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Hydrogen power is not that far away. Iceland has made a decision to convert all marine, public transport, and industrial machinery to hydrogen power in the next 30ish years. Public buses have already changed over (2002). Problem is the cost of refuelling stations & transportation. I'd say we'll prolly bitch and moan about the cost of fossil fuels for another 50 years. Then, i dunno. :stupid: FWIW Luke

So you'd have unmetered air in your system. And you think this would improve things how? :stupid: Now I'm sure you've seen as many or more posts than I have about vacuum leaks and the like in a FI motor, so why make one? IF you did manage to do it, the only way would be to make sure the rates of induction where exactly the same at any given time, which defeats the purpose of the exercise in the first place. I wonder sometimes

Don't worry, it will definately fill your day. If I recall correctly I started at about 600 grit? (could be wrong) then to 800 & 1000. I would also get the graded steel wool to use after that. And a polishing drill bit for finish. Good Luck. I'm sure that if you started off with a heavier grit and worked all the way through you would get an amazing finish (as some members have here) But my fingers just can't take all that abuse in one session. Luke

Well I know BBalls (Gavin) had moulds and at least two types of front spoilers available. He was selling them through Alan at the Zed shop but not sure if they are still available. If not, I'm sure you could get some leads from someone at a Brisbane meeting. Wouldn't mind knowing what you find too... Luke

hmm, maybe because that would be a little too difficult! Sure it is possible, so is a automatic hydraulic hatch lifter with xmas bells. But prolly a bit difficult too. The only reason I showed this was it is a SIMPLE way to have a remote hatch release. No it's not the best, yes it could be better, but hopefully someone can use the info I've given to improve on it. I'm interested to see a solenoid type release. That would be the best option I'd reckon. Luke

I still find it crazy that you guys don't have to wear a helmet by law! (And seatbelts in a car for that matter too!) :stupid: :stupid: Lucky that your ok, bummer about the bike. What was it? Luke

So, these "sub-standard" panels that have the mystery sticker on them, do we know if they are a random thing? Are they only on the later zs? As in maybe they kept all the sprayed panels to last to fit? Weird. Luke

1. If you had a way to "push" the mechanism down rather that pull with the cable then yeah sure. I couldn't think of a way to "easily" do it, but anything is possible. The only reason it has to come out is because the cable will not bend or turn at a great enough angle to stay in the hatch. 2. Don't really know what you mean. The cable does go into the hatch, and only re-emerges at the vinyl panel. But it is early, and mornings aren't good for me :tapemouth Hope it helped. Luke

Somehow I don't think they were thinking about the condition of the cars 30 years down the track. It's amazing that you can still (albiet rarely) find first gens with decent original paint etc. The 240z is rubbing shoulders with some pretty esteemed company in that list! Luke

I ended up using a loom tubing. 25mm and 12mm. Kinda like spiral hosing but thinner and has a split down the middle. Took me way too long to unwrap the original tape, for me to even consider putting the same kinda stuff back on. I find it MUCH easier to follow a wire or do any work on the loom when I can just pull open the tubing. Rather than unwrap everything. But I understand it wouldn't be for the purists. I would upload pics, but I cant for some reason? Will try later. Luke

Many moons ago... When I had my zx I replaced the clutch and it was gonna be one of two types (9.25 or 9 inch?) One was gonna be a load more expensive than the other, it ended up being the cheaper of the two. I *THINK* it was 9.25 inch. BUT this was years and years ago so I might be talking crap. Good luck Luke

The release is where it would be located normally, to the seat support. I'm sure it was about 3m, ill check when I get pics.

Well I just finished it off today. I used a fuel cap cable from a Telstar (Mazda 626 Type) which was about 3m long. It runs up the pillar then into the hatch and around to the lock. The lock is still able to be used as normal, tho I think I'll shave the lock at a later date. Looks pretty good I reckon. The cable is only visible at the lock, A lot of fiddling around to install though. I'll post pics when I can borrow a camera, if anyone is interested. Cheers Luke

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Interesting, there are a couple of bits on ebay of his that I would have liked to bid on. But I really can't be bothered going through what that guy did to get them . I wonder how it will affect the bidding?

I've had it working with the tach for about a year. But something has givin up in the last week or so, cross-firing and generally crap performance. Module is new, wires are new, plugs are new sooo yeah coil it is. Thanks for the offer, I'm sure they would help. Thanks for the quick reply! Luke