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Mr K wanted to use racing to promote Datsun cars. What was the first year Datsun ran a race AND what was the name of that race? Vicky

An acronym representing the 3 main investors. They reorganized in 1930, forming "Datson", "Son of DAT". O was changed to U in 1933. Vicky

Answer: The Tobata Imono foundry was funded by Nihon Sagyo, a company known to stockbrokers as "Ni-San". In 1934, the new Nissan Motor Company Limited produced commercial vehicles and small cars and trucks called Datsuns. Vicky

By 1933 Datsun had become a division of Tobata Imono foundry. How did the Nissan name come to be? Vicky

What used car dealer buys a car with no engine at an auction. Most used car dealers buy cars to sell quickly. I bet he paid less than $500 for that shell. Can you say "Rip-Off" Vicky

What about the clearcoat that goes over the paint job. Would that resist cracking from the engine heat? Just a thought. Vicky

We have Suspension Techniques lowering springs on our car. I believe around $250.00 for 4 spings 3 years ago. The struts are Tokico 5 way adjustables. Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings. That along with front and rear strut tower braces and the 1" heavy duty sway bars make for a nice, stiff, spine jarring ride. Vicky

I don't know what the cost of a windshield is, we bought a drivers side window. I think it was around $150, but I'd have to check as it's been awhile since we purchased it. Vicky

Have that in the 77 280Z. Really like it but you have to make a few adjustments until you get it right for your set-up. At least we had to. Vicky

Before you call a locksmith, is the hatch locked? I've gone through that many times to get my keysLOL Vicky (EScanlon, ya beat me to it)

Hey MikeW Courtesy Nissan in Texas has OEM glass for our Z's. We ordered a drivers side window from them. It was still in it's original packaging from the 70's. Vicky

I must agree. I love reading the threads after someone has posted a bogus Z on e-bay. You guys are the best!! Now I have a 1967 240Z for sale.......... The VIN is a negative number Vicky

Thankz 2manyZs I can always count on you for info. The noise is very intimidating, at least to me. It sounds like the whole rear-end is going to "unhook". If you go around a corner and then punch it, it snaps your neck and you can just feel the car grabbing the pavement. I think the car should be brought back to the guy that loaded the gear for a double check. I don't want to die in a firey crash due to the rear-end locking up or falling apartLOL Thankz again Vicky

OK, here's some basic info.....1977 280Z with the LSD from MSA. It seems that the rear-end seems to slip. I can actually hear the rear-end teeth......I think. Buy this I mean the teeth in the gears are slipping. Is this normal with a LSD? It also appears to happen more often than not when making left hand turns slowly. Is the left rear wheel the drive wheel on our Z cars? There is nothing leaking, just noise like the teeth of the gears are not lined up. Anybody else ever experience this? Vicky

I bet that car reeks of mildew. Aren't basements very damp? I would think (if the guy is telling the truth) that half the reason why that car looks so "used" is because it's been sitting in a dark, damp basement for 30 years. Perfect for breeding the rust bugs. Who the hell knows what else has lived in that car. Vicky

This is a must see. Make sure your sound is turned up and be prepared for some graphic images. I commend the man who created this site; it really gets the point across.... http://members.cox.net/classicweb/email.htm Vicky

Nice of our Z-cars to be considered "Exotics". But very painful viewing, I agree Vicky

I remeber watching a very cheap movie called "The Car". It was about a black early 70ish Dodge Charger that just reaked havoc on all the good citizens in town. Alot of tire spinning. What about the recent movie "Joy Ride". Sort of a car/semi truck chase. Remember the famous line..."Anybody out there seen Candy Cane". Pretty freaky movie IMO. Vicky