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Mike, Now that it's been a couple of weeks since my post I gathered that. Thanks for the reply.:classic:

Bonnie, I copied that peeping eyeball and placed it on my screen as wallpaper and now my wife can't use the computer! Especially when I tiled it!! But, I think it's funny. And I get more computer time! BTW, someone here has an avatar instructing kids (or anyone for that matter) on the proper way to slit your wrists. THAT'S scary

[What is needed is not a buncha warnings stickered all over the car, or stupid ideas like "never use cc in the rain", but EDUCATION of drivers on the physics of how a car works, and parking lot driving tests at and beyond a car's limits, so drivers will know what to expect and how to react when they inadvertently exceed their cars' limits in the real world.] Dan, I couldn't agree with you more. It boggles my mind to hear how some people completely panic under minor abnormal driving situations. It's like I what to tell these people "go out to a empty parking lot or field somewhere and invoke your car into these situations to see and feel what it's like and then learn to correct it!" GET PREPARED! IT'S YOUR LIFE!!! I'm with you. The less government intervention the better. BTW I don't use CC in my other car. I prefer to control ALL aspects of driving a car.

My wife's uncle forwarded this to us today and I've never heard of this before. What do you think? (I realize this isn't Z related, but I'd think that a lot of you all have vehicles with this option that may affect you) "This is something good to know, in case you like to use the cruise control An individual had a wreck a couple of weeks ago and totaled their Lincoln Town Car. She hydroplaned on Hwy 135 between Gladewater & Kilgore, Texas. She was not hurt, just emotionally rattled! She learned a lesson I'd like to pass on to you. You may know this already--but the highway patrolman told her that you should NEVER drive in the rain with your cruise control on. He said if you did and hydroplaned (which she did) that when your tires were off the road your car would accelerate to a high rate of speed (which it did). You don't have much, if any control when you hydroplane, but you are totally in the hands of God when the car accelerates. She took off like she was in an airplane. She is so thankful she made it through that ordeal. Please pass the word around about not using cruise control when the pavement is wet or icy. The highway patrolman said this should be on the sun-visor with the warning about airbags. The only person she found out who knew this (besides the patrolman) was a man who had a similar accident and totaled his car. This has made her wonder if this is not why so many of our young people are dying in accidents. Be careful out there!" web site for confirmation: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/cruisecontrol.htm

2manyZs, When I had my 62 MG Midget we called Lucas the Prince of Darkness!

I sure wouldn't want to have to change the air filters (if it had them!). It appears that you'd have to remove the fender to do this.

Eleven people were hanging on a rope under a helicopter, ten men and one Woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one has to drop off. Otherwise they are all going to fall. They were not able to choose that person, but then the woman made a very touching speech. She said that she would voluntarily let go of the rope, because as a woman she was used to giving up everything for her husband and kids, and for men in general, without ever getting anything in return. As soon as she finished her speech, all the men started clapping their hands. :stupid:

The results of litigation.

Multiple choice speed limits.

Now HERE"S truth in advertising!

This guy wasn't passed. He got blown off by a Z!!!

A couple on their way to get their marriage license, are unfortunately, killed in an accident. They arrive at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter lets them in. After the initial shock, they ask St. Peter: "Since we were on the way to get married, do you think we might be able to get married here in Heaven?" St. Peter says; "Hmm, no one has ever asked that before. Let me investigate and I'll get back to you." 3 months go by, and during that time the couple has had time to reflect and consider the ramifications of their decision. St. Peter FINALLY arrives and says; "Whew, YES you can indeed get married in Heaven!" The couple then says: "St. Peter, thank you, but we've been thinking. Here in Heaven things are FOREVER, and 'Till death do us part...' won't work. What happens if we want to get a divorce later?" At this point, St. Peter obviously frustrated, throws down his clipboard and shouts: "Darn it all, I've just spent THREE MONTHS trying to find a PRIEST, and NOW you want me to find a LAWYER?????"

I've done this so many times that I can swap one out in ten minutes! I'd try what BambiKiller240 suggests first. If that doesn't do the trick, make sure you get the correct starter for your Z. Preferably a Nissan unit. BTW, Napa sells them with a "lifetime" warranty that I can vouch for. And I've noticed that starters generally last about 3-4 years.

