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240z Barn Find Registration help
jhm replied to Btz white z's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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. -
Fast Floridian's 240Z Track Build
jhm replied to FastFloridian's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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!! -
240z Barn Find Registration help
jhm replied to Btz white z's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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. 🙁
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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! 👍
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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,
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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.)
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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.
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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!!
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280z 1jz track build from a pile of parts
jhm replied to flatout's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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.
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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! 👍👍
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Stony's Unnatural Aspiration Part 4!!!
jhm replied to stony's topic in Gen III & IV Chevy V8Z Tech Board
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! 👍👍
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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.
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Fast Floridian's 240Z Track Build
jhm replied to FastFloridian's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
Wow, great progress! I love the cantilever design on the rear suspension. A few guys here have previously designed their own custom cantilevers; but AE is the only vendor that I'm aware of that has ever "mass produced" a system like this. Really interested to hear your feedback on how the whole TA package works once installed. Is that the final resting place for the fuel cell? If so, are you going to have a way to isolate it from the rest of the driver's compartment? -
Oh, man....what a bummer! I guess the one good thing is that it happened at the end of the season. Any idea why the engine wasn't pulling hard? Is there a big elevation difference between there and home?
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1977 280z driving project from the Netherlands
jhm replied to Mitchel0407's topic in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
Wow, impressive to see how quickly you are jumping into this project. It's such a shame that the car had so many "hidden" issues; but hopefully the chassis is still straight in order to minimize the cost of the repairs. Sounds like a big order of shiny parts you have coming from Apex....enjoy!! -
Yep, that's the correct part number (and the same one I bought for my Z). Looks like it's still available from multiple sources.
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Similar to what @darom did, I located one of those old Bimmer locking gas caps and gave it a try. It does indeed have a tight fit on the Z's gas cap inlet; but I found that gas could slosh up and leak out through the internals of the cap during hard cornering when the tank is near full. IIRC, it's an internally vented breather-style cap. It didn't work for my intended application; and I don't think it would work for yours. However, if you want to give it a try, I can dig through the garage to see if I still have it....LMK.
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I believe you are referring to the Proportioning Valve and the Brake Line Pressure Differential Warning Switch. Is the switch still functional (I couldn't see any wiring from those photos)? Did you decide to relocate them to the fender well for a cleaner look under-hood? If that's going to be their permanent position, I would fabricate some kind of metal shielding to protect them from road debris damage....the stock plastic inner fender liners are probably not sufficient. Good tip on the "Finishing Lines"...will check it out for sure! 👍