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Congratulations on your new purchase, and welcome to the forum! The car looks like a really clean original example -- interested to see how it unfolds as the project progresses. Thanks so much for sharing; and I hope you enjoy your Z-car as much as we do ours!! 😜

Ditto. Seems slower to load than previously -- I've also noticed it's worse with some web browsers vs others, depending on what operating system you have. I'm only guessing here...but it may be due to the fact that our hosting site has certain updates available, but they all cost $ and we don't have the funds to pay for them. Dan's been running the forum on a shoestring budget for several years now (often paying for operating expenses out of his own pocket); and as a result, our software's not fully up to date. Anyone wishing to make a donation to help keep HBZ up and running can do so here: https://forums.hybridz.org/clients/donations/

Hey Pete- Good to hear from you. I still enjoy your website after many years. I don't know how much significance is attached to those member ranks and titles anymore, now that the forum has matured and is well past it's heavy-growth period. You're not crazy...there used to be a user here "nivlaC". He joined Nov 2011 and last visited Sep 2012. At some point, he was flagged as a spammer; which is why his profile and posts are no longer visible to forum users. I don't know why that happened; but maybe some of the other OG members will have more insight. We've been playing with different ideas on how to re-stimulate HBZ, so please feel free to chime in if you've got suggestions. Cheers!

Good work! (And nice garage/shop -- I'm jealous!!)

John Washington (ZTrix) would probably be a good resource to talk to....he's been building/installing those for many years. I like what you've done with your front core support -- did something very similar on my car when I replaced the front frame rails. Great progress -- love seeing your updates!! 👍👍 https://www.ztrix.com/

Many, many discussion threads on this exact topic. Here's just one; but it should be helpful for you. You didn't mention if you had done any body or suspension work, so I'm assuming you are stock all around.

Sorry, I misunderstood the question. It's a much easier proposition if you're just looking to flip it, IMHO....particularly if you can attract out-of-state buyers. Every state has their own unique requirements for titling and registration, and prospective buyers will (should) know that going into the deal. You will typically have to sell it "below" market value without a title, so be sure to factor that into your decision on how to proceed.

Ugh...broken bolts in the block. What a pain. At least the motor was already out of the car! 👍 Making great progress -- keep the updates coming!!

Congrats...that shell looks pretty dang straight! As much as I hate to admit this, you'll probably get quicker/more responses to that particular question via Social Media. I can recommend some pretty good Z-car pages on FB, if you like. I wouldn't usually recommend FB for technical questions/discussions....but for an administrative question on a re-title, it might yield some good results for you. Again, welcome to the forum; and please keep the updates coming as your project progresses. What are your plans/goals for the car?

Appreciate the suggestion. Will take a look there; although I have to say our "350Z" sub-forum hasn't really seen much activity in the last few years, unfortunately. 🙁

Check this out for chassis stiffening ideas. You're already ahead of the game, going with a full cage. https://imgur.com/a/chassis-stiffening-inspiration-R27sh

Yeah, good point. It's a new feature we're trying out. We're still working out the kinks; so I apologize in advance if you're receiving duplicate notifications. Thanks for the feedback!

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.

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 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! 👍

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,

Looking GREAT!! 👍👍 I really like the metalwork....makes you look like a skilled Italian craftsman (whereas mine makes me look like a one-armed monkey with a rock and a baseball bat.)

Yep, same here. I'm on my 8th build right now, and still have designs in mind for several future projects. Despite the advent of numerous social media platforms, we're still getting new members on a regular basis; and there are always nods to our forum from the social media pages for technical data, expertise, and assistance! I need to give a HUGE shout out to @SuperDan for keeping this forum going (even at his own personal expense); and all the dedicated Mods & Admins that put countless hours in over many years to make the forum what it is.

The seats may be worth keeping, if their condition/design/material are something you'd want in the 240. The diff may be an R200, which is often desirable (even if it's an open diff). You mentioned the rear disk brakes from the ZX....really not worth considering unless you're planning to upgrade the stock front discs on the 240 (all of which is largely unnecessary if the 240 is street-driven, IMHO.) The rest of the suspension/steering is not typically transferrable -- the S130 design is significantly different from the S30. Nice-lookin' 240, BTW! 👍👍 And welcome to HBZ...happy to have you!!

Have to agree with you there. Living in a climate with winter weather, I'll never build another car without heater/defroster (even a dedicated track car). The car's looking great...I love the custom machining. 👍👍

FYI -- I've confirmed with SuperDan that the site certificates have indeed been updated. Some users may need to refresh their browsers to update the cache or empty the browser cache. Cheers.

Sorry you had to clean all that gooey mess off. Maybe too cold for the filler to properly cure? Unless you have a heated work space, you might want to wait until the weather warms up a little. Making great progress otherwise! 👍👍

That episode of "Street Outlaws: Locals Only" just aired on the MotorTrend channel. It was just as painful seeing this crash the second time; but it gave some good paddock coverage to Stony and his wife. Can't wait to see 2.0 at the track. 👍👍

Really cool stuff....very nice. I like the "refurb" on the front crossmember, as well! 👍👍

Just from those photos, I'd say you've got an R180. The 200 has a much more "bulbous" carrier case and rear cover. This video does an quick and dirty job illustrating the differences and distinctions: https://www.google.com/search?q=identifying+r200+vs+r180+with+pictures&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=b960a84cc5c43ab2&ei=haU1afOCFb_m5NoPmuGuoAY&ved=0ahUKEwiz2Zen7auRAxU_M1kFHZqwC2QQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=identifying+r200+vs+r180+with+pictures&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJmlkZW50aWZ5aW5nIHIyMDAgdnMgcjE4MCB3aXRoIHBpY3R1cmVzMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKsCSOYbUNoGWOUZcAF4AJABAJgBdKAB5wqqAQQxMS40uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIPoAKQC8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAgUQIRifBZgDAIgGAZAGApIHAzcuOKAH0zGyBwM2Lji4B4ELwgcIMC4yLjEyLjHIBz2ACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1284de3c,vid:s3egG-klPBg,st:1151 For a more detailed and in-depth discussion of the technical differences between differentials, see this Pinned post here: Just as an FYI -- you have posted in the "FAQs" section, which is typically reserved for posts of an informational/educational nature. Kind of like a repository, or library, of technical information. I would suggest moving this thread to the "Drivetrain" section down below: https://forums.hybridz.org/forum/11-drivetrain/. These sub-forums are intended for open and freeflowing discussions. You can move the thread yourself; or I can do it for you, if you prefer. Your choice. LMK if you need any help. Hope this answers your question. Cheers.