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I came across this again recently and might help when it does come time to change the clutch http://www.biopatent.com/clutch.html. It might not be time for that but can't hurt to have the info to plan ahead. He swears by Centerforce product but I have no experience with that.

Thanks Gary much appreciated, yeah I have been reading up and rushing in is not a good thing so I want to start to crawl and walk before I run. Will, PM sent.

Ron, I have friends down in LA so I am sometimes down south so would be more than happy to come down for the weekend and help if I can. PM and maybe we can go from there. I know we are approaching the end of the season though.

Yeah seems like some guy is selling the stuff that is freely available on www.XenonS30.com

Hey all, If anyone is racing in the northern california area (Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Infineon, Buttonwillow) and would like a helper/crew person please contact me. I am trying to get some crew experience with racecars (especially Datsuns) and also hopefully learn a lot about tracks and how events operate. At the moment I am working on my street Z, getting some seat time at HPDE and also experience by attending events, as I save for the racecar (hopefully an existing ITS 240z). I am also looking into volunteering with SCCA or NASA for events. I know motor sports is not a cheap or easy thing but it can be very rewarding and have been doing lots of research on the subject as too the first steps. A few here race on weekends and so if you ever need an extra set of hands let me know I would be more than willing to donate my time and help as much as possible.

I am looking at doing modifications (not coil overs) and still trying to see what needs to be replaced. It looks like people keep their insulators but haven't found if people replace the bump stops with the poly ones. Which bumps stops did you use? Looks like you just modified your original insulators rather than buy the expensive new ones? I hate to get into this and then realise I need more bits.

Sure, I would love to convoy, but it depends on when you guys are leaving as Ill probably be heading down to LA earlier to help a friend move and hopefully do some diving in Catalina.

Hooked on Driving has confirmed looks like we will be running with Mini's: Hey guys…this is going to the 5 Z drivers who responded with interest in the program on the 8th. Good news – we’re on – with one twist…we had anticipated three groups; Z cars, Minis and a private sports car club from Lincoln. Well – the numbers say we put the Z and Mini gang together…almost all with some experience…in one group of around 16 cars (5 Z’s and 11 Mini’s)….the third group will be our HOD coaches getting some pay back track time. I cannot guarantee a coach for this group…but we can do lead and follow and the group will be responsibly managed….if there are any cars that are too fast, we’ll move them to the coaches group….still $150 bring your own lunch or buy there….6 20 minute sessions….small groups….should be cool!! If you are a go, I’ve attached the off-line entry form for you to complete – please do so, with cc info and expiration date and fax to number on bottom of form….plan on being there at 7:15am and having a blast…tech sheet also attached – bring that with..….david David Ray www.hookedondriving.com I am wondering who the other 4 Z's are. Let me know if you will be out. @70_Cam_Guy I will also be heading down to JCCS. Not showing my car (needs paint) but at least checking things out. Yeah I was luck enough that we were wrapping up a project here and I can get some comp time back.

Bump, let me know if anyone else is going

Hey All, I am goign to try and attend this Z car track day at Thunderhill raceway, Northern California, September, 8 2010. It is being organised by HookedOnDriving. More info can be found here. http://www.zcarblog.com/2010/08/02/uncategorized/thunderhill-track-day-for-zs-9810.html Thunderhill raceway www.thunderhill.com/ HookedOnDriving http://www.hookedondriving.com/ Just thought I would post and see if anyone else was interested, as it would be great to see a lot of Zeds on track at a low price of $150. Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum section -please move if incorrect.

of course you would agree to that Julio, your stripes are gorgeous on that silver Z of yours Hope to get a ride in it soon.

I think they both fall under the sell it to a private buyer

Thanks Walter and others for the replies, I am not sure to what level the chassis is twisted. 'Twisted' might be an over exaggeration. There is definitely previous front end damage that was repaired poorly. However, the car does not pull in any direction. There is a slight lean to the drivers side when sitting and looking at it front on. But I suspect this is more due to the shocks than the chassis. I was told there was a tweak in the chassis when I had it checked out. But I will need to take it to a professional shop to determine the exact level of the chassis tweak. The basics is there has obviously been an accident in the front end that would need to be fixed prior to investing in a resto mod. Unfortunately, I no longer have the time or money to invest in this project. I think I have decided to sell the car but I am being fully open in the fact that it is not a 'cherry' of a car but with enough money or skill could be salvaged and I do not want to see it end up at the scrap yard.

Thanks guys, that is what I was thinking. My policy is to be totally up front as it avoids disappointment and frustration down the road and is the right thing to do. If anyone is interested in it PM me. Probably better if I just add it to the classifieds too.

Bump. Some of you mentioned it is worth more than $1k, any ideas of what I should ask for if I decide to sell?

