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They activate the key-in-the-ignition buzzer, which is also connected to the driver's side door jam switch. Sound's like you have a short circuit there.

Any part that is JDM specific will be hard to get here in North America, and more expensive than the normal North American parts. If they are available at all, most will have to come from Japan.

If I were in the market for new 15" wheels for my car (and I'm obviously not), these would be at the top of the list. I'd much rather have them over Panasports, if only because Panasports are so common. Although I strongly suspect Panasports might be better for track use.

You're welcome. But beware, the studs are soft, and very easily broken. Best to try to break the speed nuts, not try to remove them normally.

This. One long stud that goes all the way through to the center of the back plate, and two shorter ones that only go through the lens. All three are retained by speed nuts. You need to remove the speed nut on the long one first, and separate the lens from the back plate to get at the other two.

Well, while all the speculation has been interesting, the cold reality is that the Z might not sell. I've got a strong reserve on it, and it is very possible that it won't get bid that high. Since I don't HAVE to sell it, this wouldn't be a tragedy. While I'm ready to do something different, I refuse to give it away. We'll have to wait and see. (Just under 3 days left, as I write this.)

No biggie, Ray. Brit cars (IMHO and experience) have picked up a bad rep, that is not entirely deserved. Most of the problems stem from poor maintenance. I never had a single Lucas failure in 6 years with my MG. Plus my Mom drove her MG 1100 as the family driver for 10 years. No electrical problems with that one either. A whole lot is based on how you care for the car. And frankly, most old Brit cars were trashed, because they were cheap.

I drove a '67 MGB as my daily for the better part of 6 years. Properly restored, there's no more maintenance involved on a Brit car than a Z. I know this for a fact, because I've done it. (Sorry, Ray, you pushed one of my buttons!) But again, since I've done that, the MGs and Triumphs are not much in the running. A Jag coupe or 2+2 could be a possibility. Love the Porsches, although my wife would not be supportive of a 914 (too ugly, in her opinion). A 911 of some sort is still a good possibility, and easier to find and afford in driving condition than a Jag.

Yeah, I could be seduced by an E Type. Not a V12, though. I'd want a Series 1 with covered headlights. A decent Series 1 might be outside my preferred budget, though. And I did consider Camaros (through '73) before I got the Zs. But I really like smaller, more nimble cars.

No, I don't think I will. I wasn't really looking for suggestions, but the ones offered here so far make for an interesting read. Good stuff.

Re: BMW 2002 - too similar to the E21 323i I had a few years before the Z. Kick in the pants, actually. For those in the USA who might not be familiar with the early 323i, imagine an old 320i with small chrome bumpers, 4-wheel disc brakes and a 2.3 liter inline six. Mine had (when I finished it) factory Recaros, Alpina/Bilstein suspension, LSD and staggered 15" BBS wheels and tires. Great fun. But BTDT, still have the t-shirt. Need to move forward, not back.

I didn't start the thread to promote the car, but to address the questions I was getting from people who had seen it. So I didn't feel linking to the auction was necessary, nor does it feel appropriate for me - as an admin here - to post it myself.

@phred - If I go that direction, I'll get in touch. Although, because of other things going on in my life now, I may have to go with less of a project, something more ready to drive in fairly short order. So I'd be looking more for PPI, not rebuild advice. @zedyone - Yeah, there are several Alfas that could be fun. Good thought. Not too crazy about the Avanti. Nice looking, but not my style of car. @Blue - Perhaps. Yes, I've been addicted for decades. Not to Zs specifically, but to motor vehicles in general. @moonpup - My current motorcycle is a BMW K75-RT. Bought it new in '93. Still have it, still ride it. I have considered restoring an old 4-cyl KZ, had several of those back in the late '70s and on through the '80s. But again, I'd rather concentrate on something new to me, not try to re-live something I've already done.

Not a Roadster, too similar to the MGB I restored in the early '90s. In fact, it would take a rather special car to get me into another soft-top of any make, being as how I drive my project/hobby cars year-round here in Western Oregon. Not enough top-down time to be worth it. The Ferrari is an intriguing thought. Another recurring possibility is a 911 of some vintage. I've loved those since I was in junior high in the early '70s.

Indeed. Although I think I'd rather have an early Esprit. Pretty much the same thing underneath...

In an effort to stem the tide of PMs and emails, here is a summary of answers to the questions I've been getting: Yes, that is my 240Z on eBay. Yes, I really am trying to sell it. No, I don't have to sell it. This is not a forced sale due to health, job, financial situation, etc. I'm selling because I have a short automotive attention span, and I've been part of the Z community for 6 years now. Time to move to something new, fresh challenges and new things to learn. No, keeping the Z while adding something new isn't feasible. If I get something new, the Z will just sit, ignored. I'm rather single-focused. No, I haven't made any firm decisions on what will be next, except that it won't be similar to anything I've done before. I need something new to me. No, I really doubt that I'll disappear from this site totally - I've got friends here.

That's how I've always done it. Just me is generally fine. I put the front on either jackstands or ramps, and the rear on jackstands so that the wheels are free to turn.

Start the engine with the hood up in the dark. Look for sparks. If there are none, they are still doing their job. Mine still seem fine, but I felt I wanted to keep them that way.

My '71 dated wires have been in safe storage for several years now. I've been known to put them back on for shows...

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If you're talking about the picture I posted, that's not the Scarab - that's my car. And that's why I know what a Pioneer looks like....

Looking at the pictures in the Scarab auction, I'd guess it's a Clarion or Craig, not a Pioneer. I know what the Pioneers back then looked like...

Those look like instrument lighting wires. Maybe the dimmer rheostat under the tach?

The fact that the two resonated tips are different lengths (to allow the staggered look) tends to indicate pre-fab. Can't say that for certain, though.

Spoken for!