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like i siad i can see shes a bit tiffed about all the cars i get fix or buy and sell but i dunno thanks

not only does she drive a Z but she drives a stick!!. thats one thing i hated about sports cars being made in autos. i know it appeals to the masses but its not what a real sports car was made to do. real sports cars are made to be driven. dont worry bonnie your not alone i get the very same look when i talk about my Z. hehe i loved the window stickers one guy was selling on ebay "ITS A Z THING!!" well im a male, maybe soon to be single male hehe:cheeky:

have a decent looking 70 i see out there and was wondering if any of you are out that way and could take a look for me. seems to be a good car for a good price if the owner can produce the reciepts. thanks for any help james

its not the WE dont have a car already, the woman doesnt drive and never has, believe that. she knew from day one when we got together that i loved Z's and nice cars in general i even told her of my dream garage, 70 240Z, 74 260Z, 78 280Z and a 1983 280ZXT but with all said and done the money i have saved scrimped and made plus selling a few of my parts is what i made. it isnt taking from the budget or the us part. on her defense i do have to admit i did have over 9 different Z's in the past 4 years. so i ca see her point a bit:cheeky: bambi i know exactly what you mean about the switch with marriage. my ex wife was sweeet kind beautiful person. once we got married though the things i did all the time normally when we were living together all of a sudden changed to where the hell were you tonight. umm well the same place i am every wednesday for the past 3 years ive been living with you. there are other newer cars i like but the look and the style of the car really isnt there. 240Z by far isnt really that fast but it looks good no matter if its tearing up the road or standing still. not to many cars that look like that. on the other hand there arent many toys per say i like 87-92 supra turbos, but everyone that has one thinks its worth 8k the 90-96 300ZX i really like, but my god during maintenance you may have to visit louie two-fingers and his partner lefty. then if the car isnt or hasnt been maintained. you could spend as much bringing it back to life as you did for the car. 95+240SX isnt bad but it has NO power at all and i know dont tell me to buy a SR20det and do a swap would be nice if you want to give me that extra 3500 for a front cut. forrest said it best "lifes like a box of chocolates, ya never know what your gonna get"

but with coffee :classic: i was just at dunkin donuts and bought a fresh coffee for the drive to work. nothing out of the norm. not till i made a sharper then usual left what happens the freshly and very hot cup of coffee pops its top and coffee and i mean HOT coffee:o all over the family jewels and inner thighs. i almost hit a gaurd rail the pain was unbearable!! im off to the side of the road it was cold and my nutZ are steaming out in the cool cool morning air. im sure i was a site to see that morningROFL what happened in the end is i bought myself cup holders and had to deal with i guess second degree burns between my legs very very red and swelling few small minute blisters

DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just typed a hella messages about my shyte and i get a message in the end that says to many smilies grrrrrrrrrrrrrr well ill make it short and sweet, my girl is getting pissed because i wont another Z and i think she doesnt or she thinks ill go off to california and get ripped and be stuck there isnt much else i like i have another car but i cant have the fun car for me. she bitches about what i spend for or what i do to get a car, but by the same token it was ok to spend 300 bills on her for valentines day. gee guess what i got?? a card and a small box of chocolates:disappoin i was even told that tonight mind you and i quote "i hoped you get stuck there and cant get back" :tapemouth we have 5 years together but its getting tiring anymore, i used to love being by myself and doing what i wanted. eh relationships are shyte sometimes im telling you. i dont know what to do. just venting. thanks for putting up with me. i think im going to california and getting a Z and going back to baltimore. single free to do what i want and leading my own life without excess baggage. besides the Z just doesnt need it hell what would you do. im outta here thanks for your space time and hell if you read this thanks for puttin up with my dementia

you could use any lane you pleased with that

guess thats why they have it huh. because the insurance company didnt want to pay for the repairs

still concidering it too but it needs some work and paint :sleepy: just wanting something a little less pain in the arse. you know how hard it is to jet carbs that one is still on my mind though. its ok im in no rush im holding out for what I want this time

or it might be im just getting lazy. i just want something more or less mostly done. tired of doing all the work i suppose:sleepy: but hey oh well yes i did sell mine. im hoping to find a 240 with a 2.8 tripples woudl be nice. my range is dependent on how far i have to travel 4500 is a good starting point though. thanks to any that can help

