The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies)

onzedge · 09-02-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Hey there Davey

Mr.onzdedge, how often do you motor the 240z? I always curious how's the ride like...

Up until I bought the 370, the 240 was my DD and I put about 20,000 miles per year on it. When I first had the 370, I would alternate cars and then began driving the 370 exclusively about a year ago.

I was having a serious idling issue with the 240 that we just got around to looking at last week and it is solved -- it was a bad fit between one of the carbs and the spacer plate to the intake manifold, making it impossible to tune. But it was just sitting around so the problem went unresolved.

About a month ago, I got a wild idea -- put the 240 back on the road.

So a buddy who's an old school Z expert, Colin and I are getting her back in shape. I have lots of little things that I want to do in the next six months or so.

Driving-wise the 2 cars are very different. If you do not mind the noise and the 41 year-old Datsun smell, then consider the 240 a better handling vehicle. I am not really a big fan of power steering and the 240 handles/steers QUICK and very flat. Of course, some modified steering components and suspension work help. The 370 is faster and more comfortable. Also, I am positive the 370 will get me where I am going without the little "what could break" thing the 240 causes me to have in the back of my head.

Last, the exhaust sounds is very much better on the 240 -- header to pipe to Dynaflow = music to my ears.

Isamu · 09-02-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So a buddy who's an old school Z expert, Colin and I are getting her back in shape. I have lots of little things that I want to do in the next six months or so.

Driving-wise the 2 cars are very different. If you do not mind the noise and the 41 year-old Datsun smell, then consider the 240 a better handling vehicle. I am not really a big fan of power steering and the 240 handles/steers QUICK and very flat. Of course, some modified steering components and suspension work help. The 370 is faster and more comfortable. Also, I am positive the 370 will get me where I am going without the little "what could break" thing the 240 causes me to have in the back of my head.

Last, the exhaust sounds is very much better on the 240 -- header to pipe to Dynaflow = music to my ears.

very awesome man! I love me some S30... I almost bought one when I was in Tucson but the guy wanted like 15k for it... I wasn't in a position to pay that much for that old of a car. However, with that said, I have driven a few that were like new, and wow.. they handle so well

alcheng · 09-02-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 3zworld

Went to C&O for the first time with the SC installed and loving my Defi gauges, they actually look OEM how he did them..awesomeness..:d

( Click to show/hide )

That looks much more useful than a digital-clock....

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

NO

!!!!7000!!! O M G !!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

A true milestone.

I will keep 'working' hard...

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I did but a dbag Corvette owner kind of ruined the day. We pulled into C&C and were directed to a back row by the event organizers. The row started with corvettes but was empty towards the end. We backed into the very last spots and one of the owners comes up and says "Are you guys lost or something? This is Corvette row." So I said no, we were directed here by the organizers. He responds with "No I'm pretty sure he didn't send you here, you just decided to park here on your own." So we moved towards a more crowded row with Mustangs and only three Zs got to park. I decided to just park where spectators do and not show off my baby.

Waiting for my buddy to post up pictures since I didn't take any.

That is one Self-Disgrace-Dbag you met, I am sorry for this unfortunately incident Tracie....

Next time you might want to tell him he is unique, cos a person with this kind of sh!t-a$$ attitude is one-of-a-kind...

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Yet another reason to despise Corvettes...

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Snotty owners suck and need to

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Pintsize725 · 09-02-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

That is one Self-Disgrace-Dbag you met, I am sorry for this unfortunately incident Tracie....

Next time you might want to tell him he is unique, cos a person with this kind of sh!t-a$$ attitude is one-of-a-kind...

No worries. I wanted to go off on him but I'm trying this whole "stay happy" thing.

onzedge · 09-02-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

No worries. I wanted to go off on him but I'm trying this whole "stay happy" thing.

I have been trying the "stay happy" thing the past couple of months and I do not like it one bit. Frankly, it is starting to piss me off. Others around me may be happier that I have adopted it, but I am not.

Pintsize725 · 09-02-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have been trying the "stay happy" thing the past couple of months and I do not like it one bit. Frankly, it is starting to piss me off. Others around me may be happier that I have adopted it, but I am not.

I'll be right there with you in a few days.

Davey · 09-02-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have been trying the "stay happy" thing the past couple of months and I do not like it one bit. Frankly, it is starting to piss me off. Others around me may be happier that I have adopted it, but I am not.

I don't think I could stand that for long. Every once in a while I have to pretend to be nice for a day or two, though.

Fire · 09-02-2012, 06:19 PM

BTW Houston the rocket is fueled and it is t minus 150 miles and holding. Stand by for count down. The rocket:

Pintsize725 · 09-02-2012, 06:22 PM

Hey big brother! I'll keep to the high road for now.

Gale, you keep ignoring me.

Nice addition Cuban!

09-02-2012, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211845	Hey big brother! I'll keep to the high road for now. Gale, you keep ignoring me. Nice addition Cuban! __________________ Tracie

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