TomoHawk

I like to browse through the older stuff to get ideas about mods or repairs, or suitable swaps. But unfortunately, if a topic is over a month or so old since the last comment, then people consider it closed, and if you post a comment, somebody asked why you commented on an 'old' topic. THERE IS NO "OLD" OPIC! No information goes out of date. That's why we have the repair manuals. Some of them are just as old as the car! Even the 'car' is 100 years old! I also think the Boobs topic should be closed. As some people like to say, we are about classic Z-cars here. Boobs doesn't seem to be related to a Z-car to me. thx

Using a search engine anywhere can sometimes be a science in itself. A former job of mine included looking up patents, and at $$$$ per hour, I have to pick the right words to look for. Samething for for eBay, or Google, etc. Searching for "280Z" on ebay will get you what- 349 returns? Mike- another idea I had was if you could have small message pop up before you could start a new Topic, asking (suggesting) if you tried the search function before starting a new topic. Being a friendly reminder, it would help people to help themselves. thx

I get some questions from friends over the phone for other forums, like "HOW do you search for things?" Apparently they didn't SEE the search button (or the link here) and only notice the Post New button. For myself, when I first registered on a new forum system, I would have trouble finding the Search button or link, or the Post New button/link. In short, some newer people just don't know it's there, or can't find the button/link. Maybe it would help if it was made more prominent, or there could be some kind of informative README-type document you need to read through before your registration goes through? Maybe even send some tips in the registration-confirmation email. thx

They do door locks on Hybridz.org . More specifically, some ar shaving the door handles, so they are installing electric locks (and door poppers). thx

Keep the ones that have artivles pertaining top S30s. Either Ebay them or put them in the classified section here if you still don't want to keep them (the good ones). Anything sans S30 I would put into the recycler. thx

Nate, How many shows have you taken your car to? AFAIK, for usually the first few shows, you might not do very well, but you come out with a great list of things to work on, and that, in Mr. Ferrari's words, makes come out a winner later on. thx

No need to. You are doing very well now.

Thanks, Enrique.

When I read that there were 3 holes and some unused plugs for (lamps/luminaires/lightbulbs), I thought that two may have been added for extra illimination for the panel. But Perry says he has a 240, which I'm not that familiar with. Otherwise, my 280Z has one on the left end (where OFF is) and it lights up the panel fairly well.

I'll say Kats' English has improoved verie mich to.

LAMP is a 4-letter word, and shouldn't be used in a public forum like this.

To me, the honey Bee is about as cool as a Honda Civic cvcc. It was a little car with great gas mileage, no horepower and you can fit 6 in one parking space. The Honey bee is a dinky little car and those guys think they can stuff the engine from a 350Z in there. So far, the engine is the only thing that isn't COOL.

I'm watching it right now! (Discovery Channel) Monster Factoid: In 2004, Car & driver Magazinne voted the Datsun HoneyBee one of the worst coolest cars EVER.

Back then, they had weird putties that cured hard. I'll bet it was some kind of putty, but not an epoxy putty.

In regards to the glass fuel filters, are they able to take the pressure of the fuel injection systems? I just replaced my fuel filter can, and the gas that came out was darker than mud. I put on a new filter, but would like to put on a glass one also, so I can check it often. thx

...And I always thought that those guys have the hood up because the guy with the BIGGEST AIR CLEANER wins. So all the time I spent cleaning up the engine over the winter goes to a good end? thx

I think you outta go over the whole car and fix it up to be a show-winner. Show them your 1st place trophy (best of show?) and watch them shrink. It doesn't matter how fast, or how big the sub-woofers are, etc., if it won't get any attention at a decent car show. thx

It probably would have cost them $20 million to figure out how to save the 400 lbs, and redesign, retool, etc. Not to mention even more money for the cosmetics. So the price is back up to $35,000 then, but the car is lighter and nicer-looking.

Ed- on a website where are so many "purists," when you mention the word "stock" you immediately start a discuusion that hits everybody in a special spot!

Do you think Bon-Ami would workbetter? It''s a cleaner that's not abrasive. Where are you geting your Brasso? thx

I have never seen an S30 in Ohio, since the 80s closed. Saw a few ZXs back then and the only (non-350) Z I know of now belongs to the president of a local Z club. and that's a 300... I do wave to the guys going to car shows ( see lots of cruisers on Friday & Saturday eves) but I have never gotten a wave back. Even at a cruise-in, about the only guys I get looking at my 280Z are some old farts who come over to "inform me" that my car has "fuel injection!" So I made a big 8x11 sign on paper, which was laminated, that says "1978 280Z." :devious:

Isn't there a website called zchicks.com? http://zchickz.com I don't know about any hotties, but it's all about chickz that drive Z cars ( even the 350Z). O L...

IMO, if they really were going to capture the excitement of the 240Z, they should have priced the 350Z at about $13,000, which sounds affordable to me.

I have been making my own gaskets for smaller parts like thermostat, thermostat housing, etc. Also for lawnmower, et al. I use plastic from toy boxes ( the clear window part) so you can trace the outline with a sharpie, then cut out the shape & trim. Then trace on the appropriate gasket paper and cut out. thx

YOu had to tell us this because it's that obvious, huh? NOT. :mad: