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100 % agreement! I work like this as well. I'm no rocket scientist, but I have acquired (over time) a pretty good library of 240Z books, manuals, and other reference materials. I refer to them constantly. What one book doe not cover well is often covered more thoroughly in another book. They all have something to offer me. I work slowly and methodically, and usually am pleased with the results.

Hi Andrew: I didn't mean to indicate that a FSM isn't worth having. Far from it. It is one of my most valuable tools. Just meant that people shouldn't expect it to be as detailed as those "__________ for Dummies" type books that many of us have, or could have used on different subjects. It (the FSM) assumes a certain level of automotive knowledge and experience. Don't leave home without one!:stupid: There are FSM's on eBay right now for $75

There is no doubt that grounds are necessary, but........ Keep in mind that the 350Zforum.com article refers to electronically controlled engines. The eBay auction refered to (for the most part) carbureted non (or minimally) computer controlled engines. The 350Z puts out about 287 HP stock. I quote, "All of the 350Zs tested that day had an increase in horsepower between pull 1 and pull 2. But none of the others had an increase of 3%. They averaged 1% to 2%. So in theory the grounding kit added 1% more horsepower. That would equate to almost 3 horsepower." The ebay auction pimps the product as giving 5 to 10 HP on vehicles that do not even approach 287 HP in stock trim. This would be a significant percentage increase in power, compared to what was reported on the 350Z. I find the auctions claims to be FAR overblown and bordering on fraud. Snake Oil indeed!

Got any data to back up that claim?

Not necessarily. It is always worth it to pursue any avenue available to you. What do you have to lose? A few minutes time? Give it a shot. I paid $75 for some items via PayPal (wasn't even an eBay transaction) and when the products did not arrive after 3 weeks, I started the claims process through PayPal and within 10 business days I had the full amount credited back to me.

Gary: Do you have a pic or diagram of what you are looking for? I'm confused as to what seals you are refering to.

What do you guys think about THIS auction????????? Note the shipping cost also. Though plainly specified it is IMO :stupid:

First I need to say I have no experience with the 280Z FSM, but I expect that they would be similar to the 240Z FSM's which I do have experience reading and using. The 240Z FSM, though a great resource, are not "infinitely" detailed in all areas. There are area's where the description is stated quite simply (i.e. Remove the whatchamacallit from the doo-icky) without mentioning the specific prcedure to do so, or mentioning the pitfalls you might face in attempting this procedure. A certain level of mechanical competence seems to have been assumed in the creation of these manuals. By in large, the manuals are designed to be used by relatively trained professional mechanics with access to the special tools mentioned throughout. Most people (i.e. the general public) only attempt basic servicing of their vehicles, and send the car to a professional for the major servicing. We are a different breed of cat here. We, (as a group) can utilize the FSM to help us mainain our vehicles, but it was not written with us (the general public) in mind.

You live in Arizona when... 1. You are willing to park 3 blocks away because you found shade. 2. You can open and drive your car without touching the car door or the steering wheel. 3. You've experienced condensation on your butt from the hot water in the toilet bowl. 4. You would give anything to be able to splash cold water on your face. 5. You can attend any function wearing shorts and a tank top. 6. "Dress Code" is meaningless at high schools and universities. Picture lingerie ads. 7. You can drive for 4 hours in one direction and never leave town. 8. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food. 9. The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! 10. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door. You Live in California when... 1. You make over $250,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house. 2 The high school quarterback calls a time-out to answer his cell phone. 3. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway. 4. You know how to eat an artichoke. 5. You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party. 6. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is. You Live in New York City when... 1. You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan. 2. You have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. 3. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map. 4. You think Central Park is "nature," 5. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multi-lingual. 6. You've worn out a car horn. 7. You think eye contact is an act of aggression. You Live in Maine when... 1. You only have four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco. 2. Halloween costumes fit over parkas. 3. You have more than one recipe for moose. 4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons. 5. The four seasons are: winter, still winter, almost winter, and construction. You Live in the Deep South when... 1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store. 2."ya'll" is singular and "all ya'll" is plural. 3. After five years you still hear, "You ain't from 'round here, are Ya? 4. "He needed killin' " is a valid defense. 5. Everyone has 2 first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Mary Sue, Betty Jean, MARY BETH, etc. You live in Colorado when... 1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car. 2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home and he stops at the day care center. 3. A pass does not involve a football or dating. 4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail. You live in the Midwest when... 1. You've never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name. 2. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor. 3. You have had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" on the same day. 4. You end sentences with a preposition: "Where's my coat at?" 5. When asked how your trip was to any exotic place, you say, "It was different!" You live in Florida when.... 1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon. 2. All purchases include a coupon of some kind-even houses and cars. 3. Everyone can recommend an excellent dermatologist. 4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state. 5. Cars in front of you are often driven by headless people.

