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    Replacement braking system for 240z - options?

    same too Have uprated front callipers but still fit within the 14s. can’t remember when they were from (Kevin irons did it) along with the 2.8 conversion. Bought racing pads, braided lines in and good fluid. Happily locks up all wheels.
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    Have you seen it yet ?

    I understand the brakes requirement but same view on low profile tyres and harsh suspension. I’ve watched it three times now, captures a lot of the spirit of the car imho. At that price I’m guessing they are more of a saville row tailors suit than a one size fits all. Still. I’d like to see an...
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    Have you seen it yet ?

    Was a nice review, i like Henry Catchpoles reviews generally like the same things. Was quite uplifting, always feel there is a 'poor relation' chat in the a lot of the videos but this doesnt have it. Spoken about for its own merits, and the critical parts were shades of the silver on the...
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    Turbo 240z?

    I missed the end price. I saw it at £30k with ‘close to reserve’ in the text which must help the buyers. Anyone here pick out up or know what it went for?
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    Turbo 240z?

    Same view. Market predictions near impossible. Closest to a Devil Z I’ve seen
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    Turbo 240z?

    https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1975-datsun-240z-janspeed-turbo-conversion-rhd-g2bOEg
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    240z at Silverstone auctions....

    BPW is awesome!
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    SU carbs WILL work perfectly on my modified L28 and give DCOEs a run for their money!!!

    Hi bit of a hijack. I have a fresh samuri engine build earlier this year (Stroked L24 is a 2.75 now, fruity cam, etc. Car was running on 2in HS8s from a jag with BBC needles in it. Was running lean on the RR, and uncovered it was running lean on the rolling round and concluded the fuel pump...
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    overdue update! After strip down the bearing shells were gone/very thin, so that was one of my route causes, was also rad weld in there at somepoint, before me, and had gummed up a lot. Concluded would go for a Samauri style build after lots of discussion back and forth on use / drivign style...
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    240z Clutch slave cylinder adjustment

    Similar question, need a replacement also mine is leaking. https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/21-2101 looks like they are adjustable. Trying to decipher which rock auto one would be right...
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    Sean & Status piles discussion

    priority for what?!
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    UPDATE Made the 960 mile round trip to drop the engine off with Kevin Irons at samuri last week. I have had a lot of disucssions with a lot of people on what is the best route, so thanks to everyone for their wisdom. In the time since the engine went to now, my business which was crippled...
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    The GOAT retires

    Talented rider, he got me watching moto GP meantime in my world the GOAT won the world champs, 20 years after his first title. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/photo-epic-finals-val-di-sole-world-championships-2021.htm
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    My mindset is. One last hoorah before we are all electric…
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    I have theoretically spent a fortune already
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    Acquired last year!
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    Thanks jon, at the very least I can provide entertainment. Best way to learn is get hands first as I see it… I say that now…
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    Update: Engine out as of Monday, have engine stand now and car going into storage whilst I work my way through the engine in trying to find the fault. Hoping to use the knowledge in here and from car community up here who are all offering help. Perhaps may shift to a new thread. Will keep you...
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    engine clattering - advise needed

    update: timing kit all done. initally feedback was good then it wasnt, metal in sump. Garage (owner/mechanic) I trust is currently working on his own, lost his mechanic to covid19. This will be too time consuming/costly undertaking for him to go further so, i understand his current position...
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    Unsecured WiFi

    Echo Robbies comments. Even travelling overseas on business I link from my phone 4G. Use a VPN on my phone for paranoia. Macafee is as much of a cluster as it’s founders recent history!
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