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Hi everyone, I´d just like to add that I only want my car. It´s just right :-) ´76 260Z 2 seater, 284 flywheel bhp, wonderful suspension, great brakes and I know it won´t let me down EVER !!!!!! Symon

Hi, I also think you have been over charged or maybe Midas is really inept. Nearly always it is worth going to a Z specialist that would charge less and give you a better performance system. Symon

Hi J P D, Stupid me ! I forgot the photos :stupid: I hope they are of use to you. Symon

Hi SBlake, I saw the Silvia information that you mentioned in the book but I was looking for a more fuller account of the CSP311 history. There is so little iwritten information about these cars. I have been lucky to have been in contact with other CSP311 owners throughout the world ( by e mail ) and they have helped me greatly with the smaller details of the car so that I can get it just right, but I am still looking for a set of orginal hubcaps and a right hand side rear lamp base Symon

Hi JPD, I had a similiar problem that I wanted one for just one car. I used 2 engine stands and produced some brackets to bolt them on to the car. I have included some photos for your amusement. Symon

Hi Mike, It´s good to be in touch with the author of one of my favorite books. I found the information really interesting as many of the Datsun cars did not come to Europe. I actually bought the book to try and get some information on my CSP311 Silvia but as the book deals with the US model cars unfortunately it was not covered. Though you did not get rich writing the book at least it helped keep you occupied for a 12 years :knockedou For everybodies information I picked up my copy on Amazon.com it cost me a small fortune but it was well worth it. Symon

Hi Cuong Nguyen, Thanks for pointing out the photos of the Silvia Once you have had a GTR you can´t be without one. I ´ve driven and owned lots of performance cars and the GTR gets my vote as the best allrounder, fastest ( mine´s got 534 bhp ) and most fun through the corners. It also does wonders with the ladies ! :surprised Symon

That is exactly like I want my Silvia to be . The "old girl" is currently getting a new coat of Silvia Gold Anybody know where I can pick up an original hubcap ? :stupid: I would like make a set for my car. :lick: Symon

Hi brianglawson, I can´t help much with the other engines but as I have a R32 GTR Skyline at least I can give you some ideas. In a relatively heavy (1400 kg )Skyline the performance of the RB26DETT is astonishing. My car has had a light ECU work over and nothing else and runs 0 - 160 kph in less than 10 seconds. The car runs right up to the redline in 5th which is a realistic 305 kph. Now in a car which is quite a bit lighter and smaller the performance would be like the Enterprise at Warp Factor 9.6 ! Just do the right thing a fit a standard RB26DETT in your Z and get a radar detector ! And then use the car as you daily driver , you will even enjoy getting up to go to work ! Symon

My 260Z is called " El Datsun", the Silvia is " la Silvia" & the Skyline is " Godzila". Too easy !!!!!! At least my future ex wife loves our cars, enjoys them & drives " El Datsun" regularly. " Godzila" frightens the s**t out of her so it´s mine !!! Symon

I understand that photos that I post on a public site can be seen by anyone & will probably be downloaded at some time. The photos that I don´t want flying around the web are safely on my hard disk ! The watermark showing the clubs logo, web site address & maybe the details of the person who posted the photo is fine by me.

Hi Guys,´ It seems like a good book from all reports. It appears that prices have gone up if the original cover price was 8 dollars. I have paid more :stupid: Beandip - No I havn´t received an e mail from you. Please send again to symon@csp311.com Regards Symon

Hi Billramsey2000, The book is the complete Datsun guide by Michael F Hollander. I saw information on the Planet Cedric Website & found a used copy on Amazon.com. It certainly looks like an entertaining read. As I leave in a Datsun free zone the only way I can find out more is by websites, forums & books. I´ll review the book for the forum members as & when I receive. Regards Symon

Hi Rick, Yes really nice blokes. I was really surprised at the response. Everything is under way & I presume that in a couple of weeks I´ll have the book ! I still am planning to visit OZ next year so I´ll try to visit ! Regards Symon

Hi Mike, I couldn´t work out why the seller wouldn´t ship to Spain. I suggested that they could send by UPS or Fedex, so that they could be sure that the book would arrive safely. The nice thing is that in record time the offers of help from the guys on the forum so that I get the Datsun book.

That was quick !!!!!! Faster than my wife with a credit card ! Ed. I´ll send you a pm so we can get started ChrisA. Thanks for the offer. It´s incredible how fellow Z owners help each other out. I don´t know how I can help out, stuck here in Spain, but if you need a hand all you have to do is ask. Many thanks Symon

Hi everybody, I´ve been trying to buy a book of a seller in California on Amazon.com. The problem is that the seller will not send to Europe !!!!! Is there anybody living in the USA who would receive the book for me & forward to me in Spain either by post or UPS. Obviously I would reimburse all costs incurred as well a provision for a few cold beers ! Any takers ?

Hi G72s20, The exhaust I made from 2 RC40 systems that are sold by Mini Spares in the UK. I´ve calculated that there should be no powerloss up to 260 hp ! The car certainly pulls a lot harder & sounds great but not too loud. & took a whole weekend to make ! & a quick reminder to send all the Silvia photos that you´ve got !!!!! Feel free to send large files to symon@csp311.com . Do you like to e mail address ?

I thought that a doble exhaust system would sound nice & be powerful. Have a quick look at my gallery for a few photos. http://www.zclub.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1011

Ok Don´t laugh. I have a business selling parts for MGs, Triumphs, Jags & Minis. I got into Datsuns as I was tired of fixing the same things on my Bristish classic over & over again !

Hi Mr C, If you are going to fit a 260Z rear sway bar maybe you shold think about fitting 260z front one also. Here in europe the 260Z items are quite a bit thicker. so if you used a 240Z front bar & a 260Z rear bar the car could have a mind of it´s own at speed !

Hi Guys, The Skyline that I´m after is silver. Recommended by Alan from London. When the deal is done I´ll post some pics. I think I´ll have to stop after the Skyline as my garage will be full, will have problems with my future ex wife & I´ll have loads on my plate just keeping them running & enjoying.

Hi Kyteler, Yes I´m really happy, like a dog with 2 tails !! & with a bit of luck I´ll be buying a R32 GTR Skyline this week so I´ll have a perfect set of cars. Hi Victor, The Silvia is really well built. At some time some brainless twit has repaired the lower door skins & sills. There was at least 2 cm ( more than 3/4 of an inch for those unmetric people out there ) of body filler. There was body filler applied all over the car even though there were no dents. ****king idiots ! The original lead loading is still intact, so I shall leave alone & I will knock out all dents & lead load as it should be done. & yes I´ll be making some new door skins & sills. Mr Camouflague, Lets hope that the brakes now work properly & that you don´t have anymore excusses for not taking her out !

Hi V12 Horse, Maybe my wife doesn´t really understand what a Silvia is, it´s most likely that she sees it as another moneypit that will keep her husband in the garage for the next couple of years !!! Hope to get the Silvia into the body shop in September to have the car painted. I´ve already scrapped off all the paint & body filler from the outer bosdy panels. All I´ve got do know is do the same underneath, knock out all the dents & lead load.