Chino 240Z

Reaaaally, Hey that sounds great! They promised to send a copy but nothing yet. I'd pay you for your trouble if you found one. Japan magazines can be made quite nice compared to thin papered US magazines. Thanks for the heads up we have lots of fun with this Z, and a nice magazine write-up would make a good memory to keep. So are you over in Japan now? Honto ni, Domo Arigatogozimashita yo! Thank you very much, Craig

Keep an eye open for a 71 240, Road race, school-bus yellow, #44 article.... they came by the house and did a front yard photo shoot before the photographers went back to Japan after the MSA car show here in California. Perhaps in the fall? Like to find a where to purchase the magazine.

When we still had the stock calipers, we used the R4 from Porterfield and would use them again. I ruined a set from not getting them to bed right. Dusty, only noisy without the thin metal shims, they needed to get heated up before working good. Had a Nasa instructor cry about how bad he thought they were, but then again he ruined his next set of a different brand too. I got a feeling he has lots of equipment problems caused by him though.

I was always trying to figure how to shave a little time through those last 2 turns... now I know Hectors secret fast line!!! Good job Ron & Hector thanks for the video.

Here's one for the coil over track height. Interesting how profiles appear from car, to application. coil-overs 325f/275r spring rates (Eibach 10" / 12") camber plates 2.8 degrees negative-front / 2.5 rear 23 1/2" - front (225x50x15) 23 3/4" - rear (225x50x15) 4 3/4" - front jack point 5 1/2" - rear jack point

We installed larger Wilwood calipers which required us to go to the 15" rims. Never heard of the Pana racing rims failing from normal use, perhaps after some type of major impact, but no nightmare of problems... Anyways, I do have a set of [5] Panasport Racing 14"x7" rims and Kumho V710s tires and and a set of used Toyo RA1s all shrink wrapped in plastic. They are stored away inside my garage from last year that I don't know what to do with? Unless I find a car to fit them! This smaller diameter set with a 4.63 and even then 4.11 rear end, helped with that nice pull out of the hole. They are ready for the track, special event, or what ever... [5] Panasport 14" Rims [4] Mounted Kumho V710 225/50/14 [1] Mounted Used Toyo RA1 as the Spare [4] Used Toyo RA1 225/50/14 (Still have time left on them.) Steel valve stems But no center caps Don't know if 14" clear the Toyota 4x4 conversion caliper. <a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/?action=view&current=Panasports-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/Panasports-1.jpg" border="0" alt="For Sale: Pana\'s & Kumho tires."></a> <a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/?action=view&current=PanasportBackside.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/PanasportBackside.jpg" border="0" alt="Backside of a Panasport rim."></a> <a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/?action=view&current=5PanasportRacingRims.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/5PanasportRacingRims.jpg" border="0" alt="Kumho tires w/ 2 events."></a> <a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/?action=view&current=FH030019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/FH030019.jpg" border="0" alt="1971 240Z"></a> <a href="http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/?action=view&current=4Panasport.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/4Panasport.jpg" border="0" alt="Panasport 14\"x7\", 4 lug."></a> Like many race products they don't sell as oem replacement and don't bare the "DOT" mark. Sorry, should have posted in classified but I saw the opportunity with the mention of Panasports..... $800.

So you can't wait for her to hand it down.... hmmm.... well let's see.... Duct tape, 2-bricks, a rope......naaa... to painful! Forgery lessons, and new pen...... naaa... they'll never believe you! Well dude, you'll just have to show Mom how much you appreciate her Z and help her take care of it's cleaning, waxing, repairs, and tune-ups. Maybe she'll let you take your wife out on a date and a Sunday afternoon drive in the Z. I think that will be the funnest way to get behind the wheel. Mom probably already knows you like it as much as she does! :classic: Good luck.

Ouch, next time don't land on your head! band-aids are cheaper than a helmet. :hurt:

Equipment, lifestyle, and research......ok, I'll do that, meanwhile over the years of family cycling .... had two Trek 720's, now a Trek 4500, a garage full of kids bikes, Hollywood racks, Regional Park yearly passes, magazines, books, gloves, suits, pumps, tires, GPS, topography maps, and the swag that goes with the sport. I "know" it can be expensive, but never demands of updating hardware. Just the case of "I wants" that makes biking expensive to me. But hey don't we all want a $4500 carbon-fiber frame. it's the American style that we all buy into, gotta have more and be the fastest! and then the helmet becomes more trash for the landfills.

Bicycling tights, shoes and "cup-o-soup" helmet on your head = money hand over fist? do they actually have tech inspections for this stuff? Geez dude, wait till you get to the point of having to replace more than just a helmet, because of some judgment call. Get ready for the 3-layer drivers suit, SFI rated gloves, shoes, neck restraints, HANS devices, required suit patches, seat harnesses & belts, window nets, right-side driver nets, arm restraints, helmets.... and the list goes on! You can expect to pass out $2500 to $3500 getting suited up before the replacement costs start. If you don't trash your equipment and even doing a track event every month, these things will last for many years. And don't forget your required track fees will be from $150 to $500 per day depending on the event. Oh, and gas for track car, tow vehicle, food, hotel or RV fees. I agree with the protest or a judgment call should be made if it shows defects, parts missing, stressed, rips, or something coming apart. Or maybe the manufacture should allow upgrade or trade in dollars for their own equipment to be recalled or replaced if there is a real reason for it not to perform properly. For the two of us to have the Z on track with a local club cost us approx. $500 to $700 per day, or $900 to $1200 per weekend. That's before you price in the broken part, oil, fluids, tires... BUT it's the best legal rush you can buy! Some small clubs fudge a on the equipment replacement dates... especially when there if nothing wrong with it, which is o.k. by me! "ok I spoke, I feel better too"

