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This one sold for $34k. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-2/

Yeah, the season 7 premier was too violent for me. I'm done and won't be watching anymore. Thank God they have Fear the Walking Dead as this is a lot more of my style.

This 1971 Nissan Fairlady Z is a RHD Japanese market car that’s reported by the seller to have been in the US since the early 70’s. Though its original engine can be had for an additional $1k, the car now runs a larger 2.8 liter L28 straight-six on triple 40mm Webers. This engine was probably pulled from a 280Z, as was its 5-speed gearbox upgrade. The car looks like a sharp driver in photos, and we dig the foreign marker bumpers, mirrors, headlight covers and other interesting details explored further below. Find it here on Craigslist in Torrance, California for $38,500. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission. A few details like the incorrect exhaust pipe could stand to be tidied, but the car itself looks nice and straight, and the seller claims no rust as well as “no major accidents.” Silver over black steelies is a very tough look, and slim bumpers, fender mirrors, covered headlights, JDM grille and airdam all add visual interest as well. Stainless shines nicely, lenses show very well, and bumpers look straight and true. The interior features a crack-free dash, nice OEM looking upholstery on seats, doors, and trim panels, and the Datsun Competition steering wheel with Z horn button is excellent. The shift knob is from the same line. The windshield is new, and the passenger footwell contains a cool, factory optional footrest, just visible from this angle but highlighted in detail within the ad’s full photo gallery. The car was originally fitted with a non-US spec 2.0 liter L20 six, and though available in “core” form (no further details are provided) for an additional $1k, the car now runs an L28 and 5-speed, both likely to have been pulled from a wrecked North American market 280Z. The engine looks great with triple Webers, and the blacked-out cam cover and red wires work well with the simple exterior color scheme. An additional gear, extra displacement and more power and torque should make a world of difference from behind the wheel, and an L-series with a hot carb setup is one of the best-sounding sixes we can think of. Note the delicate and attractive JDM grille, better seen from this angle. We’d want to negotiate to have the original engine included at this price, and may consider a few tweaks like adding an OEM style exhaust finisher and a suspension tower brace in front, but finer points aside, the car definitely seems to have a lot going for it. View it on bringatrailer.com