Rob: Another good saying is: "Things go smoother with only one set of paperwork to be filled out!"

You forgot the following: "Buckle of the RUST Belt" " 'Local Tax' Capital of the US"

Try our search engine using the terms "rust" and Repair panels" for lots of information that can help you. Can't help with a web based giude and pictures.

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I don't know if there is a contemporary equivalent. I do know that Chloe at MidwestZ was not able to get a replacement for that (pictured) item for me.

It is a capacitor,which is basically similar to the condensor in a points-type ignition system. The item you are asking about is part of a "noise supression" sytem added to many cars. You might also see one on the back of your alternator, and another attached to the right inner fender near your voltage regulator. Their job was/is to absorb RF to keep it from being picked up by your radio or stereo.

I 100% agree that there should have been a "USA - South", or more accurately a "USA - Southeast" catagory, but unfortunately a mistake was made. I assume that by MI (which is Michigan), you actually meant MS (which is Mississippi) and that FLorida, and TeNnesee were omitted from your list by accident. Which I believe is the same situation that occurred when billcapp began the thread. (BTW, he's located in FL) I'm fairly sure that Bill didn't leave out his own region intentionally. Once the poll was established, the website software would not allow it to be changed to correct the omission. For whatever it's worth, The regional maps I have seen, place states (such as OKlahoma, ARkansas, TeXas) that are west of the Mississippi geographically in the Midwest region even though they may have been considered Confederate states..

Keith: What year suppliment did you get? The only year I've encountered on eBay was for a 1971. I won one, and it is, as you say, extremely useful, even though I have an early 72 Z (mfg 11/71) Like he says, get one if you can!

Attached Picture and text Quoted from Dr. JR Demers website: Thermostats Thermostats are cheap. If you think that the thermostat is your problem (car immediately overheats in city or on highway) then replace it. However, some thermostats are cheaper than others. Here I have a picture of an OEM Nissan thermostat and a Stant thermostat side by side. The differences in their construction are obvious and surprising. First, and most importantly, the aperature on the OEM thermostat is around 30% larger! Assuming that they both open the same distance (I actually think the OEM opens further since it is taller) means that the flow through the OEM thermostat is much greater. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neither Haynes or FSM specifys a particular orientation for th Htermostat, but I always install them with the opening mechanism oriented to the rear (as viewed from the front of the car) of the housing. If your car had a thermostat with the opening "centered", well; it was the wrong thermostat. As you can see from the picture, neither the Nissan or Stant thermostat has a centered opening and the Nissan unit has a larger opening than the Stant model shown.

Chris: Maybe a late 73 240Z or early 260Z door? I'm not sure. Everyone I have spoken with indicates that the door latching points and mechanisms are different between 240 and 280 and they will not interchange without major modifications. I had a 3/73 mfg'd 240Z that had doors like the one in your picture.

Doors are not interchangable.

This maybe true in Oregon, but it's not in California. In this state it all comes down to the nature of the crime being committed. If you wake up in the middle of the night and find someone sitting at your kitchen table eating food out of your fridge, and shoot him; I guaranty you'll be the one in jail the longest. You are only allowed to use "appropriate" force (appropriate to the crime being committed) to protect yourself and your property. If a guy has a knife to your throat, you could get away with popping a cap in hisass. Sadly, the bleeding heart liberals of our society expect you to respect the "rights" of those jerks who ignore your rights to be safe and secure in your home, and to protect your property from thieves. The above does not apply to my house. I'll shoot first and worry about the consequences later.

1. The USA supplied most of the troops in the Iraq war. Does that make us Iraqi? 2. The poll is geographical in nature, not ideological.

I don't know. I got mine at Courtesy Nissan in Richardson Texas before I knew about Chloe. I did not get a full set for the entire car, and don't have the receipts anymore. Generally, the OEM seals are significantly more expensive than Precision. Sometimes you get what you pay for, if you know what I mean.

OH, MidwestZ will have the OEM seals which will fit your car much better than the ones sold by Vic Brit, which are manufactured by Precision Replacement Parts. Some people have a major problem closing their car doors with the PRP seals installed. They are too stiff and inflexible to allow the doors to close properly. I'd stick with OEM parts (actually, I did!) for weather seals. Just my opinion

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