I believe it is Arne, looks like the car. With dark Libres, same paint and stock setup. Appears to be home now in a couple of happy owners garage. I recall that issue of Classic Motorsports Mag with the write up on freshing up that 70. I was going over the 2008 editorial calendar for Classic Motorsports and it doesn't look like they have plans for any Datsun articles until Jan 2009. It shows something on Classic Datsuns for next year. Hope they can squeeze something in during the year.

It was excited to see a very clean 240Z on the cover of Grassroots Motorsports Magazine when I pulled it out of the mailbox yesterday. April 08 issue shows a nice Z on the cover, but no Z content in the article, just a cool cover shot. Thumbs up on the cover photo!

I like your ride d240zx2. Hmmm, I think I'd like to try that set up 240ZGL... just maybe with the megs tucked back a little more.

So, did you see the shims behind the pads? I tried the goop to the back of the pads.... didn't do the job complete until I got the small metal shims from MSA to fit behind the pads. Fixed the squeal problem when we had Kevlar pads on stock calipers couple years ago.

2 THUMBS UP! now to go find the magazine.

You can enjoy being as loud as you wish!!! :classic:

Sounds great Ron. Not sure SV knows what they will be doing for RV parking this event. We did make note to SV that we are with WCZR group just in case something comes up. Didn't ask for garage space since I have all the tools, gas, guages, supplies, food, drinks and what ever all on board the rig, and the car goes in & out with 2 groups both days... might also need to help out with some other new people on the track too? So I was just playing it by ear and see what plans unfold as it gets closer to the event. Looking forward to having some fun with the Z, cause we've been going over the car nose to tail looking for anything that needs attention, don't need any break downs...

We're in and crossing our fingers for some good So-Cal weather for that weekend too. <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i37.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/100_4454.flv"></embed> hope this link works... Mrs. Chino pulling on a Mustang....

Very cool, and nice chin too Vic!

Carl, I like the system in the pictures you attached. I printed those out to plan for the next exhaust on our track car. I bet those sound like hell, and I love the way they look. Did a very simular setup on a V8 truck years ago and there was no other sound like it on the street. Thanks

Willow Springs is like a hidden race oasis just a couple hours from Los Angeles. It was our first track to adventure out onto and turned into one of our favorite places to spend a weekend. But no matter how many events we do at this track it seems to always give me a major case of the butterflies. Soon after the first session is behind you, the feeling turns into the most awesome euphoric feeling which should be illegal! For most drivers Willow Springs is an easy track to learn and drive but one of the most difficult tracks to perfect and drive the perfect line lap after lap. We have found that as we have improved our driving ability over a couple years the faster modern day cars have been easier to catch and pass. It is always a treat to see a new Mustang, Corvette, or Tuner car give way to a 36 year old Z car. I don't have the HP Mark's car unleashes, but on a cold day with fresh tires a 1:36's has been my best and Mrs. Chino followed it up with some 1:38's. Most modern car drivers are happy to break 1:40's. It must be something else to get down to 32's & 33's. It is amazing how hard it can be to just gain even a fraction of a second knowing you just drove the best line and lap you ever have. For me gains are always so tiny. Here is the track layout <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/WillowWideTrack.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Early years photo from looking down from the Balcony <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/OTRSept9-10075.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/OTRSept9-10076.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Todays view from the top of the track <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/Nov9Balcony3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> One of the nice things about this track is you can just about view the entire track from just about anywhere from the pits and parking lots. This can also be embarrassing as your missed shift, spin or goof can be heard by everyone watching. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/100_4309-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> As fun and exciting as this place can be, it also can be one of the worst days you will ever have if you ease your attention or overdrive your talent. This place you never want to loose respect for. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/100_3792.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> This driver and instructor were fine but the car suffered the pain. Found on the tracks web site, this is John Morton's view on a hot lap around Willow Springs. http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/trackinformation/hotlap.asp With a little patience and perseverance a prepared Z car can get around cars like these, but have to do everything you can to not get passed by the higher HP cars on the straights. <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/ACRA-10.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> Historic Trans Am and Nascar stock cars often see 150 to 165 MPH on the straights. We have even seen Borris Said come play with the clubs and put on a show waxing cars around the track! <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/Chino240Z/borriskids1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a> If you get a weekend to visit this place when a local club is running, stop by and have a look. Visitors are always welcome, and if you bring a helmet, there's a chance you could catch a session from an instructor or advance driver. The first Z driver we ever met at this track was one of the friendliest. He and his family made us feel welcome on that icy cold morning after the storm the night before. They just happened to squeeze their RV and trailer in next to us and block the freezing wind from our rig. We still enjoy cheering for Mark Belrose and his car that you can spot a mile away. Anyways thanks for the opportunity to expound a little about Willow Springs. Cheers. This coming weekend we are off to Buttonwillow near Bakersfield Ca. with SpeedVentures for a totally different type of track.