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Yeah I'm wondering where they all are too??? We get the frequent members as well as the 1 or 2 post members which is a shame maybe some leave the Z scene altogether but at least it's good to know there's a large number of Z nuts out there. This is the best Z site on the net for sure.

My tie rods were of equal length although I did compare them with the originals when I took them out. Kept thinking they were longer but that was just the way it looked. Where did you get your tie rods from? Later 280zx ones are different I believe and most likely wouldn't fit.(not 100% on that though).

I hate to eat my own words but I guess Porsche's are good I did always want one as a kid. It's just the image that goes with it that puts me off and the price tag $$$. Can't agree with the green but they look great in silver and red. Don't worry Alfa I get the point .

I often find the answer is the most obvious that I haven't even considered, can't give you an explanation myself just felt someone should reply to you and feel pity for ya . Could the washers be helping the contact in anyway?

I've been go karting down at the indoor setup here in Port Melbourne there's another near southland I like the look of. One thing I remember is how much it hurts when your friend hits you hard from behind ouch. I was the best out of my friends(yeah i am showing off). I had heaps of fun used to take it really serious too . One thign I remember is the pain my hands were in afterwards they cramped right up from grabbing the steering wheel really hard and those tight corners. it's also funny how I noticed the grip on my tyres was alot worse after alot of laps. That was my only complaint , some karts were better than others I remember one had awful steering and I hit a wall trying to hard turn to one side. I guess when it's like that you can't complain they need to make $$$ to survive , from what you've told us sounds alot more pro. Keep it up .

Now why is it most people you talk to say not to rebuild a gbox or diff? They say there complex etc but I've always thought how so? I guess it's something I should learn especially if I ever plan on racing Z's at a later stage.

You have a good point there Alan, in many ways you are right I judge a porsche on it's "image factor" that you see too many yuppies driving these days. I tend to feel most buy these cars for their wow factor not the driving sensation. I've always felt Z enthusiasts are more the "drive for the pleasure of driving" type. Personally I still prefer the Z's looks but do admit the earlier 911's are a nice car. A friend and I always like well looked after early examples I think it was the late 70's early 80's models that have put me off. I suppose the Z appeals to me because it's everything I've wanted as a kid growing up, I always loved porsches but being young and still studying could never afford a 911. The Z has given me everything I could have asked for from a car and for that I am entirely grateful. You may be right we may be comparing apples and oranges here but I can almost guarantee that the 911 in that picture would probably be worth twice as much as the Z and for what reason I'm not so sure? Still I'm glad that you've given me another perspective to consider.

Hey Rick I wasn't actually refering to the 260z 2+2 but bear with me here. I like the 240z over the 260z 2 seater mainly just because I'm more partial to the rear lights, the 240z dash, some of the badging and the steering wheel and ever so slightly lighter Very minor differences but to me I just prefer the early of the Z cars. Don't get me wrong I still really like alot of the 260z 2 seaters by all means and I am partial to the 2+2's slightly. I'm currently looking for a 2+2 for a friend but most examples have been poor and made me realise the 2 seater is just a better car in so many ways. Don't feel any less towards your efforts on your 2 seater 260z that's just my 2 cents that I like 240z's more.:classic:

I would like one however I have 2 other people already saying they'd do the same thing. I'm still waiting on the first person to reply to me then if not I'll be looking at the second and finally I'll ask you if all else fails . I'm curious about shipping to Melb any idea BBALLS? Thanks

Hell I like it must say looks very tidy, personally I like the engine block blue. FWIW mine is red . hehehe but im not ashamed to open my bonnet even though it's been a while since I cleaned it.

im sure it's great but my cable internet has been capped this month have to wait until start of the next month before I can download big videos will book mark it. In exchange here's alink to a good aussie site on drag cars etc.. www.fullboost.com.au enjoy

Definately sounds electical to me, I put my money on the alternator had a similar problem but when i got mine tested it was putting out ok voltage about 12.5 volts I think. Bought a new battery didn't fix it, but i agree still get it tested and see if anything is obviously wrong. don't think it would be fuel pump never know.

I can't stand the older 911's the Z to me had so much more style. It was sharper, and if not for the price tag I believe a better car. Rear wheel drive is just my preference and there's nothing really exciting about there boxer style engine that just sounds like a VW on roids. The 80's saw ridiculous whale tails(functional on a 911 for the intercooler) but many Z owners emulated this and I personally don't approve much. They are a nice car but I like the Z's dash more the styling of the instruments is timeless especially on the 240z's(not so much 260z for me). However the interior quality of the 911's is admittedly better, the genuine leather is very nice. I prefer the Z's sugar scoop headlights to the 911's style front lights, I look at shop windows when I drive past at night and love seeing those glow . Oh and I really like the back of the Z especially 240z(again not so much 260z). The rear lights are a work of art very similar to that of the alfa's GTV's , they remind me of a Daytona Cobra Coupe at the back without the bumper on, a Etype jag at the front and a 911 on the side. I guess I'm Z nuts but that's just the way I feel I see so many porsche's around I see alot less surviving Z's. It's good to be different and stylish while your at it I think the Z will always be remembered for this . I do like the newer porsche's though must admit very well designed but you do pay a price one that I can't afford at the moment that's for sure. End of rant .

I suppose a drive in the mountains would be great wheather it's to prove a point or just meet another Z nuts. I love it up there and have been many times in my old Z not my new one but the high compression l28 in my 240z really likes to pull up the hills much more than my old L28 in the 2+2. My plans were to fabricate some sort of heat shield and use header wrap anyway at a later date. I don't spose you fabriate good head shields? I didn't look through your gallery because my cable internet has been slowed to 28k for the rest of the money and images cause too many time outs when u have networked PC's in the house. Is it the K+N style filter? If so I am not so fond of these as they have a tendancy to dirty the engine bay up. Thanks for your patience and response anyway much appreciated. Apparently the stock air filter is a bit restrictive but I threw all that into doubt when I saw a friends 240z perform the way it did. :classic:

Now not trying to be skeptical but I like the idea of these it's just well the stock air box works just fine and I don't know how much these could really improve the engine? Also what would I do about the oil breather hose? where could I connect it back into the system? I'm sure they look real pretty but not sure if you'd get more heat soak into the carbs with them or with stock box. BTW did you sell the Gnoses?

To my knowledge the Petronix system replaces the points in a points driven distributor. As for your issue, I had a fowled out spark plug cause me grief and it was slowly building carbon on it i'd say till one morning I started with choke out and realised it wasn't firing correct. Just in case check the spark plug lead it's always a long shot but I don't think you mentioned anything about the leads. http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/z.html Brian Little's website will tell you what electronic dizzy you will need and what module. For a carbed Z

note it only has a brief comparison on the 240/260 not much but was all I could think of that I have. Most stuff is on restored examples and there usually if not always 240z's. What stuff do you have on 2+2's out of curiosity?

I have a old old article from way back about Z's I can try scanning it for you can't guarantee good quality and would probably be large files. It's an AUS article. Also Unique cars have a lift out this month on Japanese classics it reviews the Z's up to the 350z. This month only be quick and it's about $4. Let me know