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    I've done some pretty stupid things in my life. ADD YOURS!

    in Non Tech Board

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    Back in 1976 my jr yr in High school, VWs were very popular on my island home of Hawaii. On the island of Oahu, downtown Waikiki Kuhio Ave, 3am Dec 24th, I was smoking while driving when glowing embers jumped out of the pipe-bowl (as a result of me gagging) and found there way into the leg-opening of my trunks at my inner thigh!!

     

    We locals live in shorts and, we surfers are usually in shorts only (if you know what I mean) In an attempt to save my namesake storage areas from further scorching, I stood on the floor to get the angle of my shorts pointing down twoards the floor so gravity could kick in hoping to shake out the hot coals, only to stomp down on the throttle!

     

    Taking my bloodshot eyes (momentarilly) off the road while doing this version of the Island fire-dance, I failed to notice the coconut tree making its way to the front of the car untill hopping the curb brought it to my/our attention. With not much time to react, I thought I turned away from that tree. Nope, we smacked that thing dead center. Windshield popped out in one piece and that VW bug's front end crunched up like an empty can.

     

    Back in the 70's seat belts were not yet manditory and my friend Karl got launched out the windshield head first (beer in hand) I thought for sure he was going to kiss that tree. He missed it by inches, did a forward roll, ended up in a sitting position (overflowing beer in his hand, held high above his unscathed head) yelling, "Wooohooo I only spiled 1/2"

     

    Meanwhile my other friend Darren who was sitting behind me, smacks the back of my head open with his face. He broke a front tooth in 1/2. My Uncle who was a Captian on the force HPD Pearl City precinct (who happened to be on duty at the time) Got his yard mowed, cars washed and boathull scraped clean from all three of us juvanile deliquents, for the next year in exchange for him not telling our parents.

    Another Painless Wiring Combo Switch Question

    in Ignition and Electrical

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    Do you have continuity to any/all the circuts in question?

     

    I would begin their. Once you've insured the paths are established, move on to the various relays, switches, etc. Also, make sure all the grounding points are solid/unubstructed.

     

    Might try checking the soldered points of the combo-switch on top of the steering column. Mine was barely attached on the headlamp wire causing the lights to flicker when I would sometimes hit a bump.

     

    Takes some time but, big part of a good nights sleep, is knowing your car's wiring is good to go!

    Custom polished stainless grill

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    Thanks for the camera path Tim. Those wheels are not the ones from Budnik we've been waiting for. Those have come in and I'll be posting picts tonight after work. The ones in the grill-shot are 20" off the kid's SUV, (for mock-up) When I got those giant rubbers all tucked in there, I knew that our 18" would look great and they do.

    Custom polished stainless grill

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    Thanx-Drax 240z. I didn't realize how big that pict would be. I'll reduce the pixel setting on my camera.

     

    305240, those big gaps have been covered over with a piece of skin from the donor-Zcar. If you look close in the lighted area, you'll see little spot-welds that will be filled and feathered in. The space behind them will be filled with body pannel adhesive.

     

    Thanks Jason, I also have a more conventional or familiar grill that is horizontal simi-gloss powder-coated. These two are straight bolt-ons.

     

    Hugh, those 1/4"gauge lines were a pain to polish. Three step rouge grey red then white. It's hard to tell from the pict but when the sunlight hits those bars, the reflection is almost blinding!

    Greetings From Germany

    in Non Tech Board

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    My Condolences on your Mom passing.

    Congrats on the news of your grandson.

    I've got a few grandkids and they are the greatest.

    What's the deal with the right-side operating vehicles?

    Do you need some sort of international driver's liscence?

    How much is the fuel compaired to here in the US?

    Over their it's ? per liter, rather than gal.

    I could use some sort of comparison comfort during our soaring fuel cost here in So-Cal.

     

    Thanks,

    Dave

    Got the Z back!!!!

    in Non Tech Board

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    Good going, I too have been following this one. You won't regret it! I have owned: 4 Datsun Zs (280-280-260-240), 1985 Camaro, 1969 Chevelle, 1994 BMW, 1997 BMW, 1996 Miyata, 1986 RX-7, and from my expierence (just my opinion) you would have regreted it. Welcome Back!

    first time at the track

    in Turbo / Supercharger

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    Sounds like you had fun,

     

    I'm envious because they recently closed the only 1/4mile track in Carlsbad, San Diego County (I'm aware of). A couple weeks ago, Sunday was the final race.

     

    Now I think, I'll need to go up to Riverside, San Bernadino to test blast my mutant-Z.

     

    El Cajon has an 1/8th mile but, Naaaaah.

     

    Any one in So-Cal know where the nearest 1/4mile track is?

    I'm in Oceanside. Thanks guys.

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