This 1971 Datsun 510 is a heavily modified four-door built with a 2.4L KA24DE twin cam inline-four, 5-speed manual transmission, upgraded 280ZX suspension, a host of custom interior and exterior features, and a handful of JDM trim pieces. Additional touches include upgrades to cooling, oiling, electrical, and fuel systems as detailed below, along with genuine Volk wheels and a high-end Alpine audio system. The car was the subject of a Super Street magazine feature after many of the modifications were carried out in 2012, though they have continued at a slower pace in recent years. The seller owns three vintage Datsuns and has driven this one approximately 2k miles during his three-year ownership. The sale includes partial receipts as well as a clean California title. The body looks presentable overall after a driver-quality exterior repaint in its original ochre hue. The finish shows occasional chips and off-color touchups, though no overspray is visible according to the seller. Bubbling and cracking are visible on the lower front valance as well as the left taillight and license plate areas, though no major rot is indicated by the seller. Panels are thought to be original and look straight up top, while the doors have collected a series of dings and shallow dents and the left rear quarter shows signs of past repairs. Genuine 15×8.5″ Volk wheels from Rays Engineering wear stretched Toyo Proxes TR1 rubber that is said to rub under hard cornering. Up front, the nose has been modified with modified JDM Datsun B110 fender mirrors, AeroCatch hood pins, and a Cusco tow hook along with a BRE carbon fiber air dam and canards. Stock round headlights were replaced with modern Toyota units blacked out and mounted upside down, with fit leaving room for improvement. The front bumper was tucked and painted silver, while the chrome rear shines well despite several dings. Remaining bright trim and factory badging are largely clean, and a difficult-to-source JDM SSS filler panel rests between the intact taillights. Inside, custom reupholstered vintage Recaro sport seats were installed with brackets from Wedge Engineering and show little evidence of use since. Rear seats and sun visors were both covered in matching upholstery, while doors wear serviceable, uncut stock panels. New black carpeting was installed over Stinger sound deadener and looks to have worn well. Mounted with a quick release and including a working horn, a woodgrain Nardi steering wheel is partnered with a weighted and extended shift knob from Greddy. An electronic speedometer and tach are mounted in stock locations and include an odometer showing just over 3,000 miles since installation. A center console from a modern Mini Cooper is home to a relocated ignition switch, cupholders, and a set of tweeters. A gauge pod meant for a late-’60s Nova houses voltage, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges as well as a matching clock. The custom stereo system was installed at a cost of over $4k using Alpine products as detailed in the gallery below. LED interior lighting was also fitted, and headlight and wiper switches were relocated south of the dash with a pair of protected toggles mounted in their place. The sound system upgrades continue out back with the trunk housing custom-built enclosures for amplifiers and subwoofers along with a relocated Optima battery, all secured by an aftermarket trunk lock. Power is from a 2.4L KA24DE twin cam inline-four and 5-speed transmission donated by a Nissan 240SX. A GTI dual-core aluminum radiator with a built-in thermostat handles cooling duties and is supported by a Mishimoto overflow tank and Greddy water temperature sensor. A front-mounted RX7 oil cooler works in concert with a GREX remote filter kit and catch can. Fuel injection is fed by a Walbro 255 lph external pump and 240SX fuel filler conversion. An upgraded alternator supplies Nology plug wires and a relocated fuse box, while engine bay wiring has been tucked and an HKS grounding system installed. An ARC Magic intake breathes through a Greddy open-element air filter reinforced with a Blitz piping stopper, while a 4-2-1 ceramic coated header from DC Sports feeds into a Greddy exhaust with 2.5″ stainless piping and an additional silencer. The engine bay was repainted in grey and shaved of accessory mounts. Additional touches include a Tein strut bar, carbon fiber manifold cap and powder-coated valve cover along with an HKS oil cap and Earls AN lines and fittings. The engine was reportedly resealed by the previous owner and the car remains free of drips underneath according to the seller. The video above shows the engine starting quickly and revving energetically. Shifting is described as smooth despite slight throwout bearing noise, and the car is said to run strong and drive well overall. Suspension is from a Datsun 280ZX and has been upgraded with coilovers and adjustable camber plates. Steering modifications include a Datsport steering bracket along with a drag link, rod ends, and idler arm from Troy Ermish and an adjustable tension control rod, lower control arms, and rod end boots from FutoFab. Power-assisted disc brakes are actuated via 280ZX master cylinder with a Datsport booster upgrade. All custom work and service has reportedly been carried out by the seller and previous owners as detailed in the printed email below. Receipts are included for a portion of the sound system and a handful of suspension components, though futher records are unavailable. A copy of the Super Street issue featuring the car is also included. View the Auction

