Victor Laury

Moved to the right forum. To each their own.

If ya live anywhere near the Cali Central Coast, Stop by Solvang and see all the Roadsters! I'll be there with my yellow 2 liter. Say Hello! Look for a big ugly guy, and ask "Are you Vic?" Even if your wrong, they'll point you in the right direction! Can't miss the show, as it takes up most of Downtown! They're predicting 90 Datsun Roadsters! We're having special guests from the SP/SROC of Japan. Got more time? Buy a banquet ticket and raffle tickets. Mike, your on photo approval tomorrow!

I did some bitmap art about three years ago This was for a late 71/early 72 I tried to duplicate the "stamped" appearence of the SN# I've still got the large original file somewhere if ya need it Here's Dan's Photo- I agree, I think this is the 69~71

Jim, Didn't say not to run 35 degrees, I do on the roadster and the Z. But I don't recommend to anyone that they arbitrarly set to 35. Their head may have been shaved or their mixture may be a bit too lean, and hell yes you can melt a piston. I have one in my trophy case. You might not even hear the pinging, but, at speed, pushing against the aerodynamic barrier, you could be detonating like mad and not even know it. I'n my case, it was 5th at 5,500 126MPH (roadster) - and suddenly my windshield was full of oil

If you have a dial-back timing light, you can determine your dizzy advance without lifting the breaker plate. Disco the vacuum line. set the idle for 2,500 check the timing - adjust to 34 BTDC set the idle to 700 check the timing Let's say you find it to be 12 BTDC 34-12 = 22 22/2 = 11 - you have an 11 dizzy advance - lift the breaker plate and you should see the "11" stamped into the advance weight guide. My opinion is that the 9.5 and ideally the 7.5 dizzys are the better perfomance models. I call the the 11's "Smog Dizzys". Just 2 cts, I could be wrong. your total advance should never be higher than 35 on astock engine, using high test gas, unless you want to start melting pistons. Racing cams with lots of overlap can run higher.

Yea, I gotta wake up first!

Hey Bob! Whatta ya think - 71 240Z HLS3008323 77 280Z HLS30366531 .................................<---Room for one more! 78 280Z HLS30437667 78 280Z HLS30448652 78 280Z HLS30453361* 78 280Z HLS30456240 81 280ZX hdtp 82 280ZX hdtp 86 300ZX hdtp *146597 86 300ZX hdtp *148652 03 350Z AX8

Pretty good deal in my opinion. 10 grand for a rare special edition with less than 50K on the clock sounds like the GOOD price.

ZT also sells a "Shaved" and polished balance tube. I bought one! Delish

Pasadena Miller Sports Imports Full Name: Skip Miller Job Title: Mechanic Company: Miller Sports Imports 80 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 Bus: (626) 793-0487 Skip is a former Datsun Service Mechanic who now specializes in Z cars, Roadsters and MGTD's

Yes it's فيصل (Fisal) in Kuwait and there's BuDavid (Mohammed) in Bahrain, just to name a few of the more recent and active members

The photo looks like 16'' Enkies or Rikens. They have a second hand value of 600 - 700 Yours I haven't seen. They say nothing on them? they should at least have the JWL and VIA which at least ID's them as Japanese. Most high market meshies have the brand name in the front face of the disc casting, Like AUTOBAN, SSR, Hayashi and Enkie for some examples. Without a brand name, the value drops to $350 for 15'' , $250 for 14'' SSR Reverse Meshs in fine condition are selling at 1,200. They are the top dogs of the used mesh market. Especially in 15X8 or wider as the AE86 crowd covets them so very much.

I've got to admit, this opens some doors on more wheel options. After reading Tom's reply, I did a little searching. Now Volk GTP wheels are beautiful, but I'd never think there was an application 17X8 @ +16 with an 8mm spacer - 17X9 @+15 with a 3mm spacer and you got Tom's fittment but, with 64 mm of glowing polished dish! Of course that wheel set is dam close to 3 grand, but I guy can dream. Right?

Now, That's something we agree on I think the "BP"'s would look even better with the round disc in the background cut out. Of, course, It may hurt the wheel strength.

Tom, So you've said. But I've seen your car and can ALMOST believe it. ok, by most accounts a 15X8 @0 will fit.... Just barely, at both the fender lip and spring perch. Ok, 8'' rim is 9'' total, 0 offset means 4.5'' on either side Your rears are 9'' which is 10'' total at 0 would be 5'' on either side. You are spaced to +13, so take the 1/2'' from the out side and add it to the inside = 4.5'' frontspace and 5.5'' back space. How is it possible that you are NOT rubbing springs?

You're never alone in the Z world.. that's right, The West Michigan Z Club! http://www.wmzclub.com/main.html They're having a meeting in Lansing at the end of April. Alone No More!

