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I am having similar problems on my car (74 260, 72 carbs), when she is cold she won't run hardly at all un less the choke is on. Am i just not letting the car warm up long enough? or is there something about the cold weather that makes one need to make anadjustment on the carbs? I am clueless when it comes to carbs, thanks, Zlish

Rick, thanks, how did you put your seats in? Did the brackets pose any problems i should know about? Thanks, Paul

Need advice on race seats for my 260 to include: brackets and seat belts. I have narrowed my choices to Corbeau Forza (220.00) and a Sparco of similar design and price (220.00) Anyone with any other suggestions or experince with these seats? Also going with five point harness, where is the best location to bolt these down? Thanks, Zlish

Hey Drecord, I was at the last NASA day at Infenion, that was a pretty cool event. Lot's of nice Cobra's at tha t one, if anyone would like to see Cobra pictures from that event let me know, i have some i can send around. I also have a couple of Z's from that event as well. If anyone ever wants to get on a track fairly cheaply and have some fun these are the events to do it at! Z ya, Paul

B]Did you never see the film 'The Italian Job' with Michael Caine and the three Minis ? That sounds like a bad porno movie if you ask me! I would rather not see Michael Caine naked if ya know what i mean!:sick: If i won the lottery, hmmm, i would have to buy the NEW Ford GT40! Sweet ride! ZLish

Matt, Seems that all of us that enjoy our "sports cars" just like having a stick in them, nothing like going through the gears!! If you do decide to go this route, i would suggest getting a 5speed out of a 280 or 280zx. As far as the 28/88 that also seems to be the choosen route, however, everyone has their own thoughts on that. It's all a personnel decision, what YOU are comfortable driving with, stick (revving through the gears) or auto (just taking a nice Sunday cruise), either way it's all good in a ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz. Z ya, Zlish

Ya know someone (before me) disconnected my electric fuel pump and i have been running only a manuel ever since.I have never had a problem. I asked my local mechanic if i shoud reconnect the electric and he told me it would not be that much of a difference or worth my time reconnecting everything. Now i have a 74 260, is there a difference here that i do not know about? Anyway, i have never had a problem with running only a mechanical pump. If there is some kind of performance issue i should know about? I would like to know as i will be racing (both AutoX and track) by Febraury..Thanks, Zlish

Wow, can you get a pic of this monster? I thought my V8 was overkill, this would definatly be the icing on the proverbial cake! Hmmm 12 cylinders, i think somehow we can get 16 in one of these things..... maybe eight in the front and eight in the back! Oh well someone will die trying! Zlish

Junkyards were to be one of my first stops, however i think i have changed my mind after doing a little research and talking to a few people in the know. Now what i will be doing is switching out the rear end to a R200 with some taller gears so that i may get more top end, which i do not currently have. You may ask why? Well, I plan on drag racing and a bit of track racing as well and i have no top end, my 4 speed Saginaw blows people off the line but i get caught top end fairly easily. I figure with some top end in the rear end (boy that sounds funny) i can get more top speed, my thinking previously was to get an auto tranny with overdrive to accomplish this. If anyone has other thought s please let me know, learning on the fly here! Thanks to those on the previous post fot there input! Z ya, Zlish

Thought i would pass this along for any Norcal Z racers, hope to see you there! We're holding this Northern California Racing Club event January 25th at Sears Point just north of San Francisco in Sonoma County. This event will be run like a street school, in that there will only be passing in safe zones. We'll run a Time Trial event right after lunch, so expect one optional session of individual timed laps (ala Solo 1). No racing, this is for learning and having fun, and a safe dose of competition. These events are open to all NCRC club members. So whether you're a beginner or an advanced driver, come join us for a day at the track! If you are a beginner, and expect to have instruction, please make sure to note it during your registration in advance of the track day as it is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is being run jointly with the NSX club, and under a "club sharing" agreement will not have to join NCRC to attend this event. NSX members please read up on NCRC Rules and Bylaws to familiarize yourself with our club process before registering. See our Rules page for a list of NCRC rules, as well as our Sears Point page for more specific track configuration and local rules we'll be following for this event. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration We are currently accepting sign-ups for this event on a first-come, first-served basis. The early-bird cost is $230 for members, $270 for non-members (which includes $40 membership dues) until January 1st. After that, the price goes up to $255/$295. See our Purchasing page to register. NSX club members please send in your membership number, you do not need to join NCRC for this event. When you register, please print out, complete, sign and mail in the registration form (one for each event), and let us know which events you're signing up for. Refunds If you need to cancel, your registration fee will only be refundable by NCRC if there is someone on the waiting list who can fill your spot. Rain is typically handled by the track itself, not by NCRC. Typical policy is that the event will be held if the track is just wet, but not if it's pouring rain or if there is an unsafe condition or damage at the track. If the event is cancelled due to rain, NCRC will refund whatever portion of the total costs we can recoup. Here is the link to the actual site in case your interested. http://www.ncracing.org/sp030125.html Thanks, Z Ya later