This 1972 Datsun 240z has 150k miles and was purchased new by the seller from Forrest Datsun in Redwood City, California. The car retains its factory paint and body panels, and benefits from an extensive mechanical refurbishment performed in 2001. Work included a full rebuild of the 2.4L inline-six, rebuilt SU carburetors, new fuel pump, replacement of many cooling system parts, reseal of the 4-speed manual transmission with a new clutch, and refreshment of braking and suspension components. Modifications include 14″ mesh wheels, aftermarket mirrors and exhaust, front and rear bumper over-riders, and a period stereo upgrade. The car has been garage-kept in Washington for nearly 30 years and has been driven sparingly, with approximately 1k miles placed on it since the work was performed. This 240Z is sold with a clear Washington title in the seller’s name. The car wears its original Red (110) paintwork that is close in color to the more popular 918 Orange often seen on early Zs, though it exhibits a darker hue when viewed in different lighting conditions. The finish retains a clean, well-preserved appearance, benefiting from frequent waxings and the avoidance of inclement weather throughout its life. The car has remained free of accidents with imperfections said to be limited to a few small door dings as well as a small development of rust along the driver-side rocker sill that can be seen in detail in the photo gallery below. The exterior remains stock apart from the installation of period side mirrors, front and rear bumper over-riders, and a set of 14″ mesh wheels fitted with newer Bridestone Potenza rubber. Lenses remain clear and crack free, and the chrome trim retains good shine and proper fitment. The exterior rubber trim shows equally well remaining well-preserved and free of any excessive fading. Apart from a new carpet kit and the reupholstering of the driver’s seat, the original interior shows quite well for its age and mileage. Though the seller notes the new driver’s upholstery is not an exact match, new material for the passenger seat is included in the sale. The original dash remains free of cracking and interior alterations are limited to the aforementioned carpet and upholstery, as well as the installation of a period cassette player and leather steering wheel wrap. Though the gauges remain fully operational, several accessories are noted by the seller as non-functional including the rear window defogger, windshield washer, overhead dome light, clock, rear hatch key lock, and the heater, which the seller describes as not producing any flow through the heater lines and will require further diagnosis. The rear hatch area remains tidy, retaining its original trim panels and accompanied by new carpeting for the hatch floor. The quilted vinyl surfacing along the rear shock towers, wheel well, and transmission tunnel remain free of any scuffing or rips and show well in the provided images. A removal of the carpets reveal the original floor pans that remain solid and dry. A thorough mechanical refurbishment was carried out in 2001 that included a rebuild of the original 2.4L L24 inline-six to stock specifications, as well as some other mechanical work listed below. Rebuilt SU carburetors New clutch including master and slave cylinders New brake master and rear wheel cylinders New radiator, water pump, and hoses New ignition components New engine mounts, steering rack, and sway bar bushings New transmission front and rear seals New tie rods and ball joints Rebuilt front brake calipers Following the refresh, the car has been driven just a few times a year with approximately 1k miles accumulated since 2001. The seller notes the car starts and drives well, exhibiting good driving, handling and stopping qualities. Assorted photographs provided by the seller shows a well-preserved underside with solid front frame rails and clean mechanical components. With its original owner status, well-preserved cosmetics, and sorted mechanicals, this 240 makes a desirable choice for Z ownership and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner. View it on bringatrailer.com

This 1975 Datsun 1200 GX was sold new in South Africa before making its way to continental Europe at some point. The seller also claims that the car remains original and unrestored. A look at the odometer shows just ~3k kilometers, and though the ad makes no reference to recorded mileage nor its accuracy, the car’s condition suggests that it very well could be correct. Is this the nicest, low-mileage and original 1200 fastback left? Find it here on FS Automóveis in Lisbon, Portugal for 17,500 euros (-$19k USD today). Glossy sage green paint works very well on this fastback design, and is complemented by straight and unblemished steel panels front to back. The trim, grille, and brightwork also appear to be nearly showroom fresh. OEM badging remains intact, and the car wears newer-looking rubber mounted over darker Minilite or Watanabe-style wheels that set things off perfectly. We’d have to leave the cool, period license plates in place too. Vinyl surfaces in the cabin show that they’ve withstood the passage of time very well, with only very slight wear (at most). There doesn’t seem to be much to complain about, apart from some under dash wire dressing that should be an easy fix. All gauges, switches, and trim pieces look to be intact and operable, but unfortunately there’s no word to back up visual clues. Check out the big analog clock on the center console, as well as the cool Z-car style lace-up shift boot. The 1.4 liter four cylinder wears a dual-Hitachi-SU setup, and should mange to squeeze out 94 HP to the rear wheels. As in keeping with the rest of the car, cosmetics here are also very good. Inner fenders, shock towers, and the firewall all look great, and the motor shows no signs of fluid deposits or road grime. A few wires look like they may need to be replaced due to age, but this is to be expected. The odometer shows an incredible 3,200 kilometers. Even with the RHD setup, we’d still love to have this coupe in our driveway. Good Y-series cars are difficult to find these days without rust issues, so the handsome lines and interesting color make this one worth a serious look, not to mention the super-low mileage count. We hope the motor runs as good as it shows in photos. View the Auction

@dotsunZ, I just noticed that you put this in our 240K Skyline forum. This is a good place to discuss your conversion, as I am not sure if HybridZ knows much about this Australian car. Patcon may have made that recommendation based on Z-cars, not K-cars. Anyway, there are a lot of K-car guys in this forum and we may need to get them to help out.

Amazing progress! This is truly a monster project and appreciate your work on it. This car will be awesome when you are done. Keep it up!

I also agree it looks a little flimsy and not sure if I'd get underneath that setup. Can you weld a cross member between the mount points to make it a little more stable? Maybe something like this?

