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do you have: bonnet vents handbrake cable 260z badge from the boot fairlady badge If so how much do you want for them?

I am thinking about getting the one from Black dragon. But they only list the 75-76. Anybody know if it will fit a 240z? And if so what mods are required? Thanks Greg

are the 90 degree brackets the same in the 260? if so I can help.

just a question on that. If I have a VH45DE mounted in a 280zx. Does that mean if I took it out and put it in my 240z all the mounts would work in the 240? I guess it depends if the cross member was modified. I would love to have the power of the VH45 in the lighter body of my zed

Sexual Sushi, I'd be interested in learning how that works. what software does it use to render the resulting model? I did a great effect using a green screen and a turntable from a microwave oven. Always interested in that stuff.

very cool. Both the content and the format are brilliant... Well done anyone involved.

I found this one: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SBC08/24-5153 but almost choked at the price.....I guess that makes it a choke cable

I wonder if your ears were burning. You were mentioned soooooo many times. All good of course

147 Youngs Crossing Rd Joyner (Oposite Todds Rd) I won't be kicking people out until late sunday night assuming there is anyone left to kick out.

Yup any time after 12.30 But don't rush. Make sure you get your fill of Lakeside first.

I really like the oil catch tank: They spelled it "Oirukyatchitanku" pronounced " Oiru Kyatchi Tanku"

No worries. I assume you have seen all the you tube stuff? If not just search on "Greg BRE Motorkhana" or "HSCCQ Motorkhana" It would be great to see you out there.

We just had a motorkhana on last Sunday. It was great as always. That one was for club members only. The next open (Come Try) Motorkhana is Sunday Nov 22. I would really encourage anyone / everyone to come along and give it a go. Don't be put off. Everyone makes mistakes so nobody expects you to be a perfect driver. The CAMS license for the day is $25. You can fill all the paperwork out on the day. The entry fee is $35. You will need your civil license and a 3rd party extension if your car is registered in QLD. As far as the car goes: You need all the usual safety gear (seats mounted properly, clean seatbelts). Your battery needs to be secure and the terminals taped up. The overall condition of the car doesn't need to be perfect but it needs to be operational. The engine etc needs to be reasonably clean. Traces of oil are ok but if it can be dabbed up with a cloth it really should be. They don't really check brakes or suspension (they trust that you have them working). Check the club site for more details: http://www.hsccq.asn.au/calendar.html

Obviously you think there is a wrong way. I would be such a lot of work for so little gain. Where would you put the latch at the front. The closest I have seen is just the removal of all the latches and hinges and replacement with pins. Works better on a fibre glass bonnet otherwise it would be a pain to lift.

Yeah I was thinking I would make sure to be ready with the BBQ from about 12.30 onwards. But there is no pressure to be there straight away. If you are enjoying the Lakeside action feel free to hang out there till a bit later.

That was my guess too. But I couldn't find that thread.

Where are you? Also be aware that Datsun used the same handles for most models of the time. you should be able to pick something up from a wrecker.

I attended the latest motorkhana yesterday with mixed results. I had a ball as always but the car's performance seemed to take a step backwards. Having now had time to think about it, I think I have the answer. The previous time I used the car was the MG Iron Man and the temperature was mild. The car seemed well balanced. This weekend the car seemed to understeer. I checked the tyre pressures in the early morning before leaving for the track. At that time the tyres were not on the car. The temperature was quite hot yesterday. So I think by the time I was in mid event they may have been well overinflated. Has anyone ever measured the pressure before and again after putting a tyre on a car? If so what pressure difference does the weight of the car make? Needless to say I will pay more attention to the tyres next time.

I do know that some 280s came with the R180 (the autos mainly) some came with the R200. Some came with CVs and some with unis. Its the luck of the draw....there probably was some logic behind it but I'm not sure.

Yup, I will be at Greg's in the arvo too.

The bolts don't do much anyway. They only ensure there is a good seal against the rubber shown in your second last photo. I still think they are both R200 probably just an optical illusion. A previous response noted that early zeds didn't come with LSD, and that is absolutely true. However who know what a previous owner did in yours. The only way is to jack the car up and check.

I don't know the answer to your question. And I too am curious because I have some similar play. Are your stub axles the bolt in type?

Sexual Sushi, that would be an awsome photo if it weren't for that tank in the backround You could do much better.

I agree those things are nice but they are way more than the minimum. eg New crank? If there is nothing wrong with the old crank why change it. Same with the valves. A lot of that stuff is only required if a problem is found. Hence it would be on top of the standard price. I am reasonably sure Peter is only after a normal rebuild not a performance build. $2K is the right price for a normal build. Having said all that, I do agree with the idea of spending a little more if you drive the car hard. but if not, stick with the standard build. I also agree with getting written confirmation of the inclusions for that price. Its a bit like a $999 respray. Nothing wrong with it but when you take the car to them they will find all sorts of add ons that were not identified until they started work.

Sounds reasonable to me.