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I liked the email reminder! I think annually would be sufficient.

03-07-2026. ATLAS Z UPDATE: I started with the intercooler piping on the turbo side, and have it ready for welding, sanding and polishing. I got started on the intake side, but ran out of parts. Since I had to pull the intake, I enjoyed the easy access to that side of the engine, and installed my new AC Delco starter, and wired the solenoid and main batt power on it. I also was able to plug in the harness points on that side of the engine, install the crank position sensor and both knock sensors, all new GM stuff. Started on the alternator bracket modifying, much more on that to do. Feel got cold, called it a day. PICS

Welcome back. Let’s see some pics.

I have been here for long rime, just not lately. I have a nice 83 280ZX Turbo. Which started me on this site. I just modified ,restored a 71 240Z. Both are 5 speeds. I love them both.

Part 7-More work on the Rear of the Hatch area to install the 370 Rear Suspension Subframe. The Entire Rear Deck and Frame must be removed to make it fit. The Workmanship is excellent and the Shop High Tech Equipment makes this big job alot easier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-EY6HaMiWFE48&t37s ----

03-06-2026 ATLAZ Z UPDATE. Well, today was Seat Belt Day! When the tub and walls need a cleaning, you go ahead and grab your 52 year old belts, some pliers and duct tape to hold them extended and grab a heavy duty brush, some dish washing detergent and get to it! The water going down the drain was a dark brown soup. Dirt, dust, skin, body oils, everything. You know they never get cleaned. Once dry I will have to paint the housing with the SEM Interior paint, but they will be nice. Oh and the tub is all clean and disinfected with Pine Sol! PICS:

I agree, and once driving, it will be easy to stop at a muffler shop and put it up in the air and weld a plate or so on there. Well, it has gussets. I think a 4 inch wide, 1/4 thick plate front and back would be a good move. Thanks buddy.

Since that broken rear differential a lot has happened.

Long time no update. Got new wheels and tires and then got bored and made a straight pipe for it. Then shortly after broke my diff which leads to my next post. 87f15466ad6340caabd2639f552ed67b.mov

Done. I merged your new account ("nixkarz") with your old account ("nixcars"); and kept the old account name. Try logging in/logging out to ensure that the new merged account is working correctly for you. I think that's what you were wanting; but if not, shoot me a PM and we'll get it sorted for you. Cheers.

Hi, no I don't have it figured out sorry. I've had to create a new account just to be able to make contact with you. I'd like to get my old account back & log in with it please. Any chance you can sort this out for me? Account username is nixcars & email is nixcars@exemail.com.au Thanx

Well look at this snazzy haltech s3 ecu mount by Galgo! All I can say is wow. I guess this means it’s time to finish my wiring from my 750 to my new S3. This is for the passenger kick panel on a 240z.

Hello, @nixkarz, it looks like you got it figured out and are good to go. If you are still experiencing any issues/problems, please feel free to shoot me a Message and I'll help you get it sorted. Thanks.

I know how to close the ads 😄. And I don't expect entirely ad free. I do as a user don't want 80% ads though. And agreed there is cost involved, not doubting any of that. There is no such thing as a free lunch as they say. Guess we are all constant problem solvers 🤔. My only thought isn't so much from a how do I block ads, but I know hybridz gets referenced all the time on Facebook groups and Reddit. If I was a new user and didn't happen to have adblock setup, I definitely wouldn't sign up because nothing looked legit. My .02, appreciate y'all listening and I'll go back to my own problems 🤣

Hi, my username is nixcars, the email used for this account is nixcars@exemail.com.au but I'm having problems logging in, I tried the "forgot password" link but I'm not getting a reply email to change it... Plz help!

Tap the arrow on the drop down ad and it will collapse. Then just scroll down. I too lament how prevalent ads are on the internet these days, but Dan has to pay for the server somehow. I like the membership idea. The merch campaigns always bring in a ton of money, but that takes a lot of work from whoever is organizing it.

You might want to add some reinforcement to that trans mount. I know it's thick metal, but all the force is going through the weakest axis of the metal with the way you've got it.

Not a bad idea. The 370Z forum shut down a few months ago, would drum up more traffic here.

03-03-2026 ATLAS Z UPDATE: Fuel system. I got 90% of it done. I just need some parts to finish. Evil Energy equipment. I love this stuff.

I honestly don't know if we've ever tried anything like that; but it certainly sounds worth considering. I'm relatively new to the Admin group, so I'm happy to kick it up the chain of command for their consideration. Thanks for the suggestion! 👍

Thanks jhm — appreciate the honest response, and totally understand the bind. Obviously, I'm shooting in the dark here. I don't know the traffic, active users, new users etc. Firstly: you are correct, ad block exists. I could do something like that for mobile too just like desktop versions. Out of curiosity, has there ever been any thought toward a paid ad-free tier? Honestly, if it was under $5-10 a month I'd sign up today, I pay $9 a month to Skooler.com, I've used it once, but have never bothered to cancel the membership. Feels like there might be others who'd rather pay a small amount than fight the ads, not a one time donation, but an a subscription and a badge. Are the ads currently through something like AdSense, or do you have any direct vendor relationships? I can't help but notice a Ford Mustang dealership ad on a 280ZX forum and wonder if there's a more Z-relevant way to fill that space. Not trying to armchair quarterback, just genuinely want to see this place thrive. Self Acknowledgment: these things could have been tried during my time away and that is on me.

This whole forum seems abandoned...

Glad to have you back....sorry about the ads. You are correct in your assumption that they're necessary for the revenue they bring in. Member donations have steeply dropped off the last few years; so the forum ads are a necessary evil, but maybe your web browser's inherent capabilities to control/block pop-ups, etc. can help. Best,

Been a member here since 2004. I miss the old days spending hours upon hours here actively reading. Got the email "hey you haven't logged in for a while". Happily reset the password to see what's been going on. Was low-key excited to be back. Immediate disappointment: Most of my screen is ads. Not just static ads, not just ads inline, ads that actively are fighting me using the site. Common bitch? Probably. Way to make money to keep the site alive? Most likely. I get ads are a guarantee these days, but the site is borderline unusable on mobile because of it.

Unless you are running high compression, I'd look elsewhere. These chambered mufflers rely on pressure waves to cancel sound. Lower compression = less sound cancellation. I had a Flowmaster put on my '83ZXT against my wishes by the local Z shop back in '95 when I had to replace my turbo with a bigger one and had a 3" mandrel bent system with cat put in - because the owner had one in his DYNOED 600 HP 280ZX. I drove it home to try it not expecting much and it DRONED at set speed and was loud. I was back the next day and had them put in a DynoMax Ultra Flo center in/out oval canister muffler. Not only was it a bit quieter, it didn't drone and the car even spooled up quicker. The owner humbly said he'd learned something from a computer nerd.