New (and old)members---PLEASE READ THIS

[Tim240z]

I know..I know this has been posted several times before, but it seems to being ignored/forgotten by some...

Many posts lately have had questions asked that, even with the most basic searching would have yielded the appropriate answers. PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION. If after searching (using different search words/criteria if at first you don't find the answer) then feel free to post. I think it can be safely said that almost 100% of all questions have been touched upon several times over the years.....There really is very little about these cars that has not been discussed already.

 

Please read all of the listed guidelines below. They are ALL important. #12 has been a problem of late too....

 

 

 

The text below has been discussed and agreed to by the Moderators and Administrators of the hybridZ site, and these rules, in light of some recent events, will be enforced more strictly than in the past in an effort to keep our little corner of the Net neat and tidy.

 

 

 

1. The purpose of this site is to discuss TECHNICAL topics that pertain to the modification of the Datsun/Nissan Z cars (240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 300ZX, 350Z). No thoughtful modification that enhances performance or styling will be put down. The philosophy is one of "parts is parts" - it doesn't matter what automaker originally made the parts, if you think that using those parts on your Z will add to it's performance or cosmetic appeal. But the emphasis is on FUNCTION, not the addition of graphics, wings, etc. to only make the Z LOOK like it is a high performance car. However, everyone has their own ideas of what stylish modifications look good or bad.

 

2. Please use the search function before you do anything else. The search button can be found at the top of the page. Use several keywords if you don't find what you need right off the bat. Remember: Just about every possible topic and problem has been posted and answered, in most cases several times. The Members on this board are very helpful and a great crowd of Z enthusiasts, but answering the same questions over and over again gets old.

 

3. Remember, this is a Hybrid site. Do not ever get on the purist Datsun/Nissan soapbox or promote Datsun/Nissan only swaps. The Admins/moderators will not tolerate this. The mere mention of keeping your Z "all Datsun" will be frowned upon. Several other sites exist for this mindset.

 

4. This site is based in the USA, and as such, text is to be written in English. There are web sites available on the web that can translate text from many recognized official languages to English, if you don't know it. (But then how could you read this? ) Gangster-slang, or any other cute, obtuse, street-talk dialects are not tolerated. Write in clear English that does not require a current knowledge of the latest street-slang.

 

5. Please post questions, comments, etc under the correct forum topic heading, and only post in one forum. For example, if you have a Chevy V8Z and have a question/comment on suspension setup, or drive train setup, etc, don't post it in the Chevy V8 section. Also, read the guidelines in the For Sale section.

 

6. If you have any real information to add to a post, or another related question about the same topic, please post. Otherwise, don't post if you are just guessing, but sounding like you have the definitive answer. Most folks like to get solid advice, and opinions on what ‘may’ be the correct direction are usually not helpful or wanted. Sometimes opinions will be requested, but these posts are easily recognized.

 

7. If you are planning a V8 swap into a Z (esp. SBC), please order the swap manual from http://www.jagsthatrun.com/ . Although this manual is specific to the early Z, it would be helpful to any swap.

 

8. Don't make personal attacks if someone disagrees with you (see #6), and don't take advice given personally. Typed text has no intonation, or expression and the members on this board sometimes come off as being rude, or impolite. Generally this is not the case, so please be a little thick skinned when advice is given that you may not agree with.

 

9. Please try to use correct spelling and grammar. Everyone makes mistakes, but a quick proofread of your post before you hit the "submit" button helps a bunch. Cut and paste your text to/from a Word processor, if you have questions about your spellings. This will help the search function work better as well.

 

10. If you frequently log in just read what's going on in HybridZ land, you may find the function "view posts since last visit" is generally the best bet. It will save you time instead of opening each forum individually.

 

11. If you are still unsure as to the functions of the site, feel free to Private Message "PM" a moderator or Admin. You will find a link to their "PM" by finding one of their posts and looking along the bottom of the post for the "PM" button.

 

12. If you post on this site, please make a good effort to post a topic "subject" title that is pertinent and descriptive of the subject what you want to convey.

This is not the place to be VAGUE!!

 

Enjoy your time on HybridZ.org. To many of us it's like a second home, and we try to keep it "tidy". Just think of you behavior on this site as if you were visiting someone else’s house.....good manners are always appreciated.

 

Please do not post replies to this post!

 

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[peej410]

tim your car looks great. i was wondering if someone would right up a tutorial on how to use the search function well, i personally have alot of trouble searching for stuff on hybridz because i can never come up with search topics that work well