
Everything posted by bpilati
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240Z/240K Fuel Guage reading incorrectly
Let me add something here. I ran out of gas a 1/4 full once. I talked to the Z shop near me and they told me that the float on the sending unit rides along a set of windings similar to a rheostat. If one of the wires breaks, it can cause the float to get hung up on it, not allowing it move the full range. Consequently, as the gas level changes the fuel gage reading does not. This seems plausible, so I hope this helps you guys. A new sender is $45 according to the Z shop.
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What makes a great plug wire?
I have Nissan 280Z or ZX wires in my Z.
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Custom Wiring Harnesses (Part 2)
Wayne, I couldn't get to the zip file.
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The 240Z and tall people
I am 6'3" and have plenty of room. I have long legs too.
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Custom Wiring Harnesses (Part 2)
So with vector graphics you can work with specific entities; this should make it easy to make modifications and show added relays and other things.
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Custom Wiring Harnesses (Part 2)
Can it be put in vector graphics format?
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Republican or Democrats
Michael Moore was at the Republican Convention as well.
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Imron paint
Actually I started this thread to discuss Imron. Does anyone have anything to add to that topic? I need the information. Thanks.
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Imron paint
The blue one or the red one? They both look great.
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Republican or Democrats
Carl, I guess you'll have to stay pissed. Sorry.
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Installing BRE "Spook" spoiler- helpful discovery
How much stability improvement do you notice with the BRE spook? Which version (vented or non-vented) would you recommend?
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how do I use Bondo?
I use the word Bondo genericly to mean filler. I'm sure the body shops use much more modern and superior products not.
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Paint Question
Don't the judges notice the thickness of the magnets? Cool idea though.
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OEM Windshield
Too bad there isn't a way to buff out or fill the scratches on the original windshields, and have them hold up like new. I like seeing the Nissan emblem on my windshield. The tiny sand pits do cause glare from the sun though, a definite negative.
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Replacement Fenders?
I went all out and replace my fenders with Nissan 280Z fenders. Call me crazy. They cost twice what aftermarket one cost, but I was told that aftermarkets usually fit horribly and you spend the remaining money in the body shop fixing them. Do buy used stuff that has rust on it.
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Imron paint
Has anyone used or seen a Z painted with Dupont Imron paint. From my reading there are one part and a two part (color and clear coat) versions of this paint. I've been told it is very tough, in fact it is even used on boats. I've also been told it buffs up very well. I'm interested in long term experience with this paint on the car. Thanks.
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Stress Cracks on 240z
I believe what we are seeing is cracking of the lead filler used at the factory to smooth over the seam left from the spot welding of the quarter panel to the roof. After you sand it down it may not be a bad idea to examine these areas more careful to make certain that the metal itself is not fatigued. I don't know if it's possible to repair the lead fill.
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Windshield and door seals any advice
How old is the OEM rubber? As much as I agree that OEM rubber probably fits better, I'm concerned about the effects of age even sitting in the shelf. The synthetic materials from Japan that far back I believe are inferior to what is used now. So the trade off may be fit vs material, has anyone evaluated this? I would be interested in knowing.
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Republican or Democrats
Carl, if I had needed your permission, I would have asked for it.
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Republican or Democrats
A million times more accomplished, there you go again making allegations without facts. What do you know about what anyone here has accomplished? What have you accomplished at 18? At most you're a legend in your own mind. You haven't the slightest clue about what our soldiers are like or how they view their jobs. I do, I know personally because I work with them and some are my friends. Why don't you read about the American War for Independence and find out about people that died, so you can say what you say. It wasn't easy then, and it's not easy now for the Iraqi people. Our Founders sacrificed a lot, and so will the Iraqis to achieve their dreams. They're scared and unsure of their path.....but they're showing a willingness to try. They lived under a brutal monster for 35 years, so they're a bit new at this new form of government. But you and your pin-headed professors arrogantly judge the actions of doers, and would deny a chance at freedom for an entire nation. Bryan Pilati
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Republican or Democrats
Whether you care or not doesn't concern me, but I'm letting you know that I have reported this post. I don't know about the other members, but I'm not going to tolerate this kind of attack. And save your 1st Amendment rights lecture because no one has to tolerate your attacks. I don't know much about you, but it's plain that your opinions are based solely on emotion and not a thoughtful consideration of the facts.
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5.0L Miatas?
Wouldn't that break the frame?
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Protesting
I never saw a guy standing with a sign.
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stopping after 2km
I hate to sound like a party-pooper, but isn't this place suppose to be for general chit-chat? Yall just can't stop the shop talk can ya? You guys are bad.
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Custom Wiring Harnesses (Part 2)
Has anyone digitized the original wiring schematic from a Z? It would help in working out where the modifications should be. Some one could take an existing wiring harness that's in a car and note if the length is too short and how much longer would be good, then after the harnes is removed measure the existing length and add the extra desired amount. These measurements could be annotated to the Autocad drawing. Just a thought.