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Make certain that you are pricing like parts, not new versus rebuilt.

Oregon is exclusively E10 for the past couple of years. I noticed no difference when that change was firmed up.

I don't even tune mine that often. Set 'em and forget 'em. SUs are velocity-sensing carbs, so they tend to compensate for changing conditions on their own. I'm a firm believer that most SU problems are CAUSED by people re-adjusting them when it's not needed.

In past years we've met by 9:30 or so, and then headed to Canby at 9:45. I'd like to get there a little earlier this year, so wasn't necessarily thinking about meeting at the rest area. But still could, depending on the time.

I'm still holding out for the Trunk Monkey...

Tail light seals? (Available but stupid expensive.) And what about the headlight bucket seals?

The "Trunk Monkey Theft Retrieval System", #4 at:http://www.trunkmonkeyad.com/

Not just the military - the same principle is used in IT. The less the hacker knows about your system and security, the harder he has to work to breach it.

Many threads on this topic already. Search for "insurance collector classic" to see some of them. No need to re-open a new thread for an old topic.

They will do cargo mats, but I did not ask about that. The pair of floor mats was US$130 + shipping, US$145 total.

We've been on E10 here in Oregon for a couple of years now. I've not had any noticeable problems so far, so have not considered any corrective measures yet.

Custom. I ordered over the phone, didn't look at the online stuff. He assured me that he had a good 240Z pattern. And from the way they snuggle down in the footwell, I'd say he was right.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30409

The blower has an inline fuse in the 240Z, I would not be surprised if the 280Z was the same.

I posted a review in the Product Reviews section for future searches there, but since I don't know how many people look at the reviews section, I thought I'd also post a quick shout here as well. I bought a pair of black sisal floor mats from www.cocomats.com and could not be more pleased. Hand-crafted in South Carolina, these are some VERY nice mats. Very heavy duty (they weigh 7+ lbs. each), great materials and fit, non-slip backing, nice heel pad, etc. I really don't see much of anything that I'd want to change - they are that good. I highly recommend them.

Forecasts are looking promising, but still too early to say for certain. How long have you been talking about ditching those wheels, now? 3+ years?? :tapemouth

...in his opinion. Mine, too, but others prefer the 280ZX. To each their own. Life's too short to not buy the car you like best.

Yes, the '70-72 brackets go straight in and don't even come close in that area.

Extended weather forecasts are for sunny and mid-to-upper 70s on Saturday and Sunday. Best weather in this part of the country so far this year!

The carbs must be pulling the same amount of air before accurate mixture adjustments are possible.

You pegged it. That is the factory power antenna switch for a '73-73 240Z with the AM/FM radio.

If you are really good, you can gauge the amount of air being pulled through a carb by comparing the sound using a length of fuel line held to the carb mouth. But at best, this should be considered a very rough approximation. To do it right, you need a flowmeter of some sort.

Yeah, here on the West coast I'd say $1000 to maybe $1500. But probably more than that for rarity in your part of the world.

Interesting. IMO, the S30 and S130 have very different characters. They really did not target the same market segment with the S130.I was looking for a new car in late 1977, and considered (and test drove) a new 280Z 5 speed. Liked it, but did not buy it, decided to save for a down payment on a house instead. But in 1981, after being in the house for a couple years, I was again in the market for a new car. Didn't even think about a ZX, as the newer car just wasn't at all the type of thing I was interested it. Ended up buying a Scirocco S instead, the last of the first gen Sciroccos. Must have been the right call, as we kept it for 10 years and only sold it then because our son was getting too big for the back seat. I tend to prefer light, small and nimble over comfort and luxury. I have never thought of the S130 as any of the first three. Perhaps that's a bit unfair, but that's how I perceive them.