Boosted b6teen

I can understand how people asking questions like "how do I change my oil/belts/plugs/ect" can get old and is not really productive. But how can you sit here and say asking for model specific problems/issues is a newb question? You can be a guru with engines, brakes, suspension, something universal like that, but know next to nothing about the little problems and quirks a certain model of car has. Asking specific questions about a specific kind of car is totally different then asking how to change a belt IMO.

So I guess when people post up a question asking why something is not working right on there car, or why it is making this funny noise, those are all bad/not needed posts? According to the rules it says this site is "to discuss TECHNICAL topics that pertain to the modification" So only posts about modifying the cars are allowed? Not posts about how to buy a decent car in the first place or how to keep it running and operating properly? Im not trying to be negative but this idea is a little new to me. Im on tons of other car specific forums and this is the first one Ive come across that has a rule like that. To exclude posts about maintenance, common problems, ect. I apologize, I tried searching for the topic before hand, and thanks for giving me that zhome website 240z!!

Ok guys, Ive always wanted an old Datsun Z car. Last year I had the extra cash to buy one, but got a sport bike instead. Now once again I can pick one up and I have found one that is peaking my interest. Its a 1978 280z, fuel injected model I believe. Has 150k on it. It is out of state and I would probably have to have it shipped. The guy has sent me around 10 pictures, even of the bottom side, no real rust issues except for the rocker panels are starting to bubble the paint. Car over all looks pretty clean. My question is, are there any pictures of key areas I should ask for? Any questions about key mechanical issues that are prone to fail(he already told me it may need a new brake master cylinder)? I tried searching for common issues with these cars or what to look for when buying used ones but found nothing. Im new to the Z car game so any help from your veterans would be much appreciated. Thanks guys,