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The "new" cars will show up at a dealership near you. Sold as new to the general public then the problems will begin... Be sure to peel the carpet back on any "new" car you buy over the next several months and check for water damage. Scarry!

Long and hard meaning we did invetro fertilization for a little over 2 years. What a grueling ordeal, my wife is a real trooper hundreds of shots, several surguries, many disappointments and now the "joy" of carrying twins.(she is miserable but copeing) If I would have spent that $$ on the Z I'm sure I'd have the baddest of the bad by now but I'll take the kids over cars any day.

WOW!!! Ok throw out the cost factor. I'm guessing $2400? d

OK I'm getting PO'd Heres the deal I've replaced EVERYTHING out back you name it. Current set up Tokico (sp) struts filled the tubes w/oil MS springs came w/car Polyurethane everywhere New diff mount stock rubber LSD CV axels AZ big brake kit 280Z stub axels New axel bearings Everytime I hit a bump it sounds like the friggin rearend is "loose" It's all tight though. Almost sounds like the struts are to short and bouncing inside the sleeves or something It's horrible. Did I miss something??? I've had it apart twice not and cannot figure out what's loose. My next idea is to rip the rear apart and install coil overs to see if that makes the noise go away. I'm at my ropes end. David

TWINS!!!! We've tried long and hard to get to this point we're 18 weeks now. Due date is December 28th. Merry Christmas David!!!! Cobra for sale 28.5K Have a replacement car (less expensive) picked out already AND I have her blessing to get it. Bill (Phantom) you know what it is? You saw it when you were up here, please don't let the cat out of the bag. David

Congrats!!!! It's a helluva feeling firing a V-8 Z for the first time. Way to go!!! d

Please send me a PM too. I've got to do something with my busted hood soon.

Mke congrats on the prospect of becoming your own boss. Before you take another step I would highly recomend visiting with a private business consultant AND an accountant (CPA). Earlier this year I was going to purchase two NAPA stores in my area. After visiting with the above persons I could make a formal strategy for moving forward. Example one was (corporate store) Store did not have enough cash flow to substantiate the price of inventory, even at the 30% discount they were offering me, additionally next years projected sales we're double of the previous year, lofty goals in deed. To cut to the quick the business brokers sent me away with contract to present to the corporte guys that had so many "out" that I could walk away at any time. I won't go into the second store that had NO sales history etc, that was scarry! Anyway, what I'm trying to say is do your homework (which I know your're good at) and visit with others doing similar work and please consider the business brokers and a visit with your accountant. David

Nice mullet on the "dude" at the starting line Great vids thanks!!! David

Daves garage too bad the house is for sale BUT new garage will be identical except just a little smaller... Oh well the new casa has a pool so who am I to complain... Not my Z, My Cobra (Z is an original Scarab, sweet) Note BIG TV in corner They told me the cabinet would hold the TV NO PROBLEM Oh the carnage!!! Smashed hood Get out the Sawzall and instant cold air induction

I'd buy one Dave!!! Love my AZ Zcar brakes!!! David Sommer

Larry, My thoughts and prayers are with you, I truly understand your pain. Please know she is in a better place now. I lost my 32 yo wife almost 3 years ago after having been together 13 years. Put your faith in God, He will not burden you with more than you can handle. My prayers go out to you and your family. David

Sport Z ED, PLEASE confirm my ad for the Midwest Zfest will be in this issue. Club sponsoring the event is ZCAAR. Thanks, David Rogers, AR

You guys want to know who is going to cut the car in half lengthwise. Haha I know!!! His name is Vince, scratch your head for a moment and think carbon fiber... Yep VintageZtech. He told me he's so busy lately traveling and working on the CF stuff he hasn't had time to do any work on his project. Anyway that's who it is. David

I would appreciate Lisa and I being added to your prayer list for the next 30 days. We are requesting prayers so that we may become pregnant. For the past two years Lisa and I have been trying to become pregnant via the most evasive method of invetro fertilization, out side the body embryo creation. She has endured several surgeries, received quarts of IV administered drugs and I’ve stuck her with so many needles I’ve lost count. She has been pushed into premature/artificial menopause (part of the procedures) experiencing hot flashes, and all the symptoms of menopause. This has truly tested our marriage however we have remained strong even during our weakest most challenging times. Lisa is a strong woman to have the courage to have been subjected to all the treatments she has and I love her so much for trying so hard for us to have a family at the expense of her health. Currently we travel between Rogers, AR and St. Louis MO to see our fertility doctor which has not been the easiest trips to make. Five hours each way, we usually leave one evening, to see the doctor the next morning, and then travel straight home arriving home close to the time we left the day before. I feel strongly that through the power of prayer miracles do happen. We are, and have been praying for a miracle. I ask that you mention our names to your congregation this Sunday morning to keep us in your churches thoughts and prayers that we may be blessed to become pregnant and experience the joy of having our own family. Thank you and God Bless you. Sincerely, David and Lisa Sommer

Bernina sewing machine, Berina surger, Koala sewing table.... 3K+ BILL, ahem diamonds are a girls best friend. No comment Dyson vacume cleaner. $500 Front loader washer and dryer. 2K or so Remod garage. Ballpark $5K So what are the "hidden" costs? Ah for the love of a Zzzzzzz

Call Dave at AZ Zcar Monday!!! I had to call him Friday evening 5PM his time and I could not believe he picked up the phone!!! I did not install my line lock or proportioning valve yet. But I would like to point out the reason for my call. BAD brake shimmy in the steering wheel. Kinda "missed" the part in the instructions where you need to turn the brand new rotors .01 a few passes on a lathes to make it all come together. If you have not done this and you haven't driven the car you'll be in for a suprise when you drive, not a "happy" suprise either!!!