Mike, Speaking as a 56k modem user, I don't see that much of a difference in download speeds. I actually prefer the new 6 image "stationary" gallery over the single "revolving" image display that is currently on the far right side. If I want to check out a thread before I check out an image in the gallery, I don't have to open a new window to do so. Otherwise, when I return to the main page the previous image is replaced. How often do you have the new gallery changing images?

The door lock pull knobs on the '78 280z panels are a bit forward of where the earlier Z car's are. Even my '75 280Z's are farther back than the '78's.

Here's a roadsign that just might make you want to get religion!

Hi Alex, I've bought after market starters from a couple of local parts stores. I've found NAPA has the best deal. They come with a lifetime gauruntee (sp?). You buy it once, and that's it. Replacements are free (with core exchange). I'm on my third one now. Although they only last a few years, that's no worse than the other guys and I've not been hastled about a return. One bit of advice. Thoroughly check the new (rebuilt) starter against the old one. Sometimes the rebuilders confuse the Z starter with the Datsun four cylinder starters. They're identical except for the length.

Why is there a park bench on that car?

You won't see much of a difference at 60 mph in fourth gear (standard 240Z 4 speed trany) running 206/60/14 tires. Only 132 rpm. Here's the site that has the calculator I used. http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/

ooh.........Same color scheme as my '75. Pics soon please.

My '75 280Z has the hazard light switch in the center/horizontal position. In the center/verticle position is the low fuel warning light. Hope this helps, Rob

47...48...49, Ya, that's it 49!!!

Did you get all the parts from MSA to install? Or did the muffler shop make up some of it? It'd be cool if you could post a .wav file recording of the sound it makes!

A father put his three year old daughter to bed, told her a story and listened to her prayers - which she ended by saying "God bless mommy, God bless daddy, God bless grandma, and good-bye grandpa." Father said, "Why did you say good-bye grandpa?" The little girl said, "I don't know daddy, it just seemed like the thing to do." The next day grandpa died. Father thought it was a strange coincidence. A few months later the father put the girl to bed and listened to her prayers, which went like this - "God bless mommy, God bless daddy and good-bye grandma. Next day the grandmother died. My gosh, thought the father, this kid is in contact with the other side. Several weeks later when the girl was going to bed the dad heard her say "God bless mommy and good-bye daddy." He practically went into shock. Couldn't sleep all night and got up at the crack of dawn to go to his office. He was nervous as a cat all day, had lunch sent in and watched the clock. He figured if he could get by until midnight he would be OK. He felt safe in the office, so instead of going home at the end of the day he stayed there, drinking coffee, looking at his watch and jumping at every sound. Finally midnight arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief and went home. When he got home his wife said, "I've never seen you work so late, what's the matter?" He said, "I don't want to talk about it, I've just spent the worst day of my life." She said "You think you had a bad day, you'll never believe what happened to me. This morning the mailman dropped dead on our porch."

**************** One fine day in Ireland, a guy is out golfing and gets up to the 16th hole. He tees up and cranks one. Unfortunately, it goes into the woods on the side of the fairway. He goes looking for his ball and comes across this little guy with this huge knot on his head and the golf ball lying beside him. "Goodness," says the golfer and proceeds to revive the little guy. Upon awakening the little guy says, "Well, you caught me fair and square. I am a leprechaun and I will grant you three wishes." The man says "I can't take anything from you, I'm just glad I didn't hurt you too badly," and walks away. Watching the golfer depart, the leprechaun thinks to himself, "Well, he was a nice enough guy, and he did catch me, so I have to do something for him. I'll give him three things that I would want. I'll give him unlimited money, a great golf game and a fantastic sex life." Well, a year goes by and the same golfer is out golfing on the same course at the 16th hole. He gets up and hits one into the same woods and goes off looking for his ball. When he finds the ball he sees the same little guy and asks how he is doing. The leprechaun says, "I'm fine, and might I ask how your golf game is?" "It's great! I hit under par every time." "I did that for you. And might I ask how your money is holding out?" The golfer says, "Well, now that you mention it, every time I put my hand in my pocket, I pull out a hundred dollar bill." "I did that for you. And might I ask how your sex life is?" The golfer looks at him a little shyly and says, "Well, maybe once or twice a week." The leprechaun is floored and stammers, "Only once or twice a week????" "Well, that's not too bad for a Catholic priest in a small parish..............."