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Just imagine trying to drive it around any kind of corner ROFL Definitely something for Texas...

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I listened to one of their songs. Erggchh was my reply... perhaps they've gotten better since then. I'll have to look out for them.

Your base model Skyline (Coupe or 4 door) was always not all that hot...

I would love to take a class and learn all about mechanics, but it's just not an option at the moment. I am doing two bachelors in 8 semesters over 2 and 2/3 years. My uni does 3 semesters a year where others do 2. That is why I get hardly any holidays... also why I finish in half the time of anywhere else. Maybe afterwards... afterall who is going to employ a 20 year old even with 2 degrees? (that's that age thing again) About asking other Z owners... do you know how many Z's there are on the coast?! I know one owner, I might ring him...

I'm not sure any "240" Fairlady Z's came with the newer dash, door trim, extra hatch strut (although that could be aftermarket)... I'm sure Alan has something interesting to note about this car though!

Yes, it certainly is a bit of a mongrel. And look at those 260 door panels... Looks to be more 260 than 240 (of course we're speaking about the Japanese equivelents here), but those tail lights and tool boxes.........

Did you look behind the seats? No not those huge speakers... little gloveboxes!!! Looks like they kept something from the 240Z after all....... hehe

You have to admit it's a beautiful example... it does seem to have a 260 dash, but the tail lights are 240. 1974 suggests that it could be either, right? I didnt think the 260 had tool boxes behind the seats...

Ah, now there's some insight. All the places I've been so far (excep the roadworthy guys who had a Maserati (getting a rebuilt engine :S) and some Alfas outside) were pretty dirty and full of ordinary cars. I'm taking my car to the Z Workshop now anyway. No more risks (I hope!).

I didn't notice the small chip in the paint when I picked up the car and it's not as if I can prove it now anyway.. As for the cracks in the paint on the fender, well that was the mistake of getting it done at a workshop which is owned my dad's friend. :mad: I have learned from my mistakes and now I will check over the car when I pick it up, and take action. It is hard however as old blokes dont respect an 18 year old. Most of you have probably forgotten, but the amount of zjit you get just because of your age is infuriating. I am to the stage where I would rather get dad to take the car in and act as if it is his...

Do good mechanics exist? I have had numerous different mechanics work on my car and it seems that every mechanic out there is a greasy-handed, all-thumbed kluts. Is it the Datsun badge that makes them think the car isn't worth looking after? Or have I just had bad luck? Or, God forbid, are all mechanics really as stupid as the ones I have met make out to be??? When I got my roadworthy, the mechanic lent on the fender with his elbow with such a force that it bent in and back out again, leaving some strain lines in the paint. When I got my brakes looked at and the bonnet opening catch working, they told me my master cylinder was broken (well, DUH) and they fixed the bonnet by prying it open with a screwdriver. Now there is a nice chip in the paint between the bonnet shutline. Oh and he told me I needed new tyres. He must have looked carefully, as there was grease all over the wheel arches... There are no Datsun places on the Gold Coast - the nearest one is in Brisbane.. but I think I'll drive it up there just so I know that the car will be bloody looked after. It needs a couple of things done at the moment and I'm not willing to just go to any old place as they're bound not to care. Anyone else have similar experiences? I'm starting to begin to understand why all those people fix their own cars ... sure it takes a heap of time but you know the job will be done right... Lachlan.

You guys are terrible...

While on the subject, you might be interested to hear the latest about ethanol in petrol... http://www.drive.com.au/news/article.asp?article=http://drive.fairfax.com.au/content-new/news/general/2003/02/20/FFXMW7UJDCD.html

i honestly dont find her attractive actually ... dont get me wrong though! I dont mean I'd rather see steve's rack!!!

cursing speed - the speed at which you go "SHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII"...

! Glad you enjoyed it... You mean Larissa ie ??? She plays "Henry the Octopus" !!!

oh... nice rack steve. :cheeky: why is it your avatar though !?

Rick, I think you clicked the wrong button!!!

Yeah, did you get to see the Prague video??? That stuff was great... I noticed up here also that they missed hte Z31 altogether, and I dont think they mentioned the word "Datsun" once... I parked my Z out the front next to the test-drive 350Z's for a little while - some people noticed and had a look but most didn't pay any attention. I've gotta say though, the 350Z (without the fridge door handles) is kinda attractive as a modern car... The ad on TV is great, I love watching the split second of REAL Z showing, trying to see as much as possible... I dislike the whole SHIFT_yourarse advertising campaign though. It's a bit ... geeky. I'd do a much better job if I was in charge of Nissan, but then I guess most of us here would !!!!!!!!!

zvoiture what is that in your avatar ??