December 19, 20177 yr comment_537893 14 hours ago, Zs-ondabrain said: The Relay upgrade harnesses that they are referring to are made and sold by me. I sell them to MSA (Motorsport Auto) They are all plug and play units. No cutting, drilling or hurting your ca, and easily installed and removed, if need be. I Also offer a Headlight and turn signal rebuild/refurbish service for all S30's (240Z-260Z-280Z) I only charge $70 per switch or $135 for the pair. Return shipping is included in the prices. You can also get the lighting Upgrade harness directly from me. I've made and sold over 4000 of each harness. (So ignore Phil Z, as everything is built by hand and quality controlled. His was a 1/4000 fluke... haha) Welcome to the club. We're happy to have you. Davehttps://www.datsun-240z-upgrades.net/ TESTIMONIAL........I couldn't be more satisfied with your upgrade. Thanx for setting the record straight. Good to see you here again. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 20177 yr comment_537922 A remote starter, trigger style is good for the $15 cost. Helps setting the valves and beat the heck out of using a 27mm socket and pull bar on the crank nose. Another thing that I liked because I live in an extremely humid armpit state is gun safe dehumidifier. My black vinyl interior will get small amount of mold spots until i bought one of those. A good car cover is a must in my opinion. These old cars don't like water so the longer you/he can keep a nice shine without washing the better. Enjoy! Oj yeah, a set of those new heavy plastic ramps for oil changes and other under car work. You can get them cheap at a chain auto parts store and they fit together for minimum storage space. Edited December 20, 20177 yr by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 20177 yr comment_537923 Welcome to the site. Christmas mkrning wjll be exciting at your house!Sent from my SM-T350 using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 20177 yr comment_537958 We don't know your son's age but I would pass along this good advice that the salesman told me when I got my first Z. Take it easy for the first six months of driving a Z until he gets to know the car's limitations and his. Most serious accidents in a Z happen in the first six months. If he has the "need for speed", local clubs often have novice racing driver training courses that include classroom and track time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 20177 yr comment_537977 5 hours ago, Mark Maras said: We don't know your son's age but I would pass along this good advice that the salesman told me when I got my first Z. Take it easy for the first six months of driving a Z until he gets to know the car's limitations and his. Most serious accidents in a Z happen in the first six months. If he has the "need for speed", local clubs often have novice racing driver training courses that include classroom and track time. Agree wholeheartedly. Not very much frontal crash structure out side of the engine. Replacements panels will come at a premium. Oh yeah, go through the brake system from front to rear. Don't skimp. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 20, 20177 yr comment_537979 Get some Porterfields. R4S I think. I hate the way they wear out so fast, and the way way they dust up my wheels. Noticeably quicker stopping compared to new stock pads and shoes. I'd guess at least 10% better since I don't think any less would be noticeable. They may have saved my car, my life and lives of the family that failed to yield, pulling out right in front of me from a side street with a stop sign. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-537979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 4, 20187 yr Author comment_538983 Just picked this guy up a minute ago at Motorsport Auto. Thanks for the great advice.Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-538983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 4, 20187 yr comment_538984 So where is the Christmas video surprising him with it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-538984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 5, 20187 yr comment_539027 I'm almost afraid to ask if you both have discovered that there's a lot of the hood out front that you can't see sitting in the seat? I found out the hard way when I put a little ding in the front bumper of my first Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-539027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 5, 20187 yr Author comment_539034 2 hours ago, Mark Maras said: I'm almost afraid to ask if you both have discovered that there's a lot of the hood out front that you can't see sitting in the seat? I found out the hard way when I put a little ding in the front bumper of my first Z. Ha! Not yet. My kid is tall at 6'-1" so he can probably see more than I can. Hasn't been a big problem yet, but it is something to think about when parking. I tend to pull forward a little too far. Good to leave it back a little so people can see you before they start pulling into the space! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-539034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 5, 20187 yr comment_539045 So does this Z have a name yet? Maybe---- Pegasus Edited January 5, 20187 yr by Zup add photo Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-539045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 5, 20187 yr Author Popular Post comment_539051 19 hours ago, JSM said: So where is the Christmas video surprising him with it! You asked for it - here it is! 6 min. long but worth every second https://youtu.be/j1Or4N_O-3A Always fun to see a kid get a wish fulfilled -- even if the kid is taller than you. The first video was shot at around 2:00am - trying to sneak the car into the driveway from a couple blocks away. Edited January 5, 20187 yr by Grubb240Z Adding info Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59179-brand-new-owner-need-help-w-christmas-gift-ideas-for-my-kid/?&page=3#findComment-539051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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