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No such thing as a warped brake disc? Well I guess that could be true under a strict definition of warped and disc. I define warped as the disc being not parallel with the plane that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the hub. The "disc" part of the rotor may not be warped but can still wobble instead of spin true. It's the whole spinning assembly that needs to be true, not just the disc part if the rotor. I do agree that the shudder most of us feel is stuff on the friction surface of the disc and not "warp". I've seen rotors that were "warped" by my definition not give the slightest hint that there was any problem. Steve

Jersey Joe, 205/70-14, they fill out the fender wells but don't rub on anything. Oiluj, It is a great place and I have been using the heck out of the search. Steve

The 280Z hood was a bonus although I'd prefer the stock hood. The previous owners claimed to have purchased 2 280's as parts cars to "restore" the 240. Other than the wheels I haven't found any other 280 parts yet. Steve

As far as fender mirrors go I heard that in some countries (Japan?)the mirrors had to be visible through the wiper swept area of the windshield. Never checked to see if that was true. Steve

bigoak I'm not much for the full restore or full out monster machine. I'd just like a nice running and looking Z. A little 21st century tech can't hurt. I uploaded some pics to my gallery. It looks good unless you get too close. It will do for the time being but it really needs to be stripped and done right. beandip, I've already found some very useful info. This is a fantastic resource. Steve

Hi all, My name is Steve and I've been a Z owner off and on since 1980. 2 73's, a 76, and an 81. The latter two briefly, the 76 to fix up and sell and the 81 as a parts car for my second 73. I'd been Z-less for almost 10 years 'till I picked up a 72 coupe last summer. I hold an ASE Master Auto Tech Cert but I haven't been in the auto repair business for 10 years since I sold my shop in Tucson, moved to Indiana, got my BSME at Purdue. I am glad to have found this forum full of very knowledgeable Z owners. My new baby needs a lot of TLC as it was, according to the previous owners (a farmer and his son), found abandoned in a barn by the farmer when he was contracted to tear the barn down. Supposedly for 15 years. It's a little rusty and the PO did some "body work" but it doesn't look too bad. Just don't get too close. It's nice to have an old friend back again and I hope with a little help from this forum I can eventually bring her back to her former glory. Steve

240ZMAn, If you didn't evacuate the system when you swapped the compressor you really need to. The air in the system will greatly reduce performance and increase operating pressure. The vacuum pump you mentioned will require an air compressor that can maintain about 4.5 CFM at 90 psi. They work ok If you have the air supply to run them right. Steve