Yes, This one is the Iron Cross ZX wheel

E30's are tough, but they'll keep ya busy chasing after the little bits. You'll go from being a MSA customer to a BM (Bavarian Motorsports) customer in no time. The good part is,,, parts are cheaper and (the biggie) ... Available!

Sorry for taking so long to write this up. Actually I tried Sunday, and wrote a couple of paragraphs, and then suddenly hit the wrong key and it all disappeared! So, last week I completed my goal to participate in the 8th annual No Frills Iron Bottom Motoring Tour (NFIBMT). I had first heard of this event from Les Cannaday, several years ago. He told me at that time, "Vic, you should go. It's just what you like." Well, I kept missing out. After all, It's 3 days and 1,000 miles long, and takes 2 days vacation, which is the hardest part for me. But seeing the photos of the past years events, just made me burn to go. This year, I made my mind up early and reserved my room and planned my vacation days, months ahead. Last Wednesday night, I met the organizer, Ed (he calls himself the "Disorganizer") at the kick-off dinner at a Pasadena BBQ. I also got to see a preview of some of the cars that would be on the run. A couple of 356 coupes, a giant Caddie convertible, two Citroen SM's (one a wagon), an ultra rare Lambo Muria, a brace of 911's, a spattering of 914’s, two Alfas and 4 Z cars. When they saw my SR, they talked swimmingly about Eric H's V8 roadster performance last year. The First Day- Bright and early Thursday morn I arrived with three dozen donuts for my car crazy fellows. Eric H's unfair "Ford-i-fied" roadster and Cary C's 68 black SR was there as well. Ed on the bullhorn gave the drivers meeting. I was awed when he announced the passing of two previous participants over the last year. He said, "These guys were true car nuts. A moment of silence would not suit their spirits. Instead, when you start your car, rev it up to a roar to salute our good friends." The first route brought us up the Angeles Crest, past the storm induced snow line. The road was icy, but the crowd was so slow, I thought I might have made an error joining this group. But on the way down to Palmdale, the slower traffic made way for some of the more "Sports car" minded, and it started to suit me well. It got better. After Palmdale, we made our way down Bouquet Canyon Road. My homeboy roadsterites know this road well and so do I, a moderate speed twisty road, taken in third mostly with some forth gear stretches. I was delighted in finding myself in good company. Leading the pack were two Triumph TR2's, piloted by very good drivers, who attacked the road with reckless abandon. Once again, they proved skill and balls outweigh power. The rest of the pack included a 914-6, me, a turbocharged Miata and Eric H's V8 roadster. I found that the Miata and I were not only likes in the power range but also in driving mentality (degenerate as it may be) and we ended up sticking pretty much together for most of the event. When we reached the 5 Frwy, we then headed west on the 126 to Santa Paula, up the very storm damaged hwy 150 to Ojai. We left Ojai on the 33 north. This road has always been one of my favorites, just in sheer beauty. It did not disappoint this year as well. The rock faces dripping with moss, pierced with tunnels and sweeping corners with vistas overlooking the San Joaquin Valley. There were moments that I was going slow enough to enjoy the scenery, just not many. We arrived in Taft about 1:00, drivers hungry and cars thirsty. Ollie's on 33 diner is a Faux 50's theme restaurant, but of good quality and friendly atmosphere. I would suggest it for a future turnaround for roadster events. We made quite a fitting scene, taking over the parking lot with cars of interest. My patty melt hit the spot and so did the gas pump. I jumped out early to have Hwy 58 to myself. I'm glad I did, as it was a very good road to have a roadster spiritual quest upon. Smooth and varied from pasture to rolling hills, to twists, all rolled up into one. Reviews of Ollie’s on 33 diner http://www.newtobakersfield.com/home/viewarticle.php?cat_id=327&post=11852 When I got to the intersection of Huer Huero Road (“h-you-r where-o” what a tongue twister), the planned diversion loop, I was confronted by a ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING, in yellow and black. I paused to water a tree and a local rolled up to meet her kid’s school bus. I asked her about the road, and she said, “If I made it, you should too.” “The water level has come down a little since yesterday.” “But be careful, the Porsche Club always has one or two cars spin-out into Mr. Johnston’s pasture” – OH I just GOT To do this ROAD! I waited a little longer for some of the others to catch up. When we took off again, I was leading my Turbo Miata friend and Eric H. We got up to about 85MPH when we came on the first water crossing. After a little debate, I just dove in, sending up a rooster tail worthy of a WRC competitor, most, landing back on my head. Just like the log flume ride at an amusement park, with out the queue. Let me tell you, this is a great test to see if all your floor plugs are installed. I found out I was missing one in the driver’s side floor well in short order. The five water crossings did not dampen our spirits though, The Miata and I took several dashes above 100 MPH, when we weren’t braking hard for tight corners or misplaced rivers. This entire area is sports car heaven. I’d love to move there, but I’d become