Leeroy

Congrats on even thinking about doing something like that!! I myself have just completed 2 years of full time work after year 12, and I've just returned to study...I'll tell you what, and this is from my personal experience (though not overly thorough)...I left school unsure of what to do, I've always loved cars, motorbikes and computers, my whole life and I decided to see how much I could make without a tertiary degree...I didn't make too bad money, but I was working for 54 hours a week driving a 5 tonne truck...no prob, I'm only 20, but can you imagine doing that your whole life? Sure I had great fun buying stuff for my fiance, house stuff, and of course a 260Z and a brand new Yamaha!! But still, even with the money I realised that the work would keep me interested for about 5 minutes, and after a while you just tune out of life and it flies by, but when I'm doing something that I love, it goes a whole lot slower and I tend to enjoy it a whole lot more... The point is, do what you wanna do, and wait for the right time...but not too long...I've had mates who've done the same thing and not want to go back, and they'll suffer...they may make good (ok) money, but in ten years they'll look back and wonder... Best of luck, let us all know how you get on!! Cheers pll!!

Hey guys, Man I went along for qualifying today...and it was mad fun!! Too be honest thought the biggest drawcard for the day was beauty of a Fairlady 2000 that I saw in the Shannons Classic car area!! I got a couple of piccies, but my camera software is a bit forked now, so I'll post them ASAP...shame you guys over in the USA don't get classy racing like this!!! Gotta say it, rally is my fave, but F1...nothing comes close (and that includes indycar!!!).. Take care ppl! Cheers!

Ok...one of the best known Z names in melbourne, australia...Zspares and Zshop (essentially one and the same)... 4 Paran Place Glen Iris Melbourne Soz...don't know the Ph #!! Lindsay there will be able to help you with almost anything!!! He is always busy though, but is happy for a good chat (and hardly anything fazes him!!). Cheers ppl

Thats the exact one...good work, I was wondering...oh well, first question, since I have never fitted it, does it fit up to the standard Z mounts? Second, if it does, where can I get the horn pad from? Thanks guys, I was wondering why I had never seen it on a Z before! Cheers ppl!

OK...I have a steering wheel, it is an original...I have been restoring it (polishing, restaining and laquering the rim), but I NEED a hrnpad...now I have a 260 2+2, and the steering wheel looks very different to others that I have seen! It has a polished steel set of bi-tri spoke (3 spokes, but each one is made of two thin ones with a horn button in between each of the three sets...ok, if you can understand what i mean, could you aid me in finding a kit? I have read that they're around $80, is that true of my wheel? Thanks guys...haven't had to worry about it since I have an aftermarket wheel, but I want the original in (it looks way classier!). Cheers ppl!

All ports calling ALAN!! Hello ALAN!!! I'm curious now....His Z homing sense should aid us in our hour of dire need!!

Just think about this... Whilst ppl swimming around the 60-65 mark are planning trips tom waste their money in vegas, you're pulling apart and putting together one of the finest cars ever built...and on top of that, you'll get to drive around in it once its done!!!! Just think...you rockin' up in a Z, whilst everyone else is driving corollas!!! Life is suddenly so bright, ain't it!! PS Don't worry bout the car, it'll bounce back, my brother (on a motorbike) went off a 40ft cliff into a rock quarry 8 years ago, now because of his outlook hes walking, and it just so happens that he drives a Twin Turbo 97' Supra!! (Still pisses him off when ppl make offers on my car, whilst his is sitting right next to mine though!!! No bull!!!!!).

Oh! BTW...the 260z engine in aussie spec has about 101kW (modern power figure), and yes, in manual form the 2+2 does a 9-10sec 0-100, in auto that blow out to 12secs. So there! Hope that helps! Cheers (again) ppl!

G'day noob, good to see that you picked THE right car to own and drive!! Alfadog would be right...ppl's opinion of a 260 2+2 auto is fairly low, what with the higher profile of manuals and then the 2 seater 260's and 240's. But don't worry, most of them just look down on other that didn't pay as much for their car as you did!! I actually own a 260 2+2 76', though it is a 5spd...I can't handle autos, they just wizz me off...but that me...I have driven an auto...very cruisy and basically unbreakable...and hey! Look on the very bright side, if you ever need to give a couple of midgets a lift, you have the space (plus the 2+2 is a more 'drifty' car, what with the longer wheelbase!!)...but anyway, all Z's are to be appreciated as the pure blood original 6cyl Jap sports, just look at the competition at the time of their original release (re: NOTHING!), and its then you realise that whether you're driving an original 240 Fairlady (refer to Alan for that!! Bloody nice car!!!!)....or a 300zx (or 350 now i 'spose), or anything in between (that where most come in) be assured that were here to help, appreciate and sometimes slap you should you stray from the righteous path that is the Z cars domain!! Anyway, enough bollocks, good luck on the restoration and get back to us soon! Cheers ppl!

Hi guys...been away for a while.... Just wondering...my Z is running fine (what else is to be expected of the L-series), but the camchain is clacking a little so I've decided to get the top end rebuilt whilst I'm there...to be sure, to be sure....If anyone could tell me of someone in melbourne who could do the rebuild well, and for a good price...obviously....other than Z spares (Lindsay is always busy, I'd be in a long line!!). Also, a good place to get my suspension done...I have the regulars for my daily that I use, but the Z is a bit special...so no ordinary place will do(!)...Any suggestions guys? Thanks and happy driving everyone!!!

