MikeW

Perhaps an early 90's RX7. However, it's really hard to even guess without knowing a person's tastes.

I think a 20 year old sports (ok, sporty) car is a bit unreasonable for a first time driver. If they really insist on a Z car for that budget perhaps an 89 300ZX would be more reasonable and reliable. It looks like $3000 is about average for an '89 automatic.

It's kind of hard to take good pictures under the dash but since my dash pad is off and most of the wiring is exposed I thought I'd give it a shot. You probably need better views of the connectors (i.e., disconnected). I'll be disconnecting them all soon when I pull the dash frame out again. I put these up on my web site since they're hi-res (1600x1200) <a href="http://server7.aps-soft.com/williams/240z/IMG_3002.JPG">Ignition</a> <a href="http://server7.aps-soft.com/williams/240z/IMG_3003.JPG">Fuse box</a> <a href="http://server7.aps-soft.com/williams/240z/IMG_3004.JPG">To engine</a>

Ok, Ok. Here ya go ...

Please, go to the link I posted. Here it is again: http://www.snopes.com/science/coriolis.htm

As if you'd open the hood with the engine running in gear?

While it doesn't specifically talk about repairing the fan clutch, the Summer 2003 issue has an entire article on solving overheating problems in early Z cars. It starts out telling you how to properly measure the temperature and covers the thermostat, fan clutch, radiator, etc.

I had mine done earlier this year for about $600 - front and rear (center and ends).

I'd have to guess that he and his buddies decided a nice straight stretch of road would make for a neat trick. Get the truck driving straight with the cruise control on and climb out the driver's door, onto the hood, across, and back in to the passenger door. All while your buddies videotape the whole thing. The thing that bothers me the most about the video is that the fire hydrant appears to be dry.

Sure, I don't mind parting with it. Send me a private message and we can discuss.

I don't know if it's the same but I have a copy of "The Complete Datsun Guide" by a Michael F. Hollander published in 1980.

Yes, it just falls right out. I recently redid my seats with new foam and new covers. I didn't bother with the old horsehair material but I suppose if you're picky about originality you might leave it in.

I'd never heard of it either. I did a <a href="http://images.google.com">google image search</a> and came up with this picture of an aftermarket shift boot (it's actually spelled "Alcantara"): http://www.rallycenteret.dk/nyheder/momo/Alcantara%20boots.jpg

If you look at the link I just posted you'll see the correct spelling as well as some other interesting information.

How would they know? If they've never been to the northern hemisphere they'd have the same problem as you. http://www.snopes.com/science/coriolis.htm

You should have received mine already. I sent it out the day after your e-mail. Please let me know if you haven't. From your message it sounds like you haven't gotten anything from anyone.

Lot's of people have specifically complained about the "flat top" Hitachi carbs that were used on '73 models in the US. Others claim to have good experience with them. I wouldn't read too much into the comment. One thing that's I've always thought was interesting was that the Hitachi AM/FM radio in my '72 actually has an integrated circuit. I suspect that's one of the earlier commercial mass market uses of IC's.

Are you sure it's beyond repair? You might ask a local radiator shop.

You're right. Given the $200 buy it now price you should probably jump at it before someone else gets it.

Looks kind of like an Infiniti G35 coupe with a body kit trying to make it look like a Ferrari.

I know you said to shoot you an e-mail but I don't see a problem discussing this in the open. I'd love the locks and keys, assuming they're in good shape (and with such low mileage they probably aren't too worn). I could also use the heater control panel as I broke mine trying to get the dash out (it was already cracked all the way through on one side).

I didn't see it either because my proxy server kills it (probably because it has "ads" in the URL). Bypassing the proxy server makes it viewable.

I would suggest starting with reading old posts regarding tune ups. Backfiring is an indication that unburned fuel is getting into the exhaust system which is certainly not the fault of the exhaust system.