Mike

Do you have comprehensive insurance? Since the vehicle wasn't travelling I wonder if it will be covered under that claim. Did you ask the van driver if they hit you while pointing out the scratch on their rig?

Agreed... They should have started a base-model at $19,500. They would have sold a LOT more cars.

Great poll!! I own a first gen and the latest 350z. I have to say that both of them are unique in their own ways. The base-model 350z has more in common with the original 240z than most people think. While the 240z is fun to drive, the 350z is also fun to drive. I haven't driven a fancy 350z with traction control and all the bells, but, I can say that $27k isn't that bad compared to $37k for a loaded 350z. One identical item? The 350z #$@#$ hatch falls down on your head just like the 240z. Go figure....

Hi guys... I just wanted to chime in here. I don't believe the converstions between anyone on this thread got out of hand. I normally draw the line when flaming becomes personal and drives people away from this site. I don't believe this thread got to a point where either Carl or Alan felt personally attacked. ? I could be wrong, but, this thread is a 'heated' discussion about some very valid points about history. Do continue... I believe it's Carl's round next.... DING, DING.... -- Mike

make sure you tell them you saw the info here!! We could use a new advertiser.

There are a few chat programs that can be modified to work with our site. They are based as an IRC client using a windows interface. The trouble with this is finding an IRC server to host our channel. I can set up an IRC server, but, it becomes a security issue for me that that point. I only want to allow local IRC client activity through our website. If anyone knows about setting up IRC servers on Linux, please send me a PM. The various packages I've seen for website IRC require a pay-server back-end.

Heh heh... :pirate:

... Some of the advice is also questionable. FYI, I thought it was halarious. I had to take a double take on it at first. But, anyone dumb enough to do it deserves the pain afterward. Besides, a .22 wouldn't do that much damage anyway. You'd need to use a .45 to get a better effect. PS: On your way to club baby seals...

nope, Western Australia..

Cops usually try to get you with some kind of hard evidence like radar or laser. Pacing usually works too although it's more difficult to prove. But, when they walk up to your car and ask you a question like, "Do you know how fast you were going?"... If you tell them how fast... even if it's a small bit over the speed limit... they have you by ADMISSION OF GUILT. My advice... always tell them you were going the speed limit. And a quick reply to your comment... As my Dad used to say, "If others were jumping off a bridge... would you?"

I'm surprised the host-hotel is that far away. There is an "Extended Stay America" within walking distance to the show. That is where I stayed a few years ago. It was nice because I didn't rent a car. I am *TRYING* to see if I can make it this year. But, it doesn't look very likely. I love that show.....

Any idea where I can get one of those Scarab vents?

The attachment shows up just fine. It looks like you attached a MS Word .DOC file with the image inside of that. If you attached a graphic file (.JPG, .GIF, etc) it would have shown up as a little thumbnail. Anyway, thanks for the image! I like it!!

I'm sure most cops DON'T want boring days and/or days when they give out traffic citations. Most of them live for the chase. Otherwise, why would they want to be a cop?

Okay, here's what I've found so far on that website. A list of features commonly provided with a Scarab conversion: Standard Features: Drivetrain: • Balanced, blueprinted Chevy 350 (300hp) smallblock with electronic ignition • specially designed cross-flow radiator • high-performance water pump • flex fan to cool the 22-quart-capacity system • Borg Warner Super T-10 4 speed with special Hurst competition shifter linkage • complete exhaust system with a pair of glasspack mufflers Suspension: • Koni adjustable shocks • front and rear sway bars • Teflon compression strut bushings • high-performance rack and pinion mounts • and springs by Scarab • torque control arm, it is essentially a quarter-inch-thick piece of steel bent into a U shape, with about 3/8” of rubber laid in the bottom of the U. Scarab installed it from beneath the front differential mount, bolting front and back into holes tapping into the metal framework of the differential insulator. The torque control arm minimized the forces on the mount and on the front end of the differential itself without totally eliminating the cushioning effects of the insulator like a solid mount would. Brakes: • Disc/Drum (power) with HP pads/shoes or optional FIA 4 piston calipers • Later cars could be had with four-wheel discs, and those with drum brakes could have optional finned cast-iron drums Interior: • Door panels are soundproofed and covered in glove soft, hand-sewn Scottish leather • Momo leather steering wheel • Seats were re-padded and covered in Scottish leather and velour to match the door panels and console lid • Deep pile carpeting Exterior: • Trans-Am front air dam, rear Trans-Am spoiler • Twin exterior rally mirrors • louvered hood and access panels • Scarab logo with associated emblems • high-speed driving lights • All exterior Datsun badging was removed from the Scarab factory cars: the low production volume of these vehicles was highlighted by Scarab factory-specific badging that included raised Scarab lettering to replace the Datsun front fender nameplates, and Scarab Performance black-and-gold rectangular decals in the lower left corner of the windshield and the lower right corner of the rear hatch glass heavy gold medallions containing the Egyptian Scarab Beetle emblem Optional Features: • Drivetrain: • 350 SB (325 or 370hp naturally aspirated) • Turbo (425hp) • automatic transmission • Limited slip differentials in R-180 or R-200 Brakes: • four-wheel discs • finned cast-iron drums Interior: • Recaro contoured, reclining bucket seats with headrests • 12 coats of hand-rubbed lacquer Exterior: • whale tail • reverse scoop hood with side fender louvers • rectangular headlights • flared fender packages • rear window shade Wheels: • Cromodora Turbina wheels • Campagnolo or Appliance Wheels • BBS wheels • Pirelli CN36 tires

richy, I owned a base model for about a year. I recently decided to get rid of it because I just didn't want to spend the money on two car payments and two insurance policies. The base-model was an awesome toy and I had a TON of fun driving it. The car was only $26k. That is a steal compared to many sports cars these days. I would have kept it if I didn't have another big car payment as well (or at least two incomes). Anyway, I agree with you about the more expensive models, there is no sense in spending $35k + on these cars. I wish they were around $20k and the convertible was around $25k. If this was the case... Nissan would probably sell a lot more...

Awesome stuff!! Any idea how I can get ahold of them? I'd love to start a section on our club to host this for them... I'd hate to see it get lost over the years like most private web pages ... -- Mike