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  1. geezer
    Crack it open and lets have a look inside.
  2. geezer
    Will - I couldn't find an apropriate box to check but went with 1,3,5,6. I am using many performance enhancing pieces that were available around the same era, but not nessessarily correct for the year or country. Appearance wise, as correct as possible with the exception of wheels & tires.
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    Hi Vic - Did you try to get copies of the original pics before publication? That might be a lot easier. I kinda like the partial image effect.
  4. geezer
    This is a wild guess, but there was a company by that name that made car alarms. Drive it like you stole it!! :bandit:
  5. geezer
    From reading all these links to other sites and here, I can now see that Jon Mortensen had this debate bagged and tagged long ago. The only problem is Tokico, using the same part number for two distinctly different products.
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    Jeff - Just shoot me a PM when you want them. Hopefully we will be able to help someone out.
  7. geezer
    Better Late Than Never
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    Jeff - I am only a half an hour away from you and can swing by anytime. I can drop a new set off for you to test if you want.
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    Randy - I hope I didn't give the wrong impression. I value the opinions of the members here above all else. It was more of a slam against Tokico for not representing this particular product better than they do. The results you get from using any combination of struts & springs will be subjective to the individual user anyways. I have learned all I know (which amounts to not much) about the intracacies of the Z, from the members here and other sites I frequent on the web. And I learn more every day under the expert tutelage of the collective membership.
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    Another question arises. There's a rubber nipple-like piece that sits in a hole I've been wondering about that picture too! Questions about putty and all? But I checked Steve's profile and his last name wasn't Crackpacker so, were safe I think. :stupid:
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    Jeff - With everything I have read the past few days, that is the most logical explanation so far. Apart from what suits each individuals handling/ride preferences, there probably has been some apples & oranges comparisons made. I just think it's sad that a definitive answer with test/spec. data isn't even available from the manufacturer. Without a load test done on these springs the only thing we have to go on, is the collective feedback from any members who are or have used them.
  12. geezer

    Z Hillclimbing Video

    geezer replied to g260's topic in RACING

    Wow, these are great! This is the thread I look for first when I sign on. Thanks for sharing guys, and keep em comin! 26th might have a great idea there. A little incentive to get creative.
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    That's great, but that last entry is more than anyone needs to know! ROFL
  14. geezer
    Had to edit this Post - Didn't notice year of your Z
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    You can see it in the coil. It is so obvious, a second look isn't needed. I would post some pics but I loaned out my camera. I have Koni struts that I'm having rebuilt and ST springs, but they might be a little harsh for just toolin around town. This car isn't going back on the track.
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    Steve - Although this discussion has been going on for quite awhile, it's new to me. Found this. The same guy is selling the same kit on Ebay still. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=102038
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    Steve - I haven't seen the set I have, sold anywhere for a while. I picked these up recently in Medicine Hat, Alberta for $85.00 from a guy that decided to part out his car and never even opened up the box. But, those are the same part numbers for the springs. It looks to me that the fronts are progressive and the rears are not. There was not any type of spec. sheet included, only hype about it being a total engineered system. I'm wondering myself if I will use them or not.
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    I had the same wad in the same location. I believe it is a thumbable putty used in certain places to isolate against possible vibration of the adjoining metal pieces. It is also used to seal gaps where needed. We used a similar substance here that was painted over. After going through the ovens it expanded and adhered very well. With age it does not fare so well, hardens, becomes brittle and falls out easily.
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    You see that quite a bit. One low listing fee that reaches a lot of potential buyers. At most he will have his auction cancelled and get a letter of repremand from Ebay. He's not breaking the law, only Ebay's policy.
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    Hi Steve - Ive got set in front of me right now - 5020-F (red) these are progressive and 5020-R (red) which do not appear to be. They came as a set with the HZ3015 & HZ3016 shocks (blue). They state 1" lowering. The complete set is labeled as HPK 251.
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    Picture_083

    geezer commented on troubledz's gallery image in Big Z Photo Collection

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    Coming along real nice Dean! I can tell you have done this once or twice before. I thought it was a great looking car when you got it, but all the nasty stuff can't be seen in pictures. Great pictures of some great work.
  22. geezer
    I agree. It has to come off straight up and as square as possible. That is why I suggested a chain whip. When the chain applies the upward impact it is straight up. Like Carl said a little manhandling cant hurt either as long as the impact is spread along the length of the 2x4. It just might help loosen it. Wish I was there to take a crack at it. No pun intended.
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    Hi Bill - You gotta be getting frustrated by now. I have had varying degrees of success in similar situations. Depending on how much space you have to work in and taking care not to damage anything else, you might want to try this. Like Arne suggested you will need some solid brackets mounted to the head. By using a very heavy length of chain fastened evenly from the brackets and using a whipping motion you can apply a great deal of upward impact force. Might be tough with the hood on. You can run the chain over a support so you don't have to be directly over the head. We use to use this method for removing stubborn axles and many other times where a good jolt works better than just steady pressure.
  24. geezer
    I have tried this a few times and although the carpet looks uniform in color, I think the surface wears and fades quickly because it is old carpet. I never came up with good results. Then again, you might be using better dye. Let us know how it works out.
  25. geezer
    Enjoyed looking at your pics Vic. Wish I had the knack of taking great photos like this. Thanks for sharing!
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