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by stevenewenham
Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Replies: 348
Views: 288886

Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...

Looks good for this stage. Interesting to see the dips in power and torque around the 4k mark..
can that be tuned out to some degree?
by stevenewenham
Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Replies: 348
Views: 288886

Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...

We await the magic number with baited breath! I am sure not as baited as your breath!
by stevenewenham
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Replies: 348
Views: 288886

Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...

Were you sitting in it when weighed? If not that will swing the bias from left to right.
When you say alignment complete, did that include weight jacking , or is that still to come?
by stevenewenham
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Random 260Z parts
Replies: 3
Views: 3555

Re: Random 260Z parts

Gone.
by stevenewenham
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Replies: 348
Views: 288886

Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...

Wow- exciting!
It's looking a million dollars!
by stevenewenham
Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Random 260Z parts
Replies: 3
Views: 3555

Re: Random 260Z parts

Ok, I will txt you to tee up a time.
by stevenewenham
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Random 260Z parts
Replies: 3
Views: 3555

Random 260Z parts

Having a clean-out. The following S30 bits are free to a good home:. Some lightly damaged. bonnet- has had a nudge, so the left side downward curve to the front is out of wack, but repairable. left front guard- has a crunch just behind where the light bucket joins, but repairable. 260Z front bumper,...
by stevenewenham
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 3172

Re: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly

Great you got it sorted.
by stevenewenham
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Ellerslie Car Show – Concours d’Elegance - 23rd April [NEW DATE]
Replies: 3
Views: 3200

Re: Ellerslie Car Show – Concours d’Elegance - 23rd April [NEW DATE]

Anyone reading this , be aware it is outdated, referring to Concours 2023 which has been and gone.
by stevenewenham
Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 3172

Re: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly

the ones from the 71B box will fit, from memory they are just oriented slightly differently. The key thing is to get one with the right number of teeth for the diff your are running if you want your speedo and odo to be accurate. They are colour coded, if you can still see the colour. They used to b...
by stevenewenham
Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Quarter Mile Showdown, 11 Feb 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 3969

Re: Quarter Mile Showdown, 11 Feb 2024

Dedicated race cars can participate subject to the following :

Race license
they have a logbook
they don't crack 10 secs.
by stevenewenham
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Replies: 348
Views: 288886

Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...

Looks awesome!
by stevenewenham
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 3172

Re: Mechanical speedo drive gear assembly

Hi Adam,
is this the drive gear that fits into the gearbox casing?
by stevenewenham
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Quarter Mile Showdown, 11 Feb 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 3969

Re: Quarter Mile Showdown, 11 Feb 2024

yes, we are expecting it to fall within that range.
Should be confirmed at the next committee meeting 5th October,
by stevenewenham
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: Documenting the journey, '69 240z & 71 240Z + others
Replies: 158
Views: 113841

Re: Documenting the journey, '69 240z & 71 240Z + others

If you are on the fence with the power steer, and you don't need it for medical reasons, don't do it.
The charm of these old school cars is their road feel, directness e.tc. In my view it should feel like a 70's sports car,
not a Lexus..