anyone know of any for sale in theyre respective areas. please help me please

usually all you will need is a ground and a power source. i usually hooked mine up to body ground and a positive power sound from the fuse block to a switch. there are other ways to do it. its not really hard at all. you could also which i have done and like is run a thermostatic switch to control the fan,(approxiamately 18.00) so you dont forget to turn it off:stupid: like i have also done. there isnt that much in the way of wiring or a mess and it doesnt make your engine bay look bad. i had a larger battery but thats me because i like the extra power in my battery. i dont think it would be a problem with the battery you have. the alternator and everything else was stock. it will free up a few ponies and take away the jet engine sound though you wont feel a power gain. i would also get a puller fan and not a pusher fan. good luck and dont worry its not that hard of a thing to do.

please go here http://www.speed-technology.com/efi_throttle.html

installation is a breeze, there were no problems, yes it does run quieter.

its a 260Z. all the way up till you see the first engine shot of the battery tray area, it looks like its nothing but fiberglass. makes you wonder about this rust free car that is "one of 3500" whats up with that?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2405271620&category=6187

you would be hard pressed and have a lot of money spent getting a n/a to 300 crank hp. you would be better off using a 280ZXT and upping boost, ic rrfpr, and the like to get an easy 250 260 hp. getting to 300 would be much easier also and much less expensive also you will still be streetable instead of trying to run on homeade race gas.

and now you see my point BOGUSROFL

thats the color i hate the most

but those wheels omg :sick: :sick: :sick:

