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   240Z Springs

   November 19, 2003 by dhayes5

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   My rear left spring was sagging on my '72 240 so while I was reworking the suspension, shocks etc. etc. I installed an Eibach Kit. At first it was ok but I think I am getting old because I don't like the ride to be so harsh and where I am there seem to be plenty of pot holes. Anyway, I tried to order brand new OEM springs for the car but they are no longer available. I was told that I could have my original springs re-worked, heat treated etc. Is this true? Is it possible to recondition the springs back to their original spring rates and If so does anyone have suggestions as to where to have this done. I am in Raleigh NC.

   

   Last reply by Royce, November 21, 2003
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   Finally found your Z huh? 1 2

   April 4, 2002 by Daniel

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   From months of viewing the post of new Z owners I have an observation I wish to discuss.I read,bought Z therapy carbs,ordered headers,want more power,need it faster.I never read what I feel is the first manditory repair.I want to STOP!!These cars are old.The rubber brake lines probably haven't been replaced.If they have when?Guys we dream,look.and save for the day we get our Z.In a moment it could all be gone.The rear wheel cylinders are bad about leaking,brake fluid sucks up moisture=rust in the lines.You know how the more you blow up a balloon the weaker it gets?Guess what your rubber lines are doing?.The cost of making sure you will stop is small when you consider at a…

   

   Last reply by aRCH-Z, November 20, 2003
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   newb question

   October 31, 2003 by phil

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   started doing some research on 240z's and absolutely fell in love with the car. the only thing that sux is that i have been searching for a few months now and can't find any in my price range. although i have seen alot of 260z's for sale. can anyone tell me if there are anyreal differences between the two cars. thanks in advance phil

   

   Last reply by 240Z-freak, November 19, 2003
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   twin exhaust

   June 17, 2003 by W.A.ZED

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   For some reason I have it in my head that some 240z came with twin exhaust. Was this just some works cars? if so does anyone have any pics or details of the set up.

   

   Last reply by Gav240z, November 18, 2003
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   so what's so special about the Z car?

   November 8, 2003 by clutchdust

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   like i have said in the previous post, i'm new to the Z thing. since i've been on this forum, i've noticed quite a few of you that are very dedicated to this car. i can admire that. my first (car) love is the corvette. they're great cars. unfortunately, they're too heavy and expensive to go out and just enjoy a track day. so mine will get restored and the Z will become my track car. from what i've seen so far, it looks like a platform with alot of potential. already, though, i can feel the same type of division with the rest of the Z owners, just like the corvette community. there seems to be two or three sub-groups in each group of car enthusiasts. one says rest…

   

   Last reply by Victor Laury, November 10, 2003
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   soon to be officially a Z owner

   November 2, 2003 by clutchdust

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   some of you may remember the saga of my friend's '72. i spent quite alot of time asking questions and getting advice. well, i have bad news and good news. first the bad news. said friend traded the Z as partial down payment on a new tiburon. not really a bad deal because she really needed something reliable. now for the good news. her dad still has another '72 and a '73. he is saving the '72 for her, well, because he loves her and all that 'parent' stuff. but i've helped her out alot and he appreciates that, so that has gotten me "in there like swim wear" and he has offered to sell me the '73 for, get this, $100! now granted, it doesn't run (yet) but that's j…

   

   Last reply by clutchdust, November 2, 2003
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   using a towbar on a 78 ?

   October 29, 2003 by CaptnKrunch

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   does anyone know if a 78/280z bumper will hold up ok to a towbar ? don't have real far to tow . 250 miles or so and flat ground for the most part...

   

   Last reply by CaptnKrunch, October 31, 2003
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   Z32 mailing list

   October 28, 2003 by kjtar

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   Anyone know of a mailing list for the Z32 Z cars? Thanks.

   

   Last reply by ZmeFly, October 29, 2003
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    Cams, Schnyder

    October 25, 2003 by sapruns

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    Does anyone have information on the Schnyder performance cams. It a 17033 performance cam from MSA. Cant find the paper work that went with it and im trying to adjust the valves. Looking for the hot or cold setting. Stock is .10 for intake and .12 for exhaust. Not sure if its the same as the stock settings. Anyone!

    

    Last reply by sapruns, October 27, 2003
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    Don't read if you don't want to look at a 280ZX 1 2

    October 24, 2003 by mdbrandy

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    Hey. I looked at going over to the dark side today. 1982 280ZX with 59,000 original miles. 20 miles from my house here in central IL. Owned by an older couple since they bought it new in 1982. All original, supposedly garage kept. So, it looks really nice from 20 feet.

    

    Last reply by mdbrandy, October 25, 2003
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    Parts Score! 1 2

    October 21, 2003 by mdbrandy

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    Finally found the hand-throttle I had been looking for. Not only got the part, but it is a brand-new, in the bag Nissan choke/ hand throttle assembly with all cables and knobs! Yeah!

    

    Last reply by Daniel, October 21, 2003
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    Trying to trace footwell water leak 1 2

    August 10, 2003 by 240znz

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    After washing my Zed, I find that I have a pool of water in the passenger footwell. Tracing it is fast becoming a major PITA. It's not the heater core as I have bypassed that at the block It's not a leak in the winscreen rubber as I have run silicon along it. The only thing I can think of is maybe water is coming in from the airvent grill between the bonnet and windscreen. I've had a look up under the footwell and noticed a right angle rubber hose which could be a drain from the airvent? Is this what it is? No water is coming from that though. Any ideas/thoughts??? Cheers

    

    Last reply by 240 in OZ, October 19, 2003