Everything posted by cbuczesk
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Differences between 2+2 and 2 seater suspension
I don't have a book in front of me but I'm pretty sure they're the same. Chuck
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MARRS Labor Day Double Race at Summit Point, WV
I started 9th in qualifying and finished with the 9th fastest time. The good news is that I was 2 seconds faster than in July's race! Jeff qualified 2nd in his 240Z. The race was intense from the start. There were about 14 cars in our ITS class and a couple behind me got a really good start. A red 2nd gen RX-7 and Mark's orange 240Z passed on my left. I couldn't hang with them and they continued to pick their way through. I battled off and on with two 325iSs, an early 1970s 911, a 2nd gen RX-7 and some lapped traffic from other classes. After a lot of work I got by the 911 and I think one of the BMWs. I knew there weren't many laps left so I had to make a move soon on the black Bimmer. Going into turn 1 I braked late and the pedal went to the floor. Yikes! I moved to the inside and he gave me room but then he pulled away. I tried to cool the brakes to make another run but it was going to happen. I finished 9th and I beat a couple cars that out-qualified me. Mark, after adjusting to cam timing, ended up 4th and Jeff was 2nd. It was a pretty good day for the early Z-cars. And I took another half second off my fastest time! Chuck
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Brakes slowly lock up after driving 10 miles
Try 4 washers. Mine locked up at work and all I had were some pennies to use as spacers. Best of all I got to do it in the dark! Chuck
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Brakes slowly lock up after driving 10 miles
You might need to adjust the pushrod coming out of the booster that projects into the master cylinder. Make it shorter by 5mm and try driving it. I had the same problem. Chuck
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MARRS Labor Day Double Race at Summit Point, WV
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MARRS Labor Day Double Race at Summit Point, WV
We got another Z in our race. If anyone with mechanical skills and Z knowledge is going please let me know. We have no crew for Saturday! 03 ITS Jim Cummings Black 1977 Datsun 280Z Chuck
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Did jay spill the beans?
That worked, Robert. Thanks! Chuck
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Did jay spill the beans?
I can't see the link. What did he say??? Chuck
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No reverse
Put it in 3rd and then quickly go into reverse. That should do it. I've had that on some of my Zs. Chuck
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MARRS Labor Day Double Race at Summit Point, WV
This weekend (Sat-Mon) is the MARRS Labor Day Double race at Summit Point, WV. This is the last MARRS race of the season. I'll be there in my 1972 240Z along with Jeff Lucas in his 1973 240Z. Jeff currently sits second in the points and going for his 2nd consecutive MARRS ITS Championship! As of now there are 16 entries in ITS. 6 are Z cars and 1 is a 240SX. All of the Zs will be set up in the area if pit road entrance. We are in group 2 and will be on track around 8:30am. I might be able to get one person in for free as part of my crew. Come out and say hi! Chuck http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com/ http://www.wdcr-scca.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=pB5pMlBt9bA%3d&tabid=353&mid=3730 http://www.wdcr-scca.org/ClubRacing/MARRS/tabid/71/Default.aspx Current entries: [TABLE=width: 396] <TBODY>[TR] [TD]4</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Alexander Schefer</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Red 1987 Mazda RX-7</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]9</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Kai Noeske</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]blue 1999 Honda Civic SI</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]10</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Darin Treakle</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]black 1994 Acura Integra</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]13</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Mark Gibson</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]pumpkin 1972 Datsun 240Z</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]19</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Bert Struble</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]green/black 1995 Nissan 240SX</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]25</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Steve Hoffman</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Red/White 1994 Acura Integra</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]29</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Joseph Roberts</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]White 1988 Nissan 300ZX</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]41</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Jim Slechta</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Red/white/blue 1984 Nissan 300ZX</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]54</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Daniel Miller</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]black 1987 bmw 325is</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]60</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]L Chuck Allard Iii</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]White 1972 Porsche 911 E</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]70</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Chuck Dehaven</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Silver 1989 BMW 325iS</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]0</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Chuck Buczeskie</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]white 1972 Datsun 240Z</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]00</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Jeffrey Lucas</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Red/Gray/White 1973 Datsun 240Z</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Nigel Patterson</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Red 1989 Mazda RX7</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]5</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Benjamin Slechta</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Blue/Yellow 1987 Nissan 300ZX</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]7</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]ITS</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]Pete Padley</SPAN> [/TD] [TD]White&Purple 1995 Honda DelSol</SPAN> [/TD] [/TR] </TBODY>[/TABLE]
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ignition problem
Turn the wheel side to side a little while wiggling the key up/down and left/right while trying to remove it. Good luck! Chuck
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1971 Front turning lamp question
There's a rubber or foam gasket on the socket. I'm sure you can make a gasket/grommet. Maybe an o-ring would work? Chuck
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Little lever on console
Passenger eject lever. Chuck
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Car has random loss of power
That's how my car is. It's like I hit a rev limiter at 4000. I know it's an electrical connection on mine since it usually clears up when I push on the big connector on the black box. You might want ot check all connections and grounds related to the efi system. Chuck
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82 ZX L28ET & 5 Speed Tranny going into a 77 280Z
Where are you located in the "North East"? Chuck
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Car has random loss of power
Take the plastic cover off the efi box and go for a drive. When you hit 3500rpm limit push on the big connector with your foot. Does that let it rev up? Sometimes I have to do that with my car. I haven't had time to really research it. Chuck
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in the hunt for a new radiator/ opinions on this Ebay find
I have their 3-row in my race car and it keeps it plenty cool. I'm not using a fan. Chuck
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Windshield Wiper disassembly
There's a clip there. I think I popped it off with a small screwdriver. Chuck
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Fit of 1973 dash cap
I've installed several. I currently have them on my '72, '74 and '75. I've never had much of a problem. The most I've had to do is ahve the glove box door a bit and adjust it. Can you try it on another car? Maybe your dash is warped? Chuck
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Suspension and Brakes Upgrades! What do you guys think?
I agree 100%! Chuck
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Roanoke, VA CL: Nov. '69 240z
I think this guy is claiming his car to be #424. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bar/3211590561.html Chuck
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Suspension and Brakes Upgrades! What do you guys think?
What are you looking to do with your car? Race it? Track it? Auto-X? Street driving? Car shows? Chuck
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ok z running like a time bomb and trans is really sticky
You can try bleeding/flushing the clutch with new fluid. I always shift into 3rd and then quickly into reverse to prevent the grinding. Chuck
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Strut Bars vs. Sway Bars?
But what size is the front MSA bar? It might be bigger than 1" and without the matching rear bar you'll have understeer. My 1972 240Z race car (ITS class) I think has 1 1/4" front and 7/8" rear and it very well balanced. It's built to ITS specs and is not stock so keep that in mind. Chuck