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Hi all I am having a strange problem. I installed ba9s led´s recently, like these: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/images/X5-BA9S-SMD-5W.jpg for my clock, voltmeter etc.. they work very well. I tried to do the same for the main illumination on the speed and tach gauges, but i got nothing. Reversing the polarity also didnt help. The old bulbs work immediately. the socket seems to be the same, but the led socket length is a tad longer. the socket itself is of the spring loaded type so that shouldnt be a problem. its a tight squeeze for my body under that dash, so troubleshooting is not easy Anyone experienced this?

haha, I'll gladly welcome you here ! ps. just got a quote from my welder, it would be around 1800 euros to repair, which is about 2300 dollars.

I disagree. SmoothZ, I am from Belgium and bougt a 260Z 3 years ago in Holland. I finally started to do go at the body and check for rust - bodged repairs. I am by no means a mechanic, and will let the welding be done by an expert. However, I think my car has the same issues like yours. Maybe even worse... These Z's rot and rust. My welding guy said he had seen much worse, and this was worth restoring. My car must have had a right frontal impact at some point, the welding there is substantial by the previous owner. However, I do agree agree with the point that there could be better chassis out there. But here in Europe, Z'sr and especially rot free Z's are hard to find. We have to make do with what we can find. My pictures:

Hey Gusbo Where do you live in Poland. I am from Belgium but my dad lives is Poland, near Rybnik.

Thank you for the comments ! I still have the standard L26 (euro) , and in comparison with the flattops they are great. The engine pulls cleanly, and at around 3000rpm it really kicks in. The idling is perfect at 900rpm, which was always unstable with the flattops. Next month I´ll be getting a new race prepared L28 engine, so we´lll see what the results are with those carbies. edit: i´ll throw in a detailed picture of the manifold, so you see the quality of the welding. (ps. dont look at the ugly exh. header, it needs to have a paintjob)

I´ve got a 6-carbs setup on my Z. they are Yamaha R1 carbs on a custom manifold. Made in england and beautifully made. They do their job and require little adjustment. I made the decision cause I had the "flattops":

Chris Its Duncan from the Z farm, located in North Yorkshire, a good english friend of mine went to see him. I haven´t actually seen the workplace, but I have full confidence. If you want more details, send me a pm or mail

Allright, thx for the info. I´ll see what th dyno says, and then decide what to do

Hi all, I am currently having an engine made for me in England for my 260Z. It will hit around 230bhp on the engine, and Im guessing around 190 at the rear wheels. I currently have the standard MSA header: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4350155683_84587db201.jpg Will this suffice for the new engine? If I upgrade to a better header, will it improve overall? Regards Hendrik

Correct, I might try 195 -55 -16 or 205 -45 -16 to try and sort it out. I see you also use 8" rimms, what are your front tires ?

Hi We just went and changed the whole thing,it turned out better. The only problem now is that it rubs when turning hard in the front. The tire size is 205-55-16 , I might try to change the tires. or some small fender work.

Chris I first went for Rota RB´s. but had to wait 9 months! for eventually to hear that they could not be ordered...(showoff imports nl) I then did it via www.usa2ned.nl, its a dutch site, but basicly they order for you, you pay to them. I had to pay 420usd for the rimms, 135usd to get it to the the netherlands, 130 € for the tax/imports , and 40 for shipment to Belgium. In all it costed me 571 € to get it here. To get the RB´s from showoffimports , it was 590 €, and only 7inch wide

Yea, its already arranged for this coming sunday, they will be switched! And thx Dave for the comment, I´m probably the only Z owner in Belgium (I suppose), and am proud of it. Love that car edit: @ 240ZGL, nice car man! I noticed you have the same colour like mine. What is your color code ? the guy I bought it from claimed : Datsun Red 526 or 531

Hey, I imported them from the states, it´s hard to get an offset of 0 here. There is a guy in Holland who does the paperwork for the imports, but I am pleased with the results of those rimms

Hmm, were your Springs for the back considerably longer than the fronts ? I did notice some difference between them. around 4-5cm. (1.5-2 inches)

Hey all Together with a mate we installed a set of Tokico struts and spings for my late european 260z (78). The springs were 5022R and 5020F. The R were longer than the F´s. Because of this, he claimed the R´s had to go to the front, to handle the heavy engine. I found it strange but thought he would know the best and we gave it a go. Anyway, I purchased some XXR wheels and tires and put them on. This is how it looks now : its not a bad look, but I suppose not how it is meant to be. My questions are : What will it do if I were to change it the right way ? So the F go to the front and the R to the back? I assume the Z´arse will go up higher and the nose down? My goal is to get the same height for the F and the R The rimms are 16x8 (205-55-16) on all wheels. I´m guessing it will be hard for the front wheels to turn when lowered more.

As promised, I just finished the knob for the console, and some pictures of the entire design. Everything has worked out nicely i think. The knob will be used for starting the engine. knob: http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000759.jpg whole design: http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000761.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000762.jpg

thx for the replies, indeed I know. Its maybe better to buy a new console, but as I like to tryout new things for myself, why not. Maybe in a few months Ill decide to buy a new console. I didnt put foam below it, but used a piece of cardboard instead. it gives that bit of fluffiness I do have now a nice chrome button to be installed! will post soon ^^

Hi all, Because the original shift stick and upholstery was plain ugly on my 260z, I decided to remove the console. I knew the PO had been busy making holes in the center console and ruining the whole thing. When I bought it: http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000105.jpg Center console and damage... http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000726.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000708.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000732.jpg I want to cover up the holes, and make it a bit more attractable so I started my home made botch job Made some nice wooden cutouts.. http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000744.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000733.jpg Fitted the "skai"- black leather http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000747.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000742.jpg Fits like a glove http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000748.jpg Remade the stereo dash and retrimmed http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000743.jpg Made a new knob..needs to be retrimmed still http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000750.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000751.jpg Any comments, please do !!!

Hi all Because I wanted a new sound, and the ugliness of the former exhaust gone,I got it custom made: stainless steel straight to a twister like muffler in the middle, and to an end muffler. Its got a nice deep ring to it, and looks a lot better:) http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000719.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000717.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000716.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1000718.jpg

Mine´s Belgium. I don´t know of a german forum for Z as well, but indeed there is a french and one in the uk.