Funnier than that I actually might be moving to Houston So will have to meet up

Thanks everyone for the great input, I really do appreciate the advice. The car actually is quite tidy and has been used as a daily driver in the past. If I had both the time & space I would probably fix the problems with the car. It would be a great project as most of it is there and tidy just needs TLC and refresh. The panels all line up (except the front and probably one of the frame rails), light surface rust, floors appear good (except the usual idiot jack dent), spare wheel well and battery areas are actually better than my other 240z. At the moment I am currently daily driving a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 and also have a 1972 240z as a fun car that has almost everything done but the paint job. The series 1 240z drives fine but needs shocks, probably a bushing replacement, and a new steering rack boot on drivers side, which I have. Apart from that it can be driven around and I have done so in the past. It mostly sits there and then I take it for a light drive every few months, to keep fluids going, check on it, etc. There are lots of little things that add up (timewise) and I would love to do but no time. As a project start this would be a great car. Unfortunately it looks like I might be moving in the next few months and rather than carting 3 cars with me I am probably limited to 2. Some of you mentioned it is worth more than $1k, any ideas of what I should ask for if I decide to sell? In the meantime I think I should go check out Daland body shop and see what they say for an estimate to fix before handing the car off to someone else. Keep the advice and suggestions coming, it is very much appreciated.

Hey all, Here is my 1971 240z it is a series 1 with a build date of November 1970 has the vented rear hatch, emblems, ash tray, etc that go along with a series one. This was the first Z car that I purchased and I learnt a lot from the minor things I did on it. Unfortunately it did not turn out to be the dream car I hoped it would be, sadly all too often the story for many a new Z owner. After suspicions from looking over and working on the car I had it checked out by a local Z shop some of you might know Z Car Garage, San Jose, CA. It turns out there is a twist in the chassis from what appears to be a bad front-end repair. After looking closer it seems the car was hit in the front end at some point as some of the photos show. What to do? I would hate to see this car crushed and the parts go to waste, but do not have the time or space available to part out the vehicle. There are two options I can see selling it to a local Z / Datsun shop if they will take it or selling it outright to someone. With the right skills, time and money someone could restore this car but I have very little of all three to spare on this as a project. Otherwise it would make a very nice parts car to help complete a series 1 restoration or resto-mod. This brings me to the questions of what is it worth? I know I can get $1000 if I scrap it but really do not want to see that happen to this beautiful car. Before answering this question here are a few details on the car: Most body panels appear good but there is surface rust and/or bubbling in the common areas (dog legs, roof window seal, battery tray area). Have a look at the pictures; Lots of series 1 parts available on the car; 1972 L24 motor with round top SU carbs, pertronix ignition and fireblaster coil; Car runs but needs shocks I have driven this car to LA and back no worries, prior to the shocks getting progressively worse; Lots of other stuff look at pictures and ask away. You can also check the photos in My Garage for more photos. I have removed the MSA style strut braces as I was going to sell them separately. I also have a bunch of other parts I was going to sell off. I had originally purchased them for a resto-mod on the car but after hearing the bad chassis news I lost a lot of enthusiasm for working on the car especially as I have another 240z to work on. So looking for opinions, comments and advice

Just to close the loop which design/type did you go with? It sounds like from the '90 degrees' that you went with the wooden design from HybridZ is this correct?

Ok not sure why it works in Acrobat Reader but not Preview on the mac. On preview there appear to be layers and the old diagrams lays over the new colour one, but I figure it out. Thanks it looks great, maybe I can not be so scared of electrical now.

Is it just me? Because the diagram only appears in black and white for me in the pdf?

I Have not seen this concept before so wanted to share it with you. A few pictures: http://www.3dluvr.com/grid/gallery/D_240Z_conc_95__.jpg http://www.3dluvr.com/grid/gallery/D_240Z_conc_96__.jpg http://www.3dluvr.com/grid/gallery/D_240Z_conc_97__.jpg http://www.3dluvr.com/grid/gallery/D_240Z_conc_98__.jpg http://www.3dluvr.com/grid/gallery/D_240Z_conc_99__.jpg Here is a short you tube of the combined images: I am not sure about the rear as I never did like the 'slats' look but I think overall it is a nice evolution of the S30. Not sure if the thin pillars would pass crash test ratings nowadays but who knows. What do you think?

Yeah was thinking about a USMC guy I was talking to last week, their creed and how it could be rewritten for a Z car. This is the best I could come up with in a few minutes. Of course a couple of scotches were their to help too

This is my Z car. There are many like it, but this one is MINE. My Z is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My Z without me is useless. Without my Z, I am useless. I must drive my Z true. I must drive faster than my enemy who is trying to pass me. I must outbrake him before he outbrakes me. I will... My Z and myself know that what counts in racing is not the fuel we burn, the noise of our exhaust, nor the rubber we leave. We know it is the corners that count. We will hit the apex... My Z is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its engine, its brakes, and its handling. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage. I will keep my Z clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will... Before Stig I swear this creed. My Z and myself are the defenders of my lap. We are the masters of our track. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but PEACE.

I would caution that any 'little' surface rust on the outside is more than likely large rust on the inside and might be very expensive to repair. But if you plan on doing rust repair and paint in the near future, know it is not going to be cheap unless you can do all the work yourself or have a very very good friend. Just depends on how much money you want to put into it. But again I have not seen it in person and the decision is up to you.