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  1. I'm not sure on 260z's, but on 240z's you can just purchase this plug to bypass the regulator (external 1). https://www.thezstore.com/product/178/alternator-upgrade-adaptor-70-72-240z
  2. Caching is sort of resolved, but not 100% because the hosting company doesn't support a package called redis which is used for improved caching performance. I'm contemplating moving hosts. Since it may improve the overall site performance. But it still won't be hosted in Australia. Which would be nice to bring hosting onshore for lower latency. The good news is I managed to update to the latest software version after a few hiccups earlier.
  3. I'm having issues with the caching module on the site, so it's probably performing slower than it should be. Seeing what I can do to resolve this.
  4. Hi folks, Just an update. I've had to cut back on the cost of hosting. It was getting up to $440 per month. Which is just not sustainable, given the site isn't as busy these days and I've had less time to post here myself. Talking with the hosting company I've downgraded the plan, which means the site may be slower than before but the cost is about $100 AUD per month. Much more sustainable. I'm working on some fine tuning to help improve the site and server performance. Also some emails have been hitting spam filters. I'm doing my best to resolve this.
  5. Did you guys get any email notifications this time?
  6. Update on this, I'm currently contemplating moving away from our hosting company who I've been with for nearly 15 years! They put their rates up and with USD vs AUD$ exchange range hosting is now costing around $430 per month! So I'm contemplating moving to Invision Power Hosted Solution - which means I wouldn't need to manually run periodic updates and think will save some money on hosting with it. I'm pretty sure things like the emails not being received would also get fixed in that move. Which I haven't had a chance to dig further into yet.
  7. I used Gundam marker works well...
  8. gav240z

    Repairable?

    Economically you'll spend more getting it fixed than a reproduction new one will cost you. Unless your able to fix it yourself of course. Then it's just time / effort.
  9. It's the perfect compliment to YASS! Probably why they got rid of the creepy clown..
  10. I spent some time trying to diagnose this, but no such joy yet. I have a feeling phpmail is a problem since I updated to PHP 8.0+ I might see if the hosting company can offer some help with troubelshooting.
  11. Did you get this email reply? Just changed something in Cpanel (was attempting to remove spam emails via email fitlers).
  12. I've had reports that email notifications have stopped working. Can anyone else confirm if they are not getting emails for thread replies etc..?
  13. Hi folks, Just a heads up I've run some updates including upgrading to the newest version of PHP. Overall this should improve the user experience but let me know if anything is not behaving correctly post upgrade? Thanks, Gavin.
  14. You can probably weld in, re drill the holes in that bracket. There is also some adjustment via the bottom nuts in that photo (left to right) etc..
  15. Hi mate, I'd like 1 or a couple if you have them still?
  16. I wish I had a factory 905 red Z myself.
  17. 40s will help and you can always sell them later if you go with a bigger cam and need 44s. What ignition do you have on your Z? Electronic or points?
  18. I recently acquired an LD28, shipping to Australia was reasonable. (I'm an idiot for selling my last 1 a few years ago). haha. I can probably get more. And for less than the $1,500 USD I've seen sellers asking. I cannot guarantee condition, given they are second hand used cranks. If folks are chasing 1, let me know?
  19. Ughhh, I had quit Facebook a few years ago. But then was missing out on all the good parts from the US so re-joined for that and got suckered back in. Problem is Gumtree and eBay is now rarely used for parts. So gotta go where the rest of the people are going.
  20. Thanks mate.
  21. It's a kick in the guts when you see that, however I would recommend. 1. Buy new rear 1/4 panels - which now exist. 2. Bonnet looks repairable - so fix that. 3. Front wings are not too bad, but may be easier to just buy new reproductions? 4. Buy new doors. 5. Unfortunately roofs are not yet available, but may be soon from KF Vintage. 6. The front rails I believe are available via KF Vintage or some other outfits. 7. Floor pans are common enough and available. 8. Cowl looks fine to fix. 9. Spare wheel tub, unpick and replace with new reproduction. 10. Buy new sills/rockers - which exist. 11. Reproduction rear hatches are also available. Simply buying all that stuff will cost a small fortune, but you could ship it in bulk. Simply placing some of them on the car will make it look like half the work is done already, you'll feel better. Plus whoever does the restoration work will be glad you bought that stuff (since your Perth shop may not be aware these sections already exist). It's almost always cheaper to replace than repair panels in my experience and less time consuming. So whenever something is available now, I just buy it. The only areas that sort of concern me is the front strut tower on the inner wing that's rotten at the bottom. But it's not uncommon and fixable, just more work. The tool box area, is tricky to get to and fix. And under the cowl panel area. But it's not problem per se, just more work than the other sections which are more accessible. FWIW, #51 was similar, although perhaps not as bad, but the benefit is when I bought it, I could see all that already. So I knew what was gone. I've been slowly acquiring all the sections.
  22. If I was Governor I would have raised rates to 4% when VN Commodore SS's were fetching $70-$80k at auction. Or 2 door WRX's were $117k... I can't find the original video from Channel 9, but this video says all that needs to be said really. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=778199276131654
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