I bought a Z today!

[Gav240z]

What's with the DOg Avatars???????'

PS that's one mean looking dog.

[Z Kid]

Watch what you say, I think Z voiture's Avatar may in fact be his child (poor thing)

[mar2c]

dude, sorry bout that.. had no clue the wife didn't know about the Z. <br>

if you got the "i'm not gonna tell you who told me", it was me. i figured that since you had been posting about it on the net, she had to know. i half expected to see it yesterday <br>

i didn't think you'd be able to control your enthusiasm after buying another Z, even if it is a z31 !! <br>

[Zvoiture]

>>>>if you got the "i'm not gonna tell you who told me", it was me. i figured that since you had been posting about it on the net, she had to know. i half expected to see it yesterday <<<<

Yup, even under fairly heavy torture, whe wouldn't tell me. I was going around the table person by person. There were only about three people there who knew and I had instructed them carefully before lunch that she didn't know. I TOTALLY forgot you were a member here. I hadn't drawn any lines between 240z.org and CCZCC. I DID talk about it here because everyone on this site lives in, like, Iceland, or Ohio. Me and my big mouth....

No worries, it's all good.

steve77/86

[peterc]

Steve,

Congratulations on the 'new' addition to the family. I've noticed that there are a number of people on this site who have a visceral dislike of anything other than early Z's. While they tolerate later Z's, They feel that the 280 and 300 series ZX's are abominations and don't deserve the Z name let alone be mentioned on this site.

Up until last fall I was one of them. Then, just as with yourself, I unexpectedly came into possession of a 1983 280ZX. My original intention was to salvage the mechanicals (engine/tranny, etc), but once I had a chance to actually sit and look the car over (as well as drive it ), I began to appreciate it's style more.

Its a more musculine, modern design, sexy in a jet fighter rather than feline way. The larger stronger bumpers are worked into the design rather than being stuck on like carbuncles a la 77-78 Z's.

And the car's parentage is clearly evident. From the long hood/short deck, hatchback, bucket headlights, to the rear quarter windows there is no doubt this is a Z. Even the layout of the dash with the location of the voltage, oil pressure, water temperature guages and clock is pure Z.

Begin rant.....(I wish that Datsun had followed Porche's lead when it comes to design, particularly with the 911. You can see how they constantly massaged the desigh through the years, sometimes making them taller and narrower, sometimes lower, or wider, or with enormous wheel wells, whale tails etc, etc. But no matter what the year, you KNOW it's a 911! Datsun could have done the same thing with the Z. The 280 ZX's are clearly derived from the 240's but Datsun really went off the rails, design wise, with the 300ZX. And don't even mention the 350. Although I'm beginning to actually 'like' its design, they really shouldn't call it a Z.).....End rant.

Where was I? Ah yes, the 280 ZX. The frame is certainly much stronger, I experienced almost no twisting or flexing even though the body panels are very rusty. And the engine, even stock, has plenty of oomph.

So maybe all it takes is owning one to begin to appreciate them a little more .

Enjoy the ride.

Peter

[beandip]

isn't that a beautiful smile ? I am going to change it when I can figure out how .:classic:

[2ManyZs]

You don't like your avatar beandip? Or are you going to do a little "dental" work on him?

[Alex 240Z]

Just think in less than 4years it will be a classic !!!! I tried getting a second Z and my wife nearly left me tough choice heh !!! Well good luck with it and a Z is a Z so "Enjoy the Ride"

Post a few pictures !!!!!!

[Zvoiture]

Finally got it home and cleaned up the paint. Changed the 'road tar' that was the oil and put a quart of Hyper-Lube in it. Cross referenced a few filters and found one about twice the size of stock (I can't believe the dinky little filters on these new motors!). Almost rand it dry of gas on the short trip home--it was reqally running crappy on the 1 YO gas. Limped into Chevron and put some fresh 91 and FI cleaner in it. WOO HOO! It loves me now! Seats are out at the upholsterers...started all the little broken stuff...wiper blades, rear view mirror, side view mirror, steering wheel wrapping, rear panels, carpet. But the most important: Washing the poor thing. Took off the door mouldings (Nissan used REALLY good tape) and took a little haze cutter to her. Haven't waxed or anything yet, but looking pretty good.

steve