Here you go, dude. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-LH-Driver-Side-Headlight-Bucket-Fiberglass-/201681020642?hash=item2ef52026e2:g:jygAAOSwNRdX8Gyz&vxp=mtr Edit: Whoops, just after I posted this I noticed the bolts were missing. Sorry. Here's another set, but man they are pricey! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1970-Datsun-240Z-Head-Light-Buckets-Fiberglass-/282208952132?hash=item41b4f6df44:g:zj4AAOSwLnBX9ZO2&vxp=mtr

This 1971 Datsun 510 is a nicely modified, SR20DET-powered example equipped with a Garrett 2871 turbocharger and other upgrades, a few highlights which include 280Z front suspension, authentic BRE fiberglass fenders, and a Subaru-sourced LSD. Condition looks nice in photos, and the seller claims that the car is free of rust and has never been in an accident. Sale even includes the original sales agreement and blue plates. Find it here on Craigslist in San Diego, California for $22,750. The exterior is finished in a muted orange tone which suits the car’s vintage nicely and is described as being in excellent condition. The front fenders and rear flares are genuine BRE pieces and the wheels are appropriately sized American Racing Libres. Blue California license plates with gold lettering have been retained, while the side markers and fuel door have all been shaved. Bumpers and mirrors are color-matched to the body and the description makes a claim of no rust. It looks as though the interior of the cabin has been stripped, but the end product captured below is a nice one with custom rolled aluminum door panels, a sporty steering wheel and a nice dash on display. The instrument panel looks to contain just the necessary gauges with nothing extraneous, and seats are fixed back Corbeau items. The description also cites new wiring and an Auto Power roll hoop. The headliner has also been recovered with imitation suede and each seat has its own five-point harness. The engine bay appears tidy and organized, while a myriad of new and upgraded parts makes the powerplant look quite modern. Power figures are not cited, but there are various supporting systems and modifications mentioned in the description like an ECU from Wolf Technologies, fuel injectors with greater capacity and an AGM battery. The front suspension is adjustable and uses 280Z componentry, the rear crossmember has been lowered and there’s also a fuel cell. Though the exterior color scheme could likely benefit from a bit of contrast, there’s really not much to nitpick about this one. Once dialed-in (if not already good to go), it should be very sharp and very fast. View the Auction

Thanks for contributing!! This looks awesome. You can also keep versions in the downloads area when you create new updates.

Here's a link to the film on Amazon.

Please share what you find here. I would like to know how the swap is coming along. We have a forum for modifications as well.

Wow!! Ultimate thread dig... Yea, we don't really purge data here. We have stuff that goes back to our beginnings..

And the entire drivetrain... wow!

Found this BRE Tribute on BAT while I was doing a little browsing...

