Gav240z

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?postid=38996 That's a link to George's rear end . I was gonna do the same as I think it would look good without the bumper but the amount of damage that would be sustained even on a minor hit would not be worth it in my opinion. Even one while your parked would be not fun. I had my car reversed into twice in one month first damaged the bonnet then my bumper. It may pay to know that there's not a lot of protection there without the bumper and several cars have been written off due to a missing bumper. Your call but I wouldn't do it and while my bumper is off I'm taking a big risk. See my gallery last page red car. My opinion don't do it. :disappoin

I would order those speed hut ones straight away if it was based in Australia. I will probably have to pay double for US ones since our exchange rate sux. Plus shipping but without dismissing the idea how much are they?:classic:

Yeah there the mirrors I thought THat Ozzy Guy had but the inner shape is the style that Simon (With the Egg Yellow 240z Turbo) has much prefer those. Where would I obtain a set of those and approximately how much would one pay for them? Thanks

Hi Trex it's good to have another member onboard with a good knowledge of the Datsun range. Those japanese export model S30 Z's would be worth a pretty penny too bad there's not more of them over there. But I guess it's a good thing for those who are lucky enough to own one. I would love to see pictures of a 1600 SSS there such a cool car in Australia you get so many but it's very hard to find an unmodified one. Most of them have the L20 dropped in at least. I know a friend has one and lives nearby he had flared wheel arches and used to have an L20 turbo nestled under the bonnet. It's since had the motor taken out for a rebuild and the car is now sitting in the garage. If I had the money i'd wanna buy it off him. For now my 240z will do just fine. I know what you mean about that British car snobbery but you have to understand they only view the Z as a cheap sports car. As it was a very affordable car back then and the fact that it used to spank such cars as Porsche's and Jaguars around the race course would probably upset them . I mean the E-type had a huge v12 and was great in a straight line but take a corner and well the Z would just make it eat dust. Oh well some people are just stubborn. Once again welcome.

I managed to get 4W replacements for my guages as oppose to the 3w ones but they were slightly longer than the old ones and hence it doesn't fit in all of them properly. I got them all working mixing and matching some of the working old ones but alas I think I'll need to get another size that fits better. Thanks for the advice Escalon it's been a bit job and fidly one especially getting the right bulbs in the right hole. I think you'll understand if I say the speedometer was a fun one. You can make your guage faces white with blue and it looks great at night but it's all a bit too ricey for me. Personally I really like the green but I just like the Z the way it was and is. Gav, PS: PM me if you would like the white guage faces you might be able to search for them on this forum.

I like those mirrors also but what does the inner mirror shape look like? Anyone of the aussies here know what the rules are for fender mount mirrors????

Leeroy your Avatar does say your an arse now I know . Kidding dude.

If were gonna go there about Falcodore's. The XF , XE, EA , VH , VL, VK drivers are the worst. Especially with the P plate signs up. I know i'm a P plater but I consider myself to be of a more sensible nature. After all I drive a classic that requires respect don't get me wrong I know how to drive my Z hard but I love the car so much that if something went wrong I'd never let myself forget it so it keeps me in check. I wanna get on a race track someday and test her out and see what she's made of.

Couldn't agree with Darylick more he's got it pretty close to spot on. I try to avoid provoking anyone who drives a cheap sports car or the young guys in commodore's. I don't think they know what there doing and I always get people trying to race my Z. I figure I know I can beat them so why try? I have nothing to prove. Taxi Drivers are awful and I voted for them because well anyone who has to drive for a living is eventually gonna get lazy and careless. I used to do pizza deliveries I should know. Definately avoid oh and I forgot Couriers now there almost as bad.

These are those mirrors Simon has. Unless someone says otherwise I'd just never seen the actual glass part shape. I really like my mates Californian ones there egg shaped very smooth. I might change my mind on these mirros I've been looking at them a few times and do like the look they present to anyone not driving or inside the car. How much roughly do you think these XY Falcon mirrors cost?? Are they readily available from a wrecker? Still wanna do the ZG thing.

