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SIGH never driven a Turbo Z .

I believe I have a 2+2 clutch I'm not sure what's the diameter of the 2+2 one? This is why if AlfaDog is reading I didn't want to sell the flywheel with my 240k gbox. Is getting a flywheel lightened expensive? I'd probably do this at the same time or perhaps get a better flywheel altogether . Getting a bit of cash flow soon may as well spend it on something I'd enjoy. Getting a hold of a turbo flywheel or clutch might be a bit hard in AUS. Anyone else wanna suggest anything?:classic:

I disagree I like it. It's the back i'm not so sure of though bit of a bit butt. With a spoiler it's fine I think. I still would like to drive one but I think I look too young to waltz into Nissan and ask for a test drive. Go the Kpgc10

I get it someone in Melbourne now who would that be . Depending if I get time I might check it out, I was alerted to the fact that there was no 69 mdl 240z's in Australia officially imported by another member in this forum, and it's a common misconception by us Ozzies that we got ones before 1970. I've heard it in a number of places. The number 4 car was used to test drives by the press for the release of the car back in 1970 and was in the possession of lindsy drife last time I saw the car nice car indeed. http://www.zspares.com.au I think is his website. Looks to be down at the moment.

Hi guys recently my car has been seeming like it's not going anywhere when I hit the gas. It took me a while to come up with what I believe is the reason why and a friend helped me confirm that it's the most likely conclusion. I believe the clutch is slipping because it seems fine on take off but when i down gear or up gear I sometimes get alot of revving but no going . I'm pretty sure it's an aftermarket clutch in there but not sure how long it's been there or what brand it is. I'm wondering what you guys would recommend for a Z with ~200hp or less. I know that the stock ones are bad for launching the car not that i do that often but every so often I do like to give it a bit of stick. Any recommendations ??? :classic: Trying to keep it under the $400 mark also. I'll also install it.

Steve even though it's a low numbered Z it's come to my attention that none of our Aus Spec Z's were 1969 mdl's. Infact the lowest number Z in Aus is HS30 0004. This was a 70mdl I thought I should point out. :classic:

I always forget about that Skylines here are a dime a dozen see so many GTST's around it's ridiculous there a bit of a thug car now. A GTR is a rarer site and I must say I do appreciate them as there the real deal not some GTST wanna be with a kit on it. RB20,25,26 are fairly easy to get here your right but if I ever turbo my 240z I'll go with my L28(P90) as I think it's keeps the car with the same original feel to a degree. I have considered an RB engine but and a friend of mine is doing a swap from an RB30 N/A to an Rb20DET in his commodore(Family Sedan) I will be curious to see how it drives after. Good Luck

Quick question for 2 Many Z's. I have a similar problem with my Z and believe it to be the valve stem seals on a couple of cylinders of course If I was gonna do 1 I'd do them all. However alot of people have said not to bother until I do a full rebuild but I'd prefer to not be burning any oil as it's bad for the environment and I have to keep topping up the oil in the car every 2 months or so being a daily driver it is. Would you recommend in your experience to fix the issue or wait for rebuild? Thanks

My girlfriend is convinced I only come to the website for 1 reason and thanks to mike she's right . Nah seriously between our gallery which is 99% Z cars and 1% females she knows us boys are a bit naughty at times but she doesn't mind I pointed out the new welcome page yesterday she gave a smile so it's all in good taste besides I like a good optical illusion once in a while .

I read the ad on ebay but he didn't say the paint was an original color either so that would not make it concours either

It should also be pointed out that in Aus we didn't get Boat Anchors on our 73 Model 240z's. We were left alone till 74 when the 260z arrived with boat anchors. I believe Euro Spec 240z's were very similar to the Aus spec ones. So this might apply to you Phillip. Bambi is right check Zhome.com as there's so many differences and we have stated them so many times it's easier to refer you onto http://zhome.com where it's all been documented with pictures etc.. If you have any questions afterwards don't hesitate to ask

I really like that 240z even if it's 20k I keep seeing people asking high prices for Z's and to be honest it's not at all bothering me I like the idea that my Z will someday command a bit more than I paid for it. And after cleaning all the grease off the bottom of my car last 2 days and getting filthy as hell it doesn't make it seen like it wasn't worthwhile. I agree it's a astronomical price and I wouldn't have the money to buy it but if I did buy it I'd store it in a garage and only take it to shows etc... 2 many is right about the wheels however he might just have those on there because there nicer factory wheels than the hubcaps I'd ask if he still has a set of early Z hubcaps. BTW I've decided to start saving webpages like the ebay one and any other Z's going for astronimical prices or high prices just for future reference or insurance purposes anyone else think that's a good idea?

Hey IcIce9 I really like your 280zx I'm usually a S30 fan not a S130 person but I've seen a few lately that are very nice. Too bad we didn't get the 2 seater turbo in AUS. BTW is it turbo?:classic: PrOxLaMuS© I think you can blame me for Hijacking this thread.

Keep it in your pants Rick don't be offended BTW

Only American cars had the numbers inside the car to my knowledge if your's is an Australian delivered Z brought to NZ I would say it should be above the brake booster stamped into the wall. You can cross check it with a plate in the engine bay on the strut tower that will tell you both engine number and chassis number. Don't forget the engine number is just below the head stamped into the block on the driver side towards the radiator. Good Luck and Take Photo's

Plastic map reader cowel around map reader light. Rear number plate globe surround.

Seriously from those photo's it looks like a great car, not perfect but fairly original and looked after. BTW all Z's had a Nissan OHC stamp on the engine except the earlier ones said Nissan 2400CC you can see one in my gallery. :classic:

With my missus she always says I love the car more than her but that's ok. I tell her it's not true but she seems to know I have a passion for it and she encourages me working on the car because she enjoys being a passenger in it. She understands I burn alot of money on it but I still pay for me and her to go out even if she does protest to me paying . I guess she's happier that I spend more time and money on the car than going out to nightclubs with friends and the possibility of other women.:tapemouth Get it while she's away and she won't have much of a choice .

Yeah pictures would be a great start in letting others suggest an opinion.

I tend to agree Zkid I know I'm the driver of the car and I can do what I like to it. I also understand that the Z is of classic status and that to me also means I have a responsibility to look after her and making her a ZG means I'm changing what she is and she's classic for what she is. I agree brake upgrades and suspension are great and I don't mind a few engine modifications either. That's why it's such a tough decision because the car I own was a family car for 20 + years and in that time it was looked after and unmolested etc.. although the chassis rails are a bit battered from some clown but I'll be rectifying that . Anyway I don't mind people modifying there car to the way they like it of course it's not alway in my taste take ebay for example there's so much junk on there I'm scared to look. I just feel I can't modify it without feeling somewhat guilty . Maybe I'm too ANAL .

Early E88's are almost identical in terms of head design depends on if your building for concours purposes I guess but you can always find a E31 head on Ebay or the like despite that Z garage site saying they were all used up for racing in the 70's & 80's. Good Luck.