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    Radio wiring

    Hey guys I'm trying to fit a new stereo into my Z am I anywhere near in this picture I've traced the wires on a bad wiring diagram and I think it's somewhere near
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    Gearbox rebuild

    So my gearbox is in need of a good recon. It whirs in 1,2 and 3rd considerably and i want it putting right but, I dont have the foggiest of where to turn. I would consider buying a full unit but was looking more for a rebuild kit if they exist (?). I have the 5 speed gearbox in my 260. Thanks...
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    Spotted today in Withernsea

    Friend of mine said she spotted a blue 240z today in With. Any of our lot? Sent from my GT-I8160 using Tapatalk 2
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    [SOLVED] KYB 260z cartridges

    Hello guys, I just got some kyb cartridges for my 260z they fit into the old strut but poke out just a little too far do I can't fasten them in has anyone seen this before or knows a fix for it? Sent from my GT-I8160 using Tapatalk 2
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    Lumenition system.

    Hey guys quick question I've just got myself a Lumenition kit from MJP, My question being for those that have this snazzy little kit where have you connected your live? The little instruction manual suggests the ballast or the fuse box. But where on the fuse box what Colour wire do I splice...
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    (Request) for some engine bay shots.

    If possible could I have some shots of your coil to dizzy wiring and where it goes off into the loom. Ive had an auto electrician on mine and he thinks its been messed with in the past and is far from standard. Its also not getting a return negative from the dizzy so i need to check that too. if...
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    something wrong again

    I hate to have to start another thread asking for help but no where else to turn. Well the Z seems to have picked up yet more ailments, two to be exact. Firstly its having running trouble it starts and once I raise the rpm it dies it also sometimes coughs out a puff of smoke from the carbs but...
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    Radio alternative

    Just wanna know what you guys have done for a radio alternative if its like mine and doesnt work. Did you fit a modern one or source an original for it? If you got a modern one are there conversion harnesses available? Ive looked around and all i can find is one that replicates the original...
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    Front suspension on a 260z

    I hope this hasn't been covered somewhere before, I cant seem to find it if it has. But basically my o/s shock is leaking its the old oil type. I have replacments and when the garage went to change them they said that its all one unit including hub is this correct? the ones i bought specifically...
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    Seats?

    So i have some old 70's or 80's (i think) bucket seats in my 260z and the drivers side is fine but the passenger seat has pretty much collapsed. does anyone know which alternate seats fit or know what mine are from? i would like buckets again really as the standard ones dont really hold that...
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    Zg arches

    hey guys i want to fit some zg arches to my z but i have some slot mags and dont want to change them as i really like them could i just stick a wheel spacer on and get the same effect of poking the wheel further out or would it not be enough?
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    Rising sun car show

    Just wondering if any members are going to Rising Sun this year over at Lincolnshire show ground, on the 26-27th of this month? Craig
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    Throttle body balancing

    Carb balancing/tuning Hey guys, I took my car recently for MOT but they said its failing on emissions due to the throttle bodies been out of balance and they need tuning. Do any of you know either roughly how to tune them as ive never done this sort of thing before so not sure what im...
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    Starter trouble

    Hey guys so i bought a new, well reconditioned starter from a member on here i cant remember the name unfortunately but anyway. I fitted it no trouble but when i start the car it doesn't start it just "Whirrs" at me. does this mean the starter motor is done for or is there something else? if it...
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    Paint scheme ideas

    Hey guys, I need your opinions. Im going to be having the bodywork and paint done shortly. I need ideas for paint codes im thinking either like a brownish colour but maybe a newer version like a brown metallic, old colour new twist that sort of thing. I was also thinking of gunmetal aswell it...
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    new battery

    Hey guys im looking for a new battery for my 260z its been waiting on parts (and time to fit them!) so now its been sat the battery is dead. is there anywhere you guys know of to get replacements or up to date equivalents?
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    Batteries

    Just a quick question, my 260 battery has gone flat (my fault). Are the 240 and 280 batteries interchangeable? I rang a local stockist up and he had no 260z listed but he had a 240 and 280z battery listed so im just wondering if I can get one of those and it will be ok? its basically the same...
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    Tyre sizes

    Hey guys i was wondering if someone could tell me how wide of tyre i can get away with at the rear of my 260z? I've been speaking to a company who custom make alloys and can make them any size they want i wanted something quite wide as ill be adding the fender flares but i also like the idea of...
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    i feel like a noob

    hey guys i feel like such a dimwit here and id never thought id ask this question as i know my way around cars. but where the flip are the jack point for a 260z? i cannot find anywhere that seems a good solid place to put the trolley jack in. does anyone have a picture that i can follow?
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    J.A.E (Japanese auto extravaganza)

    anyone going to J.A.E next weekend(9th)? ill be going down with my local club in my lex just wondered if anyone else is going?
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