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    240z Front Windscreen Tint?

    Hi All, Ricky Evans has a front windscreen in stock but they tell me my existing one will either have a blue or a green tint. I could swear blind it has no tint at all, as confirmed by holding a white sheet behind it! For those of you who have bought from Ricky, were you able to source a non...
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    240z Front Windscreen?

    Hi All, Just back from a glorious 3,000 mile jaunt around Spain and Portugal and am pleased to report the Z is adored in both countries. Despite weather ranging from 3 to 35 degrees, the car behaved faultlessly. Just one problem - a truck spat up a stone and cracked my front windscreen. Does...
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    Importing Rally Car from Europe

    Hi All, I'm looking at buying an E30 325i rally car from Europe (needs to be LHD), to import into the UK. My understanding is being over 30 years old, it would attract a 5% VAT rate rather than 20%. Then it needs to be registered here to the UK. Has anyone here been through this process...
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    3 Way Hose Connector?

    Hi All, Before bending over and paying the extortionate post and charges from the US, I wondered if anyone here has managed to find a 3 way hose water pipe connector (pic attached) from anywhere else? Many thanks, Nick D.
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    Fan Belt Query

    Hi All, My 2.8 engine in a 240z currently has an AVX10 x 865 La fan belt that needs to be replaced. I wondered if anyone has a recommended place to buy one from - preferably where I can speak to someone to make sure it is a like for like replacement? Many thanks, Nick D.
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    Appendix K Rally Car Prep

    Hi All, Having spent the last 4 years getting my US 240z sorted for reliable long distance touring, I am now contemplating ripping it apart to qualify for a HTP under Appendix K. This is with a view to entering the likes of Rally Costa Brava and Modena Cento Ore etc. I wondered if anyone...
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    Traversee de Paris

    Hello All, Has anyone done one of these, or is anyone thinking of entering the July event? The provisional date is Sunday 21st July. It sounds like a great excuse for a weekend in France. Cheers, Nick D.
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    240Z Uprated Alternator

    Hi All, Has anyone here made a direct easy swap to an uprated alternator on their 240Z , of say around 60 amp? If so, could you kindly tell me what make / model you chose? Many thanks, Nick D.
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    Trim / Door Cards

    Hi All, 3 years ago I had leather trim applied to my door cards. Annoyingly, the trimmers fitted padding that was too thick and the window winder handle is forever becoming detached and falling off. The place that did the work is too far away for me to return to so I wondered if anyone could...
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    240Z "Rally Car" For Sale

    Hi All, Apologies if already posted but I just came across this ad on Ebay...
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    Carrera Panamericana

    Hi All, In 18 months I turn 50 and as a classic mid life crisis present to myself, I am looking into the possibility of entering the 2020 Carrera Panamericana. This is a long shot but I wondered if any knows of someone that has previously entered, or of a mechanic that has prepared a Z for...
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    How Many Revs At 60mph?

    Hi All, Now I'm enjoying a freshly built 2.8 in my 240Z, I am conscious a change of diff may be required as I'll keep the car auto for now. Could you kindly let me know what revs you have at 60 mph, to give me a benchmark? Many thanks, Nick D
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    Paintwork Question

    Afternoon all, Back in April 2015 I treated my 240Z to a glass out re-spray and changed the colour from white to Gulf racing blue. I now need to repair a minor crack to the tailgate and am keen to get the "new" paint to match the 2 1/2 year old paint as well as possible...
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    A Winter Toy?

    Hi All, Much though I love my 240Z, it will never be a daily driver. It is time to replace my boring sensible everyday car and I'm wondering what to replace it with. Given it lives on a street in London, I can't be too precious about it and reliability is important. The 350Z is on my...
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    US 240Z Bumpers

    Hi All, I'm compiling a list of Winter improvements and a new set of s/steel or chrome bumpers will feature. I know there has been concern over various issues with Harrington in the past so I wondered if anyone has bought some recently and how you found them to be? Should I also...
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    Le Mans

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone is taking their Z to Le Mans in a few weeks? Fingers crossed mine will be running by then and have booked chunnel crossing Thurs morning, back Monday evening. Being joined by a BRZ and staying in Deauville Thurs night. Cheers, Nick D.
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    Hitachi v "Original" SUs

    Hi All, I wondered if anyone with an L28 engine has swapped from Hitachi carbs to SU HS6 for the better / easier parts supply? If so, was there any noticeable drop off in performance? Le Mans is getting close and I fear my chances of having my existing Hitachis reconditioned in the next...
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    IoW Classic Car Extravaganza

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone is planning on heading over to the Isle of Wight for this drive / show on Sept 17 / 18, or if anyone has done it before? Cheers, Nick D.
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    If You Didn't Have A Z......?

    Hi All, I love my Z and am well pleased I bit the bullet. Out of interest, if you guys didn't have Zs (or are lucky enough to to have more than one classic), what other car would you buy? Friends of mine are obsessed by 911s but you see them everywhere.
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    L24 Engine Rebuild

    Hi All, Having recently returned from an epic 1,700 mile road trip around Spain and France without any Z trouble at all, my mind is turning to possible improvement works this Winter. My engine is currently stock and I'm keen to keep the 240 as original as possible (albeit the respray was...
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