Zedyone_kenobi

I am so jealous right now!!!!

well that is certainly true, but I have never liked buying junk. I would do without and save my money if I wanted something better, rather than settle for less quality. Now I take things to an illogical extreme. I would disagree to some degree. I still think the old saying, "you get what you pay for" is still MOSTLY true. You are not garanteed quality by paying more, but the likelihood is far greater you will get quality when you pay more than if you do not. It all comes down to what is good, and what is good enough. That varies for every person.

100% this! they are just being good little capitolists. If we choose to buy the Great Neck ratchet instead of the Matco, or Snapon, hell, it is not anybody else's fault. I am at a stage in my life where I am very happy to pay for a tool, TV, or whatever of quality. Why buy a taurus when you can buy a Smith & Wesson Why buy a Great Neck, when you can buy a Snap on Why buy coby when you can buy Sony. I demand quality now, and I have no issues paying for it. I think as you get older you are willing to pay more for two things. Quality and Service.

I can say that the LSD under normal driving is completely un-noticeable. It is benign, quiet and easy to own. The added punch is welcome and when you do get frisky coming out of a corner, you can really feel the back end bite and go. It leaps forward. Other than that it is just just like an OEM diff. I never launch my car like I was drag racing, but I have no doubt it could take the abuse. MY L28 can really put the power down through the 205's. The car may be more fun with the 195's I have in storage. But she is definitely sure footed. I made one mistake in my installation, I installed the RT mount for the rear end. But I trimmed the bump stop too short. So if I really get abusive with the transmission I get a thump. Other than that it has been flawless. A wonderful mod that has added a GREAT deal of enjoyment to my car. IN fact so much, I was able to shock a guy in his fancy FRS with what an old Z could do.. haha.

Thanks gents, I am humbled by your knowledge and witt, as usual. I will give it a go and perform all the tests mentioned this friday. I will include some pics. If I recall, I think the replacement cap from MSA did not look exactly like my OEM, I may be remembering that wrong. I have been cleaning so many roadster parts lately my poor Z is feeling neglected. She needs a drive.

What I saw was questionable, but it makes me realize one very important thing. I really want some driving lights on the front of my Z.

I have a nice shiny new cad plated gas cap with a new chain and a new piece of rubber protect-o flap thingy on my Z. IT looks just beautiful. Very OEM. However It does have one little drawback. During track days, on most left turns, if my tank is even somewhat full, I have a stream of gas that pours down the side of my right rear quarter fender. This mixed with dust, dirt, and tire debris are quite a unsightly and it stinks. So if I decide to go crazy, is there an modern aftermarket gas cap that would keep the gas in the filler neck better than the OEM one. Perhaps my replacement cap (from motorsport) is just not quite up to OEM standards. Any comments or recommendations on a functional gas cap, that, you know actually CAPS the GAS!

no shortage of good weber help on this forum. But the book will explain how it works. Once you get that, you will not be so intimidated by tuning. Also, a wide band O2 will do wonders for your sanity while tuning.

blue your avatar is freaking me out a little

Nope in my infinite wisdom I pulled the carbs on the roadster with the Z blocked in. Not my best shining moment of brilliance.

You got me man. I have been swamped with roadster work lately. My Z gets driven often and enjoyed as the Roaster is getting new carbies. I will get that done. Just need to find time to have a dyno day. My one year old has been monopolizing my time lately

well done I certainly appreciate the effort this article took. The pics were well staged and fit the mood of the writing. I plan on doing a 'so you think you want a Z video soon' Working out the details now. A note on the tech gap. I was helping a friend of mine look at a TR6. He brought his 13 year old son. When his son asked what the 3rd pedal was for, I looked at him and told him he had failed as a father... I sent that story to the Save the Manuals campaign....and they printed it!!!

I will be very happy to help out however I can bud. Good luck!

I know you will keep me in the loop, I look forward to your engine pics as soon as they start trickling in! Eiji will steer you right. The man may work at a modest pace, but his engines are art.

A few more questions...Need more data... Which F55 jet are you running? 55f8 55F9 55F11 Also, what Etube are you running and what air corrector and main jet What do you consider cruise RPM. So when your idle is at 9.5:1 your cruise rpm is pretty good. You could actually afford to lean it out a bit more in the cruise afr. More info would be nice though before just guessing.

Not a bad idea. I like the look of open polished air horns for the Z, but also would never dream of operating like that for long drives. A quick pop off air cleaner would not be a bad idea for the bling factor.

To me a Z with a V8 is no longer a Z but is nothing more than just another kit car. Kit cars can be valuable and desirable to some. But is NOT a Z. Too much has to be changed, and the car is a miss match of parts. But the value is tough. You will certainly make more money keeping it OEM. Perfect car with a V8 value is probably less than Perfect car with an original engine. But again, if you find the right guy at the right time, anything can happen. Your odds are better with an original car if $$$$ is what you are seeking. The only kit cars I have ever been able to stomach is the factory 5 cobras and the well done Porsche speedsters. A V8 Z, nope, never liked it. Seen too many hacked up cars to waste time looking for one done right. I get zero goosebumps when I pop open the hood of a Z and see huge corvette plastic engine covers. I get far more weak in the knees when I see triple Webers/Mikuni's on a straight 6.

I just want to say you guys just reaffirm that the Z community is the best one on earth.

Good on you man if you are getting back on your feet. Stay straight and keep your nose to the grindstone... You will make it.

I know it is gone, but is it really that hard to vacuum a car out before taking pictures!!!

OH yes, One big detail. They are NOT OEM Datsun Roadster seats. They were nice and firm, but not too much, they fit me well, they were light, and looked decent. They moved up and back with ease, they reclined with ease. The fabric was well looked after. They were easy to get in and out of, they did not rub bad on the sides the back or the legs. They were perfectly functional... But they broke the cardinal rule. They were not original to the car. So they had to go. It is really as simple as that. Here is a better look. they are for sale by the way.

You sir are a man after my own heart. VERY nice work A word of advice though. You just put an aluminum Radiator on a metal frame car. You will want to put some sort of rubber in between the radiator and the metal frame to prevent galvanic corrosion due to the dissimilar metals. It may save you some headaches in the future. Your car is a thing to behold. I wish my 71 had as clean a background as yours did. But we all get to a point where we bond with the car. You are well on your way to 'making it yours'. Keep the pics and updates coming buddy.

You would know man! They do have totally different personalities. The Z is the jock of the two. After I stripped out the bleed threads to the roadster today on the front passenger caliper, don't ask... apparently there is a BB in there that seals, and I had no idea about that. It got ugly, profanities were involved, which naturally lead to my credit card being used. Well after all that, I took out the Z for a feel better spin. I am so pleased with where the Z is. That thing feels like a completely DONE car. It drives idles and reaches 7k with so much zest. She makes all the right sounds when you want her to, and nothing when you don't. Just needs paint and I consider the Z rally ready.

Need to post an update. I got my OEM seats back in from the upholstery shop and just installed now vinyl in the back ... Car is looking REALLY good now. What a completely rewarding job that is. Makes such a huge difference. from this to this

And we are VERY glad to have you with us Z fan. I look forward to hearing far more from you.