[brakes not bleeding]

i have a '73 240z and i put toyota calipers on the front along with stainless brake lines from MSA

the problem is i can't get any fluid to come out of the bleeder...i can't even get air to come out

can the stock master cylinder not provide enough push to get the fluid out through the bleeder in these new calipers?

any insight at all is appreciated

thx

[ignition cutoff]

okay...i want to wire in a ignition cutoff switch and put it in my ash tray (as a security feature)

i want to be able to flip the switch when i get out of the car and have no power going to the ignition so there is no chance of it being able to start

does anyone have any suggestions on how i could go about doing this?

i don't have too much experience with electrical systems so your input is very welcome

thx

[what's going on here???]

thx blueovalz

i guess there isn't a way to obtain the stock "screwed up" rotors for my car, huh?...

so does this mean if i get the rotors i'm finding locally i'd need to change to a different hub (the part that holds the wheel bearings) to maintain the total offset

if so, do u know a place to get new/good used hubs

also, how do i identify one hub from another?

and do the different hubs use the same wheel bearings and seals?....

or, is there a special modification (ie. adding spacers, machining) that u've heard of that works?

thx again for the wisdom!

[what's going on here???]

i have two 73z's (one manufactured 9/72 and the other 12/72)

i'm looking for new replacement front break rotors

i've been to every auto parts store i can think of (checker, autozone, BAP, napa, etc.) and they all list a different sized rotor for the 73z then what is on my car

since i have two cars with the same rotor i'm assuming it's a stock part and not some sort of weird custom thing

the hub of the rotor off my car protrudes 1&1/2" from the rest from the face of the rotor

the ones the auto parts stores have told me fit my car have hubs that protrude approximately 1&1/4" from the rotor

can someone give me some insight on what's going on here and point me in the right direction for finding the part i need?

thx in advance

[security features]

i'm just curious what some of the security features (ignition, fuel shutoffs, etc.) are that you guys have done to your cars and how you accomplished them

just trying to get some ideas

thx

[louvered hoods]

what is the best way to obtain a louvered hood?

should i try to graft some louvers from a 280zx onto my 240z (i don't have much body work experience so i'm not sure how difficult it would be) or should i just try to obtain a louvered 280z hood to replace mine?

[More Japanese drifiting!!]

Yeah Kenny, where can we see more pics of your car?

also, what is the name for that color of green?

[danny's datsuns - good or bad?]

i found this guy danny in oregon who supposedly has a junk yard with loads of z's in it

he quoted me a price of $490 for a 5-speed and a driveshaft

my question is - do any of you guys have any experience dealing with this guy, and if so, was it a good or bad experience

also, is this a good price for these items?

thx

[Changing color]

about how much do u think it would cost for a place like maaco to fill dents, prep the car, and paint it (underhood, door jams, etc.)

[5 speed console]

i've heard that putting a 5 speed in a 240z puts the shifter further back on the tranny tunnel

so my question is, can u use a center console out of a 280z to accomodate the change in position of the lever and still have it match up to the rest of the dash

[rebuilt 5-speed and r200?]

will a '83 zx tranny and differential bolt up to my '73z that has a L28 out of a '75z?

also, does anybody know where i can get a rebuilt or a nicely used one r200 and 5-speed?

[question]

I need all u suspension experts to help me out...

I've got progressive rate springs on my 240z and i was told they were tokico when i bought the car.

The car is very low though and there is almost no suspension travel and the ride is harsh.

I have the motorsport 3 into 2 header and am running 2 1/2" exhaust and the car bottoms out over every speed bump.

What is a good suspension package (ie. struts, springs, sway bar, etc.) that will: raise the car so i won't scrape the exhaust but still have it a little lower than stock, firm ride but not bone jarring, and keep the back end from squatting too much under acceleration?

thx everybody

[body mod pics]

where did u get the spoiler that u have on the front of your car?

[5 spd and r200 swap]

i have a '73 240z and the tranny is about to die on me

i want to take a 5spd from a 280z and the r200 and swap it into my car

what parts will i need to make this swap? what year 280 is the best one to get the tranny and differential from? pros and cons of doing this swap? problems i might encounter?

thx guys

[radio removal]

i find a way to take out the factory radio from my 240z without braking all the plastic

i tried taking out the fuse box but that didn't help any

and i can't figure out how to get the face plate on the instrument panel detached from the heater

please help me!

[where can I get this air dam (pic) ?]

does anyone know where i can get those turn signal lenses?

[throttle help]

the engine idle returns to normal after u take your foot off the gas

thx for the info...i think i'll try and swing by autozone today and pick up some springs

[throttle help]

i don't think there's anything wrong with the spring but would changing to a stiffer spring make it not so touchy

if so, where could i get a stiffer spring?

[throttle help]

the accelerator pedal on my 240z is extremely sensitive

with only a little bit of pressure,the engine revs up really high making it hard to control the engine speed

do u guys got any ideas on what to do so it's not so damn sensitive?

[Love this z]

that z looks awesome

let us know when u find out if it's an available body kit and for how much

[air dam install]

do u need the original bumper mounting bolts to install a MSA urethane air dam?

i'm asking because i'm planning on getting rid of my bumpers but if i need the bolts from them, i'd like to know that ahead of time

[emblems]

this is probably a stupid question...but how do u get the emblems off the fenders and hatch without damaging them - i believe they're pop riveted

[tokico troubles?]

my new 240z came with supposedly correctly installed new tokico springs

the top four of five coils of the springs are resting on each other and the lower coils are only about 1/16" from each other

is this normal for new springs correctly installed, if not what should i do?

[holley carbs?]

what are the pros and cons of putting a 4 barrel holley carb on a 240z instead of the su's?

also, is it possible to get it to pass AZ emissions?

thx.

[5 speed]

is a five speed from a 280zx a direct replacement for the 4 speed in a 240z or is there fudging that has to be done? thx