Bringing back the RedZ

[beerdart]

That master is fine I just used the same one. Just make sure the push rod is adjusted as the new one needs to be longer. 

[EuroDat]

Longer?

Not saying that it happened, but just to be sure. It could be differences in MC's, but it could also be the reaction disc.

Check your reaction disc hasn't droped into the booster. Its a rubber cushion on the end of the push rod. Originally glued in place, but over the years it comes loose and fall off when we change MC's.

People adjust the rod and wonder why it needed adjustment until they go for a test drive. First time you touch the brakes, brace yourself. Otherwise you could headbutt the steering wheel. Without the reaction disc, they are very touchy.

[Pmg]

Anyone ever try spraying their faded carpet black with upholstery/carpet paint?

PMG

[DaveR]

My wife has volunteered to try and dye it. I'm inclined to let her when it gets warmer out, it can't get any worse.

[grannyknot]

Anyone ever try spraying their faded carpet black with upholstery/carpet paint?

PMG

I tried it once on a 66 Mustang, the carpet became kind of stiff and crunchy but it looked alright.

[dmorales-bello]

Anyone ever try spraying their faded carpet black with upholstery/carpet paint?

PMG

I spray dyed my carpets on an old Range Rover. Ended up looking like a dried out dead dog on the side of the road. Even smelled like crap!

[gundee]

My wife has volunteered to try and dye it. I'm inclined to let her when it gets warmer out, it can't get any worse.

 

I did see a place that sold the deck carpet separate as I recall. I will see if I can find it again.

[DaveR]

So, been learning more about distributor choices. Can you guys speak to the timing curve differences between 240/280/280zx distributors and how they might affect which I select?  Can any of them be modified via springs or other methods like other distributors?

 

Furthermore, the major question mark with the ZX dizzys is the condition of the module, and with replacements being expensive and hard to find. What are the options for other modules if an E12-80 is not a possibility? What are the drawbacks/strengths of these other options vs the E12-80 that people always seem to be talking about?

 

It's pretty incredible what you can learn in a short amount of time. I knew practically nothing about setting timing and advance curves last night, and while I still no next to nothing today, it's still miles ahead of where I was. The power of the internet and the contributions of communities members.

[siteunseen]

I have a spreadsheet on the different distributors I found online. Ill post it up when I'm home or you could google search for it.

I decided on the '79 after comparing the data on that. Amazon had one with a new insides module. Very pleased with it.

[siteunseen]

Here you go.

Distributor advance curves S30-S130.xls

 

Mine's the D6K8-05

[SeafireXV]

That is close to being what we considered the "Holy Grail" for Z's back in the 70's. A series 1 red car with black interior. That's an early series 2? Its in fantastic condition, especially for a rust-belt car!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I had my OEM one recurved by www.advanceddistributors.com

 

They made my Z run very well. It was OEM with a custom recurve and a pertronix.  Loved it.  I think I still have it.