This 1976 Datsun 280z has undergone an extensive three year rotisserie restoration by its owner of 11 years to transform the car into an officially licensed BRE tribute, drawing styling inspiration from the racing team’s “guest car.” Noted designer and BRE owner Pete Brock provided assistance during the seller’s restoration, lending guidance on the livery design and designing the number 30 applied to car. Power is provided by by a fuel injected inline-six, stroked to 3.1L with a P-90 head from a later ZX turbo and crank from a Maxima diesel engine. A fully programmable Racetech fuel injection system is installed with crank triggered timing and a rebuilt 5-speed from a later ZX replaces the original and is fitted with a 3.9 final drive ratio. Suspension and brakes consist of Tokico and Wilwood components and are mated to a set of 16″ Panasport wheels. A detailed gallery documenting the build can be viewed on the seller’s Photobucket gallery and the car is sold with a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name. Painted in the same colors used on the BRE racing team Zs, the finish remains in nice condition, exhibiting good shine when viewed from multiple angles. Driven approximately 14k miles since the restoration, the finish contains a few nicks and chips commensurate with use. Painted fiberglass bumpers have been fitted to the car and are accompanied by a BRE Spook spoiler up front and a BRE decklid spoiler at the rear. Apart from a new windshield, the car retains its original glass, which was installed with new weather-stripping and seals. The rear fenders were rolled to accommodate the 16″x 7″ Panasport wheels that remain in good condition with no noticeable imperfections on the spokes or polished lip. 225/60 Hankook RS3 tires are fitted and have about 50% tread remaining. The car was completely disassembled, soda-blasted, put on a rotisserie, primed, painted, and clear coated. While at the shop the roll-bars were welded in, custom seat mounts added, battery tray relocated, the old battery tray was modified to support the 3-coil pack for the fuel injection, custom bracket for a throttle cable, the rear spoiler was mounted along with a front air dam from original “BRE spook” molds. The interior presents well with new door cards, headliner, dashcap and carpets. Gauges have received a white vinyl overlay with orange needles and an air/fuel ratio digital gauge replaces the analog clock. The A/C features several new components that and along with the other gauges, controls and electric accessories, remains fully functional. Though the new padded headliner shows well, it does exhibit some sagging. Additional work performed on the interior includes: Larger higher flow Honda cage fan installed in the factory blower motor housing All new HVAC ducting New heater core Refurbished center console Brighter backlight bulbs New window cranks At the start of the restoration, mileage on the odometer was shown as 71k and presently reads 85,694 miles. A pair of Corbeau adjustable sport seats are installed and are accompanied by a set of 5-point Corbeau harnesses with cam locks. A Wilwood brake proportioning valve is fitted in place of the emergency brake lever that was removed during the Wilwood brake installation. The Odyssey gel battery has been relocated to the passenger-side tool box from its stock location. Rear compartment and spare tire well remain clean with no signs of corrosion. The seller notes the rubber weatherstripping between the hatch hinges has difficulty remaining fitted to the body. Power is provided by by a fuel injected inline-six, stroked to 3.1L with a ported P-90 head from a later ZX turbo, balanced 240z rods, ceramic coated pistons, and a crank from a Maxima diesel engine. A fully programmable Racetech fuel injection system is installed with crank triggered timing and accompanied by a LCD control unit hidden in the glove box. A rebuilt 5-speed from a later ZX replaces the original and is fitted with a 3.9 final drive ratio. Additional specifications of the build include: Competition Cams ground camshaft Lightweight flywheel Centerforce clutch 280ZX turbo oil pump Electronic crank angle sensor (distributor delete) 3-coil pack mounted in the stock battery location 3-row aluminum radiator with custom made aluminum catch can and drain. 3 electric cooling fans controlled by the ECU Knock sensor MSD wires Powder coated Arizona Z Car racing oil pan with baffles and cooling fins Custom built aluminum intake manifold and fuel rail. The suspension was completely redone at the time of the restoration with new billet aluminum front control arms, TC rods, quick steering knuckles installed along with bump steer spacers and rear A-arms with heim joints. Brakes employ a Wilwood Competition kit front and rear with 4-piston calipers, 12.2″ curved vane vented rotors, and stainless braided hoses. Lift shots exhibit minor wear on the rockers from driving and a clean and tidy underside that has remained well-preserved following the restoration. The underside of the inspection lids contain the autographs of both Pete Brock and John Morton, with the latter driving a few laps in the car at the Nashville Superspeedway road course in 2011. The car is sold with all service records since the seller’s ownership, including extensive restoration notes and imagery as well as the original window sticker and bill of sale. The original owner’s manual, tool bag, spare tire, original key, and user manuals for the fuel injection system are also included. View the Auction

