Hi all, just a few days away from the delivery of my 'new' '73 240z..

I cannot claim any of the credit for the fantastic, yet sympathetic restoration ..but I can promise to enjoy and care for it going forward...

I'm looking forward to meeting a bunch of you at the Silverstone Classic - I was signed up with my Caterham, have request a switch to the Z club booking..so hopefully Covid permitting...another great event to look forward to.

I do have a few Q's I'm sure you folks can help with...

Very importantly...Center console/arm rest cup holders.....there's plenty of space, anyone come up with a great solution for adding in a couple of cup holders ?...

I will check, but I'll ask here anyway...fuel selection...will a '73 need an additive for lead replacement ?....also is standard unleaded ok or should I use super ?

I'm based in South Oxfordshire, which local group(s) cover that area ?...if any...

No doubt lots more Q's to come....cheers all, Graham

 

Welcome Graham
Hope you enjoy your new toy please put up some pictures we all love pictures

I am near Towcester so not that far from you .
Not sure on local clubs near you
Regards Derrick

 

Thanks Derrick...will do asap.....look forward to catching up...

 

Welcome Graham,

Quick answers for a couple of the questions:
You can buy add-ons for the centre console, i.e. a a cushioned armrest with two cup holders built in. Obviously, you'd need to be fine with drilling holes in your console for the hinge...

Unleaded is fine without additive. They run better on Super, even with a standard engine; my Z tended to pink/ping on basic unleaded, so I only ever use high octane (the higher the better as the compression ratio on that modded engine is 11.3:1).

 

Thanks for the comments guys...I'll check out Donington !

 

Welcome! You could try the latest Esso 99+ octane which is also currently Ethanol free.

https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/esso...um-petrol-and-its-ethanol-free-at-the-moment/

 

https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/check-fuel-hoses.25950/#post-324138

 

It has an E5 sticker on it but the website claims that most are ethanol free so far and E5 just means "Up to 5%" and there could be traces so has to be there legally.

As this may change, get a can full now ready for winter! Don't fill up with E10 when it comes out later this year!

 

Interesting article on E10 from Australia.

 

thanks for all great comments folks !....have booked for Donington....and already checking out the Z store ......do they offer us a discount ?? ;-)