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I think a bunch of us know about it...and are saddened! Will

Scott, Welcome to the club, and thanks for the great info and the effort! Will

I1) would think you could make a simple mold and cast them in epoxy or urethane resin pretty inexpensively-even if make two sets of molds-one with passages and one without. I know they could be cast out of a "firm" silicone. Maybe even a simple impervious Ceramic casting-permanent, extremely durable, and cheap! 2) I think there were two versions-the same thickness... but I can't pull up my parts software at the moment to check. 3) Offer them both ways-making a second mold for such a simple part is not difficult. 4) Good question, as with most 240Z specific parts it is a shrinking market... 5) It depends, enough to make it worth your while, and not so much as to attract someone else to jump in. Will

Halloween's coming-sounds like you are driving your treat! Welcome! Will

Aluminum Radiators are prone to cracking from vibration. They must be mounted in such a way that any chasis flex/vibrations can be absorbed by the insulation between them and the mounting location. The radiator John spoke of has an aluminum core and plastic tanks-I will be using the same one in my car(modified turbo installation)- it does require an insulated mounting scheme-not the simple four bolts that the OEM Brass version uses. Aluminum radiators should be cradled in a rubber/foam insulator on the bottom, and captivated from the top with insulated(rubber or foam) brackets. Give this a read-specifically the part about ALuminum radiators... http://www.jagsthatrun.com/V8-chapters/V8-DatsunZ-Cooling-System.pdf Will P.S. If your car is stock, and you want to keep the simplest installation, use the OEM style three or four row.

As I understand it there are about five minutes of that birthday party video that have been available in the ADULT section of your local video store...after the parts that are illegal in half a dozen states were cut out!... Will

The Plans for Saturday, March 14th, the day before the Amelia Island Concours, and the proud display of Carl Becks exquisitely restored BRE Rally 240Z are done! The Ritz Carleton historically has hosted a convention style atmosphere with different vendors giving away goodie bags and freebees all day long Friday and Saturday, in addition to their posted schedule of events(see below). The Alternate plan is for those that can and want to to meet Saturday morning at Pavilion #5 on the North Beach at Little Talbot Island State Park (12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32226 904-251-2320), 9AM Z Show and tell Bring your favorite Z items/literature to show off! at Pavillion #5 on the North Beach of Little Talbot Island State Park. At 11am the get together will change venue to a Z CruiZe to Lunch! 12:00 Lunch at Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 3PM Z Show and tell resumes until 5pm Then hopefully we will get together for dinner at: The Surf Restaurant and Bar 3199 South Fletcher Avenue Fernandina Beach, Fl. 32034 904-261-5711 Lunch CruiZ details The restaurant I have chosen is one I have been enjoying for over a decade, almost every time I visit Jacksonville, (since the Mash Unit restraunt (Dressed up as the 8063rd if memory serves) closed years ago), and have never been disapointed with. Any CruiZ should have a decent drive, and this restaurant is 50 minutes(39 miles) from the park! There is also an optional route that will allow your Z to be carried carried across the St. Johns by a boat($8) instead of a bridge!! The restaurant is called: Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 It has a casual, family friendly, "anamalistic" atmosphere with a seriously extensive menu (found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/menu.pdf ). The full website can be found here: http://www.clarksfishcamp.com/page3.html I promise you will get a kick out of this place! Will Ritz Carleton Events for Saturday March 14th. 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 277-1100 New car displays by The Ritz-Carlton Front Door by: Bentley Motors, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz USA, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Spyker Cars North America, Ultimate Motorworks Amelia Golf Classic $175 per person Reservations required 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Contact Keith Gibson or Eric Cannon at (904) 277-0012. "The Great Roadster Drivers" Seminar $25 Reservations required, tickets online. 10:30 a.m.- 12 noon st The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Ballroom Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the first US Grand Prix F1 race and the only time Indy cars ran at Daytona. Panel discussion and Q&A session with Parnelli Jones, Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Lloyd Ruby, & Jim Rathmann. RM Auctions' Automobiles of Amelia Island Cost: G.A.: $100 (includes catalog, admission for two to the auction only) Bidders: $200 (includes catalog, admission for two, seating in the main tent, and invitation to Friday’s Preview party). 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Ocean Front Lawn Test Drives - Various Manufacturers No charge, open to public Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach Heacock Classic Collector Car Insurance Silent Auction No charge, open to the public 10 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton : Slot Car Racing $2 per race 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Center Tennis Court Location: Cost: Automotive Fine Arts Society No charge, open to the public 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Plaza II Breitling Cocktail Reception $275 per person, including Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner. Limited availability. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Pre-function Area Mercedes-Benz Gala Dinner $275 per person, including Breitling Cocktail Reception Limited availability. Reservations required. Keynote speaker: Veteran racer & SPEED Channel Commentator David Hobbs Directions from Little Talbot Island, Jacksonville, FL to Clark's Fish Camp & Seafood, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258 -------------------------------------------------- 1. Start out going WEST on HECKSCHER DR/FL-A1A toward CHAPMANS PL. Continue to follow HECKSCHER DR. (go 13.9 miles) 2. Merge onto FL-9A S via the ramp on the LEFT toward SOUTHSIDE CONNECTOR. (go 19.8 miles) 3. Merge onto I-295 N via the exit on the LEFT. (go 2.4 miles) 4. Take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD exit, EXIT 3. (go 0.3 miles) 5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD SOUTH ramp. (go 0.0 miles) 6. Merge onto OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD. (go 0.9 miles) 7. Turn RIGHT onto HOOD LANDING RD. (go 1.7 miles) 8. End at 12903 Hood Landing Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 >> ESTIMATED TIME: 49 minutes | DISTANCE: 38.95 miles -------------------------------------------------- Please PM me if you plan to come to participate in the CruiZe, or meet at the restaurant so that I can make reservations to keep our wait time down. Everyone will pay for their own lunch and dinner! We also will make plans to line the Amelia Island Parkway with Zs on Sunday Morning! Will