I've seen these mirrors on Z's before but looking at the shape of the mirrors I couldn't stand looking at them sorry. My mate has nice ones there from autobarn but. www.geocities.com/spized1969/ I think there called Californian Racing not sure... Personally I like the bullet style mirrors found on the ZG style cars. I wanna put ZG style on my car after I get the doors sorted out cause i'll be getting the rust removed so the holes where the current mirrors are will be filled. See my Gallery for what I'm talking about.:classic: Those XY mirrors arn't all bad just the inner shape so you'll be the one who has to put up with them.

It was only recently in which i was talking to Fstr240 on one of the forums regarding an engine issue. It's shocking to hear about this kind of thing I was in a accident only too recently where my 260z was written off now I know how lucky I really was I wish you a fast and speedy recovery.

http://zhome.com/History/BigSam.htm here's an article on Big Sam :classic: .

I clicked until I got to this weird page made with flash I think It had these tellietubbie like creatures and lots of colors and rainbows strange stuff. The site said were not here at the moment so click here and it took me there. I just wanted to know how many forums it had gone to.... bored yes blonde yes.:classic:

George where does the fluff in pockets come from . I wanna know what they came up with >

I know im going off topic here but your right Brett those R31 GTS's are quite rare. I see alot of imitations on the road but hardly any of the real thing. Did these have an RB20? I heard they couldn't use the RB30ET. Might be a challenge to find one at a wrecking yard especially before someone else but thanks for the heads up. Gav,

Yeah there 12V 3W globes alright. The tint at first I thought was there for a reason then i thought it was because they were blown but it was almost as if it looked like chrome till I shon a light on them and noticed it's a very dark tint. I'll try 4W globes I'm going past an automotive supplier so they should have what I'm after. I have opened these things before, so do you mean painting the metal inside the guage itselft. The actual silver or aluminium looking bit? I've been tempted to make the guages white. A friend of mine has done this and put blue bulbs in there. Looks great at night but I still am not sure on the whole idea of making them white looks a bit "boy racer" like. I did think of getting a second set of guages to do this but not sure how much it would set me back. Hmmm decisions decisions. Thanks for the insight anyway.

Hi guys, been meaning to change the bulbs in the guages for quite some time but put it off knowing it was a fairly intensive job as well as fidly. Anyway I got the bulbs out no problems however I noticed there quite tinted. Now the Dash is dark enough as it is, I'm wondering is there a reason they'd put dull bulbs in there or would it be ok if not better to have normal clear bulbs? I ask becuase tomorrow I'll be buying the new ones and wanna know if it makes a difference. 1 advantage of the 260z is that this is easier to do . Anyway this might indefinately put me off white guage faces. Also while I'm on the topic does anyone know where to get the stickers that say Heat, Temp Etc. on the heater controls?? mine are pealing off. :mad: . Thanks guys.

Hey Brett where did u get that LSD from? Just wondering cause I have no idea what Nissan's in aus I could pull one out of and install there's plenty of info for the US spec vehicles. THanks. BTW speaking of Gbox's mine feels awful at the moment not sure wheather to blame it on low oil or worn synchro's. I have a spare at least :classic: .

Well that's what i need AVGAS my car always pings when it comes out of tune. A little AVGAS would be good but u can't get it from the pump so... :classic: . Would be interesting to see how AVGAS goes but.

The E88 head as far as I know does not have hardened valve seats. Mine had the ZX valves installed so they come with the harder valve seats and there slightly bigger aswell giving of course more power . Alfa I used to use LRP hate the stuff too. I use premium all the time besides the lead in the fuel is bad for you and the environment and remember when those windows are down you get some fumes in the car from time to time. Admittadely my car doesn't get much but any form of fumes is bad for you. I'd say you should get them hardened. when money allows.

As far as I know Nathan it did come out in Japan however I'm not 100% sure. This is just going from memory here. Are you looking at getting one are you? You should check trading post there's a 2+2 in there at the moment with an L28(P90) , Fuel Injection , Gas Research and it is Turbo T3. The whole car is $2000 but it might be worthwhile to buy and sell my P90 here. Not sure what I'd get for the engine or if I could make $1000 back on it. That would be my aim. It's right near my place so if you want I can go take a look for either of us.:classic: