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here's the secret service report link: http://www.secretservice.gov/financial_crimes.shtml#Nigerian

for reference- i got an email, not about buying a car, but rather a bogus africa $ transfer for some "plane crash victim's estate" or some such story. I reported it in a few places: Thank you for your submission to the FBI Internet Tip Line. In as much as the FBI receives reports of this type of activity on a regular basis there is no need to forward any such additional emails to us. A review of the information you provided revealed that you are being approached over the Internet to participate in one of many variations of an advance fee scheme being perpetrated by individuals from various West African nations, particularly Nigeria. This scam has also become popular and perpetrated by individuals all over the world, including in Korea and the UK. Victims have lost substantial funds in the past and all requests for travel to foreign locations should be ignored. The United States Secret Service (USSS) has developed an excellent, detailed description of this fraud scheme, which can be accessed at www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml. If you have been victimized by one of these schemes, please forward appropriate written documentation to the USSS, Financial Crimes Division, 950 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20223, or contact them via telephone at (202) 406-5850. We encourage you to share this Web page with family and friends. Your continued cooperation in this and other matters is greatly appreciated. You do not need to forward the emails to us. If you have not, simply delete them from your computer. Also, if you know that you are receiving spam mail, it is advisable not to open them, because even if you do not reply, the sender has validated your email address. And, you may get other spam mail. For your information, the Internet Tip Line (ITL) was created on 9/11/01, in response to the terrorist attacks upon America. We quickly established a mechanism for the public to submit information to the FBI via the Internet, and we received our first tip at 10:31 AM that first day. Director Mueller has since made the ITL a permanent part of FBI operations, and we have thus far received over 840,000 tips from around the globe, from which thousands of leads have been sent to FBI Field and Legal Attaché offices for action. Initially, almost 100% of the tips received were related to the terrorist attacks; now, approximately 45% of all tips received are related to almost every other FBI criminal program, e.g., drug trafficking, organized crime, money laundering, pyramid schemes, child pornography, fugitives, bank robbery. Our operation is completely automated and paperless. Submitted tips are received immediately, reviewed within minutes and prioritized by trained Professional Support personnel, and Agents set action leads within the hour, as appropriate. We encourage you to share this information with your family, friends, and co-workers, and encourage them to not hesitate to submit information they may deem of interest to the FBI. IMPORTANT - NOTE THE FOLLOWING: The FBI does not maintain an email address to submit information or attachments to directly; therefore, please do not reply directly to this message via your email client. The FBI maintains an automated system that is designed to track all information received, to ensure that all tips are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. Therefore, please visit the FBI.GOV Web site again should you have occasion to submit additional information. We WILL NOT open or respond to “reply” email.

Wow. my whole life, i thought noone else knew about "Vanishing Point" AND "Dirty Mary-Crazy Larry"! This site has the coolest people on the freaking planet! I haven't seen it in 10 years at least, but i think i liked "To Live & Die in L.A." Of course, i never lived there :-/ Up in smoke (Cheech & Chong) they spent a bit of time in cars, does that count?

www.hybridz.org if you haven't been there yet. The Mecca of V8 Zcars:love:

well, this is a good place to start! Try searching the forums first- all your questions have already been answered there, you just need to find the right threads. Where are you, and what is your budget? Time schedule? Are you willing to travel? We need alot more details from you to be much help:ermm:

Ditto to Brett240. Don't be too concerned, its normal. (as long as the pressure climbs under engine load)

Yep. I have them in my 74 260, the PO had installed them (i sure wouldn't spend that on them!) Yes, they work fine, but i see no difference whatsoever from the NGK's in my 73. If you think ignition is your weak point- the plugs are the last thing i'd worry about changing (provided your NGK or whatever are in good shape) Better to look at a Pertronix, or Electronic ignition i think. Good luck, JA

Guess i'm not sure what you're asking?? Do you mean what struts to install, or whether to change them at all? Did the previous owner change the struts to something that would work with hacked springs? If you need strut inserts- generally KYB are cheapest, or Monroe, etc cheapies. try www.shox.com www.suspension.com or www.rockauto.com Good luck, Jeremiah

Anyone see this: http://autoshow.msn.com/as/autoshow2004/article.aspx?xml=chrysler1&shw=autoshow2004 Damn, what a ride! The Chrysler Group set the bar in terms of both design and performance at NAIAS 2004, revealing the stunning ME Four-Twelve super sports car prototype. The ME Four-Twelve mid-engine prototype was the dramatic conclusion to the Chrysler Group reveal of four concept cars that also included the Dodge Sling Shot, Jeep Rescue and Jeep Treo. Wolfgang Bernhard, chief operating officer of the Chrysler Group, drove the ME Four-Twelve onstage and emphasized that the super sports car is not really concept car, but a working prototype. Chrysler also showed design ideas for Dodge and Jeep in the forms of the Dodge Sling Shot, Jeep Rescue and Jeep Treo. The Sling Shot is a new design for an affordable yet fun-to-drive sporty car. Designed for the most extreme off-road conditions, the Jeep Rescue gets outfitted as the ultimate search-and-rescue vehicle. The Jeep Treo, which debuted in Tokyo, shows where the Jeep brand may be in the distant future. ME Four-Twelve By far the most dramatic of the four vehicles was the beautiful, purposeful ME Four-Twelve. This supercar was made all the more impressive by the revelation from Trevor Creed, senior vice president of the Chrysler Group design, that the ME Four-Twelve was complete in less than one year. The ME Four-Twelve name is derived from the mid-engine placement of a quad-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine. Bernard explained the name is appropriate because the car was literally designed around the engine. The AMG-developed all-aluminum 6.0-liter V12 engine produces 850 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque, and the car has a curb weight of only 2,880 pounds. Power get transferred to the wheels via a 7-speed Ricardo Double Clutch Transmission developed specifically for the vehicle; it uses the latest double wet-clutch technology and electronic controls. The transmission delivers uninterrupted torque to the rear wheels, shifting between gears in 200 milliseconds. The ME Four-Twelve is intended to set new performance standards for a mid-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car. Although the performance has not been measured in driving tests, with the aid of computer modeling Chrysler expects the ME Four-Twelve to set new performance standards for a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine sports car: a top speed of 248 mph, or 400 kilometers per hour. The ME Four-Twelve is expected to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and from zero to 100 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Hi all- For Christmas, my loving wife bought me the polyurethane hyperflex master bushing kit for my "late" 260Z. Just got the suspension video from Ztherapy too. So, while its apart, i'll replace the balljoints and outer tie rod ends & whatever else i need/afford. Does anyone have an opinion (well, of course you do..) about using OEM Nissan, versus Moog or ACDelco aftermarket parts? The price differential is astounding! May also grab a set of Eibach progressive springs- will relatively new KYB cheapo strut cartridges work okay with thos springs? Thanks everyone- please send some warm air to western NY, its 12 degrees F in my garage at the moment...BRRR.. Jeremiah

