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After rereading BRE statement about the two: “If on-track speed or a more elegant look are your priority, the newly designed spoiler is the way to go.“ I am intrigued about the newer wide shorter version and why it is more “Elegant? Is there anyone out there can send Photos of the front side and their experience.

@jfa.series1 would you mind sending a photo of the front side. thinking maybe I should buy both and test fit them. I am envious of original owner car. Definitely like yours

@87mj thanks I am struggling with the idea. The front spook is one of Peter’s when he lived here in Redmond.

I have been pondering adding a rear spoiler and am looking for feedback on the two BRE choices. The newer model. Slightly wider/taller Original here are some shots of my car

David L been following this. Interesting stuff. Stephen’s has been just as interesting too i have lost track of how many project you have now? Don P

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Not mine but listed in Seattle area https://post.craigslist.org/k/atZXGZ666RG7jbLsC4vbXw/QWMJK?s=subarea 1971 Datsun 240 z A true survivor pretty much all original only one owner it’s whole life only 99,000 miles runs and drives great has some surface rust no! No major rush the floor is very nice inside the engine compartment is very nice all original manuals And record very fun car very cool car and iconic Sports car original interior original color original paint it has all the Vin tag and vin plates all matching numbers must see for more info or to come check it out please call show contact info

Jerry i am currently vacationing about 60 miles from ellensburg and will pass through there on Sunday. What did have in mind. PM me or text 206-300-614 eight

If a serious buyer is in need of inspection I could help just PM me.

Not mine but interesting https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/port-hadlock-1971-datusn-240z/6918571748.html Rare and popular 1971 240Z in excellent condition available for sale. Low mileage 35,000, runs great. The dash is in perfect condition no cracks. New battery. This car has been well maintained and will provide the new owner with years of enjoyable driving.

Hope this helps

That is the case for these cars in Washington State. Plus I have been told that in those days not all manufactures produced what we referred to as MSO, the manufacturer’s statement of origin.

Just take al9ng your smart phone. Tune it to “Waze.com”. It will give you your GPS speed.

My calculation is that in fourth gear and 4500 RPM you should get 84 MPH. That is dashed on the stock tire diameter. Ps did you install the white colored speedometer gear?

Well it looks like this trans pretty much a standard 78 280z. Still acceptable for the price. Next step is to put it in and see what happens. Probably wait for fall so I pull off my stock down pipe customized to connect to the Zstory exhaust and have it ceramic coat it.

@siteunseen so I I am still learning things. I was advised that lifting the pin should not change the idle but that it is an indication of the need to further adjust the mixture. maybe @Terrapin Z can weigh in here. I know he has more SU experience is than I do.

Sorry if I made you make big changes. From your above comments it sounds like you are really close. It is hard to know how bad the “stumble” is from here. I went through what sounded like similar issues with mine. Once I thought I had the mixture close I started making small adjustments such as move the timing and then adjust the idle speed screw. Drive the car. The more you drive the more you will understand small changes. Even when I thought I had it right I learned last year when I had it on a dyno it was it lean. Even then it was only about a quarter turn rich to improve it.

Yes. Someone suggested put on an old clutch disc for a more accurate count and turn 20 times.

So go back to your original settings when you started this post. Set timing to 7 and if idle drops to low just turn the idle screw to increase idle. Does it still stumble? Your idle mixture should be around the 2.5 turn mark. I found I needed to drive the car to really find what would take out stumble.

Picked one up today. Haven't verified the gear ratio yet. I need someone the help count turns, a mirror doesn't work. It looks good from what I can tell and is suppose to have new bearings and seal and internals are suppose to be excellent. As the leader of our country would say "We'll see", But it's a gamble though.

Can the gear ratio be calculated by turning the tail shaft and counting the input shaft?

@Dave WM @zedhead thanks for the input. Heading out to look at it.

If you were considering buying a used 5 spd what would you look for when inspecting?