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Yeah the last drive one plug took a while to get going. I plan on cleaning them all before the big drive. Sounds like I have a pit crew.

Well if it ain't raining (like there is a chance of that) I will have to drag the car out and test the change of Camber on the car ready for the Threadbo trip. Haven't started it for a few months.

Looks a nice car Rev. I would love a nice clean spare like that. I think my car is proof that the sunroof issue can be fixed without too much bother. What's the drive shaft doing on the passenger side. Is that a spare or was the drive line not rigged up?

We will need your diff ratio? Either that or jump in the car and drive next to a buddy or better still some Sat Nav's have the land speed klms whilst driving along.

I will be there. I think Lurch will be back by then as well. Still enough money in the kitty to cover this. :-)

Mate if you want to lose weight there are heaps of better and cheaper ways to lighten your car. Radiators don't weigh that much. Obviously an Alloy one would help. But if it is simply to lose weight I would start throwing things out of the car first. Or put less water in your radiator. That was an attempt at humor. But seriously 2kg won't make any difference to your car even on the track. Only serious weight loss will do the trick. Maybe start a thread on how to lighten your car. (Would be an interesting thread) I will bet you can lose 20-40kg with ideas from people on this forum as most of us have done it. Cheers

They don't look to bad John.

Glad to hear your on board Warren. Yes long trips like this and Tassie sort out the reliable cars from the not so. But as usual there will be plenty of Zed people at hand to help anyone in need. Between us all the right tool (no punn intended) should be found. I just hope it's not going to be 40deg for the drive days. :-\ It's going to be big. I will PM everyone with the current list.

Sounds like Lurch needs some petrol money. Ha Ha

Nice looking car. Get it ready for the Threadbo run 20/2/09 and come along and enjoy your new pride and joy on the open road with the other ACT guys. I hope to see it some time.

Ahhhh Ash the passionate Zed man. You will be sad to see it go. Hopefully someone around here can pick up a bargain. I know what you mean about expense of racing etc. I havn't done any in over a year and still not real keen. I will keep my car in the garage for the odd drive day till things improve on the economic front. Tough climate to sell in but you never know. I have seen a lot of cars going up on the MY105 web site lately so your not on your own. Good luck.

Things are developing nicely for those in the know. I plan on booking a dinner for all of us on the Friday evening with our special guests. Will try and get a deal going or something for the group. Can the ACT & NSW guys let me know if they are in and how many? Not sure who is bringing partners. Also we plan on a photo shoot Saturday morning around 10am. I am thinking of getting on the oval in town if we can and a few country shots. We might have to drive for those. Charlots Pass would be best but not sure how keen some people will be to drive around there. It will be say 25mins each way but the scenery would be worth it. Please PM me or send me direct an emergency contact number as well so I can add to my details just in case. We are up to 18 Zeds and a minimum of 25 people now. Speak soon.

Pauly as you may know Zeds are natorious for bad bump steer especially if it has been lowered and has wide tyres. Your problem of wondering all over the road on a lumpy / bumpy road will never go away till you address this problem. Some live with it. Well most live with it. But when your daily driver is perfect it drives you crazy stepping into the Zed. There has been a few forum's discussing this issue at length in recent times. Have a read of them. Good luck.

Ha yeah your right there Lurch. Johnny Walker save on weight. I will make sure I have a bottle in and maybe a beer or two. Now Scott and all you ACT guys. Are we going to round you up on our way to Threadbo or are we going to meet you up there? PM me and we can work it out. I wanted to keep our detailed route off this forum. Thanks

Would a heat gun and scraper do the job? Then finish off with a solvent?

Sounds good Warren. We are happy to have a 350Z along. I know some of those old Zeds may not be that comfortable to drive on a long trip like this especially if it hasn't been modified a little in the front end. I tried getting a few other 350's along but no success yet. Will keep you posted if the grand plan comes together. 19 Zeds and 29 people todate. Craig 260Z - VIC Sulio 260Z - VIC Lurch 240Z - VIC Wes & Maggie 260Z - VIC Warren 350Z - VIC Lui 240Z - VIC Mystery 350Z - VIC Mystery Zed - VIC Scott 260Z - ACT Chris 240Z - ACT Simon 240Z - ACT Miika 240Z - ACT Josh & Anna 240Z - ACT Alex & Shelly 300ZX - ACT Vince 240Z - NSW Geoff 240Z - NSW 3 others Zeds - NSW

I am a bit with you Stevo. I won't be bothering going any further on my steering apart from installing a (Power Steering) Rack which I have at home. I don't feel any movement or wondering anymore. To me problem solved. I guess I might be offering some readers a slightly cheaper and less sophisticated fix. You might be right that it might not be perfect Nzeder. But if I had bottomless pockets etc I would be going down the double wishbone set up etc. But I think I would just get a new car before going down that route. Besides if I did do the DWBone fix I would be lucky to pick up half a second around the track. 10K or more for a possible half a second. Hmm Not high on my priority list at the moment. Just view my set up as an alternative.

Mossy cuts Rev's lunch. I must say when it comes to selling cars I would sell it to the first peson who turns up on my doorstep with the money. Mind you if I promised it to someone else I would stand by my word. There will be another one come along soon Rev. Patience.

After moving the LCA on my car I installed rose joints & small spacers on the end of my steering arms per attached. Reasonably priced and my car has absolutely no bump steer. Drives like a normal car! The car is now safe to drive on those rough raods without running off into the bushes or gripping the wheel like my life depended on it. you know what i mean.

Lurch is correct Steve. Make sure you understand what and why you are doing it.

Check this car out for sale in the States. The engine alone would be worth more than the US$14,500- asking price. Pretty neat all round. I would have my doubts about how well the engine is sorted if it is going for that price. Impressive though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160310878057&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123

Great thanks

Suggestion - Maybe put QLD in the heading so you don't get a heap of other interstaters looking at this thinking it is in their state? Subject is easily edited. Cheers

Ha Ha Ha The moral to the story. DON'T GET MARRIED. She won't be nasty but you won't be able to fart!

Yeah I just upgraded my front but most advise to me was not to worry about changing the rear. Dimitri is your front bar one of those adjustable sway bars? If so then try it on another setting. If not then maybe look at getting one of those. Better yet email Gordon direct and ask him to devulge what set up he has. I guess spring rates are the other question.