cygnusx1
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Daycare, here we come! My son requests turbo boost about every mile. He loves the way it makes him feel weightless. I bought my 76 in 1989 with 69k miles, all original. Now it has about 170k miles but almost everything has been upgraded in one way or another. I minimize rainy use and ban snow/salt use. I think Hagerty frowns up using the car regularly for commuting, and that's about it.
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Yes, I was being sarcastic when I posted that. It's a shame when those billion dollar resources don't step up.
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I will agree with the OP, and the opposition. Yes, the prices are higher than they could be, but we would rather MSA makes a profit, or stay in business, than go bankrupt, or just throw in the towel. It's a tough business, and if they need to make a buck to stay around; so be it. We need a BIG Z store around. I don't think your statement was way off base, or that you sound immature, or that your reputation is at stake. That's a bit harsh. You just have to look at it from the point of view of a business in this economy. Let's face it, for many of us, the Z is play money, and there's not a lot of that going around these dayz.
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They probably don't get the same tax breaks for donations as we do here.
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Cars over the years.....Datsun, Jeep and Porsche win!
cygnusx1 replied to mally002's topic in Open Discussions
Awesome 914! -
MT 280's all came with R200's. Some ratio variations exist depending on configuration.
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Was it me or was the left front wheel on the red one bent?
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Cars over the years.....Datsun, Jeep and Porsche win!
cygnusx1 replied to mally002's topic in Open Discussions
1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina (dad bought new) 1984 Maxima Wagon Diesel (uncles car) *1976 Datsun 280Z (bought in 1989) 1990 Honda Civic Hatch (used) 1996 240SX (used) 2001 Subaru Legacy Wagon (new) 2002 Subaru WRX (new) *2007 Honda Odyssey (new) *1972 240Z (used) *2006 BMW 330xi (CPO) * Currently own -
Your dad brought your family and your cars together. Good to hear from you for sure. Be safe, and know that we are all thinking about Japan here in the US.
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Daves NEW Start/Stop Button Ignition System.
cygnusx1 replied to Zs-ondabrain's topic in GARAGE BUSINESS
Not answering for Dave, but my "oil cap" ignition which I call "keyless", is just that. Anyone can walk up, turn the knob, and steal the car. However, I employ kill switches for those days when I need to park the car for a while. There is no reason that a kill switch can't easily be employed. I think Dave's button setup provides wires for "kill-switching" the car. -
Daves NEW Start/Stop Button Ignition System.
cygnusx1 replied to Zs-ondabrain's topic in GARAGE BUSINESS
That is a really cool application. I just might have to replace my Mobile1 oil cap starter knob for this. :bulb: BTW, $170 is a very fair price for technology of this sort. IMHO. -
Ironically, the very reason things become rare is because they aren't worth making in volume anymore. Find someone that can make 1-10 pieces, of a variety of parts, at very low cost, and now you have a business. Unfortunately, SLA types of technology (3D Printing) is just about the only thing that can do this right now. The problem is that SLA models are not fully functioning parts and a good SLA machine costs a fortune. A few more years and we will get there though. The next closest technology, is using SLA to make molds that can mold one-off parts. Still expensive though.
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I think they use Boiling Water Reactors which means they can just pump in some seawater to keep them cool enough, however, that seawater now becomes contaminated. This all hinges on having: Large enough pumps, enough power to run them, and no leaks. I think they should really get anything and everybody, way out of the way, as fast as possible. They are completely out of safety margins at this point. The quake has used 8 lives of the cat, so to speak.
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Glad to see you alive and posting here.
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California and Hawaii, head for the hills!! Good luck and safety first.
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"some rust"
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"ran when parked"
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It's really sad to see a piece of culture, automotive history, and engineering/art, take the brunt of political agendas. I mean, let the owners keep them for track days or something. Can't there be a common sense resolution or is common sense too far gone? I am venting my feelings creatively http://www.cafepress.com/singlelensreflex/7732446
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Awesome videos! Look how skinny everyone was in 1969! The slip angles through the corners were phenomenal. Tire and suspension technology has certainly changed.
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Bo, cool car! and that +10 offset makes all the difference. I wish the Sportmax wheels had that extra bit of offset.
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Congrats! Go ahead now and post a pic of the wiring! Your turn.
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I have pics of mine from last year when I went through the same thing as you, but only after I taped up all the wires and put the rubber boot over the coil. If I could get to my car to take a new photo I would. I need the snow to melt. Warning HUGE picture: http://dcerutti.smugmug.com/Other/Future-Z/P1050545/830739647_YEQCc-O.jpg
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16x7, +12mm offset, 225/50-16 with 1" drop (no rubbing) 16x8, 0-offset, 225/50-16 with 1" drop (rear tires rubbed fender occasionally) Steering effort when parking is difficult with both.
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After three, long, snowy months, I put on my boots and hiked back into the woods to the Z shed. The snow is still up to my knees in most spots, and there is no way that the Z cars will be out in less than four more weeks. I managed to squeeze into the side of the shed containing my 240Z to take a peak. What a sight! Absence makes the heart grown fonder. I put the key in the ignition and with great restraint, restricted myself to turning the key only to the RUN position. The once, annoyingly loud fuel pump that feeds the Webers, sounded like a symphony to my yearning ears. Enough evidence that my rigging of the solar panels on the sheds was a successful mission. The START positions will need to wait a hearty thaw, and a few rain cycles.
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Very nice. Don't feel guilty at all, it's an investment in your happiness! Please shoot some photos of them in on the car, when you get it out in the sunshine.