OMG, i forgot- Bastard?!, Step-child?!! Come on Keith, you know you love my BRIGHT YELLOW late 260- you're just jealous because i have a car, no wait- two cars- that i can actually start up & drive!!

I'll chime in here- i have an early 73, as well as a late 74 260. Both had flat-tops when i got them. Both have clean round top SU's now:love: The 73 ran, but not terribly well- the carbs were dirty & out of tune. Never have had a vapor lock problem with either, but then i live in cool NY... The 260 actually ran very well when i got it, in spite of the tuna cans. But, just one look in the engine bay is enough for me. The older carbs just look so much cleaner, less plumbing, less to go wrong, simple to work on and tune. Why would i keep that mess i had? I did run the 260 quite awhile with it's original carbs, and all was fine- but the minute i found a bargain on a set of SU's- i bought them, cleaned/refreshed them- and never looked back. The tuna cans now have a lovely home in the upstairs of my barn:D

Okay, gotta try this file attaching again...

Well, kinda late in the year for us in NY:sleepy: Where exactly are you? Too bad you missed the national convention in New Hampshire earlier this month... Give us your location & maybe someone close can hook you up with a local club. Good luck, Jeremiah

Don't be afraid of them!! People seem to think it involves some sort of VooDoo- as you'll see in the video, SU carbs are as simple as a toilet! Once you dive in, its easy. My advice: clear a nice work area, and do one at a time, so you can reference back to the "whole" carb if you fear you've screwed up. Good luck, JA

I've used the cheap rebuild kits 3 times now (3 differenr carz) with no problems. Mostly it's cleaning that seems to make them work well. The fuel line is the 4 inch or so hose that runs from the bottom of the float bowls to the nozzle. The cheap kits are okay/iffy- i use them, but the ZTherapy is definately better- you can order just the hose for $8 each from Ztherapy. Also- the stripped screw: i've used a dremmel tool with a cut-off disk to "cut" a slot into the screwhead to use a regular screwdriver. But- be careful, and you'll need a new screw for sure! Good luck, Jeremiah

Far as i know, the dash and armrests are black in all Z cars 70 to 78. Maybe not in the latest 280's, but i think through at least 1976. As far as pics, just go cruize the gallery and look at all the pretty Z cars, and an "image search" at google.com maybe. Good luck, Jeremiah

Yep, it's really my house- my Z is at the top of the driveway, out of sight. You can see more in the photo's at: http://www.zccr.net/site/modules.php?full=1&set_albumName=album25&id=DSCN1404_JerSue_House_3&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

Which leaves option B, removing the heater control panel and going in from below.. Easiest to loosen the heater control cables at their ends rather than at the panel. Good luck!

I'd leave the identifier on there. One day, when you're old and forgetful, you'll be glad to know what you've gotLOL

check the timing, also- is it valve clatter? If the valves went way out of adjustment it could lose power and make all kinds of racket under hard acceleration.. Good luck!

You're welcome!:classic: Actually, i was going to do the same to get a look at a V8 '73 240z a couple years back being sold in Kalifunny. But, a couple of club members from the area drove the 2 hours to look at it for me, and emailed pics and a drive report. Turned out a flop (REALLY glad i didn't waste 4 grand!!) Hope i helped you abit, as those 2 kind souls wouldn't take anything from me for the effort. This place is THE BEST:D

I'm guessing its from a roadster, but i have never owned one, so its just a guess:ermm:

Can't help out much being in NY:ermm: but, may i suggest buying & mailing the owner a "disposable" camera.. He can take the 27 pictures from every angle of the car, then mail it back to you- You have it developed, and you're set. As long as the owner is in no hurry, it should work okay for both of you. Just a thought. Jeremiah

I think you'll need to provide a whole lot more detail to get any worthy response.. The whaletail is just an aftermarket add-on in all likelyhood. Racing package? Don't think any by nissan. Been plenty of race cars built by the masses though! The valve cover- "Nismo racing" or something maybe? Thats Nissan's race/competition arm, could just be an aftermarket cover- We really need more info to help much. Try www.zhome.com Carl has a bunch of info on racing history, amongst a plethora of Z info there. Hope that helps abit, but your info is really too vague to tell you much else. Zya, Jeremiah