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So we finally have a weekend here in Fla without a hurricane. I decide to take the 240Z out for a run. The 240Z tends to sleep alot in the garage so I yell at her, "wake up, we're going for a spin". Thinking she wouldn't start because her rebel sister (77 280Z) seems to get all the attention lately, I was quite suprised when she fired right up. I pull out of my subdivision and give her a run through the gears. I think I'm cruisin' at 65 or so, look at the speedo we're pushing 90+!!! In the far off distance I see one of Florida's finest comming up on my tail. I quickly slow to the proper speed of 55 and think, Oh (fill in word of choice here) I'm busted. He gets right on my tail then pulls around and smiles and passes me. Guess he wanted to see what this bright yellow car was. Talk about a close call!! Just thought I'd share some of my "Z-Joy" I had this weekend Vicky

I disagree on that. The 280ZX yes, but the 280Z is not a luxury sports car by any means. Compare the 78 to the 79, then you'll see what luxury, for that era, is. Vicky

It's been over a year. Can he even file? Isn't there some kind of limitation on that? Vicky

I was wondering if anyone would "catch my drift" on that. The e-brake is in the direct middle so simple earthlings would not get in an uproar over the design. Vicky

Oh yes Stephen, they are not forgotten. They are parked in the back of my dream garage next to my Daytona Charger with the massive wing on the back.......remember those and the funky colors they came in? Vicky

I would only use PPG paint on my cars. My 77 has a 3 stage Cinamon Candy Apple Red. Of couse it all comes down to one's opinion and how much you want to pay. In the car show circles, at least around here in Florida, PPG is #1. (It also takes a knowledgable body shop to shoot the paint) Vicky

Nice!! I bet he was intimidated by your Z. You ever wonder if "those" types of car guys drool over our little Z cars? Do you think they say "Wow, listen to the sound of that inline 6". Probably not, but it would be nice. Most of the motor heads I know have a deep respect for the Z but not to many will tell you to your face. Oh well, their loss. Vicky

Tom, we lust alike. My other "wish I had one" car is an original Boss 429. I just don't have an extra 120K laying around. Vicky

I've heard that the 240Z was one of the top 10 most influential cars of all time. Vicky

Hey Will the only reason I know this is because the Millenium Faulken was RHD, so it was designed for the european market as opposed to the Millenium Falcon which is LHD. hehehe Vicky

That would be the German version. The American version was the Millenium Falcon. Vicky

Buy it Stephen, buy it!!! The wife won't mind. Vicky

Yikes, your avatar scares me Vicky

Always nice to see the young bloods getting into a car almost twice their age. Restore 'em, rebuild 'em and run 'em against the honda and mitsubishi kids. The original Japanese sports car........they will be impressed and intimidated. Good luck and welcome Vicky

Inspirational? How about InZane! I don't think I would have the strength to write the checks again for a project like that. I had to have hand surgery after the car was done....loss of feeling due to constant pressure of an ink pen against checks Vicky

We won't even go there on the Red Z. When the car was completed and ready to be insured, I added up every single receipt for documentation purposes. I'm to embarassed to say how much is in that car Vicky

Yes, welcome........and oh yeah, nice 280Z you have there. Vicky

This is why my husband doesn't let me do anything on the car.........it would be destroyed Vicky

I could give a flyin' fudge if anyone wants to download my car. I've posted pics on a public forum so my rights went out the door IMO. I really can't believe it's come down to this. Nothing is more pleasing to the eye then a picture of a beautiful Z. Come on people, upload your Z's so we can all enjoy the car! Vicky

I would think you would use a high pressure air hose to get dirt particles out. Can they be cleaned with a liquid? Vicky

Watched an episode of "Rides" last weekend about the Lambo Mercialago (spelling?) Roadster. From the very design of the car to the test drive. What a machine. The engine alone was $85,000!!!!! A little section of the front air dam clip was $14,000!!! Can you imagine having the job of test driver for Lamborghini. Vicky

Is this a supercharger for 1st gen Z's? I read discussions here where someone had come up with a SC for the Z but it was never put in the car and actually proven. (I'm trying to convince my husband to supercharge the 77 if a proven product is available) Vicky

If the car came with A/C from the factory, then wouldn't the controls be under the main vent along with the heater controls like on the 280Z's? I'm sure someone here could elaborate on this further. Man, the more I look at that car, the more I like it. The interior kind of grows on you. Absolutely beautiful Vicky