Victor Laury

You're right! those Challengers ARE sweet. The got an old school JDM feel to them. Here they are on a Z car Simmons Challengers

Ben, I'm not sure. But If those crazy Konig Rewinds fit at 14 X 7 -9, Then, a 14 X 7.5 +3 should work. The hazy part to me is how critical is the backspacing. Know for a fact that 14X7 is a sure fit in the range -5 ~ +12

But you'll never remove the "L" from the VIN

From the conversations I've had, on a 16X7 wheel with unflared fenders, a +15 is best. Willing to bet a +26 WILL hit the strut towers/springs

I use white rouge on a pillow (single stitch flannel) buff to turn fogged, faded plastic to gem stones. Just don't let the work get too hot.

Mr. E, I've got a bumper here that you may borrow. It may not be as shiney, but it is straight.

I kept track for a year and a half. 18 MPG average, 27 highway, 14 city. My data is attached as a Excell sheet in the zip file. zmileage.zip

Yes.... 19 choices.... all lame

Hope so. I change to this "Aqua Teen Huger Force" avatar just on a lark as I was burned out from the car photo, I had before. Hate to think that I'm stuck with it!

is there a way to remove the black plastic handle off of the hand brake lever? On the roadster, it was glued, and with a twist and a pull, off it came. The Z's handle seems more stubborn. I'd like to take it off to sand out the scratches then hit it on the polishing wheel for the "Oh My!" shine.

Eric, I have them too on my set of 44's on the roadster. I have them open, attached to nothing.

Those are sweet, Ben. I got out bid on that last set. Didn't want to commit too deep on them because their offset was questionable. But the are dead on. Since I've started "Shopping", I've seen that they come up from time to time for a reasonable price. I've started to keep my eye on the club4ag.com forums as that seems to be a hot bed of wheels for sale that fit Z's, Roadsters and Bluebirds.

Eric, Found a diagram showing the throttle stop screw and fittings of a 44 PHH, of the "Late" series (single screw jet cover) 44 PHH Notice items 37 ~ 41

Several different Mikuni PHH series have different throttle stop arrangements for idle speed adjustment. None are cast in the carb assembly, but fastened to the sides with screws and limits the rest point of the throttle arm. If you have none, do you have turn buckle style throttle pull rods? those "can" be used to balance the idle speed of each carb, but it's not ideal as the main rod will twists and not always comes to rest at the same point.

Early 1980's Western brand mesh style? That's my guess. Nice offset on them, good deep dish. Keep them, get them polished and repaint the centers. Lug nuts at any Pepboys. Then, people will say "Nice Wheels!"

Too Cool! Hey! He's got a bunch of shots of my roadster! roadster 1 roadster plaques Roadster engine He must LOVE EricB's car, cause there's a bunch of his EricB's Ride I couple great shots of Stephen's L320 pickup, suitable for framing. I think it won that year. Stephan's 320

Yes, They still pull it, because, yes they still fall for it. Man, WHY can't we jail these guys. I'm all for the laws of Islam, they can't email scams with no hands. Meanwhile, That car is a deal. Well worth the price in good parts alone.

Hmmm, I wonder who the current high bidder, SR311 Could be? must be someone with a datsun roadster.

Got to agree with you. After reading Lachlan's Michael's and James's posting about the pride and joy of 240K ownership, I want to curse Nissan for not selling them in the States Those Bastards!

well, I just so happen to have a B'jillion dollars right here in my back pocket, and if I want a dam twin cam head..... I'll install an RB motor!

Don't pay too much for ole red there mate. What is up with the fender? has the body rotted away soo much that the fender no longer has anything to bolt to on the bottom? I hope not! The goods? I like the American Racing Vectors, fine, very light wheels. Get some more info on the car before you sell yourself. Is it close enough to you where you can inspect it? If you go to see it ALWAYS give yourself the room to WALK AWAY if it's not much of a car. If it's a bargain, (under $1,000?) get it and get some Z expirence. Heck, I'd hate to see you start off with a parts car!

I have them on my daily driver last three years. No worries. Allows me to make a 90 and - almost - maintain the "10 - 2" hand position.

Yes, Service this immediately! The Infamous "5th gear neutral" ends in catastrophic failure as the nut completely backs off and the shaft basically comes apart!

The 4 speed should not be so malaigned. The ratios are very pleasing and complimentary to the engine's powerband and rear ratio. You got to admit, Nissan knows their stuff. The worst thing about the 4 speed - no overdrive The best thing - plenty of cheap spares, as most Z nuts have at least one extra left over from a 5 speed swap! I got 2 for door stops. Yes, we Gringos were short-changed by not getting the sweet shifting FS5C71A in our early Z's like the rest of the world. But, just try to find parts for that box now and you wont feel so bad about it.