Mike

Oil on the spark plugs is caused by oil getting into the cylinder. Simple.

Actually, I like this idea as well. A replacement battery tray is definitely a plus. Make it so people need to drill holes through the lower area and provide stainless bolts with rubber bushings to block the holes. Hell, make the whole thing out of stainless steel.

BBALS, I can't let you post your stuff for sale unless you are a supporting vendor. Rules, if you are selling a product to make a profit, you are a vendor. If you are selling a product such as a used Z, parts, or otherwise not making profits on a regular basis... you can sell here as a regular member.

Well guys, I can say that the dashboards from Nissan aren't all that great. I ordered one a few months ago and it showed up here with a few flaws -- a cut in the vinyl, some wrinkles in the vinyl, and a crooked center section. "I think these guys were drinking too much rice wine," was a good comment I heard about it... I might be sending my dash out to have it redone. So much for running a side-by-side comparison with a new dash. Ugh. I'll have to take a lot of pictures. -- Mike

Guys, let's welcome Dashboard Restorations as a new supporting member of the club!! Dashboard Resto now has their own forum and all conversations can be held in that forum. Feel free to ask questions about their service, and I'm sure you will also see announcements from Jim in there as well. So, if you have specific questions about their services, feel free to start a new thread in their forum. Click HERE to jump to the forum now. -- Mike

Or you could just go directly to the joke page: http://www.coxar.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Good poll, Steve!!

Hi guys, Unfortunately, we don't allow businesses to directly promote themselves on our club site unless they are a supporting member. Although I feel this is a VERY valuable service for Zcars, I must stick to my guns because I have asked other businesses to follow this rule. Believe me, I really want to see you guys promote your dash restoration service on this club. Is there any way you can become a supporting member? If so, get ahold of me by sending a private message to Mike. Private messaging is available if you click "USER CP" from the Options menu in the upper left of the screen. -- Mike

Nice!! Thanks for the follow-up on this. I'm sure many people will find this useful. If I don't get my new dash in another week or so, I'm going to cancel the order and try this method. I ended up purchasing a new dash because it was available (and extremely rare). However, when the dash arrived, it had a cut in the plastic. So, I returned it on an exchange basis. Anyway, thanks again!! -- Mike

It doesn't really work that way. Sort-of. If you had two small pipes vs one large pipe (without mufflers)... I don't know which configuration would be louder. But, most of your noise has to do with other factors on the system as well. The quality of muffler, the presence of headers, and if you have a mid-muffler all play important part in noise. On a system with 6-to-1 headers, a 2.5" diameter piping system, and a nice muffler.... I can tell you this is a little bit more "throaty" or louder than a 2.25" diameter system using the same components. Therefore, I think you could be louder OR quieter with a dual exhaust system depending on the headers, the diameter, and the type of muffler you use. You can make a 2.25" system plenty quiet and obtain the performance you want out of it.

I purchased the CD from Courtesy. And, I'm not just saying this because I created our own CD... but, the Courtesy CD sucks arse. The graphical interface isn't as good and the images are of much worse quality. I'm also offering our CD for $20 if you mail me your Courtesy CD. :cheeky:

Stephen, this is not front page news. I'll move it to the appropriate forum for you. -- Mike

They like to go fast with a stable bike? Or, their large penis size requires room that's only available on a large bike?

I own a total monster (1300cc sportbike) and I'm a responsible rider. I'm not even that good. The key is fear. [m]

Guys, I really hate watching threads like this. If you are going to insist on hurting your fellow members, please go do it somewhere else. I can handle a debate, but, please keep the fingers off the keyboard when you're angry. Caen Fred did the right thing. I've decided to close this thread to keep things calm.

[Mike steps in, folds his arms, and watches the scene]

Nice!! I was wondering how you did that. What are you using to create it?

Yea, I'd love to get a 3D wireframe of an early Z. About the email, the REMOVEME stuff works better than just a plain email. It also prevents stupid questions from the people who can't figure out how to use email. Did I just say that out loud?

Hi Alan, Now you're the guinea pig!! Let us know what you think of the whole process and definitely post some pictures!! We're counting on you. -- Mike

Are you a vegetarian? http://www.bostic.com/devnull/gc.jpg

Word of advice, don't post your email in a public forum. Website scanners will pick it up and you'll get put on a spam list.

Not to mention that you're using our logo without permission. Selling on this site is prohibited because I've told the main supporters of this site (who pay our bills) they have first crack at it. If you wish to set up a fund-raising campaign for the club, I'm all for that. The sales must benefit the club, not just you. [m]

This is hardly frontpage news. I'm moving it to the proper forum.

The fact that the fuel made it up to the gaskets, and then started spitting out of them, leads me to believe that you have a clogged system. Take out that small hose on the bottom of the SU's and clean it out.

You're using an old fuel pump? For the price, I'd use a new one... you can't go wrong there. You can try a few other things, but, if your float bowls are empty then it's not pumping fuel properly. Try to remove one of the hoses that go to the float bowl... crank it over and see if fuel squirts out. This will tell you if your pump is bad. As far as the battery... new engines will almost always kill a good battery. Go get yourself a 'starter' charger... It will pump enough amps into the system so you can start the car with a dead battery. It was the best investment I ever made.