Lt. Cdr. Tom Dodge

Great info thank you for posting.

Agreed. Reinstall the spindle shaft correctly and be done with it.

This is very cool, unique shape. Did you model the design after a specific dash?

Does this mean you are leaving then?

Yes he is; http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/84828-project-pt88-turbo-ls2350z-begins/

Beutiful! Is this a street car, track car?

Not trying to change the topic but I think with the S30, getting air flow through the radiator is probably more important than which radiator to choose. I have read the JTR and the thicker 100% aluminum radiators do an admirable job of cooling, more than adequate so long as they have the air flow through them to remove the heat. A good fan is part of that, reading through the windtunnel discussions, the Aero modifications like ducting the grill opening directly to the radiator opening all 4 sides, sealing the core support all appear to have the largest impact on improving cooling efficiency. sorry for off topic.

Are you expecting performance gains using the SX suspension under the Z cause that would be be alot of work for no real gain other than comments at the shows like "wow, thats different" which is why you don't see many that have done it. FOr the work involved in swapping the S13 front and rear suspension you could redesign your front and rear that will perform better and be cool at the shows. There are other ways to get 5 lug, bigger brakes etc. Oh, and the long nose Datsun R200 has tougher output shafts than the SX, J30 and Z32 short nose R200 differential, Q45 short nose R200 stubs might be as tough.

Very nice.

Datserati... like it!

If you are absolutely sure the trans is the determining factor here, not the pressure plate, you may want set one of the fore most Datsun Gurus around, Mr. Carl Beck, straight regarding his technical insight on Datsun Clutch collars in the link below. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26047

What trans you have makes no difference it is the pressure plate height that matters. I have no idea regrading the clutch you have but a quick search for Clutch Collar brought this article up regarding L28ET clutches and collars; http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/84365-throw-out-bearingcollar-question/page__p__799532__hl__clutch+collar+length__fromsearch__1#

Which Mazda do you own, rx7 rx8 miata? Bmw's I am not overly thrilled of the latest body styles so much, they look a lot like some of the korean cars, lost some of their distinct bmw style. Some of the vintage bmw race cars do catch my eye. Tom

I did not say or state that I dont drive spiritedly, nor did i write my post in such a way as to imply that, those are your words. Yes the kid handled himself pretty well when called on his lack of discretion. We also understand the ass is the owner of the bmw by the obvious fact he is driving a bmw and by the obvious title of the thread. I am not trying to cause any trouble I was merely posting my observation reading between the lines and noted this thread looks a lot like anti bmw owner sentiment making a public dig at bmw owners. like they are somehow more ass like than other car owners, nothing more. There are so many other vidoes of people acting like an ass on youtube, it was your choice to share this one under that title in nontech of a datsun forum. If I am missing it all together I am sorry, feel free to elaborate the point of that video under its title. Tom

The displacement difference between the l26 and l28 could be a problem. I understand the afm from the maxima l24 efi has a much different eletrical curve versus the l28 afm and can not be tuned to run properly on an l24. The l28 efi, afm and injectors are tuned for the l28 displacement which can be made to run a on different engine or different displacement of datsun Lseries 6 cylinder but probably cannot be tuned for 100% smooth operation under all conditions. Best bet is use an injector that is the same percentage smaller in flow vs the l28 injector, then the chances of getting the l28 efi to to run smoothly in most or all conditions will be better or install an l28 under the l28 efi. Tom

I don't get the point of posting this boring video, titled bmw owner... Ok, some pompus ass displaying his lack of self of control towards another punk kid looking to illegally play on well traveled public roads. with so many other similar ridiculous waste of time videos on youtube, why this one. smells of anti bmw or bmw owner sentiment. Tom

I'm not sure what you are asking here or are you just thinking out-loud? If your question is indeed a question, it was answered in this thread already, starting on page 1. If commenting for the sake of commenting with a rhetorical question that serves no point, I don't understand?

The new forum is different, I think I am going to like the change. Saw something mentioned about an update that will have even more features...

yeah, the Z car is factory Nissan, and the Nissan President Y44 is a factory Nissan V-8, but how the hell does that make it a factory original V-8 Z car? boasts of it being the ONLY one known to have this motor, in the US or the world! on this forum alone are at least three others… http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=140780 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=124673 who are these experts any how? did they say it was worth a 1/4 million? Them, they! I see just a typical roachy 2+2 car with a neat Nissan V-8, worth maybe $2499. I wonderful if some unsuspecting individual did buy that on the premise of it being the only factory original V8 car, cough cough, and then finding out it wasn’t, if they could take him to court for the ¼ mil they spent and another ¼ mil for just making up lies about a car he knows nothing about?

As I understand, you can use any Lseries mechanical adjusters, but you have to have to us the Hyd to Mech conversion kit. Some one with hands on experience would know better.

Interesting recessed taillight design on this gorgeous C3 Vette http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/SEQdGDaCL3I/AAAAAAAAtaI/XjQKrb0QiPw/s1600/Corvette_C3_Matte_1.jpg Another semi recessed design.

Oops! Yeah the Coupe is wrap around the side and the curve doesn’t quite match the S-30. If memory serves, the first year fast back, ’89, had the thinner taillights, 90+ were a taller design, or was it the coupes?

Hmm.. Anyone done that or photo-shopped? Which S-13 were you thinking, Coupe or early/late Fast back?

Understood. Glad you were able to find belts that fit. Regards, Tom.

In glossing over your Email’s, my personal opinion is that you are shooting yourself in the foot. You have a valid issue with your seat belts, but your approach may be preventing you from getting what you desire. Please do not take offense, I’m not trying to hammer on you. I truly hope that you can get acceptable resolution to this issue, and I hope my reply here may be of help to get you that acceptable resolution. Again, please do not take offense, I'm only offering my view of the situation based on what you presented. Not sure which E-mail listed in the PDF was your first contact with them regarding this, but from what you presented, ALL of your E-mails were rather coarse, with personal emotion, accusations, telling them how to stand behind what they sell and give you what you think you are entitled to, meet your demands, and then threaten them that you will slander their business if they don’t meet your demands?… They don’t know you from Adam and you throw this in their face with lots of emotion and attitude. Business owners, customer support personal, etc are regular people and respond to others attitudes the same way you and I would. Imagine Joe Blow off the street, his first conversation with you and he is hurling accusations, threats, calling you incompetent, threatening to publicly slander you and your business, etc. How would you react? I have found that if I approach anyone regarding an issue I am having with them or their product with a positive approach, whether it be a business or friendship relationship, that only pointing out facts, not accusing, threatening, or including personal emotion, my chances of getting what I want go up. If I include pleasantries as well such as a “please†and “thank you†here and there, inviting them in such a way to want to help me through my problem, my chances of getting what I desire go up even more. In some instances, they will go above and beyond to make sure I am satisfied regardless if the part is wrong or not. What I’m saying here is try a different approach, especially the very first contact. When I approach them with a coarse blunt, “this part is wrong, that is wrong", demand "such an such…" generally that approach will not get me what I want. Than also to add that if they don’t act and perform as I think they should, that I will publicly slander their business, they will more than likely just tell me to piss off, and who’s to blame them?... Again, no offense, I am only trying to help. You still may be able to get you want. I would go back to them, apologize for the attitude, the accusations, and the threats, tell them you would like to start over, this time just point out the issues you are having in fact form, leave ALL emotion, accusations, threats, demands, etc out of your approach, just be polite, you might have a chance of getting a refund. If not, just chalk it up to lesson learned. I hope this works out for you, Good luck, Tom.