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Classic Zcar Club forums mentioned on Mecum Auctions Monterrey broadcast
NVZEE2 replied to norcal z's topic in Open Chit Chat
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https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244190/1970-datsun-240z/ https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244296/1971-datsun-240z-coupe/ https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0816-244606/1973-datsun-240z-coupe/
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https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1973-datsun-240z-works-rally-replica http://petrolicious.com/is-this-works-replica-datsun-z-rally-car-your-gravel-slinging-dream
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Tucson car also on CL: https://sites.google.com/a/shannonsmith.org/dave-white-motorsports/home/1970---240-z
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Those are great looking seats! I'm wondering if the metal vents higher up the seat back will cause problems for you when they've been sitting in the sun awhile. Keep us posted.
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No worries -- here's the whole fukung set
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The Great Race came through Reno yesterday -- 3 Z's present and accounted for Dave Perdue posted some good images on the Northern Nevada Z Car Club FB page also:
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Not all-season but adding this 14" to the discussion: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+ZII+Star+Spec&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=86HR4Z2SS&tab=Sizes
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It's not like there isn't Italian influence in the Z design . . .
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Did a double-take when I first saw this Road & Track photo of the new Fiat/Miata/Fiata. Seems vaguely familiar -- maybe they should develop a fastback?! http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/news/a29486/fiat-124-qa-review/
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Something different — Here's an LA craigslist ad for what is claimed to be the original pace car from the 1982 Caesar's Palace Formula 1 race: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5600483262.html
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Three S30's are among entries in this year's Great Race which begins from San Rafael, CA on June 18. According to the event site, these include cars brought from Japan as part of a 5-car contingent specifically to participate in the crosscountry rally. Entry list: http://www.greatrace.com/participants Route and schedule: http://www.greatrace.com/2016-route
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Since they got the TBI setup for free, it's probably a "cooperative" relationship with Jenvey that helped them make the decision to toss the carbs. Their site doesn't show the Z setup but they're sending me more info which I'll pass along.
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Like a Brit Overhaulin'-meets-Wheeler-Dealer TV show, this episode rescues a Z:
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Better than Starbucks!
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http://dsportmag.com/the-cars/iconic-240z-legend/
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There's more good stuff: https://targa.com.au/tc/news_details.asp?asset_id=28373 https://www.facebook.com/Team24oz/?hc_location=ufi
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No Z's in this portrait but all in the family nonetheless
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John Coffey referenced this purpose-built '73 in several posts -- here's a video taste: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/videos/a29112/1973-datsun-240z-peking-to-paris/
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The article's nearly a year old but still a good reference: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/street-tire-shootout/
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Good point about damaging the rear defroster, even though UV film is not supposed to interfere with its operation. Regarding tint laws, this stuff is clear so they claim it even can be applied to the windshield. Distortion is a consideration, though.
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UV film sounds like a good option for lowering cabin temps: http://petrolicious.com/does-window-tint-ever-belong-on-classic-cars
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Didn't mean to scare you off but tracing a wonky circuit can test your comfort level and spirit of adventure. These things are good to be familiar with, just in case something leaves you stuck somewhere. Found another diagram that shows the basic components:
