Chino 240Z
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The gentleman that runs the Opentrack racing events at Willowsprings showed me some pics of his Z for sale on Ebay, and here is his note regarding the car. He has many nice cars and builds them right, doesn't mess around with the cheap stuff. Anyone interested the car he is in the L.A. area... might be able to find it on Ebay or I could put you in contact with him. Here is his recent message when I asked him about his Z. "Craig, I bought the car for a good price and built it myself. I have the car on ebay for sale right now, it's at $5,400 with no reserve and only 2 days to go. Someone is going to get a nice car for cheap. The car has the original 6. Thanks, Kailo" here's the pics...
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I think you can try again at raising the fuel level in the bowl by bending the float tab so the float is closer to the lid. This will give the bowl a high fuel level and in turn it will also raise the fuel level closer to the top of the nozzle in the bottom of the carb. Then again start the adjusting nuts at 2 1/2 turns open and start the car. Hopefully with the choke off, or closed. When you pull the choke, the cable will pull the nozzle jets down and this raises the fuel level at the tip of the nozzle allowing for alittle more fuel on cold starts in the morning, gives little more fuel to get the cold blooded animal going, until it warms. This is what Arne is saying about proves the theory of float level still off, too low.
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I agree Arne. Pir0San remember that the float in the bowl will determine the level of the fuel at the opening of the nozzel. You are almost there with the proper fuel bowl level/ float level adjustment. The float level is a rough adjustment, then you fine tune this fuel level with the adjusting nut on the nozzle. The nut will raise or lower the nozzle for the fine tuning. Only make 1/4 turn adjustments at a time. Give the throttle a couple of good raps, let it the rpms settle before pressing the lifting pins for the dampner test. You only want to lift the test pins about a 1/16th of an inch, not much. Listen to the rpm changes and make another adjusting nut change according. Adjusting nuts maybe alittle different from each other depending on the float level in each and the carb condition itself. Make small adjustments and be sure the car in warmed up. The oil in the dampner will not effect idle or mixture.
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Decelerating down through the gears shows these cars character. Ya gotta love a sports car with a little character. And the occasional "Pop" is the car asking for alittle more attention like- "Hey! Look at me." Love it!
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Get a Trunk Monkey. http://www.funny-base.com/videos/70-trunk-monkey.html
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Ron, I thought you were going to say... "If you can dodge a Dodge you can dodge a lemon" just kidding you Dodge fans... "Warm yourself twice, Chop your own wood" Henry Ford
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oops...not so sure there is much too learn about Zs over there? 66stang gal & Pontiacguy enjoy your learning experience with the rest of us HERE at the right site.
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I'm guessing he also owns a Pontiac? My daily driver is a 93 Pontiac Formula... as for learning as much about the Z, don't feel afraid to tell someone to explain (chances are they don't know either) but hang right their with your friend and his Z, you can get more done with 2 people. Mrs. Chino 240Z won't let me work on the Z without her!!! tells me she owns 51% of the car? but it's 50 / 50 behind the wheel at the track. Nothing wrong with keeping the Stang an orig. straight 6, our 68 was too. So as to not hi-jack this thread or change the theme.... lets see...I like to say... "To each his own" "Hito to iro" Japanese for "People & Colors"- "Many people & Many Colors" "Osaru mo ki kara ochiru" Japanese for "Even monkeys fall from trees" - everyone makes mistakes. :cross-eye
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Hi 1966FordMustang, Welcome and hope you stay! 20 years ago my girlfriend had a 68-Stang, straight 6, candy-apple red, white top... so fine. I had a 72 Mach I and I had also purchased a Z car. The cars made a good combination! This girl is now my wife and racing partner & best friend for over 18yrs. Still to this day we both wish we had that 68 & 72 Fords... should have never sold them. Anyways enjoy your boyfriends Z, and never sell that 66!!! 20 years later you will still be regretting it! Cheers...Craig & Cindy
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Maxima flywheel fits right in. 07/78 to 06/84 Datsun 810 Maxima #123100-Y7000 Identify this flywheel by the casting code on the backside "Y70". Used Pick-a-part yards cost about $50 to $75.
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Hi Marduke, You or anyone else are always welcome to stop by, no charge at the gate, just sign in. You can always sit in on the drivers meeting at 8:00 then there is a track-line instruction class following that you can also check out. Most anyone offers brave soles rides in there cars through out the day, just bring a helmet. Lots of bench racing in the pits going on, nice cars, snack-bar, gift shop and all you can eat BBQ lunch is $10 too. Often professional teams use OTR for testing, like once Borris Said showed up with his Trans Am Mustang cars. You are also welcome to join us at Camp-Z and go for a ride too. I am 99% sure the Nov. 16th will go off rain or shine! Hope to Z-ya there.
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Since the last ACRA event was cancelled the next OTR event may sell out early? Here is the info. if anyone has the need for more speed! Gor for it! We'll be there! Craig & Cindy ----------------------- OPEN TRACK RACING Just a quick reminder Racer Buddies... Our next event is scheduled for Nov 16, 2005 on the big track at Willow Springs. This event will be run in the same fashion as all previous events. We will have three run groups, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each run group will get (5) 30 minute run sessions totaling 2 1/2 hours of track time. For all newbies or people who want to attend, we will have classroom instruction followed by on-track instruction. As always, all paid participants will get an all you can eat BBQ lunch and an OPEN TRACK RACING shirt. The price for this event is $145.00. Please remember that all OTR events are open to all that want to attend, so please tell a friend! Please Please Please Register Early!!! I am fully aware that everyone is very comfortable at registering at the very last minute, but if you could please take the time to register early, it would be very helpful to me. Kailo www.opentrackracing.com
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Sorry to say I just heard this event had been cancelled due to the slow enrollment. BUT! the next available track date will be Nov. 16th with OPENTRACKRACING.COM so go to Nov. 16th for more details!
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OPENTRACKRACING Southern California Willow Springs Internaltional Raceway. It will be held at WSIR on the 2.5 mile road course (A.K.A. The Big Track). The price is $145 per driver and includes: *Classroom Race Instruction *On Track Instruction *5 Thirty Minute Sessions Total of 2 ½ hours of track time Average driver logs 140 miles on the track *3 Run Groups: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced *All You Can Eat BBQ Lunch *Limited Production Shirt The event is open to every type of vehicle, from full race to street stock. Drivers must bring a helmet and convertibles require a roll bar (Factory Installed Pop-up roll bars are acceptable). For additional information please visit our website or give us a call. You may register through the link on the website. www.opentrackracing.com -
Hey guys & gals, if you have never tried it, here is your chance to get a feel what your Z-Ride at speed it like! It is such a fun-good-feel-time...it should be illegal! Thank goodness it's not! Have Fun!
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Just spreading the word: Another up coming track date at So. Calif. Willow Springs International Raceway. Can't beat the price for seat time in your Z on the track. We'll be there... 10/25/05 Craig & Cindy --------------------------- ACRA American Car Racing The next event will be on October 25th. It will be held at Willow Springs Insternational Raceway on the 2.5 mile road course (A.K.A. The Big Track). The price is $145 per driver and includes: *Classroom Race Instruction *On Track Instruction *5 Thirty Minute Sessions Total of 2 ½ hours of track time Average driver logs 140 miles on the track *3 Run Groups: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced *All You Can Eat BBQ Lunch *Limited Production Shirt The event is open to every type of vehicle, from full race to street stock. Drivers must bring a helmet and convertibles require a roll bar (Factory Installed Pop-up roll bars are acceptable). For additional information please visit our website or give us a call. You may register through the link on the website or call the number below and we will fax you the forms. www.americancarracing.com 18543 Devonshire, #310 Northridge, Ca 91324 (818) 360-3906 ---------------------------- ...hope to Z-ya there!
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Sorry to say I just heard this event had been cancelled due to the slow enrollment. BUT! the next available track date will be Nov. 16th with OPENTRACKRACING.COM so go to Nov. 16th for more details! -------------------------- Just spreading the word: Up coming track date at So. Calif. Willow Springs International Raceway. Can't beat the price for seat time in your Z on the track. We'll be there... Craig & Cindy --------------------------- ACRA American Car Racing The next event will be on October 25th. It will be held at Willow Springs Insternational Raceway on the 2.5 mile road course (A.K.A. The Big Track). The price is $145 per driver and includes: *Classroom Race Instruction *On Track Instruction *5 Thirty Minute Sessions Total of 2 ½ hours of track time Average driver logs 140 miles on the track *3 Run Groups: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced *All You Can Eat BBQ Lunch *Limited Production Shirt The event is open to every type of vehicle, from full race to street stock. Drivers must bring a helmet and convertibles require a roll bar (Factory Installed Pop-up roll bars are acceptable). For additional information please visit our website or give us a call. You may register through the link on the website or call the number below and we will fax you the forms. www.americancarracing.com 18543 Devonshire, #310 Northridge, Ca 91324 (818) 360-3906 ---------------------------- ...you can also contact Chino240Z regarding this event, hope to Zya there! -
350Z in a straight line crash... http://www.fungod.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=15&pos=32
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:classic: Thumbs up!
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I got the free sample and I like it. Don't know if you "factory-original" guys will think it is a good match to the original... but I like the stuff and will pull it around both doors and inside the rear hatch... just for a better seal and to keep the doors from rattling at 130pmh! I just ordered 45ft. of the stuff. Thanks for the tip Ed!
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I should post a pic of what it looks like by the end of the day! Bug guts, Tire rubber, & Dust. It's waiting in the garage now to get cleaned. I think we call the color "School Bus Yellow". -
Thanks all! Hard to get everyone together for a family photo. I think this one will make it in this years Christmas cards. -
It's was worth about 7ponies! I might try in at the track too. Also made it easier to turn on the in car video mounted on the roll bar, watching the gauges. -
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