Everything posted by TomoHawk
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Z Music
I would use Toto or Carpenters if you wanted to get somewhere with a chick/girl/lady. Or maybe if you were depressed and wanted to depress yourself enough to drive off a cliff. Journey and Asia have a few snappy songs that girls like and guys will tolerate.
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Z Music
the most important thing that matters to me is that it has a snappy, driving beat, cool melody and some good lyrical lyrics. That means no rap or Hip-hop where the music revolves around some boring thump junk. You wouldn't want to fall asleep, and get in a collision! Oh- no hate songs or negative stuff like that.
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Well, this blows...(not really)
I tried to delete a post today, and I got that "you don't have permission..." message. Holy turd, Batman.
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Z Music
Don't forget some ZZ-Top then: Sharp Dressed Man (maybe?) Gimme All your Lovin' Legs Sleeping Bag Strangers Can't Stop Rockin' Velcro Fly Delirius Tush LaGrange Beer Drinker & Hellraisers Will I get in trouble if I suggest Asia and Journey?...
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Well, this blows...(not really)
What is that guy's idea of "perfect?" Clean, or actually like a set of new wires? You might get lucky and those things are from a car that was junked after a month, and the wires all managed to survive this long. If it's from a 71 240Z, then I doubt it will work on a 260 or 280, like the guys says.
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"Cleaning" Eectrical Connectors
Have you noticed any change in the wiring insulation after treating with the vinegar? You wouldn't want the vinegar to make the insulation MORE brittle. BTW, you can get concentrated (really STRONG) vingar at a photo supplies store- it's used in B&W photography. I think it's called "Stop Bath." Basically, it's Glacial Acetic Acid. ** Extremely corrosive- -- Handle with caution! *** You probably want to dilute it with water, and then try it on some regular wire, or some spare Z wires to see what happens. I'd still like to see what CLR will do...
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dash lights brighter
I first thought you could drill straight through the holder to insert an LED, or you could insulate the legs and stick those through. It shouldn't be difficult, and you could even use the original wiring or just add one new wire for the whole string (in series). Series wiring for LEDs is different than parallel, tho. If you measured the voltage going to the lamps, you could buy LEDs for that voltage. Have you considered trying to repair the wiring you have? Usually, the problem is that the connector(s) are ccorroded and the resistance drops the voltage. High on my 2-DO list for spring, after I get my car back. If somebody came up with a special chemical or process to reverse the corrosion, he'd be a MILLIONAIRE!! Hopefully ME.
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Z Music
Remember... You only get about 80 minutes of music on a CD, so you need to keep in mind if your songs are long or short. Are you going for some kind of theme, or just songs you like, or what? Random songs would be difficult to arrange in a way to keep the "feeling" going. You wouldn't want to get a shock when switching songs. Otherwise you end up with a boring documentary.
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240z Power Steering?
there seems to be a consensus that the early Zs need to have the rack in front of the crossmember- no room for mounting behind. Otherwise, all you'd need is to make up some steering arms that are backward, and then you 'could' use a ZX rack. The later Mustang rack seems to be the best thing so far. Mustang II might even work. Nobody tried that yet. Unless there's something else, like from aHondu or something front wheel drive. I've been considering my Escort's rack, but can't find it!
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Z Music
I usually put together a CD for the summer. then copy to cassette. Is there any mps saharing things that don't want $2 per song?? Free even?
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240z Power Steering?
The ZXs used recirculating ball rack, and I think the newer one have rack & pinion. Check the Hybridz site for that info.
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Well, this blows...(not really)
Dude, you need to get a wiring diagram.
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240z Power Steering?
The important things to remember is to match the spacing of the mounting brackets. Then you got the steering rack in front of the crossmember . if you can do that, you just gotta connect the steering column (hopefully it's a straight shot and the engine mounts aren't in the way.) Then just mount a pump & drive belt and plumbing. You might check the Hybridz site on this one. There are a few alternatives to nissan parts already, and new ones come up occasionally.
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New alt & VR and sill won't charge-Why?
There aren't supposed to be any fusible links inside the car anywhere. Just fuses in the fuse panel.
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
The point was that people are speeding which uses fuel inefficiently, and getting big, gas-guzzling engines, all of which costs big $$, so they should be fined. They can obviously afford all the extra $$! The money could go for research... What do black boxes have to do with having to convert your Zed to hydrogen fuel power? We got a little off-topic.
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Best car or car chase
My vote for worst would be either Mad Max movie. I can't believe that any of those vehicles would actually be able to exist.
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
the reason I said the speed recorders was because SOME people really need help to be better drivers. They have no sense to slow down, drive safely & conserve their fuel, and don't care how much they will pay for gas. The same people complain when they get caught speeding, lose their license, and pay fines, but then go back to the street and do the SAME THING! The black boxes could be used both ways. You could use it to prove you weren't speeding, or not as much as the police radar said.
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
Not tomention all those people who insist on driving 90 MPH , a car that is efficient and 'cleaner' at a lesser speed. I think there is a significan't humber of people doing this- more than people driving the 'dirtier' older cars, like a Zed. Not that a properly-tuned Zed creates a lot of pollution. Future cars should ve equipped with speed monitors that officials can check at emmisions time. Then you get assessed a fine for being stupid and speeding.
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Fuel vapor tank
Wait until it gets really hot. See how it runs then. That's what the vapor tank is for.
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How Do You Finance Your Project?
I just talked to my lovely gf on the phone and she changed her oil & battery today. NYAH, NYAH... :classic:
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How Do You Finance Your Project?
You could get your gf involved! How many girls can change a tire, let alone a transmission! She might even have sakills you could employ in refurbishing the interior (like upholstering/sewing) Or just teach her how to wax.:devious:
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
Now that I think of it, you could conceivable design a fuel cell that is PERPETUAL! the fuel cell takes hydrogen, and combines it with oxygen to make water. Why could you split the water into oxygen and hydrogen, then it iit over again?? theoretecally, of course.
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
There's no need to worry until at least 2010. That's when GM has said it will have 1 million hydrogen-powered cars built. On top of that there will have to be a MAJOR restructuring of this country's petroleum infrastructure to accomodate hydrogen fuel. From a recent report I read, the plan is to have hydrogen fuel stations every 20 miles or so. Then they will have to start legislation to (outlaw) the use of petroleum fuel, which will take forever, thanks to OPEC and lobbyists supporting the old car owners. I think it would be safe to say that your Zed will be rusted to dust or recycled into a 280,000,000Z! :cheeky: before you will have to swap your engine, fuel tank and carbs for hydrogen-stuff. Didn't I shock you tho?
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Hydrogen fuel Means Trash your Z!
If the Hydrogen fuel cell is implemented, it means you get no more gasoline, so you get to trash your gasoline powered Zed car! Would you put in an electric motor, assuming it would make your 2500 lb. Zed go any speed at all? You probably wouldn't be able to get it in the highway. thx.