CDV Delete: Experienced Opinions Please

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by XMetal

I did the ebay clutch stop as soon as I heard about it. I set mine about a 1/4 inch from the relay switch trigger, which leaves about 3/4 of an inch of travel (from the stop) before the clutch engage. This left enough margin to safely start everytime - never had a starting issue.

Here's a home made slave cylinder bleed tool => http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=414188
The BMW "special" tool that I saw my indy use looked similar, but easier to operate.

This. Full engagement is essential to avoid synchro wear. Great mod.

Slow CDV removal adopter, . Glad you like it though!

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by JJZ4MR

I also have had a 84 and 86.5 Supra, and 2 Datsun 240 Z's. Love the long nose, short rear "wedge" shape, while I was searching roadsters I drove a TR8 twice, but it takes some major engine mods to get that thing up to speed. Jag Etype from the 60/70 has been a desired car of mine since the 80"s, probably could of paid a reasonable price for one back then. V12 !

Saw a pristine 60s E Type last Thursday. And it's my wife's favorite as well. She feel in love with one in England, and, it's what necessitated her Z4M purchase and ongoing desire for a well tended 240 which with rust/time is like trying to find a unicorn.

The E type was being driven by a well into retirement guy, and the dude was having a blast from the look on his face. Great driver too, he was driving in traffic and looking well ahead, avoiding idiots, lane weavers/full stop in traffic for no reason zombies, and flowing through these hazards slow with ease. Nice to see such a great example being enjoyed (and driven in a way to avoid idiots).

The Z4 is of course in the same tradition. It always puts a smile on my face as well!

[JJZ4MR]

Looking for a "well tended" 240 Z huh ? Mines for sale $ 20K firm ( I've got it listed at $25K and have 3 offers of $17K )

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by JJZ4MR

Looking for a "well tended" 240 Z huh ? Mines for sale $ 20K firm ( I've got it listed at $25K and have 3 offers of $17K )

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Dude. So tempting. Have to show this to the wife.

[Skelekitty]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Dude. So tempting. Have to show this to the wife.

You are both evil for tempting me. EEEEVYYYLLL.

Signed, "the wife"

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by JJZ4MR

Looking for a "well tended" 240 Z huh ? Mines for sale $ 20K firm ( I've got it listed at $25K and have 3 offers of $17K )

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Wow, that looks like a beauty!
This is the car that lit the automotive fire for me .
I had a friend who's dad owned the Datsun dealership in town back in the day....
We used to sit in them all the time, taking turns at the wheel.

I still remember one of the mechanics putting a 5c coin (had flat spots on the edges) on the engine and it balanced with engine running.

Tons of great memories of this car.

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Dude. So tempting. Have to show this to the wife.

I would as well, but she'd have me packing my bags and out the door

Originally Posted by Skelekitty

You are both evil for tempting me. EEEEVYYYLLL.



Signed, "the wife"

[Panecki17]

Good call finally removing the CDV! One other thing that might help shifting smoothness is an ECU tune. I haven't done it myself, but I've had the chance to drive my friend's coupe before/after an ESS tune and there's a noticable difference. Much more linear throttle response and less lag/delay.

[JJZ4MR]

I know my 240Z is off topic, but check out BRE2.NET for some cool stuff on the original. Finnegan, did you see the link of the pics in PM ? This Q should probably be in a PM ( Sorry )