Hi all, Know this is mainly a stock Z site, but, i am placing this in several sites. I need a turbo 350 tranny (automatic) for my 71 Z (v-8 350), so if anyone out there has one or know of anyone having one (preferably in Cali) please e-mail me or leave a message here. Thank you all very much! Zlish-aka- fuzzyyellowball@msn.com

Hey Nick, at 250.00 us a pair, i would go ahead and do that. At that price your only paying 50.00 for labor, who needs the hassle of puitting seats together, sounds like a fair price to me! Z ya

Hey Gen Z, I am up here in Sanat Rosa and know of a pretty good honest mechanic up here, only problem i cannot remember the name of the garage he works in:stupid:. I know it is on Piner road.. i will get the name and e-mail it too you. I agree by the way with the other post about your problem, i think it is probably ignition/starter related. I had a simular problem in my 240 and found it to be starter related. Anyway good luck and i'll talk with you soon. Z ya, Paul

While at a recent NASA event at Sears point i ran into a guy who had a new 350... Nicest guy in the world. He saw my Z and called me over to talk. This was his 4th Z and he said he loved it (not as much as the 1st gen he said). He showed me around his car (Pretty sweet by the way, I did not like them much initially) and then he pulled out pictures from his wallet of all his cars, Not his kids, his car's, it cracked me up). He was a true enthusiust, He had, over the years five or six different cars for racing. He was very, very nice and humble even though i knew he had lot's of money, he came across as a true Z man from way back. One thing he did say about the new Z was on the track it felt like a tank compared to his old Z's (weight wise), although he said it handled like a dream and he regularly blows away Vipers in it. Very pleasant man and a true Z man at heart. Z ya

Hey Brit, I am not familiar with PIR, where is it? Could u send me info on it as well? Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! Could not of had more fun (unless of course i was on the main track letting it all hang out!). Time to go get her ready for the next one....money, money, money. Z ya

Hey guys, raced my 260 this weekend at an Autocross at Sears Point (I will never call it Infenion), the event was for Cobra's and Nasa racing on the main track and a small autocross at the end on one of the parking lot's. Anyway, i had the second fastest time (behind a race ready 65 Mustang fastback with race tires and a 427) beating all the Cobra's that choose to Auto x. There is something to be said for the Z car handling! My 260 is stock except for headers and beafier sway bars. Had a great time (first time) and have now got the racing bug bad!!!! Had fun talk to you all later, Zlish

Hey guys, how do i stop the rattle in my gearshift? Are there any tricks to know about? I have the consule out already so i figured while i am in there i should fix this as well. Thanks ahead of time for your help. Zlish:beard:

Well, i have both a Nissan hi output engine (L26) and a v8 in two different Z's, and without question the v8 will walk over ANYTHING that says Nissan on the engine block. The "Z" enthusiast per say are bias in their opionon's. I consider myself to be a very loyal Z enthusiast, however if you want to go fast from stoplight to stoplight ( or preferably on a 1/4 mile track) there ain't a ricer out there that will beat a hipo V8. Just my 2 cents. Send the Honda's home crying....

Hey, another bay area here, it would be nice to have a meet somewhere in the bay area! The ZONC club really is not a bay area club, so there really is not a good club in this area. Would love to take a tour through the wine country with a bunch of Z's! Anyway nice to meet ya all! Z ya later,

If I Zed this once I Zed it a thousand times, the only way to pronounce the letter Z is Zee, man it must be hell living south of the equator, letters all screwy, sharks everytime you go surfing and those damn big bunnies hopping all over the place. I love California, we are all so normal out hereROFL ZEE ya later,

Hey Keith, My prayers tonight will be for your mother, i hope all is well for you and her!! Take, Best wishes, Paul