Alfadog

Wrong forum but.... Welcome to the club!

I was actually hoping you would chime in, thought you might know about those flares.. I figured the picture attached was from one of those huge auctions, but I'd still like to know the website because most auction-import sites here in Aus only really deal with the later model 180SX, Skyline, Supra etc. and perhaps there's a site around that actually deals with the older cars too... as Michael said www.j-spec.com.au does have a few old cars in now and then. The picture's probably from there... is it, Llama? I've heard stories about the magnitude of these auctions in Japan, it must be a VERY organised event... definitely a must-see if I were in Japan! About the flares on the 4 door, do you know if he can fit wheels wider than the stock fenders, without cutting the doors? If not, flares really arent going to be of much use I would think?

Hey mate! Another one to strengthen our presence. I hope you have a good time here at the forums. Regarding the flares for a 4 door car, I think you'd just have to cut the flares up and attach to the door. A bit of fabrication work there... That's a guess though, I'd assume in Japan you can buy the flare set specifically made for a 4 door since there are a few with that done. There are a fair few 4 doors left here on the Gold Coast, I'm sure there are a decent amount in Melbourne too. You just have to look around. Most 240K owners seem to 'look' as though they're the original driver.............. we've got plenty of young owners here on the forums though Also, where did you find that picture? When you get the time, we'd love to see some pictures of your baby in the gallery.

Thankyou for the correction.

Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did... Another (shorter) cute cat video - http://www.mplayer74.com/movies/Sleepy.mpg

Check my earlier post, I gave a link to the first one! Personally I loved the first one - second was a bit shocking!! But still good if you're in the right kind of mood. This one is funnier though!!! http://www.mplayer74.com/movies/cats.wmv

Bug deflector? BUG DEFLECTOR? That ain't a bug deflector, THIS is a bug deflector! We also have showers............. ..... Thankyou Alan! I feel :stupid:...

Ah!! You might be the man to ask concerning this mystery which I've never been able to find a realistic answer for. Do you know what that great big plastic/glass thing on the bonnet of most (all?) modern Japanese patrol cars is?? The best I can think of is some kind of spoiler to increase high-speed stability, but I dont know!

LOL thats SICK!! http://www.mplayer74.com/movies/KA1.mpg here is the first one (with the pigeon) for those who haven't seen it..

Hmm interesting! I can only imagine what the worth of original Sport Option Kobe Seiko wheels are worth nowadays!... And now I know what the watch brand "Seiko" means!!! You learn something every day

Thankyou Alan for the clarification! I guess 'inspiration' for those wheels was drawn directly from Watanabe... did that company make wheels otherwise or just for Nissan?

Yep, to some Panasports/Minilites/Superlites/Watanabes all look the same. But to some (twisted sticklers such as you and me, Ben) it HAS to be Watanabe! Anything else is a compromise. I love the fact that the Watanabe is the great classic rim for these old cars, and the fact they were offered as a Nissan Sports Option makes them even cooler. They seem to drip with nostalgia... Mmmm...

OK, I wont warn you if I see you being ripped off. I do not think the furniture store analogy is appropriate. If they claimed their furniture was made of wood when it wasn't then yes, I would warn customers who entered the shop. I would hope others wouldn't be as ignorant as to stand by silently. It's not a "I know more than you" attitude, it's basic consideration for the well-being others. That's just my opinion, though.

Hi Ben, yes those wheels would have been just perfect for you! How wide a rim can you fit on a Z without overfenders I wonder... 6.5" is a little thin I would have thought. Although the stock steel wheels are 5" aren't they? Do you know how wide the rims you have on atm are? 6" I would guess.. AE86's are awesome yeah! I think they're a little overrated and overpriced, though. I doubt I'd ever own one because of the cries of "OHH DORRIFFTUUUU HACHI ROKUUU" permeating the air as you drive it anywhere.

That's a pretty self-indulged attitude... Would you like to be warned if you were bidding on something described incorrectly? I know I would......... *BANG!*

Alan, I must be blind! :stupid: I didn't even notice! Rob, here is the wiring diagram. I can't attach an image any bigger than 1024x768, but if you want a larger one I can email it to you. The wiring shown here is slightly different because it's for the 240K tail lights, but you get the idea (black being the ground).

Wow, it won't load up the large versions for me but from what I can see yeah the front definitely takes some inspiration from the Z. The rear end definitely DIDN'T though!! and I thought the Z was ugly at the rear..............

Ben, I think those would look really nice on your car.................. ;)

Rob, on the very first post on this thread I have given a link to a page describing how the lights are meant to work. The outer lights do not light up with braking, this is why the bulbs are a much lower voltage. If you are unhappy with them I will buy them back no problem.

The outer lights do NOT light up brighter when the brake is applied. We determined that earlier.. Might be worthwhile checking Zkid's theory...

A is amps I guess. That's usually 12 anyway so that should be fine. OK, so the outer bulbs are lighting up fine? What happens when you put the foot on the brake? Are both of the inner lights the same dimness?

I meant the old tail lights. How do you mean 'broke'? Did they get smashed or did they stop working properly? Funny, I could have sworn the lights all worked there, I replaced ones that didnt... weird. Anyway, I just went out and checked my lights - outer bulbs should be A12V8/3.4W and inner bulbs should be A12V23/8W. Which bulbs exactly aren't working? Do the indicators/reverse lights work properly?