Z forum, New Z enthusiast, New Z owner. Young Z owner. John, take all of this Flak as constructive criticism on how to get the most from the members here, not as a personal attack. No one here knows anymore about you than you type! Some members see the continuation "text speak" as a form of disrespect-and it is difficult to see where that and youth separate. While I will admit "text speak" is not my favorite form of conversation, I enjoy talking Zs far more than I dislike it. I am 45 and have lived with Dyslexia all of my life, so working around communication issues are nothing new to me-neither is not allowing those issues to hinder my enjoyment of something. You have time to learn anything, use it well! Will

You can't go wrong with DatsunSpirit-Ejji is a serious Z enthusiast, and not just someone looking to swap parts for money! Will

There is a great deal of info on sound deadening in the the archives. I have used Second Skin audio products: http://www.secondskinaudio.com/ I have used their firewall product, the Damplifier Pro™, and several other things. Will

Springs sag over time, replacements aren't that expensive, and with something like the Eibach Pro Kit, your handling will improve as well! Will

jack up the front end-both wheels off the ground-and give each wheel a left to right shake. At eyelevel, you should be able to see and feel where the "give" is, and clearly identify if it is wheel bearings, Lugs, ball joints, or the rack. Don't forget to check your bushings, lots-o-slop there with old rubber! Will

Congratulations! Zs like to move it, move it! Be sure it is wheel bearings you are hearing and feeling and not just rusty, unused brakes! Will

Lets not forget the fact that at his induction onto then Automotive Hall of Fame, Mr. K securely and publicly tagged Matsuo as the designer of the Z. It stands to reason that two great designers could come up with similar front end treatments to the same car separately. WIll

You said this then you didn't post a pic... Here is mine... I agree, back to the initial focus of the thread...and its excellent intentions! Will Ps, I can't post anymore-I have no pictures....

Yup, I have looked at the Next Engine scanner for several years. Another member has one and was going to scan a few parts for me, and that never has happened, so after a few attempts at communication, I decided that I just needed to go it on my own-so I bought one. It does require additional software to make it usable and cost effective, I have been researching the proper software to make the scans usable, and to drive my CNC mill/drill/lathe in its native tongue. I don't have a solidwerks budget-in terms of time or money, so I have to find a less expensive answer-and I believe I have. It will be delivered after I get back from Amelia, I don't have the 3d printer, but both SCAD and Gulfstream do, and the gentleman who owns the restoration shop handling Larrys car is connected with both! Simple reproductions are better handled with comparatively simple molding techniques. I expect to use the scanner to produce wax positives for lost wax castings. Will I am tired of telling you guys what is coming, and never seeming to finish. My intent was to show you with a video, and some finished parts...after Larrys car is done. Will

