell Z parts to other Z people for free, as a service to the community or just to clean out the garage, but there really is no reason not to make a (few) bux on whatever you have. It's the 'American way. ' thx

Do you have any info ( like a link) to the H4s you use? I'd be interested in simplifying my headlamps. PM if you want. thx

I make a bookmark for that web page. I bought a couple things from reddat, but they were cheap things, with no problems.

GnoseZ- Would you really change out a U-joint or a headlamp on the road?

There's an idea- Make sure the cables are working correctly. If the fresh air door won't close when the defogger is on, you'll be blowing water vapor onto the windsreen.

this idea was discussed before: Aug 2006 And there's another one ealier last year, but I couldn't find it. IMO, you're on your own as far as rachets, sockets, and spanners go; that's a topic in itself. You can fill up your car with tools & spares, and even engine parts! But there are certain things to carry that can take care of the more common problems. Are you watching BULL RUN? The new TransAm broke a trans hose & the guy fixed it with a hose clamp right there on the side to finish the day! You're more likely to get a flat or see a stranded motorist than need to change the alternator or water pump on the road. that's what your AutoClub card should be used for. Do your best to make sure the major mechanicals are up to the trip before you leave, and you won't have to drink your spare water while you wait for the towtruck. thx

So far, you have about the whole list of stuff that I developed last year. The gallon of water is essential- a gallon juice jug (NOT a milk jug) fits behind the seat, and if you freeze it overnight, you'll have ice cold water to drink all day, or if you meet a girl with radiator trouble velcro bits or string on the jug & cap so you don't loose it. :paranoid: I found a plastic toy-tub that fits in front of the passenger seat on my 280Z. I put strips of velcro on the lid to hold things (spare FRS radio, batteries, etc.) so they don't slide around, and a 3 or 4 inch hole in the middle to shove things through (loose stuff, phone numbers... extra map(s) cheap film or digital camera Tow strap? rain gear/poncho (a multi-use item) trash bag(s)- kitchen size, with drawstring. snacks like Pop-Tarts, crackers or whatever is in a small pack. Sorry, my list is on the Palm right now. You can PM me for my whole list thx

Is there any other moisture in the car when it's raining? Any leaks you 're not aware of? Having any standing water (like having wet carpets or something) saturates the air with water vapor, and the defogger won't work well.

Hey Art-- Ballistic & the guys from RoadGodz say Hi to ya & see ya there...

Do you think that defroster kit would work with the stock Z wiring? There's no timer on a Z, and the voltage to the grid might be a little less than 12V (11.7V), so it's hard to tell from the sescription. There was little information on power, except it said 8 - 16A @ 12V. It seems like a better product than the last one I found. thx

It was in the Hot Deals or New Stuff section, but not any more. Give a call Monday. They might still have them. thx

I didn't think that defroster grid lines could drust. They look like copper strips coated with some ceramic paint stuff. Even then, they are so thin, the tinting should stick. What if you painted the lines with something to promote the tinting to stick well?

Yeah, that's the one I saw- but just the end part. They used a small ice pick to make a small hole.

Maybe the tinter guy wanted to remove the grid wires so they don't pull off when the tint comes off ( if ever) or maybe he thinks the heat (what heat?) might melt the tinting and look funny. I was able to get almost all the tinting off my window, but some of it is still sticking on the grid wires. Pulling it off bit by bit is crazy, and the local tinter guy said I should just crape EVERYTHING off the glass. Any ideas? Ammonia & a cold/dark garage?

Yeah, you need about 1/2 a shaker of the black peper. They also suggested bubblegum and J.B. Weld, but you could just use some radiator stop-leak. The idea was from some people out camping, and they had extra eggs. Since eggs are darn tough suckers when WAY over-cooked, it ought to work well on smallish holes, but I wonder if all the heat, water, and pressure would shoot the plug out after a while. Hopefully, you can get to a repair place before then. Mythbusters did a whole show on cars today, but I only caught the last minutes, when they tried to put a penny into the intake manifold of a trashy V-8 engine. The penny bounced around and you could hear it knocking, but the engine didn't suddenly sieze up, like the one myth said. they also tried bleach in the oil. It did smoke like crazy, and the engine started to run rough after a while, and finally stall. thx

ZSpecialties has a neato fan thing that plugs into the defroster wiring, and they say it works reat. You might want to look into that. If you look enough, you can still get aftermarket defroster griid things that you stick onto the window. It doesn't look as pretty as the oem one, but I had one before and they work just as well. thx

FYI- A neat way to put a temporary stop to small holes/ leaks in your automotive radiator is to add an egg or two ( mostly egg-whites) into the radiator: http://www.4x4review.com/tech/radiator.asp You can learn some meat things watching Mythbusters! thx

No, it's (the slime & air deal) not slime, but it's supposed to inflate your tire, and it's real cheap. Maybe themight work.Hopefully, you're keeping the electrics on your car working, so you can trust the electric inflator will work when you need it. thx

Don't forget that this is an open public forum, and you have potentially 6 billion or so different people from different countries, and different languges, who could disagree with you! If you don't undertstand someone's intent, you need to ask for clarification. Maybe we could start a poll to see if we have someone from every country on Earth registered here? But since it's also an open forum, you need to take opinions and comments with a grain of salt. thx

I've seen bottles in the (Walmart store) with tire slime (or something like that) in it and with some kind of inflator mechanism. Do you think that might work on a deflated spare in a pinch? It's much less than the dealer price, and available new, just not what came in the car when it was built.I keep an electric inflator in the car nonetheless. :surprised thx

A kid recently took out a fire plug on my street. The big question is usually, "what makes these kids think they can do the dangerous or reckless stuff & get away without being penalized." Drunk drivers too. Some adults even- who get a dozen or more citations for drunk driving & keep driving. I guess some of them that make it to 35 finally learn what's what. thx

I think the tree might want to sue the driver. Or.. it's the tree's fault, because it shouldn't have been in the way.

Ron- That's a good attitude, but I'm sure there are those who are in the "All I need is a 45 autoMag and a AAA card to handle any roadside emergency" group who have tossed their spares in the corner because it's no longer necessary... Those types will still be waiting while you're at the pub having your second pint. Cell phones are for calling ahead to the restaurant for reservations, or to tell the wife you'll be home late from the fishing trip! thx

I had a leak last summer. I think I rolled a tire during autoX. Otherwise, I seem to pick up a nail or screw once a summer. Too much spirited driving into dirty street corners? Since that's usually a slow leak, I can make it to a repair center. thx