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May 17th

SZM Issue #10

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Features

18 Peter Brock Q&A
Sport Z’s Terry Parkhurst asks Peter about his thoughts on the new 350Z, his love of the 240Z, and why he prefers the V6 to the inline 6.

23 Resto Oh-No’s!
Mike Gholson of Classic Z Car Club gives you 14 things to avoid when you get set for your next (or first) Z restoration.

30 350Z Takes on Bathurst 24-Hour Slugfest
Australia held its first 24-hour race in 45 years. The venue: Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst, NSW. The spectacle: the world debut of the 350Z in a major race.

Tech & Racing

35 Pylon Alley - Z31 Comparo
The Inside Line
With the introduction of the 350Z, a promising 2003 season is starting to take shape.

36 Under the Hood – Restoration
Z Connections: An Enlightening Experience
Joe Demers, PhD, troubleshoots the electrical system in a first-generation Z, explaining simple circuits, typical electrical problems with these circuits, and how to fix those nasty connectors.

42 Under the Hood – Performance
Project 280Z: Update
Well, Ken Jones’s 280Z Project Car is running. Barely. Here’s a quick update on his progress (or lack thereof).

44 Under the Hood - Performance
Married to the Mod, Part 7
Rich Kierig dives into more suspension mods for your twin turbo or NA 300ZX—mods that will yield significant handling improvements.

48 Under the Hood - Restoration
Hold the Juice
In this step-by-step how-to article, Jeff Priddy shares his experience repairing and refurbishing the battery tray in his 280ZX.

Departments

6          From the Publisher
8          Pedestrian Crossing
10        Shifting Gears
28        Z Car Centerfold
50        Club Zone
52        Ed’s Garage   
54        Last Writes