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Craig: I suggest you contact http://www.minilitewheels.us I worked with a gentleman b the name of John about 3 years ago to source lug nuts for my Datsun spec vintage Minilites. Minilite will do a limited run of vintage lug nuts every so often. They are NOT cheap but, Minilite can still get them for you. Let me know if you need more info. Sam

siteunseen: Glad this helped sir! Let me know if you go this route and have any questions. Only change I would consider making is using better speakers than I did! Get the kick panels from Motorsport but, I know there are better speakers out there that will fit the kick panel space than the ones offered in the Motorsport kick panel/speaker bundle. Sam

I looked at the RetroSound a while back when I was attempting to find a solution to my lack of tunes issue. Ultimately, I decided to go with a Bluetooth audio box from Out of Sight Audio and the kick panel speaker kits from Motorsports Auto. This allowed me to keep my stock radio in place but, add amplified stereo bluetooth streaming from my iPhone. The phone pairs automatically when I start the car. Volume is controlled by the volume buttons on my phone. Since I was able to leave the stock radio and speaker alone, I can use that if I'm sick of Pandora or my MP3 collection (most radio stations offer streaming anyway these days so, very little need to touch the radio anymore). I have been running this setup for over a year and the only complaint I have is with the performance of the Motorsport Auto speakers. They tend to be on the tinny side if I am using an app on my phone that does not have graphic equalizer functionality. This setup also works nicely as a hands free solution. No drilling or modifications required. Just used some good velcro to stick the Bluetooth box under the dash, run power to the battery and ignition wire. Speaker wire runs are all under the dash as the speakers used by the bluetooth box are up front. The company makes several models. I opted for the 2-channel but, they also have 4-channel and options for pre-amps. http://www.outofsightaudio.com/?gclid=CMvH2bGPsdQCFY6FswodRUQKJw Forgot to mention that I installed the connection to the ignition wire using a relay. Did not want this thing to draw current through my ignition wires! Relay closes a direct connection to the battery via trigger from the ignition wire.

Blue: Absolutely! I've had "wavemux" as a handle since 1998 and you are the ONLY person who has ever made the connection! wavemux was actually the name of a line of telecom equipment manufactured by Pirelli (same company that makes tires) back in the 90's.

Correction, the feeler gauge is actually .35 Inches not mm. Makes more sense as a spark plug gap now!

jfa That's what I suspected. The fiche on all of the vehicles I researched only showed individual tools. No kits. I also took a look at the recomended spark plug gaps on the various Datsun/Nissan engines to determine if the .35mm was specific to any particular model. Then I realized that .35mm is way to small a gap for ANY engine. It's also to tight for points. Not sure what this feeler gauge could have been used for.

Hoping someone on the forum can match this Nissan Tool kit with the appropriate car! I have been through the forums regarding the various tools and kits available for the S30 but could not find any reference to an "assembled kit" available from Nissan. Also looked through my parts manual and microfiche I have for various other older Nissan and Datsun models but could not find any picture or reference to the kit I have posted in the pictures below. Can anyone shed some light on this? Kit looks to never have been used and contains the following: (1) Philips head screwdriver (stamped Nissan) (1) Slot head screwdriver (stamped Rabit) (1) feeler gauge - (stamped SD - contains a single feeler gauge marked .35mm) (1) Crescent wrench - 250mm (stamped Nissan Motor) (1) Pliers - (Stamped Nissan) (1) 5Pc Set wrenches - (Stamped SANKI) (1) Canvas bag - Measures about 6.5" x 13" (Stamped Nissan Motor) Thanks! Sam

Interested in 1973 front and back!

Sorry for the teaser guys, I'm still waiting for the video and results. Will post them when I get em!

2 of our club members own the lowest VIN HLS30s known to exist ( car 00006 and 00008). These have a very well documented race history and there is quite a bit of info on this site (and others) regarding both of these vehicles. Car 00007 is out there "somewhere". There is a thread on this forum regarding car 00002 but there is some question as to what it really is (it appears to be a right hand drive model) http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/zcar-history-forum/18120-save-s30-0002-a.html

TomoHawk: Link to the details is in the first post Kurbycar32: I agree, no higher honor! The owner (who is also one of our club board members) has been teasing us for about a month about a "surprise" announcement. I thought he was going to announce he found car 00007 but, I dare say that this is much cooler!

One of our club members who is the owner of HLS30 00008 has just had the honor of having his car officially released by Hot Wheels! Zccr Zcarclubofrochester's Photos | Facebook

BRE still sells the badge size decal. You could probably fashion your own: http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=B&Category_Code=decals_sub_indiv

Great show and not one to miss! The only show you get to see 240Z #6 and #8 parked side by side.

matt240zee: The 280ZX upgrade is pretty much a straight swap. You do need to insure you have the mounting base for the 280ZX dizzy. It is different than the stock 240Z base. I was able to get a rebuilt one from Autozone. You need to insure you specify which year 280ZX dizzy you want. It's important to be clear with them that you want a NON-turbo 1979-1980 dizzy. The re-manufactured units do NOT come with the mounting base. You will need to source this from a junk yard, eBay or your local Z-Car club (assuming you are a member of the Calgary club?). Also, I have heard mixed reports that re-manufactured dizzies did not come with the required E12-80 module (mine came with a new non-Nissan module which works just fine). Make sure you tell them you need this to come with the unit. I was able to get a ratty old dizzy from a parts car, stripped it of it's E12-80 module, base plate, E12-80 module connector and used that as a core at AdvanceAuto (they really don't look very closely at what you give them as a core, I think it just has to be generally "distributor" shaped and have the correct number of holes and they'll take it!) If you go the 280ZX dizzy route you do not need the MSD ignition. Just the appropriate coil for electronic ignition, plugs, follow the instructions in the links provided previously for wiring everything up (ie. bypass your balast resistor and all). Also, make sure you gap your plugs as per the specs for a 280ZX (.40-.45) and set your timing.

Took the Z around the original 6 mile Watkins Glen course!. It was at a leisurely pace thankfully! I can't imagine how the original racers navigated this course at speed. Also had a chance to take some laps around the WGI track which was a lot less interesting since you don't have to worry about on-comming traffic when taking a wide turn!

I did the same upgrade to my 73 240Z. I installed a 280ZX distributor along with the appropriate coil for electronic ignition and new plugs (BPR6ES NGK's). This writeup helped me quite a bit: http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/distributor/index.html It's for a 280Z but, can also be applied for the 240Z. This is, as you have probably discovered in your searches, not the only method for converting from points to electronic. If you do decide to go this route (ie. 280ZX dizzy) you will find a huge amount of info on this site outlining what parts you need as well as how to troubleshoot should things go awry. Just do a search on something like "280ZX distributor upgrade" and you will be inundated with information.

Installed my NOS vintage set of Cibie headlights. Now I'll be able to see where I'm going.

Details for all who are interested: http://www.grandprixfestival.com/marque.html

I bought this one and am very happy with it: http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=carcover_240z&Category_Code=car_covers

If you do not want to go the route of a complete tranny swap you can install a shift kit in your auto. It will give you quicker, smoother shifts. The kits are inexpensive and, if you are mechanically inclined, you can install them yourself.

To all: Always like to close out my threads! Before and after pic of the new wheels and tires: Thanks for all the suggestions Sam

Dave: I have a 73 with 5/73 build date. Automatic and no electric fuel pump installed. I just installed the ZX Alternator and ZXP 3 weeks ago and have been driving daily with zero problems. Now this thread has probably just jinxed me!

Guys: Thank you very much for the info and pics. I've made my decision....TA Radials! Thanks again Sam