If you can be shagged... Boil a hotdog...then cut it in 9 pieces (round, not like chips)...then put it on a piece of bread, cover with cheese, tomato sauce, chilli sauce (or anything that you think would taste good...bacon is a good un!)...then grill!!!!!!! Trust me, its the bizz! I seriously need a life....oh well, at least I have the car!

Are you sure that the car has 575nm at 90km? That seems a bit much for only 126hp....get back, cause if it is then he should be putting that engine into a tractor!!!:classic:

All I can say is this...never mind the fact that you like them...who is the demented, chrysler neon/new VW beetle crazed person who conceived of the idea to create these scary pieces of rolling stock!!!!

That last joke about the CIA is F@#$@ hilarious!!!! Keep em coming!!!

Engine kinda sounds like a truck, but is very reliable, easy to squeeze power out of, plentiful, cheap and most importantly a nissan! Fit it as far back in your engine bay as possible for good weight dist., you will lose a little bit of weight, but not like 200kgs or anything..and I have seen one with an SR fitted...didn't sound as good as an L6, but went hard, was reliable and good on cold start too! Good luck man, let us see the results!:classic:

OK...to start out I actually used to be the spare parts man at yamaha dealership, so of course there is a bit of a bias...anyway...as for harley davidsons unique sound, it is also attributed to the single conrod twin cylinder design. And I have to say, I would rather have an XV1600 yammie cruiser than a harley. Reliable as, beautiful to ride, and if you've ever heard one with longshot exhausts on it...GOD DAMN!!! That is one of the best sounds known to man (other than an L6 screaming its preverbial off!). And if u really want to wet your pants, ride one of the brand new R1's. Around 170 kgs with 162hp! 0-100 in 2 secs!!!! I am dead serious when I say that not only are those bikes fast, but downright scary!!! Anyone who tells you that they can push it hard well/safely is pulling it. Unless you're Colin Edwards, then wizz off!!! F#$@%^ unbelieveable. No two ways about it. Same with the Suzuki GSX-R, R1 is better but only by an immeasurable amount. Now I dare you, go and scare yourself into buying a camry and being done with it!!!:classic:

Hey man...bout the drip rail moulding...best way to get it off is to push down gently on the inside top and sort of pull..it comes off in a quarter circle kind of way....just pull gently and press on the inside top..should take about 3 seconds a side!! Good luck on the respray...doin one myself right now!:classic:

I know the one that you're talking about, but yeah, did the cow really take it to the Z, or did he spin? Interesting...anyway, I think the ute is kinda a good way to salvage the front, but the 4x4's are Z's that have been hacked apart and put on a heap of crap. Anyway...enough of my crap...hang on, that sentance added more crap...and so did that one...uhhh..... :classic:

I was thinking more like a spoon as opposed to a blunt knife!

Check this out, if I ever see the guy I will personally castrate him!!!!:sick:

Gotta say, if you do go ahead and decide to transform your car into a jap street racer, send the pics 2 me!!! I'm thinking of making mine look very le mans-ish (its a 2+2, but I think that the long look with a gnose, flares, a wing and graphics will look cool [it'll also be very sporty + cruisy! All may kick me in the nuts now if they so desire....])...I think yours will look very drifter-ish (read: COOL, insane and yet sometimes purposeful). Plz send me pics if it all goes ahead!

Ok....bit of a home handyman job...either you can buy an oil breather tank (AU$150+), or you can make your own. When I fitted my aftermarket filters, I struck the same problem (though I was going to do it at the same time, so I guess I didn't really strike a problem...ahem...) so I made my own. Just get something made out of aluminium, stell etc that is hollow and has a removeable part (so you can empty it!). Now, find a mount point somewhere (mine was on the engine bay wall, where a small hole was already there), make a small mount out of alu. strap so as to attach it to. Now to prepare the breather...drill about 10-12 2mm holes in it at the top (to form the breather), and next to (or close to at least) the breather holes drill a hole big enough to fit a 10mm irrigation fitting through (get this from a hardware store). Rivet/screw/weld the irrigation fitting in and then bolt it into your engine bay, clamp the breather hose to the breather tank and voila!! Looks good, works well, and is track legal!:classic:

Yeah...should fit up no prob..and if it doesn't it'll be sold again really quick for more!! trust me! Cheers ppl, best of luck with it by the way...

Got to say something here...what the hell are you all going on about? Who the hell spends this much time trying to pronounce letters? Does it really matter how we say it? Just because americans can't pronounce things properly doesn't mean that we all have to suffer (this excludes you mike:classic: )!!!! Z is pronounced ZED not ZEE, sesame street was wrong!!! but if we are arguing about things, how come aussies say car as 'caa' and yanks say it as 'are' with a c in front...the world is screwy, but at least we still have our beautiful dattos!!! Cheers ppl, stop wasting your time, because us aussies are right anyway! Any country that has animals as intelligent as koalas must be right!!!!

I think this has to be said, and I hope others feel the same... In a world where terrorists, insane gunmen and religious wars abound, it is good to see that though many things may tear us apart, such a small a thing like cars can bring us all together. My heart goes out to you our friend as I, and I am sure most of us have experienced much the same thing (my brother shattered his back after riding off a 40ft cliff straight into a rock quarry. He was but a few heartbeats away from dying as I was next to him). I know that she will pull through it with flying colours and soon you'll be chatting about frivolous day to day things like they mean all the world...it takes something like this to bring our lives into perspective, and I hope that we'll be hearing all the good news soon.