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I don't think I've seen that one. I rarely watch PBS but I'll keep an eye out for a re-run. Thanks for mentioning it. :classic: Vicky

I do believe that compression ratio is within the tolerences for a turbo. I wanted my husband to turbo his 77 but he said the compression, 11:1 is WAY to high for a turbo. I said how about a supercharger then. He claims that's there's no "proven" supercharger for the L28. Next mod is a NOS mister or fogger later down the line. Vicky

It's the Nigerian Rally! They'll send the money for you to pre-register, then you forward back the remaining funds over the cost of registration. Plus you must ship your car over prior to the rally for inspection. Bye, Bye car and bye, bye money. Insider fix, you get caught going 200+, your car is confiscated by "local" authorities, then they chop or sell your car on the black market. Vicky

Thanks for the chart Craig! I love the detail breakdown. Just like the post some member put up about what all the letters and numbers meant on tires. This info fasinates me. Thanks again :classic: Vicky

Funny, ha, ha Bill Where's the rule "Don't ask to drive my Z" Vicky

Victor, can I ask a stupid question? What is the "P" represent in the L24 plugs, BP6ES. I thought it was the other way around BP6ES for L28 and B6ES for L24. Just curious Vicky

5 Speed, explain to your parents that an early Z is also an investment. Why would a 240Z be more risky than a 300ZX? I'd think it would be the other way around, especially for a 16 year old. Keep your dream of getting a early Z alive. Let your Dad drive one, Z fever is very easy to catch. That might help your dream come true. Best of luck to you Vicky

Great read Bill. Oh, how I love when our humble Z's are mentioned in the same article as a Lambo. Vicky

st0878, When I installed my body kit the body man actually had to add fiberglass to the edges of the kit. When dry he shaped them to match the body lines. This sometimes took three to four applications to get it right. Also my body man said that fiberglass pieces that come out of a mold tend to take some time to "cure" thus sometimes making the part twist even more. He was right. By the time we got around to installing the body kit, it had twisted even more. It's a very tedious job so buy some patience and don't get discouraged, when done properly it will look fantastic! :squareeye :devious:

After looking at the pics of this car it has some issues I'd go with the OBO.The dash looks excellent though. Scott

If memory serves me well, on the re-furbed 240Z, it looks like the paint code numbers were written rather than stamped. Anyone else have a engine bay shot of a "Vintage" Z so we can see how the paint code label was reproduced or restored? Vicky

Could you just make or buy a templet matching the numeral design and size and then just use black ink or paint? Just a thought. Vicky

I watched the re-run (i'm guessing) of the Full Throttle show with the two '75 Pontiac Formulas. As usual, they give a history of the cars they're featuring for that week. They explained the downfall of the American Muscle car, prices of other imports, emission restrictions and the usual blah, blah, blah of the oil embargo in the 70's. We'll you can imagine my surprise when they showed how the 240Z contributed to the demise of many cars in the 70's. Ha, ha, ha. Chalk one up for the Z car cuttin' in on the Pontiac build. The comentator even said that the 240Z was one sweet little car that the US car makers could not forsee. It was GREAT!!! :laugh: Vicky

Who needs a house after looking at that garage. I like the nice stainless cabinets. Man if I ever win the lottery, my Z's would rest in comfort like that porsche. Oh well Vicky

Since your under the car might as well upgrade the bushings to polyurethane. Suspension Techniques also makes the complete kit for the Z. Heavy duty sway bars and strut tower braces are also recomended for maxium control. JMO Vicky

I don't care what anyone says about drifting or how the vehicle is set up, it just seems like this is very hard on the driveline of the car. We used to do that and it was called beating the s*** out of your car. Drifting in go karts is fun though Vicky

A tall, 200 pound woman?!?! :sick: Better make sure your frame rails and floor boards are intact, Bill. (just funnin' with ya) Vicky

Hi Chris Yes both cars have a golf ball size hole but it doesn't appear to allow air in the cabin, unless there tiny holes further back within the golf ball sized hole. I always thought this was just a visual, rather than a functional item on our cars. Vicky

In looking at jmarks fantastic shots of his newly painted Z, I'm reminded of a comment that was made in reference to the 240Z. The area were the pillar emblem is located, there should be a hole to allow for air flow within the cabin of the car. Is this hole very small or is it suppose to be quite visable. Scott's Z has a red LED light that glows from behind both pillar emblems. I don't recall seeing a hole on the 280Z. Vicky

Still a member in my book if the Z remains Red!! . I see the method to your madness. Your inching ever so closer to your dream car, the Cobra, yes? Cobra Trivia: The elusive red, more of a candyish type red, is the rarest of all the cobras. Have a friend that owns one of the few that Carrol Shelby produced. Car alone without the plumbing was close to 90K. Bought it from a Shelby museum that had the car on a rotating platform. Vicky

How is the crunch factor on these carbon fiber parts? Stronger than fiberglass but weaker then metal? Would a blemish be fixed the way fiberglass is repaired? All these Z parts comming out now that the 77 is done is just not fair :mad: Vicky