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I've been on this forum for about 3 years and I've only lurked around and watched out people's builds. I've actually been building my own car since I've joined this forum and the car is pratically done but FINALLY felt that I should share what I've come to love... of course the Z.. I'm by far no mechanic but try my best to do what I can. So if you ask me something technical I'm sure I'll be limited to answer.. Hope you like the car! Keep in mind I've had this car for 3 years so I'll just post bit by bit until we're caught up to present day. First time the car came home! A few things from MSA came in so I had them installed.. fiber glass BRE style spoiler, ZG flares, CF hood, air dam also got a hold of some new JDM fender mirrors. I lost the pictures of the ZG flare install but we cut both the front fender (bad idea) and rear fender. I had the inner and outer rear fender wended together and seam sealed it on the inside so road debris wouldn't get in. few months later I sent the car out and had a 6-point roll cage put in. I also replaced the driver side floor pan because it wasn't in the best shape. Next stop.. to the paint guy. I had the stock motor and tranny removed. Had the car sanded down to check for rust and any problem areas. The car only had rot where the hatch was on the passenger side. I had them cut it out and weld on a fresh piece of metal. Most the work and prep was done at his place. Then it was towed to the paint booth. (I still regret to this day taking it to him. Love the work but I didn't realize he was "working from home".. When I had other issues down the line it was impossible to get any "warranty work" redone.)

My old setup.. My current setup

WHOAH! I have been super busy and haven't had time to really keep up-to-date on the forums.. crazy you are selling it. This was a very inspiring car and helped me build my current Z.. I wish the best of luck to you.

Jay, I'm not a big fan of 260/280 rear ends.. but i tell you what.. this car is SWEET! i'd take it anyday.. love the paint.. love the car.. UBER CLEAN!

ZOMG.. I've never seen this.. i love it!! that is what i call monster flares.. if God had a Z i'm sure he'd have those rear flares.. LMAO!!

I owned a Miata that had a terrible clicking sound from the valves and I used seafoam. Put in about half the bottle from one of the vaccume lines and let the car sit for about 10 minutes.. after that drove it around the block and had my "batman" moment with the smoke screen. IT WAS GREAT! The car ran better too! haha.. but seriously. for under 10 bucks you can't complain. It adds vitality to the car!

Blue72- I hope he was talking about a 240sx..

Alex's SR240z is super sweet. sr240z.com

i've been on HybridZ for awhile and usually lurk but.. i was just curious.. whats with this car? i like it too.. but i have a fairly built Z w/ a roll cage and all.. fully painted w/ a SR in it but this car is like ALL OVER.. i'm blown away? just lowered w/ some rims is all at takes now? by all means i'm not hating on this car.. its in my neighborhood and he even got one of his fenders from my buddy.. but its just crazy now.. "all you need are 'legit' rims, slam it and have some mean camber to 'make it' in the scene" i guess the konigs just dont cut it..

it just keeps getting better and better -=)

so my friend and i took a look and it seems like there wasn't enough oil in the first carb.. so i got some from MSA.. do i just fill it up all the way or what? how much do i put in?

i'll check the floats later today when i get off work and check the choke as well.. i did change the spark and wires.. even got a new fuel filter. i was thinking it was maybe the fuel pump.. but probably not.. i'll keep you guys updated..

My friend's Z has the same set up as you do and is having similiar issues. It wont rev pass 3500 rpm. We replaced plugs, cap, rotor, wires and fuel filter. Just wondering If you fixed it and what you found.

i am curious to wickie... how heavy was each 60sq.ft roll? this sounds like something i might want to do as well..