the neighborhood menace, and most likely have a torches and pitchfork party (ala Dr. Frankenstein) thrown in my honor. Eric H led a 911, me and the Miata up Camp 8 road, a well-paved single track, that curves so much you’d better have yourself and anything else strapped down. Especially if you plan to travel at “Socially irresponsible” speed. We arrived at Paso Robles, tired, elated and ready for the “Bar Car”, an Olds Vista Cruiser wagon that serves Margaritas. Day Two – We left Paso Robles in a fog. Our goal was a picnic lunch in Hollister Vehicle Park, east of Gilroy, first stop, Coalinga, to buy our sandwiches. After negotiating a mostly dirt, cow filled road, the fog lifted and we found ourselves on a rough single track, winding along the ridges of rolling hills (Vinyard Canyon, Indian Valley and Peach Tree roads). I was in very good company again, with an orange 72 240Z leading the way. The Z driver was the right man for the job, as we threw the cars through tightness at some times 90MPH. The only issue I had with him as he had no brake lights. Not a biggie, as you read the aspect of the car more than his signals. The stiff NISMO rear springs gave me a work out, as some of the braking and corners were taken with the rear skittering over the tops of bumps. I took it easier on the Rt 198 east to Coalinga and remembered being on it 17 years ago in a Honda Civic. Priest Valley looks like a nice place to live, if not a bit remote (very). We left Coalinga on Los Gatos Road and for it’s thirty mile stretch, it twisted through the mountains. Some of the sections were extremely tight and almost unpaved. I error’ed a right hander and almost plowed into the hillside – Understeer from an early apex bauble. Overall the Miata driver and I tore the road a new one. Thankfully there was not a soul on this road but us. God Loves Fools and Sports Car Drivers! I’m blessed on both counts! After lunch at the park, watching dirt bikes climb impossible inclines, we made our way to the coast and down to Seaside (Monterey area), where it began to rain. Down Carmel Valley Road by myself, slowly, as there was traffic, businesses and homes along it’s north end. It got much more exciting near the end where the traffic cleared and I was in the twisties (wet twisties) again. On the G14 South, to return to Paso Robles I attempted to chase an EXPERTLY driven Alfa 2000 Berlina Sedan. Dam they were skillful and just plain fast! I was just happy to keep them in sight. The Bar Car was a very welcome sight as was an aspirin bottle and bed Day Three - We back-tracked for the first time as we traveled again up the G14 to Fort Hunter Ligget for the “All Hands Breakfast”. Our Government sure knows how to pick some beautiful locations for bases. This one is in an ancient oak forest. The grounds once belonged to William Randolph Hearst as his hunting lodge – WOW! After breakfast we headed out Nacimiento Fergusson Road – PAY ATTENTION! All sports car lovers should treat this road as Mecca and go on a Haj to run it at least once! We (the Miata and my roadster), once again tore through the oaks and pines at break-neck speeds, stopping only once for a vista of the Pacific that HAD to be enjoyed. I followed Ed’s (the “Disorganizer”) silver 356 from there on at a much more leisurely pace. A road of note was Prefumo Canyon Road, which granted us another breathtaking Vista of Morro Bay, the green hills of earth surrounded by god’s only mountains. California is Awesome! We deviated from plan and crowd, enjoying The Best hamburger I have ever attempted to eat (half was dinner that night at home) in Nipomo at Jocko's Steak House. Ed told me the “Jacko Burger was way too much to eat, so I ordered it. Man, was it good! The course got even more corrupted when our route east back to the interstate 5 (Route 166) was barricaded closed due to storm damage. At that point, I waved off my company and headed down 101, home to LA Jocko's Steak House: 805-929-3686 125 N Thompson Ave Nipomo, CA 93444, US Reviews at (lots of pop ups) http://cuisinenet.com/info/rstrnt-263836/#reviews

I hit a couple at a good speed. I ended up soaked in my seat. Better than Six Flags. There was ten or so stream crossings. One road had five. The "Road Closed" signs were up. I stopped at one of the signs to water an oak tree (I had to pee). A local drove up and I asked her (after zipping up) about the road. She told me that the water level had come down over the past day, and she tought I'd make it. I waited for the next few cars to talk to them (A cobra, the turbo Miata, and the V8 datsun roadster) We came to the first crossing with me in the lead. I just dove in, thinking that if I carried enough speed, I'd get across even if it turned out too deep. I sent up a big spray, and quite a bit landed on my head. That set my pattern for the rest of them. Dam the torpedos and full speed ahead. Most of the other doubts of my sanity were settled by then. Did I already say I had fun?

Here's another gallery. This site is a pain. Avoid all the "Sign Up"s and the username/password bs and keep clicking on the photo. http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=12ynwfnu.r5okjka&Uy=nlbg7w&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=544377330068_85167804210

There's a couple more albums up. I'll post the links of more as I find them http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sblanket/album?.dir=/f26a&.src=ph&.tok=phr7BsEBMC9m5egZ http://community.webshots.com/album/549345915XtJgzX