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Linky no worky -- do I have to be a regestered member to view? edit: Url is fixed, it works now. She looks great -- I too like the stance. Pure Zness

New York, huh? Rufus will fix 'em up real good.

Cyrus, perhaps you should re-calibrate the unit, or try it with a different o2, and see if that yields different (better, hopefully) results. I also have the LM-1 -- best bang for the buck right now! Plus the customer support is awesome -- it has its own forum with the guy that made the lm-1 answering most of the questions!

I wasn't trying to offend you Tony -- interior wise, they're great. 1/4 windows that pop out and function as a vent, rear seat, more capacity, and even an extra door handle for those in the back seat. But, exterior wise, IMO, they just don't look proportional. I figured that there's no harm in me "dissin'" a 2+2 since I own one...kinda like saying the "n" word around a black dude -- if you're black, it's all cool, but if you're not, you better be prepared, foo.

Hah! What a coincidence -- I killed a Cobra in my yellow 240zt on Friday. I wasn't even planning on it at first. Story: Towards the end of work, a guy from work (his name is Guy) asks me for a ride home. "Sure," I replied. As we left, I came up to my first red light on a 6-lane road (just like yours was -- 3 one way and 3 the other). I was in the middle lane, and I pull up next to this mid-late 90's Cobra on my right. I didn't really think anything of it, but then I saw his hand start waving around in the air -- when I looked over at him, he was giving me a thumbs up, so I told Guy to roll down his window. "Awesome car, man!" he shouted, "I have a '76 280 at home that I'm restoring." "Cool!" I responded. "Where do you live? "I live out in the country, but I work over at *******; you should swing by sometime and I'll show you where I keep it." "Sounds good..." at this time I noticed the light was green, "well, take it easy!" As I started to drive off, he floors it and shoots off, so naturally, I accept his challenge. I floor it in 1st, just shifting at 5,000 rpms. By the end of 2nd gear my nose is a few feet in front of his, with the sound of my BOV echoing off his door, revealing my secret weapon (BTW, I can hear all 8 cylinders roaring as they struggle to keep up), and then 3rd gear at about 4500 rpms I had put about 3 car lengths in between us before I let off. We both just cruised to the next light, where he began praising my car. "Holy crap, I couldn't catch that little booger!" He chuckled in astonishment. Just as soon as I was about to ask him if he had any modifications to his SVT (I knew he at least had one -- the dual 3" exhaust with what sounded like Flowmasters) the light turned green, so we both took off, and unfortunately, I had to turn off the road. If I can only remember where he said he worked...maybe some day I'll see him again

If you're talking about that purple Z in Houston, I've talked to the guy over the phone and he said that the rear 1/4's have been eaten up fairly well, which he recommended fiberglass flares, and he told me that the floorboards would also need to be replaced, because they were pretty shot. I believe, also, the battery tray, if I'm not mistaken. On a side note, I know of a black 240 a few miles away from here -- I used to work with the owner. I was going to buy it from him, because it's been in a barn for the past decade or so, and will probably live the rest of its life there, but he was asking too much for it. From what I remember, he wanted about $1000 for the car, but the engine didn't run (it has a holley carb conversion) and it would also need new floorboards and some other work done to the battery tray. I have a 2+2 for sale, but I highly doubt you'd be interested -- I don't even want it. I can't STAND the way they look. WTF was Nissan thinking? Anyways, good luck with it.

Yes, I have a fuel pressure guage mounted inside.

For nicknames, you forgot "The Toaster". Mike, you should put a sticker on there that says, "got toast?"

It worked for me Yeah man, you can really see when you hit the juice!! That looks awesome!

The problem that I've been having is that when the regulator heats up, it doesn't want to raise the fuel pressure with the boost, so it leans out and starves itself. Which, it does work fine when cold (110-135*), but when it heats up to around 150* or higher, that's when it'll start acting up. I'm HOPING this is the problem. So I take it you really haven't had any problems with yours, huh?

Chris240Turbo - It is a boost referenced regulator, I just always considered it an RRFPR -- it does raise the fuel pressure 1:1 with the boost. bastaad525 - I know what you mean -- I always think about that too. Even though I love the look of the widebody, that car is just SOOO clean to do that. I really can't afford another Z project to put the widebody on, but I may just put it off until I get out of college and settle down with a decent job. Who knows...only time (and money) will decide.

He told me that he was selling it because he was about to get seriously involved with business, and not have enough time for the car. I still have some brand new floorpans and original 240z components I need to pick up.

Here's the original auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4532699117&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 This car was an AWESOME deal. It came with a TON of parts: -- GC Coilovers, Tokico 5-way Adj. suspension; fully adj. control arms from Arizonazcar -- Wilwood 4 piston calipers with 12" rotors front AND rear conversion -- Autometer Ultralite guages -- Electric Waterpump -- Tec2 The list goes on and on -- Replace the Aeromotive RRFPR, which doesn't like to raise the fuel pressure level with boost after it warms up. -- Running a bit rich, so it could use some tuning.

Visit http://www.zhome.com It has a wealth of information about these cars, including a buyer's guide, which should be what you're looking for. Enjoy

It came in and looks great!! YOU DA MAN!!! Thanks a million!

I'm also interested -- let me know what they say. Thanks

You got lucky -- at least he answered your e-mail

They sure like that paint / wheel combo don't they http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=4534784973

I've sent several e-mails to the guy without a response.

Thanks Mike -- that makes sense. I figured even if the flare was smaller than I wanted, I could get my bodywork guy to build it out a bit more.

I think they do -- but something seems a little off between. The flares on the blue Z look bigger, but I'm thinking that the white flares may look like that once they're glassed on...but I'm not sure. Thanks!

Hey Thumper, which junkyard is it at?

Oh yeah, I wouldn't hesitate to trust that guy one moment. I bought a TPS (functional -- I tested continuity) and a head temp. sensor from him for $5 -- I was gonna buy some used turbo injectors and turbo AFM from him, but he didn't want to sell them to me because he didn't know their condition. Anyways, he was a pretty cool guy -- I also bought a pair of mint Mr2 seats from a guy that works with him for $100. So far, that place has earned a great reputation to me.

I actually checked it out last weekend when I was visiting my uncle up there. The interior, from what I remember, is pretty clean. I know it's a five speed. I talked to the owner about it (It's a Z yard, BTW, and the guy is pretty friendly) and he was telling me about the parts he replaced on it to get it running properly. I wasn't interested in buying it, so I didn't really heavily examine it, but from what I remember, $1500 seems like a pretty good price for it. The guy listed his phone number -- I'd give him a call.