Darrel

I think some are over stating the harshness of the ride when they go to poly bushings. When you go with different springs and tokico HP(ie) struts, of course you're going to have a harsh ride with the stock tokico setting on their HP's is about setting # 3 on their illuminas (5 way). Get the Illumina struts and whatever springs you would be comfortable with be it tokico, stock or eibach. Look up the spring rate of each spring maker. Again, it isn't just the poly bushings causing the harsh ride. I have the tokico illumina suspension package and the #1 setting is plenty soft enough for the streets. Although I will be looking at the az zcar springs soon because I don't like the tokico springs. Before you attempt the spindl pin bushings, make sure you need those. Unless the car has been used a daily driver for 30 years and has been well cared for, they might not need replacing. When dropping the rear suspension, if the strut flops down without resistance then they will most likely need replaced. I sell a spindle pin tool, but beandip on this site loans one out, there is also a loaner program on hybridz. If all you have is one car you need to replace the bushings on then the loaner program is more cost effective. If you want to replce the spindle pin bushings because you are in that area and want to do it anyway, get the tool. Unless the spindle pin is really rusted in there the tool will help tremendously and you will be able to salvage the pin.

Your car IS show quality. There's no denying it. SSuspect has a set that he will be refurbishing. So this will be a great tip to follow.

Was the number I sent out yesterday the same that I sent earlier?

I hitchhiked, showed some leg, got picked up, see if you can whore yourself out like that.

rooms full :-P

Any car would look sad next to those 3 cars, but at least you would be there with other z car buddies :-D Hopefully you can get with pop's Z and Kenz240z soon.

I checked the calendar for the z club and we're having the annual picnic on that day. I pm's John Scott over on hybridz with the info, hopefully he will be interested.

glasspack then. :-D It keeps the exhaust note toned down. It might sound great with just a muffler only, but after a while it will really start to bug you.

resonator

Did you get to meet Alex Trebeck and Jesse the body Ventura too??

We had a small gathering of z cars today in Ft Collins. SSuspect(Tim), picked up 240zman(Daniel) and me along the way in his way up to Ft Collins. We met with kenz240z(Ken), Pop's Z(Mike), and boulderz(Dave-zdriver) in Ft collins. Ken, Mike and Dave have great z car examples, 2 240z and a 280z black pearl. I can only dream that I can be as meticulous with my cars. Unfortunatley the donor 280zx wasn't as described and had a very loud knock at idle and wasn't a good candidate for the swap into Tims' newly aquired 240z. If the others see this they will have a few pics for posting.

I have the same set up. I like the illuminas, but don't care much for their springs. $499 is a fair price shipped. I paid $560 shipped about 6 yrs ago. Do some more research on the springs. I am leaning toward the az zcar springs.

It looks like we will be able break ground on the track this year!!! Although they are still waiting to get all the constructions bids sorted out, we should have enough money collected to build a usable facility. The preliminary estimates called for $2.8 to build a usable facility. Our old track, 2nd creek was what I would call a usable facility and it worked well for 20 years although it was very small. Construction release parameters-- That CAMA owns the land. DONE That the needed zoning is approved. DONE That the site plan is approved by the County. DONE That firm quotes are in hand for the major cost items of this project. in progress And last, but not least, that the Capital Campaign has raised enough money to at least pay for a "Useable Track." -- According to the latest tally we have $2,835,000 raised from members, commercial and individual loan program. $601K- individual member and commercial sponsor contributions $884K- starting capital $1,350,000-- loan program

The latest "what's happening" letter has been posted on the HPR web site along with an updated fund raising total. There is also a link for founding sponsor advertising rates flyer. $2,574,000 has been raised so far. www.highplainsraceway.com http://www.highplainsraceway.com/pdf/FoundingSponsors-Flyer.pdf

latest "whats happening"

fundraising is close to $2.2 million. latest lap simulation on the most recent layout.

Depending on how deep you dig into the real condition of the car, you may be ahead with the rear end. It should have an r-200 3.36 rearend which is preferable for hybridz projects. As far as the lines of the car, at least it isn't a 280zx 2+2 :-D Being from PA, I am sure there is a lot of bondo and paint hiding a lot of stuff(rust, rust and more rust).

Updated info on the web site. http://www.highplainsraceway.com/news/CAMA-Whats-Happening-020308.pdf www.highplainsraceway.com

The USR for High Plains Raceway has been approved by a unanimous vote by the county. Closing for the land is schduled on the 31st. This despite a land owner who lives 5 miles away and complains about noise from the semi trucks driving on us 36, and us denver drivers that aren't used to slow moving farm implements.

Here is a great sim lap on the latest track layout. Most recent numbers $430K- member contributions $450K- loan program $883K- starting capital $1,763,000 latest news release

Welcome to the site Jeff! I figure keeping track of individual donations, the loans and commercial monies will take care of themselves. I am sure there will be a huge jump when the USR is finally approved(hopefully by feb 15th) from all of those sitting on the fence.

fund raising has broken the $400K mark. most recent update

I think hillary has the widest stance.

I'm going to wait and see how wide the candidates stances are.

they are very wary of crank pirates. ;-) http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/index.php BTW----check your pm's please.