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RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 02:00 PM
Whats up everyone... Im new to the tuner scene, just bought my first Tuner car. I have alot of plans for my new car, and hope to post most of the work here on the site in a build thread.

Thanks,
Rian

(1980 Datsun 280zx. L28 SOHC 2.8 inline 6-cyl, 5 speed Trans. Completely Factory Stock)
lanning
05-06-2010, 02:02 PM
what do you drive, welcome
RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 02:08 PM
1980 Datsun 280zx. L28 SOHC 2.8 inline 6-cyl, 5 speed Trans. Completely Factory Stock
quickdodgeŽ
05-06-2010, 02:09 PM
If the Datsun you list in your post is your "tuner" car, please don't ever refer to it as a "tuner" car again! That car is bad ass and should not be lumped in with the "tuner" cars. Later, QD.
skacore
05-06-2010, 02:23 PM
O hai
RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 02:27 PM
Sorry... im not intending on "tuning" or modifying the car. I plan on restoring the car, possibly swapping the stock n/a l28 for a L28ET, and rebuilding the Trans. For a 30 year old car thats completely stock this thing handles like a dream and has a lot of power. biggest mods other then the possible turbo swap would be adding some nice old school mesh wheels and tires.
quickdodgeŽ
05-06-2010, 02:29 PM
Very nice. You should bring it to the Old School Japanese Car Meets we have every other month. I drive a '79 Civic myself. Later, QD.
RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 02:33 PM
Is there a web-site or something to let me know where and when these meets are?
antj101
05-06-2010, 03:57 PM
Is there a web-site or something to let me know where and when these meets are?

It's this site, just explore!:goodjob:
RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 04:32 PM
Roger that... XP,
RianTheBear
05-06-2010, 05:05 PM
here are the much awaited pics of my car...

http://i42.tinypic.com/16k6fid.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/t537yh.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/25qgjys.jpg

let me know what you think...
nchbrandon
05-06-2010, 05:32 PM
welcome to IA
Klutch GT
05-06-2010, 05:47 PM
dang, that's really clean. welcome!
Barefoot
05-06-2010, 09:03 PM
welcome
Mr_Mischif
05-06-2010, 10:10 PM
Holy shit...is that Z Black Goooooooolddddd?

http://jalopnik.com/cars/clips/classic-ad-watch-black-goooooold-210679.php
quickdodgeŽ
05-07-2010, 02:34 AM
Is there a web-site or something to let me know where and when these meets are?

Go to the OLD SCHOOL section. At the top will be the info. Later, QD.
00Civic
05-07-2010, 02:46 AM
Welcome!
RianTheBear
05-07-2010, 02:38 PM
Go to the OLD SCHOOL section. At the top will be the info. Later, QD.

thanks already checked it out..
stillaneon
05-07-2010, 03:52 PM
I wouldnt do anything but a fresh coat of paint and touch up the interior. Those cars looked amazing from the factory...
RianTheBear
05-09-2010, 02:37 PM
I wouldnt do anything but a fresh coat of paint and touch up the interior. Those cars looked amazing from the factory...

i plan on a full body/interior restoration once i get the power/drive train running right again... after the body/interior work is finished i plan on adding some nice wheels to complement the paint and nice suspension system upgrade so i can take my Z out and have fun with it.
RianTheBear
05-13-2010, 12:49 AM
just had to replace half the fuel system, fuel pump died on me at work, so i replaced the pump and filter, also when ahead and put new cap&rotor, wires, and plugs in. just to find i had a stuck valve... which i fixed today.... so all in all this is turning out to be one frustratingly fun project for me.