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Gotta give the guy credit for being different! Look at it this way....it's like an ugly child. Only a face a mother could love.

Yes!

Man, you really have to appreciate the level of realism that technology has achieved. What disturbs me is, at some point in this technological evolution, that you may not be able to tell if something is real or not!

nightrider280zx, Welcome to the site! I see this is your first post. Generally speaking, when you want to find out about a particular subject, it is highly recommended that you use the "search" function located at the top of the page. Pretty much anything you can think of has likely been discussed at some time or another and in varing details. You have to understand that the regulars here see the same generic questions time and time again and generaly will not respond to these questions......because detailed answers are long and time intensive to rewrite. Basically, people here are glad to help if they see that you are making an effort to help yourself first. Please take this positively. There is a hugh wealth of knowledge here and a great bunch of members that have created some pretty awesome Z cars. Good luck....hope this steers you in the right direction.

Please don't get me wrong, the corvette is for sure a very well engineered car and a great value.........but if you ever wondered why GM discontinued the camaro, just look at the front end of the new vettes!!!! I guess the old saying "A wolf in sheeps clothing" does have relivance here.

If I remember correctly......threatening to assasinate the President is a federal offense!!!! The Feds are always looking for these type of people...if you know what I mean! I've got a grand idea.........let's send John Kerry to England and make him Prime Minister!!! All interesting responces, but I especially love the ones that remind Jolly Old England of past history. Most beeding heart liberal Europeans have forgotten what the USA has done for them. Maybe having German as thier national language and doing the goose step is their idea of a good time. Oh, how sad it is we all forget the past!!!

Sounds to me as though the corrosion monster has bitten! Blown fuses generally indicate a short or a very high resistance in the circuit. If you don't already own a repair manual, with wiring diagrams, buy one.....get familiar with the Z wiring and then start hunting down your problem. A multi-meter and test light will be needed as well. On these old cars, the factory connectors become corroded and will cause very high resistance...NG!!! If you are not confident with your electrical skills, take it to someone familiar with the Z cars that has the electrical experience. Even with a good amount of electrical experience, hunting down these problems is very time consuming. Hope this helps a little...good luck!

I believe you are correct. The 240Z collar will not work. When I did my 5 speed (late model) conversion I took the collar that was with it. My 5 spd came out of a 280ZX non-turbo car. I also choose a Centerforce II clutch assy for my 1970 240Z (with L28/SU's). However, internally my engine is stock so the clutch doesn't see alot of HP. It's all been working perfectly for me since I put the car back on the road in 2002.

That's OK brandonengineer, California doesn't like you either!!!

Mat, sure glads it's you up there and not me.....brave man you are! I remember years back, while I was building recording studios, we got into some pretty unusual places high up in the building we were working on and I can't say I miss that part of the job. Hope the ground was solid! Ever seen one of those lift decide to take a nap and just lay over.....pretty exciting for the occupant! Well, at least the cedar smells good.

William, you'll make a fine president for your chapter. Imagine this.......John Kerry joins your Z car club.....only problem is he can make up his mind on what type of engine to put in the Z....."Let's see, V8 or straight 6....uuuuuh V8....no, straight 6......uuuuuuuh, wait a minute and let me confide with the Porsche clubs to see if we're all compatible!!! Oh, and we should all restrict our throttle linkage travel so we won't go fast and scare all the bleeding heart liberals.....yah that sounds good....does that meet with your approvel Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Schummer, and Mrs. Feinstien?" The above senario would be disasterous......let's all remember to vote for George Bush and freedom on Nov. 2nd!!!! P.S. Please excuse me....just couldn't resist the political dig opportunity.

Damn, this should be very happening! Definitely gotta watch this. I'll shit in me pants if I see my Z on national TV. 8)

Just a thought....in the process of building the motor, did you have the block boiled out? After years of operation, a thin layer of scale and corrosion build up on the interior walls of the waterways. Even though a visual check shows almost nothing, this layer of stuff acts as an insulation barriers and significantly reduces heat transfer from the block to coolant. Just an added thought. However, it probably like what Z-Gad said.