Here are the last of the Little Talbot State Park particulars! The park is open 8am to dusk, Park Entry Fees Admission Fees: $4.00 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers). Single Car Occupant: $3.00 Motorcycle Fee (one or two persons):$3.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit: $1.00 per person. Special Events for Little Talbot Island State Park * ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE TALBOT ISLANDS Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2009. 1:00 p.m. Description: Join a Park Ranger for a look into the archeological resources left behind by previous cultures. Find out what we find today and what makes the Talbot Islands so significant. The program will take place at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission. Fees: The program is free with regular park admission. Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2320. Beaches Little Talbot Island offers four and half miles of beautiful beaches. With two parking areas and 5 boardwalks, access to the beach is easy. Three bathhouses and outdoor showers are also provided for your beach enjoyment. Bicycling can be enjoyed throughout the park, whether you prefer to stay on the paved two and a half mile Park Drive, or ride along the hard packed sand of the beach. A limited number of bicycles are available for rent at the Ranger Station. Guided Segway Trips. Looking for a unique and exhilarating experience? Explore the beauty of these barrier islands as never before—on Segways®. EcoMotion Tours is one of Talbot Islands State Parks’ visitors service providers operating on Little Talbot Island and nearby Fort George Island. EcoMotion Tours uses Segway transporters to provide an enjoyable and modern way of touring. Segways are two-wheeled, battery-powered devices that respond to the way you lean. These eco-friendly transporters are quiet and easy on the trails, providing a wonderful way to explore nature without disturbing its inhabitants. You’ll be equipped with a wireless headset so our guides can point out the fascinating plant and animal life along the trails. Ecomotion Tours provides helmets, orientation and training to ensure everyone has a relaxed and safe experience. No experience is necessary, but there is a minimum age requirement (13 years old) and a weight requirement (between 100-250lbs). Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All guided trips include instruction, interpretation, bottled water, and a snack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The tour on Little Talbot Island is a 5-mile trip through a mature maritime forest that leads to the beach. You’ll enjoy watching the true beauty of a coastal hammock unfold as your cross-terrain Segway transports you along this amazing island trail. This trip departs from the north parking lot of Little Talbot Island and will last about 2.5 hours. There are two tour options available for Fort George Island. The morning tour is nearly four miles long and travels through the island’s maritime forest and visits Kingsley Plantation. The afternoon tour is approximately an hour long and omits the Kingsley segment. Fort George tours depart from the Ribault Club. On these tours you’ll hear the storied history of the island and see up close the unique flora indigenous to this habitat. Visit Ecomotion Tours for schedules and call 904-251-9477 to make reservations. Canoeing/Kayaking Icon Canoeing & Kayaking Long Island Outfitters is Talbot Islands State Park's canoe and kayak visitor service provider located on AIA between Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands. The service is operated by Kayak Amelia and offers everything from basic rentals to special focus guided trips. The facility provides local information including maps, safety information, and possible routes. Inside the concession, you'll find snacks and drinks, restrooms, and souvenirs. Canoe and kayak rentals are available, or if you have your own, there is access to a hand launch ramp. Kayak Amelia offers guided paddles including; birding paddles, tai-chi paddles, sunset and full-moon paddles, and special focus paddles. All guided trips include instruction, snack, and interpretation. For those bringing their own kayaks or canoes the fees for using the hand-launch at Long Island Outfitters is $1.00 per person. Long Island Outfitters is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the year, however it is closed on Wednesdays December through February. For additional information contact Kayak Amelia at 904-251-0016 or the Ranger Station at Little Talbot Island State Park (904-251-2320). Fishing Icon Fishing With literally miles of beach, Little Talbot is a surf fishing paradise. The list of species caught from this beach is long. Check with the ranger at the gate or strike up a conversation with one of the regulars; either should know what is biting and where. The coastal salt marsh on the "back" side of the island offers superb light tackle angling. From tailing redfish to bottom hugging flounder, ambushing trout to hard pulling black drum, you are sure to find something to "stretch your string." Camping is offered on the western side of Little Talbot Island along Myrtle Creek, approximately a quarter of a mile from the beach. Our campground has 40 campsites, each with water, electricity, an in-ground fire ring, and a picnic table. Most of the sites are nicely shaded by huge moss-draped Live Oak trees. Little Talbot offers the opportunity of sampling a complete cross section of a coastal barrier island. Exposing a variety of the island's wildlife, the Nature Trail is anchored at one corner of the campground and provides a comfortable walk of approximately one mile. The Hiking Trail winds four miles through five distinct natural communities, including maritime hammock, beach dune, and depression marsh and finishes its last mile and a quarter with a breathtaking stroll on the sandy beach. If you choose to hike the trails, always check in at the ranger station and remember your water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Pets must be confined, leashed (not to exceed six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Tethered pets must not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Quiet hours must be observed from 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds, or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or to leave the campground. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Little Talbot Island State Park on our hiking trails, pavilions, paved park roads, parking lots, multi-use trails, and campground. They must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times and can not be left unattended for more than a half-hour. Dogs are not permitted on beaches, shorelines or beach boardwalks. Picnic Areas Icon Picnicking The North bath house has a handicap toilet, sink, and shower in Men's room and in Women's room. The South bath house has a handicap toilet, sink, and shower in Men's room and in Women's room. Surfing The north beach area of Little Talbot offers one of the best surfing beaches in northeast Florida. While there are 5 miles of beach on Little Talbot Island, the northern section of the beach offers the best surf, with plenty of space to catch your own wave. Please be aware of other swimmers and always use caution while enjoying the ocean. Wildlife Viewing Because Little Talbot is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, it provides many different natural habitats. These diverse habitats make for a wealth of wildlife within the park. Gopher tortoise and snakes can be seen throughout the park. The shoreline provides ample opportunity to view shorebirds, and the backside of the island is a haven for wading birds. Follow the Little Talbot Hiking Trail over a cross section of ecosystems, and you may be surprised at what you find! Will PS, let me know if you are planning to drop by, the plans for the Saturday are evolving, I am planning a Z cruize.

