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Hello, JZ! ....Yeah that's nice, but you can forget dings. I have seen several Cobras like this. steve77

And another one...from GRM--errrrrr--Keith. 1975 DATSUN 280Z. HSR, SVRA, SCCA, GTU/GT2 vintage race car. Full tube chassis, fiberglass body. L28, 300+ HP, triple Mikunis, Billet crank, Carrillo rods, Cosworth pistons. Houseman 5-speed Comp box. Extensive spares, fully sorted and proven reliable. Multiple winner and record holder. Wickedly Fast. $28,500 obo (586) 781-6409, Paul99RT@wowway.com (MI) 04-04

Don't forget Richard Pilfold out in this area. He is one amazing BSP-Z driver. Absolutely makes it look effortless.

Check this out: MM steve77

Man, what I wouldn't give to just drop all four corners off! Coil-overs AND fibreglas!!! He might notice, though!! steve77

I get the distinct impression a couple of you think I should keep the car despite it not having a logbook. That is not an option. Unfortunately, keeping it or not is not one of my choices. I can not opt to keep the car and forego the logbook! I can't keep the car! The person who sold it to me has welched on the deal and unless I want to get an attorney involved and cause all kinds of ugliness and personal expenditure, he is coming to pick it up on Monday. Still shopping... steve77

Oh yes! It was a wonderful price! If I could keep the car, I wouldn't quibble too much about the log book. steve77

And now, my bestus Z friends, in the 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is' category.....As many of you know, I have been shopping for a race car for a bit--something a bit more serious than my street projects. I have shopped through quite a few vehicles in various stages of sorting--including several from these forums. Price really wasn't an issue, as quality of preparation speaks for itself. I shopped through everything from practically free cars to $15,000 tube-frame GT2 cars and everything in between. A couple weeks ago, a GT2 tub popped up on the list for a great price. I called the guy immediately and--again as many of you know--I bought it. It had all the qualities I was looking for: Proven race record, tech history, 'overboard' cage, well-worked suspension, minimal rust..... I drove 700 miles each way for it this past weekend. It was everything I expected. A bit more rust than advertised, but that is to be expected. And dealing with the PO was also very refreshing. I buy a lot of $100 Z's and ZX's for stripping and the individuals I purchase these type of cars from often take a bit of 'flexibility'--if you know what I mean. This was so much different: Nice mature gentleman, lives in a decent house, obviously knows a bit about racing and Z's, several post-graduate degrees--you get the picture. I remember thinking to myself how nice it was to be dealing with someone with clear objectives. Here is where things head South. If you want to go to bed with a nice smile on your face, log out now. When I pick up the car, the PO is unable to produce the log book. Hmmm. Suddenly the car's value plummets about 50%. Seems the now-previous-previous-owner has it. He will mail it to me. Right on. Tuesday the phone rings. PO wants the car back. "Am I going to be (that direction) anytime soon?" Seems he promised to sell it back to the PPO (yes the guy with the log book) and PPO is a bit miffed. "Gonna report it stolen to the SCCA." (Yes, Keith, this is the guy I e-mailed you about). Gotta love this community! steve77

Looks like love only exists in So Cal......hehe steve

Most (I'll probably get in trouble for that blanket statement) of the Z navigators out there in soloII have gone the FP route--including Mr. Holt. It's not that the C4s and Tigers can't be beat, I think--and part of this is from personal exploration--once you start modifying your Z, it is REALLY HARD to keep it in BSP. There are some serious things the Z needs to be competitive that BSP doesn't allow. steve(last place BSP [NASA] this year)77

Craig, generally each year Ted Stokes, Yuichi and all the other folks from CLUBZ and StrictlyZ band together for the cruise down from the Bay area. 10-20 cars usually, at least. This type of conversation gets thrown around a bit closer to April. Are you on the Central Coast Z Car Club list? Joining would be an easy way to be automatically notified of such incidents. steve77

I suggest you visit Z-home and click 'transmission calqulator' or one of the other references to 'stock' ratios that varied from year to year and model. Auto's got this one, 2+2's got that one and turbo's got another one..... As a fairly large blanket statement, it is pretty safe to say 'stock' assumption for 80+% of all 1st gen Z's in the US in regards to diffy ration will be something very close to 3.5:1. steve77

I haven't checked Pegasus and others for the infared pyrometer prices, but yesterday I was in a restaurant supply house and looked up on the rack and there hung an infared pyrometer for $24.99. steve77

It's just too good to pass up, Honey. Really! No, I think I will keep the other one until someone makes me an offer I won't lose a bunch of money on. No, I haven't spent THAT much on it yet, only a coupla grand. My TIME? Oh, you can't expect to be compensated for THAT! Silly. Sell the green one? But Honey, that's my BABY! I don't know where I'll put them yet, no. I can move the green one down to Jack's garage and then I will have room for both for now. No, Darling, there will still be room in the garage for your car. I wouldn't THINK of moving you out. Yes, the truck is going to have to stay outside for the time being. No. No more Z's. Seriously. No! HONEST! No more Z's. Yes, I am very thankful you love me so much. I don't forget it for a second. I love you too. Did I mention you look VERY nice today? steve77

Hey! I got my head Friday. Thought everyone would like to know. Looks great. BIG OLE HOLES. Thanks Jeff. steve77

Hey! I need those wheels back! steve(wheel shopping)77

Keep the windows UP and the floor vents OPEN. That's all that works. steve77

>>>>whose car is that in your avatar?<<<< Well..hehe..at the expense of completely hyjacking this WONDERFUL and informative thread, MINE! (well.... on saturday). just post here steve

I am picking up the car from Dennis on Saturday. Hmmmmm... TH is between Eureka and Sac, right? That would be cool if i could swing in and 'spectate' a bit! steve77

Or you could just get rid of them without adding a kit...gotta blend in the 'smiles' a bit...and then there are quite a few who think my car is "ugly" or "unfinished". hehe steve77

>>>>15" X 8.5", offset 1.375", backspace 3 3/8", The wheels fit the flares perfectly. As I show in the photos, the wheels extend 2" past the factory fender lip.<<<< I'm just putting this here so after the auction is gone, I can come back here and reference this info. steve77

The only problem is it only goes to 'Max Performance Summer'. They left out Tirerack's next step, 'Competition'. The softest tire I found in Max Perf was 220. steve77

Feeling lucky? 2000 Porsche Boxter Raffle steve77