Well..........somebody probably loves her!!! Her mother, maybe! I think the last place she placed her body mass was on the left front corner....notice the extreme negative camber and lack of a fender! Poor old Pathfinder. The sign on her rear window should read "FEEDBAG BITCHES". Their club slogan is...We don't swell, we don't tell, and we're gratful as hell!!!

Very subjective subject.....sound systems!!! What pleases one person does not necessarly please another. In past years I worked for a proffesional audio outfit (Westlake Audio) who builds, owns, and operates some of the best recording studios in the world. So, I've had the oportunity to listen to many good systems (not car systems). Most people have never had the chance to listen to an accurite (flat responce) system, sometime refered to an a reference system. To achieve this cost many $$$. One of the problems with any system in the source material you play. They can be fat in the lower freqs and lacking in other areas of the sound spectrum, or the other way around. So, one CD may sound alot better than another on a given system. Fortunately, cars, with low volume (interior space), good sound is much easier to obtain. My humble suggestion is....use a good clean power amp (min. 100w and up) a 24db p/octive adjustable crossover, and good quality speakers. This will allow you to EQ out any stange anomalies. One more little issue....what is up with the younger crowd and the super overloaded bass? Do they actually think that's good sound....not!!!! You can feel them coming from blocks away! Remember one key point, if it sounds good to you then it's truely a good system for you.

Easiest solution.....just fix your vacuum assist (brake booster) unit. Your approach seems a bit unusual when an easy fix is at hand. Increasing the master cylinder bore will not increase the pressure. It will actually decrease it, for any given input on the pedal. It will only increase the volume of brake fluid for a given pedal stroke. Do you have SS flex lines to your front calipers and rear slave cylinders....this will improve brake feel! You will likely get more input from the other people here...be patient.

The great Sheeple herd is growing larger by the minute.......bawhhhh, bawhhhh. I've heard that sheeple are akind to the ostrich......they bury their heads in the sand. However, now days it's not in the sand but up their a_ _!!!

I had to laugh after reading the article about not using red pens for correcting papers. The next thing you know they'll want to change the red stop lights out because they're offensive to drivers...........!! What a crock of dodo. I tend to agree with innerware that we're raising a bunch of pansies. Grooming a generation of whimmpy bleeding heart liberals will only add to the already "what can my country do for me" attitude. Oh, my heart goes out to those poor little kids with RED marks on there papers. Maybe if there parents would spend the time to make sure they do their homework and help them learn instead of letting them play with there mindless video games, they might see better returns on their investment (their kids). But hey, what do I know?

Ahhh, come on guys! Isn't it obvious.....they're all auditioning their rides for a spot on a new video game!!! I personally think their taste is in their mouth.....but if it blows their skirts up and their having fun...so be it! Either that or it's proof that taking too many drugs, does impare your thinking.

Great stuff!!! I thought the .50 cal shot was perfect, however on the AK47 video it looked as though 1/2 the round missed the target (lawn-mower). Made me laugh anyway! Nothing like a funny to start the day. Thanks Mat73GNZ

Well, nothing happened except being able to veiw a page, but what can one expect from the likes of Mr. Kerry.... L O S E R!!!

What a sad day for a few Porsche owners! Yah, it happened right by the Ventura County Fair Grounds. I guess the transport driver attempted to drive across the railroad tracks, which by the way sit up on a highly arched section of the road, and high centered his rig. An eye witness said the driver tried in vien to free the transport, but obviously failed!!! Anyone familiar with this railroad crossing would be asking themself.....what was this guy thinking? Thank gawd they were not Zs.

I think an appropriate term for this Porsche is....SCRAP METAL!!! OK, maybe a front clip at best. At least it wasn't a Z!

It's too bad the designer wasn't working for Nissan.....otherwise this very cool looking car might have been called a 350Z. Now that would have been something to get excited about. Beautiful car though!!!

I guess that goes to prove that guns don't kill people....people kill people. Alternatives are always a good think.....take a bullet or drink way to much, you will still wind up dead!!! Mind you, the drinking oneself to death is probably more fun!