speed ratings, and UTQG ratings, Using a P195/60R15 87S tire size as our example, the 87S at the end of the size represents the tire’s service description. A service description identifies the tire’s load index and speed rating. Service Descriptions are required on all speed rated (except for Z-speed rated) tires manufactured since 1991. The first two digits (87S) represent the tire’s load index and are followed by a single letter (87S) identifying the tire’s speed rating. Load Index P195/60R15 87S - The load index (87) is the tire size’s assigned numerical value used to compare relative load carrying capabilities. In the case of our example the 87 identifies the tires ability to carry approximately 1,201 pounds. The higher the tire’s load index number, the greater its load carrying capacity. 89 = 1,279 pounds 88 = 1,235 pounds 87 = 1,201 pounds 86 = 1,168 pounds 85 = 1,135 pounds A tire with a higher load index than that of the original equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the original equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the original equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original. Typically, the load indexes of the tires used on passenger cars and light trucks range from 70 to 110. Load Index Pounds Kilograms Load Index Pounds Kilograms 71 761 345 91 1356 615 72 783 355 92 1389 630 73 805 365 93 1433 650 74 827 375 94 1477 670 75 853 387 95 1521 690 76 882 400 96 1565 710 77 908 412 97 1609 730 78 937 425 98 1653 750 79 963 437 99 1709 775 80 992 450 100 1764 800 81 1019 462 101 1819 825 82 1047 475 102 1874 850 83 1074 487 103 1929 875 84 1102 500 104 1984 900 85 1135 515 105 2039 925 86 1168 530 106 2094 950 87 1201 545 107 2149 975 88 1235 560 108 2205 1000 89 1279 580 109 2271 1030 90 1323 600 110 2337 1060 Speed Rating P195/60R15 87S - The tire speed rating (S) is the maximum speed for which the tire is rated. For example, the “S” rating identifies speeds up to 112 mph (180 km/h). It is important to note that speed ratings only apply to tires that have not been damaged, altered, under-inflated or overloaded. Additionally, most tire manufacturers maintain that a tire that has been cut or punctured no longer retains the tire manufacturer’s original speed rating, even after being repaired. In Europe, where selected highways do not have speed limits and high speed driving is permitted, speed ratings were established to match the speed capability of tires with the top speed capabilities of the vehicles to which they are applied. Speed ratings are established in kilometers per hour and subsequently converted to miles per hour (which explains why speed ratings appear established at “odd” mile per hour increments). Despite the tire manufacturer’s ability to manufacturer tires capable of high speeds, none of them recommend the use of their products in excess of legal speed limits. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests where the tire is pressed (to reflect its required load) against a large diameter metal drum and run at ever increasing speeds (in 6.2 mph steps in 10 minute increments) until the tire’s required speed has been met. Speed Rating - Miles/Hour - Kilometers/Hour - Typical Use N=87 MPH, 140km/h, Spare Tires U=124 MPH, 200km/h P=93 MPH, 150km/h H=130 MPH, 210km/h, Sport Sedans Q=99 MPH, 160km/h, Winter, LT Tires V=149 MPH, 240km/h, Sports Cars R=106 MPH, 170km/h, LT Tires Z=149 MPH, 240km/h and over, Sports Cars S=112 MPH, 180km/h W=168 MPH, 270km/h, Exotic Sport Cars T=118 MPH, 190km/h Y=186 MPH, 300km/h, Exotic Sport Cars *Today, the Z-speed rating is the only speed rating that is still branded “within” the tire size, as in P225/50ZR16. All other speed ratings are shown in the tire’s service description. When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest speed rating that would ever be required. Since that time the automotive industry has found it necessary to add W- and Y-speed ratings (indicated in the tire’s service description) to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high, top speed capabilities. Miles/Hour Kilometers/Hour P225/50ZR16 149+ 240+ P225/50ZR16 91W 168 270 P225/50ZR16 91Y 186 300 While all Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds of 149 mph and above, prior to the W- and Y-speed ratings were identified in the service, how far above 149 mph was not identified. Prior to 1991, the most popular speed ratings were “S,” “H” and “V.” However, while the speed capabilities of S- and H-rated tires still indicate the same speeds as before, the V-speed rating has been modified. Previously a V-speed rated tire with the “V” branded “within” the tire size indicated that the tire was capable of 130+ miles per hour as indicated below: Miles/Hour Kilometers/Hour P225/50SR16 112 180 P225/50HR16 130 210 P225/50VR16 130+ 210+ this covers the UTGQ rating, which also talks little about heat ratings and life of a tire, theres not a lot here but remember the higher the heat rating the better the tire would be to resist failure running at constant high speeds. The Department of Transportation requires each manufacturer to grade its tires under the Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) labeling system and establish ratings for treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. These tests are conducted independently by each manufacturer following government guidelines to assign values that represent a comparison between the tested tire and a control tire. While traction and temperature resistance ratings are specific performance levels, the treadwear ratings are assigned by the manufacturers following field testing and are most accurate when comparing tires of the same brand. Treadwear Treadwear receives a comparative rating based on wear rate of the the tire in field testing following a government specified course. For example, a tire grade of 150 wears 1.5 times as long as a tire graded 100. Actual performance of the tire can vary significantly depending on conditions, driving habits, care, road characteristics, and climate. Traction Straight-a-head wet braking traction has been represented by a grade of A, B, or C with A being the highest. In 1997 a new top rating of "AA" has been introduced to indicate even greater wet braking traction. However, due to its newness, this grade will probably be applied initially to new tire lines as they are introduced and later to existing lines which excel in wet braking, but had been limited to the previous top grade of "A". Traction grades do not indicate wet cornering ability. Temperature Temperature resistance is graded A, B or C. It represents the tire's resistance to the heat generated by running at high speed. Grade C is the minimum level of performance for all passenger car tires as set under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This grade is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.

heres the american racing sprint wheels <img src=http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/images/akh137.jpg>

here are the ansen wheels most like the american racing kidney type mag wheels that are on a lot of datsuns, <img src=http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/images/akh042.jpg> and here are the boyd wheels http://www.billetwheel.com/Wheels/Signature/signature.html they are pricey for what they offer i like the ansens for the price

but that just looks like a girls car now

S = 112 T = 118 H = 130 as you can see with the different ratings comes a different speed rating, you could go to any tire shop on the web and they will be able to tell you in detail. aslo with a higher speed rating comes a better grip and tighter side walls do to a softer compound in the tire and more sidewall bands for strength especially in the lower profile types. i have noticed a big difference in a H to Z rated tire. handling definetly changes. i dont think you would notice to much difference between a T and an H. depending on the manufacuter.

that color is umm:sick: :sick: :sick: i cant imagine anyone painting any car for that matter a bright baby blue :cross-eye ill find something you watch and see. i do like that lime green one though :devious: to bad its way out of my price range