Come on guys, Alan is right about this being an international forum, all opinion, experience, and history are welcome, and the perspective from other parts of the world are a valid and necessary part of Z history. Between them Carl and Alan have a wealth on Z information that sould not be discounted. Carl has the USA experience, Alan has the UK experience-these were two different markets handled by Nissan two different ways, please look at both and realize the value in both! Neglecting or dismissing any viewpoint means you will probably miss something. Both put diamonds in the threads, and are strong willed, thick skinned and deserving of your respect. Look at the discussions they get into and realize the tectonic action between them will bring more diamonds to the surface than any calm presentation! Read what they post and draw your own conclusions. Will

Once again, We will be holding an impromptu Z get together on Saturday, March 14th, at Pavillion #5 at the North Beach of Little Talbot State Park, if you are going to be in the area, plan to join us, the pavillion is reserved for us from sunrise to sunset., There is a nominal charge to enter the state park. local Z clubs have been, and are invited! The pavillion has several grills, so bring some picknick fare/fast food, and join us! Will

Twelve Days to the Amelia Island Concours! Join us there to celebrate Carl's Invitation to show his exquisitely restored BRE Rally Z on the field! Add to that Peter Brock(founder and owner of BRE and more recently BRE2.net for those that don't know) will be Judging in the show, and a cast of many more racing legends, Automotive Enthusiasts, and Celebrities-Including the Infamous Carl Beck!!!!! We will be having an impromptu Z get together on Saturday the 14th at Pavillion #5 at the North Beach of Little Talbot State Park. John(280~Master) and I will be traveling down Friday(the 13th!) morning to attend "The Great Customizers" panel talk, and to research the new acceptance and involvement of Japanese cars in the concourse! Will

The seats look to fit really well! What kind of seats, and brackets did you use/fab up? We need more specifics for those who search for seating options. Will

While I would never recommend your chosen vendor, DatsunPartsLLC , I do have a couple of questions: 1) Have you contacted Datsun-Parts, LLC? Being that you are close enough to take it personally and with out too much drama, why don't you take advantage of their warranty? 2) If you are outside of their warranty, Why? 3) What sort of hodge-podge oddities have you and your mechanics noticed? I am sorry you are having a problem with a product bought from Datsun-Parts LLC. Will

I hate to tell you, but if a steel blade will scratch glass, steel wool will. Even the makers of Brillo pads admit that unless there is soap on the glass, steel wool should not be used on glass. More importantly, steel wool will shred into fibers that will get into the seams of the area and rust, potentially causing all kinds of problems. Use Brass wool and it will not scratch glass, rust or cause problems with paint, weather seals, or wipers. Will

I don't think Japan got the 280ZX, or atleast not by that name. Replacing the rail is possible, but unless you are going to do it, expect to add $1000 or so to your budget, between having the area trimmed, the new part fitted and welded in...better to over estimate than to underestimate. Be aware, if there is significant rust there, there is probably more...check it out thoroughly, or get a well versed member to have a look. Will

I've been running both Fast and Efast for over six years, well over a year on Vista Home Premium with no issues-but the most common issue in Vista is handled by running software as admin... I copy the Nfast.sys file to the windows/system subdirectory, and use the win2000 install file. The club CD is so much easier to use, and so much more readable than efast...but Fast is the only way to go for the z32. MikeW I found the same thing with my first copy of efast, I cut the Sports and Z files and put it on one disk with the program. Efast and fast are copywrited and not included in mikes exemption-so they won't make it onto the the new club cd/dvd. Then again, well scanned, searchable, and well indexed PDF is so much less cumbersome, and easier to use. Most dealers will give the older version of fast away when the new one comes out. Most of the parts counter guys really don't understand Efast, and that is where the S30 info is. Will