Read this, long!!! The great M3 Ripoff!!! Part 1 http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e21/forum.php?postid=3378984 Part2 http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e21/forum.php?postid=3379064

This is really long but everyone who is into buying used sports cars should read this. The M3 Ripoff http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/...78984 Part 2 http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/...79064

1973 Datsun 240z Starting at the front here is what I’ve done. Engine: (the only parts reused where the block and crank shaft!!!) Internals: 350 Chevy 4 bolt main block, polished lifter valley block deburred. Bored .030 over. Speed Pro Teflon coated hypereutectic pistons, hung on Eagle SIR rods with ARP rod bolts, ARP main bolts. Comp cam mechanical roller cam PN12-769-8, grind #CS XR268 R-10, Trick flow pushrods, Scorpion 1.5 billet full roller rockers, Externals: Trick Flow aluminum heads PN#TFS 30400002, Trick Flow valve covers w/PCV, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake (gasket matched ), Edelbrock 750CFM carb (manual choke), billet air breather. NEW Mini starter, Summit racing HEI blueprinted distributor, SFI approved fluid type damper, aluminum water pump, billet pullies (2 groove) Summit racing chrome alternator with Summit racing custom billet alternator bracket. New Chevy motor mounts. JTR (Jags that Run) custom set back plates and billet aluminum spacers attached with all new hardware. Cooling Camaro single core radiator (bought new) with Black Magic adjustable temp control fan. Flex hoses. New (NOS) heater hoses and heater control valve under dash, heater core checked, cleaned and pressure tested. Exhaust: Hooker ceramic coated headers (1 5/8†primaries). Flowing into a custom bent 2 ½†to 3†exhaust system into a custom muffler with welded on exhaust tip. Drive train: World Class T-5 (5 speed) out of a 1991 Camaro. JTR bolt in transmission X member, new clutch, Tilton 7/8†master cylinder, Hurst billet shifter. Custom length drive shaft 21†with new Brute Force U-joints. New JTR pinion flange bolted to a (stronger than stock R-180) Datsun R-200 CLSD 280ZXT CV axles. Suspension: 1†Motosports lowering springs, on all corners all New Tokico strut cartages, front billet strut spacers Energy suspension polyurethane EVERYWHERE, Bump stops, front bushings, TC rod bushings, rear control arms, moustache bar. 1†Motosports front and rear sway bars. Brakes: 280ZX master cylinder Arizona Z car brake kit front and rear. Wilwood calipers and 12.2†rotors Wheels: Centerline billet Azteks 17X7 with 225/45/17 front tires and 225/45/17 BF Goodrich Drag Radials on the rear. Z logo valve stem caps Interior: Full “brown breadâ€(foil with tar backing) sound deading insulation, additional sound deadening mat installed on fire wall, Auto Meter Ultra Lite gauges. 5†Speedo, 5†Tach, 2 5/8†oil pressure, water temp and fuel level gauges. Acura seats, Auto Power 4 point SCCA roll bar with additional seat belt X-brace, Crowe Enterprize 5 point racing harnesses (silver in color), Grant steering wheel (silver on black) full set of original fitting carpet, new tranny tunnel carpet, all interior panels dyed light gray, tinted windows. Fuel tank lines that run to evaporator tank replaced with new fuel hose. Air Dam PN#XXXXXX from Motorsports Auto, clear head light covers

When my belly starts a-rumblin', and I'm jonesin' for a treat. I close my eyes for a big surprise, the Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch. I love the Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch, the breasts they grow on trees. And streams of bacon ranch dressing, flow right up to your knees. Tumbleweeds of bacon, and cheddar paves the streets. Folks don't hate ya cause ya got the juice, there's a train of ladies comin' with a nice caboose. Never get in trouble, never need an excuse, the Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch. I love the Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch no one tells ya to behave. Your wildest fantasies come true, Dallas cheerleaders give you shaves. Red onions make you laugh instead, and french fries grow like weeds. Ya get to veg all day, all the lotto tickets pay. The king who wants you to have it your way, that's the Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch." Here's the commercial if you really want to watch it. http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/1580/

Yeah I remember it being the poster child on zcar.com FOREVER, Zack was my inspriation to build a Z. Thank you for bringing him up last spring for BransonZfest and taking me for a ride (yes it's scarry fast). I had a great time!!! Thanks Bill. David

Get a lawyer, explain what is going on. Lawyer should write a letter to D*ckhead and his ex saying something to the effect of unlock the grage let my client get his stuff out, dickhead and Ex, present (cops too) OR we'll just take your asses in front of a judge, period, that simple. When a letter arrives from the lawyer to both of them, same address unless he put in a COA at the post office (doubt it). When the letter arrives she WILL freak out about it because she is being pulled into a potential lawsuit which she knows she has nothing to do with. If you know others who have parts in there have them do the same, hell you might get a group discount at the lawyers office. Good thing you have pics and receipts for parts!!! Now go contact a lawyer, some do first consultation free. Good luck er it's not "luck" it's the friggin LAW. I'll ask my wife about this too, she used to work for the county prosecutor, she'll know what to do... Honey Oh sweetheart...... I'll follow up later. David

So my question still lingers...how do you post a pic?

Yup!!!! Who's car is this? Looks like somebody from Texas??? guess I don't know how to post pics, I read the sticky grrrrr special thanks to the owner (credit for pic)