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    length of 2+2 doors

    Anyone know the difference in length of the 2+2 and 2 door, doors? I know the car is about 12 inches longer but how much of that is in the door? I want to order some replacement door seals, but need to request the correct extra length, rather than just having a small separate extra bit to fit in.
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    Tyres cracking/perishing within a few years

    Saw a thread earlier on the Retro rides forum that was an interesting read, concerning modern tyres and perishing well before they need to be replaced. Read down the thread and there is an informative reply from a manufacturer on the subject...
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    Removing ignition switch security screws

    Any advice on the best way to proceed with the above? Assume you can just put normal screws back in afterwards?
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    AFR Gauge kit

    Hopefully in the next couple of months i will get my Z story exhaust on the car, and as most will know it already has the O2 sensor screw fitting in place, and i would like to utilise that by having a gauge set up in the glove box. Any recommendations for a stand alone kit, I've no need for...
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    Interesting Toyota thread on Retro Rides forum

    https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/222036/1976-toyota-celica-frankenstein-build?page=1&scrollTo=2736318 As the title, a thread i found earlier that many will find well worth a read, the guys fab skills and attention to detail is incredible, he's pretty young as well.
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    Triple SU's

    I was at a local to me car show at the weekend, The Bromley Pageant, and i spotted an import LHD 260z with triple British SU's, and they look like 2" jobbies to me as well not the usual 1 3/4" used on most twin set ups. Unfortunately the owner wasn't around to ask if they were fitted here or...
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    Removing Ethanol from Fuel

    Was sent this link by a member of my local classic car club, interesting but a faff for larger quantities of petrol, plus purchase/storage issues.
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    Rustiest wheel Ive ever seen

    So corroded it looks like its made of wood!
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    240z accessories advert

    Seen similar before, but never the parcel bar, anyone ever seen one in situ?
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    Graphene Anti-Corrosion Primer

    Never heard of it until just now, was looking for some etch primer for a small patch job on my van and came across this graphene based product! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hycote-Spary-Corrosion-Primer-Graphene/dp/B07W5HHLH6 Anyone have any info/experience with it? I know graphene is supposedly...
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    Car related Memes

    I'm sure we all occasionally come across a good car Meme that's worth sharing, so thought I'd start a thread for just that. :D I'll kick off with these two.
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    280z/280zx temp sensor position

    I currently have an electric fan temp sensor unit that sits in the radiator top hose, it works great, but i now want to go for a cleaner look. I have a later thermostat housing with several extra threaded holes, one of which I'm assuming is for the temp sensor shown in the pic. Is it a standard...
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    Gorgeous mini cooper for sale

    I've never owned one, but i have ridden in a few back in the day, not really felt the urge to have one, but this example looks amazing IMO :) https://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/details.php?cid=1098
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    HS6 SU choke attachment help

    I need to order the clamps that hold the cable to the lever, there are several on the Burlen site, but I'm not sure what would be best. Has anyone got a picture of theirs please or a recommendation? The two on the Burlen site are, http://sucarb.co.uk/throttle-or-choke-cable-connector-kit.html...
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    Fourways engraved cam cover

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174206817325?ul_noapp=true Was that a thing?
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    Project or art!!

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-12-4-Split-screen-Rear-Hot-Rod-Project-Garden-Art/264649273765?hash=item3d9e5371a5:g:~-sAAOSwQ5Fc3s7E
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    RHD 260 2+2 on ebay

    Stumbled on this just now...
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    Spoiler indicators..... bit pricey!

    :eek: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Datsun-240Z-ZG-JDM-Nissan-Fairlady-S30-ZG-Front-Turn-Lamp-Assembly-NOS-1121-4/112651430499?hash=item1a3a8c6a63:g:nEUAAOSwCJxaFMu4
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    Which Intake/Exhaust Gasket

    What standard exhaust gaskets are recommended for a P90 head with oem inlet manifold but with a Janspeed exhaust manifold? There are the usual Fel-pro or Mahle from Rockauto, am i right in thinking though that the ones listed with metal in them are not great for non standard exhaust manifold...
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    Cold air intake box

    The main piece i still need so i can do the cold air intake conversion, i had planned to order from Mike after Xmas, but very sadly that is now no longer possible. Ive had a look around online but couldn't find anything similar, anybody know where else i could source one please?
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