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Not sure if this helps, but my car has five bolt adapters that are seriously thick, like 2 1/2 inches and 2 parts. I am not sure the wheels I have (they were on the car when I got it back), but I assume they fit the 350Z since they are NISMO wheels. The rears are 8" and the fronts are 7" (so I was told). I think they are zero offset (again, so I was told), but with the thick adapters, they fill my flairs pretty well. I am not sure where the adapters came from, but if you want to know, I will try to find out. If any of this is wrong someone feel free to correct me. BTW, I am not sold the the whole adapter idea, but the person I got the car from said they are safe.

Welcome to the club. I have an 06 330 ZHP coupe that I love. It is quick (0-60 5.6 sec) and smooth. You are right, the BMW 6 is like feels like silk and loves to rev.

I know this is not scientific, but years ago (1975), my step-father had a 70 240 (he is the one one who convinced me to by my z) that he did some areo work on, including an airdam that sealed the radiator as you discribe as well as a belly pan under the engine to clean up any air that went under the car. It was vented at the back so any air that went through the radiator exited under the car. There were some other changes like replacing the stock mirrors and head light covers and the BRE rear spoiler. The modifications he did added 3-4 MPG at 70 MPH, so it must have cleaned it up some. He swore by the half belly pan, but it was a pain to fit.

I am using a product called RAMmat from Rick in Utah (great guy). It is a Dynamat like product (only less expensive) COMBINED with 2 layers 1/4" dense foam that is glued over the Dynamat. The idea is the Dynamat like product takes away the buzz of the bare metal and the foam kills the low fequency tire and exhaust noise. The folks who are worried about weight won't like it (probably 40-60 pounds), but for me and what I plan to use my car for, he told me it will feel like a bank vault and that is what I want. I got enough to do my car 2x over for about $250 and I am working from a bare shell, so that is from the firewall to the rear lights, inside the doors and behind all the panels. His product was listed as "best buy" in very exhaustive test that looked at adheasion, smell, sound canceling, ect. I have not gotten to the point of driving it yet, but so far I am impressed. http://www.raamaudio.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi

It is not on ebay. He tried it and I think the shipping scared everyone off. Let me know if you are interested. I may run by there next week and buy it myself if it looks good.

That is what I have to work with, a shell. I would find a donor car and just transfer everything over to your shell. The 240s were pretty basic cars and not too complex. If you can turn wrenchs you should be able to do it.

This seriously sucks and I hope the car does not show up here if you were snipped by the guy from Eugene. The guy that did this is wrong and with out honor. If you want to share his e-mail address, I am sure there are people who would be willing to tell him him that.

There are going to be some neat LED headlights coming out in the next year or so (I am told). Low power and compact.

Justin, If you need any help let us Portland area guys know. Good find, I think you got a great deal.

I doubt it would be $125.00 to ship it. I am sure he would charge actual shipping. I had my seats shipped for $100.00.

sorry..my lack of sleep got me confused...

Rhnmsf....where are you in Washington? I am in Vancouver...Let us know if you buy the car.

Here is a picture

I found the guy. It turns out it is the son of an old friend of mine. He is looking for $125.00 plus shipping. It needs some amount of work, since it was mounted at one time, but he assures me it would take just a simple clean up to make it work. Mostly some excess fiberglass around the edge where it was bonded. Let me know what else you would like to know.

The cleaner the better...as always, but it plates over everything...including some grease...I ran my stuff past a wire brush on the bench grinder and it was fine.

The place down the street...OK...like 10 miles from me, does it for $10.00 pound...Same day...Just take a bucket of parts in and wham...out it comes. Pretty neat

I am a BMW fan (currently have a 06 330 ZHP) which is why I went with the Z3 seats. I looked at the e30 seats, but the ones I looked at mounted from the side and looked to be a pain to mount. They may not all be that way, but just be aware before you buy them off eBay. I got my Z3 in leather, with heat and power foir $150 plus shipping. They fit like a dream and really don't weigh too much more than the stock seats.

The guy that had it on eBay lives close by here and is the brother of an old friend of mine. It has been listed a couple of times and did not sell. Maybe he will list it again. I will try to get a hold of the guy I know, but I have not talked to him in several years.

Here are some pics of the Z3 seats and mount: http://album.hybridz.org/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=20369

I have BMW Z 3 seats in mine (or will when I get the interior done)...leather, power and heated. Fit nice on custom mounts. Seat belts are intergated into the seats.

I have one off a 240Z (not sure the year) and a 78-280. Send me a PM if you want.

Powdercoat...Best looking finish. Aluminum is fine to powdercoat. I have a system in the garage and if it is metal it gets powdercoated...