Zedyone_kenobi

I really feel like standing and clapping. I am transitioning from my younger more power turner days to my older classic close to stock is fine days and there is so much truth to what Carl just said. Its all too easy to get caught up in the make it better, faster, quicker, but you have to take a step back and see what your going to use the car for realistically. Sure 250 HP would be nice, but does it really make the car that much better. A strong stock 240Z is far form lazy. And keeping close to that is a great way to take a step back and feel what the car was meant to be. And never forget, its ALWAYS more fun to drive a slower car at 10/10ths, than it is a faster car at 7/10ths.

I need the ones that go between the SU's and the filter mounting plate. They actually sit against the SU's

Oh, I do hope for a good result!

does anybody else think the engine looks pretty dirty for a car with only 49 miles?

I have looked at black dragon, and MSA, would Ztherapy sell those separately?

Well my tranny mount from ebay seemed to do the trick. I got my driveshaft back from the shop with new ujoints installed and had it balanced. Not sure it was completely necessary, but it was one of those while I am at it type of things. The running gear is competely hooked up and ready to roll. All that is left to do is hook up my vacuum lines to my ITG air cleaners in some manner and she will be back on the road after a total refresh. Summary of work done in the past two months: New Steering rack bushings New Poly steering coupler New Tranny Mount New Front Diff Mount New Poly Mustache Bar Bushings New U-joints in the half shafts New U-Joints in the Drive shafts Drive shaft balanced All bolts cleaned and anti seize applied All parts sanded, primed and painted chassis black Diff fluid changed Tranny fluid changed ITG air cleaners with custom modified air horns installed New fuel filter All New vacuum hoses It was a lot of work, but I cant say I did not enjoy it. Looking forward to stretching the old girls legs again.

Its coming to Houston as well, and the local Z club is planning on attending. I will definitely be there!

Um, even I think that is a bit steep. I want the value of our cars to go up, but 40 grand is quite large for a factory 1997 recondition.

Don't put too much stock in that backlash 'feel'. I thought the same thing about my stock diff. So much I ordered another one. Well lo and behold that one had exactly the same feel as mine. I thought my clunk was from the diff, but it turned out it was from the tranny mount. So, it sounds like your doing diligence in your search, good luck.

I used the Falkens for my last season of autocross in Houston in my Subaru WRX STI. They are very sticky tires. I plan on putting them on an extra set of rims for when I take the Z autocrossing. I cant wait!

Where is the fill on the4 speed tranny. I am about to drain my fluid to change it out, but realized I do not know where the fill plug is. The drain is easy, but the fill was not just jumping out at me. Which side is it on?

is there a code to get the discount? I have not invoked my discount rights! DRAT!

kudos for using the Architecture blue prints for paint sheilds! My brother would be proud. I have used engineering drawings for many creative things!

One of the local Z Nissan Dealerships was taking delivery of a new GTR and they invited the Z car club of Houston out. So we saddled up and went to take a look. There was many more, but I thought I would throw a few of my favorites up.

I believe that in that size you can get a set of Falken RT-615's. What I like to call the best budget Autocross tires you can buy. They flat out stick and are very reasonably priced. Check out www.vulcantire.com

I understand Arne, you never said that, I tend to act on impulse at times, and when I saw a part that was correctly made, the strangest thing happened. An uncontrollable urge came over me to buy it without question. It was peculiar. I feel it happening again with a Monza exhaust.. wAIT.. Its happENinG.. CANT stoP...

Thanks, I did get one off ebay, from the seller Arne pointed me to. His shipping is very high (especially since we are both in Houston), but after my refund from Black Dragon, its almost a wash. It has taught me a valuable lesson. Check with this board first, then the dealer second. MSA and BD are great and all, but the factory still supports these cars quite a bit, and I need to take advantage of that.

It sounds like you have a good start of a life completely absorbed by cars. I am 35, and its been my passion since I was 15 years old. As you can tell Landshark, the 240Z is more than a car. I am not going to get all metaphysical on you, but have you ever seen a car generate such loyalty and such passion as you have seen on this website and on this very thread. I have been part of countless automotive forums, and I have never met such a genuinely honest bunch of people as I have on this board. Folks like Arne, Carl, jmotenson, just to name a few are always around and never seem to tire of helping people keep these great cars on the road. It took me 35 years to finally be able to afford my 240Z. Its in good shape, but its not perfect. I have loved every single minute of wrenching on it. Its the first car that I have not had to take any shortcuts on and the 240Z is worth every single penny, and every single minute. Its been on jackstands for a little over a month during my 'clunk' investigation and its been sorely missed. I long for the cruise nights and the car shows again that always accompany the cool weather in the south. The 240Z is everything Carl mentioned above and more. Its the Japanese 911. Its has truly timeless styling. Its well engineered, and was designed and built with the correct passion that all cars should be conceived with. You are being given a great gift. You would be wise beyond your years if you held onto it for many years to come.

Bad news, I received my tranny mount again from Black Dragon and it was wrong again!! I ended up ordering a NOS one that Arne pointed me to off ebay. Still cheaper than MSA, so what the heck. Halfshafts should go on soon, and the back end will be done. Just waiting for a transmission mount, and I can start driving her again!

Thats the one. NOS is probably just what I need. You can see that the bolt that goes into the crossmember in that pic is clearly in between the two bolt holes. BD's distributor has a quality issue.

no chance you have a picture of it before you installed it HA HA HA Could not help but laugh at such a ridiculous question

Well I have received my second tranny mount for my 7/71 240Z. And again it will not bolt up. The problem is the same. On my mount that I removed, if you draw a line in between the bolt holes that go to the transmission, the threaded bolt that sticks down to attach to the cross member is directly in line. On Both my mounts I received from Black Dragon, the threaded bolt for the cross member is a 1/4" up. No amount of forcing, cussing, or beating will make it go in this way. The Mount is just not right. I guess I will try MSA, but if they use the same vendor, then I am hosed. I have a new Nissan diff mount, so I wonder if Nissan Dealers would carry a tranny mount? Black Dragon Mount: Old Mount: Here is my car waiting for a new mount!

mmmm bass ale mmmm

guy seems to have a sticky R key. very orriginal

I called the dealer and my parts are coming in 3 days. Dealership was happy to help me out as long as I prepaid for them. They were around 2.67 a piece. Thanks!