This 1971 Datsun 510 is a heavily modified four-door built with a 2.4L KA24DE twin cam inline-four, 5-speed manual transmission, upgraded 280ZX suspension, a host of custom interior and exterior features, and a handful of JDM trim pieces. Additional touches include upgrades to cooling, oiling, electrical, and fuel systems as detailed below, along with genuine Volk wheels and a high-end Alpine audio system. The car was the subject of a Super Street magazine feature after many of the modifications were carried out in 2012, though they have continued at a slower pace in recent years. The seller owns three vintage Datsuns and has driven this one approximately 2k miles during his three-year ownership. The sale includes partial receipts as well as a clean California title. The body looks presentable overall after a driver-quality exterior repaint in its original ochre hue. The finish shows occasional chips and off-color touchups, though no overspray is visible according to the seller. Bubbling and cracking are visible on the lower front valance as well as the left taillight and license plate areas, though no major rot is indicated by the seller. Panels are thought to be original and look straight up top, while the doors have collected a series of dings and shallow dents and the left rear quarter shows signs of past repairs. Genuine 15×8.5″ Volk wheels from Rays Engineering wear stretched Toyo Proxes TR1 rubber that is said to rub under hard cornering. Up front, the nose has been modified with modified JDM Datsun B110 fender mirrors, AeroCatch hood pins, and a Cusco tow hook along with a BRE carbon fiber air dam and canards. Stock round headlights were replaced with modern Toyota units blacked out and mounted upside down, with fit leaving room for improvement. The front bumper was tucked and painted silver, while the chrome rear shines well despite several dings. Remaining bright trim and factory badging are largely clean, and a difficult-to-source JDM SSS filler panel rests between the intact taillights. Inside, custom reupholstered vintage Recaro sport seats were installed with brackets from Wedge Engineering and show little evidence of use since. Rear seats and sun visors were both covered in matching upholstery, while doors wear serviceable, uncut stock panels. New black carpeting was installed over Stinger sound deadener and looks to have worn well. Mounted with a quick release and including a working horn, a woodgrain Nardi steering wheel is partnered with a weighted and extended shift knob from Greddy. An electronic speedometer and tach are mounted in stock locations and include an odometer showing just over 3,000 miles since installation. A center console from a modern Mini Cooper is home to a relocated ignition switch, cupholders, and a set of tweeters. A gauge pod meant for a late-’60s Nova houses voltage, oil pressure, and water temperature gauges as well as a matching clock. The custom stereo system was installed at a cost of over $4k using Alpine products as detailed in the gallery below. LED interior lighting was also fitted, and headlight and wiper switches were relocated south of the dash with a pair of protected toggles mounted in their place. The sound system upgrades continue out back with the trunk housing custom-built enclosures for amplifiers and subwoofers along with a relocated Optima battery, all secured by an aftermarket trunk lock. Power is from a 2.4L KA24DE twin cam inline-four and 5-speed transmission donated by a Nissan 240SX. A GTI dual-core aluminum radiator with a built-in thermostat handles cooling duties and is supported by a Mishimoto overflow tank and Greddy water temperature sensor. A front-mounted RX7 oil cooler works in concert with a GREX remote filter kit and catch can. Fuel injection is fed by a Walbro 255 lph external pump and 240SX fuel filler conversion. An upgraded alternator supplies Nology plug wires and a relocated fuse box, while engine bay wiring has been tucked and an HKS grounding system installed. An ARC Magic intake breathes through a Greddy open-element air filter reinforced with a Blitz piping stopper, while a 4-2-1 ceramic coated header from DC Sports feeds into a Greddy exhaust with 2.5″ stainless piping and an additional silencer. The engine bay was repainted in grey and shaved of accessory mounts. Additional touches include a Tein strut bar, carbon fiber manifold cap and powder-coated valve cover along with an HKS oil cap and Earls AN lines and fittings. The engine was reportedly resealed by the previous owner and the car remains free of drips underneath according to the seller. The video above shows the engine starting quickly and revving energetically. Shifting is described as smooth despite slight throwout bearing noise, and the car is said to run strong and drive well overall. Suspension is from a Datsun 280ZX and has been upgraded with coilovers and adjustable camber plates. Steering modifications include a Datsport steering bracket along with a drag link, rod ends, and idler arm from Troy Ermish and an adjustable tension control rod, lower control arms, and rod end boots from FutoFab. Power-assisted disc brakes are actuated via 280ZX master cylinder with a Datsport booster upgrade. All custom work and service has reportedly been carried out by the seller and previous owners as detailed in the printed email below. Receipts are included for a portion of the sound system and a handful of suspension components, though futher records are unavailable. A copy of the Super Street issue featuring the car is also included. View the Auction

Guy does this sway bar require drilling holes in the body floorboards? I have a sway bar that required it, and really don't like the idea of drilling holes in the body.

@jfa.series1, here's your PDF in an image so you can view it in the forum

You do bring up a good point. Fog lights are different than driving lights but I think the effect on law enforcement or other drivers is the same, especially if they aren't aimed correctly.

Ah, yes, you're right it's the Galaxy NOTE, not the regular phone. But again it's not banned from being on the plane, it's only banned from being USED or CHARGED while on the plane (and also put into checked luggage). Frankly, if I had one of these I would be looking to get another phone even if I didn't fly a lot. Who wants all of that grief worrying about the problem.