Teasers are GAY! lmao.... I was wondering when I was going to see something else with this.
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Teasers are GAY! lmao.... I was wondering when I was going to see something else with this.
LoL yeah I know!
At the moment, just taking things slow and trying to save the $ to try and get the engine done.
I've also been thinking of renting a shop to work on the Z among other things lol. :) Super secret stuff is goin down! :D
since your OBD1 you could pass emissions with an RB if you take the time to install a big enough catilytic converter.
but yea keep the vg I used to live 3 minutes from z1 and I have seen the owners 1000+hp monster on the track a few times.
MOAR PICS!! i love this thread progress, makes me want to redo my interior, reps! yo!
I know you guys want more pics. Things have been a little slow.
I was going to have the RB26 since I haven't seen it done on any local z32, but it would probably have to be taken down to a single turbo to fit. For the price of a stock RB swap which I may be able to get 300rwhp out of. I could have a built stage 3 VG30DETT. So, the decision has been made lol.
We're going VG30DETT with ALL the goodies! :D
kevin, you already seen the car in person with me.Quote:
Originally Posted by KustomBuildz
btw, i love the car with the previous owner, you look like you are going to make it even more gorgeous.
love ur 300zx !
awesome progress, i love the suede work.....i'd love to try that
Wait... I have?Quote:
Originally Posted by Autumn
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Originally Posted by KustomBuildz
remember the red vert 300zx at subway? redondo's?
same exact car.
I need to learn how to do suede, I want to wrap my center console. Does it need to be stretched really tight, or can you just make sure it is smooth and be fine? I know I'm not about to pay the outrageous price to get it done somewhere.
It has to be stretched lightly not really tight :) At least so it doesn't wrinkle while you're laying it down.
Yes this was Redondo's car that he had for sale for along time. Got a pretty good price on it. Knew what I was going to do with it as soon as I got it. Plus it's still in the IA family :D
Awesome, I'm doing that ish myself then.
and btw........ls1 swap
coming along nicely
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Originally Posted by JessAlba452
at least it is staying with car people to treat it good. he bought it from a worker at the nissan place. i believe that guy was the first owner.
redondo made me wanna get 300zx myself :) he used to be my best friend back in high school. so he's driven me around a lot. not too comfy for two females in the front seat though.
nice car bro good project
Bro is a she!Quote:
Originally Posted by dabuilding
Great project thread. Makes me wish my dad hadn't sold his Z
Thanks!
I just dropped the doors off to be customized with the same suede and get arm rests redone in red stitching.
Didn't want to work on the doors since I don't have a sewing machine nor do I know how to use one very well haha!
When I get them back I'll be working on something for the speaker area, maybe lay down some CF or something sexi :D
Those pictures will be posted sometime next week.
Latest update...just to show I've actually touched it!
Purchased some goodies, they're 350z pedals. Now it matches my Maxi!
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3045.jpg
Before: (Boring stock pedals)
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_2115.jpg
After: (Check out the sexi suede!)
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3275.jpg
man that suede is sexC...u should put the jspec front bumper on there that would really set your car off!
^
Thanks
It's on my list ;)
I might have a BIG...or small (tease) suprise for everyone on Xmas
;)
Hehe I like to keep suspense in the thread to make things interesting! :D
Other than that.
Doors are nearly finished, just need to work on some fiberglass on the speaker area to get it the way I'd like.
:goodjob:
very nice work
You should drop the Infiniti VH45DE or even the VK45DE.
Nissan V8 power FTW.
Nice looking car, and the suede looks great, good luck with whatever you do to it.
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If I could I really would have lol I love em with turbo :D
But there is a reason why I cant...Here is the big update for everyone!
Real UPDATE! Christmas SURPRISE 12/26/2008
Here was my early Christmas present that was hidden until Dec 23rd. Here it is...
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3361.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3363.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3370.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/r...l/IMG_3372.jpg
Twin turbo swap into the 'vert Z coming SOON! :D
Maybe parting out some things so if you want anything let me know.
Very nice, now I'm definitely subscribing :goodjob:
LMK what you want for the front bumper if you part it out
NewGen33
It's in really good condition, no dents or anything...saw that Z1 sells their used TT bumpers for $225 locally.
If I don't use it I'll sell it for $175 still have to remove it for you, lmk if that would work? Just don't feel like re-painting this for the Z, and would like the cash to go towards the 99' Jspec.
Thanks :)
^^^ LSx series V8 would of been cheaper, faster, lighter, easier to work on.
Kuddo's to you though..
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Originally Posted by JessAlba452
oh shnap!! RHD VERT!!!.. were they even made?? i mean rhd verts.. were hey ever made or is this going to be a 1st?? but either way cant wait to see it done GL on everything!!
They were made in Japan. But won't be doing a RHD swap it requires switching the firewalls, and is a pain lol.
Just want a TT 'vert which once again was only in Japan.
We should get cool cars too lol would save us modding :D
PM'dQuote:
Originally Posted by JessAlba452
Twin Turbo engine is going in on Wednesday and should take 2 weeks, expect an update soon ;) During that time I'll be stopping by Z1 to get more goodies.
We're installing the engine first to make sure everything runs correctly and is where it should be, before stripping everything out to paint the engine bay. This way if there are any issues the paint won't have to suffer multiple engine pulls/installs.
Sam at Tiger Racing will be doing the work he's also working on our other car there. He really knows his stuff so that was reassuring, plus he's a very cool + nice guy! :D
Stay tuned! (no pun lol)
yo i need the passengerside fender too:D
If you need fenders and only want one...the JDM one would look pretty weird if you don't have JDM fenders already :D They're a little different from USM ones.
I may be selling my OEM one's not sure yet though! Will let ya know :D
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Originally Posted by JessAlba452
ok thanks..
Are you swapping the front emblem and the lower front fascia from the jdm one to your car? I was just comparing the pictures and i noticed yours is a little different.
Side note: This is the most interested i've been in a build thread for a long time. MOAR PICS!
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I may be switching the nose panel with the emblem to a 1990 without emblem. It looks much cleaner that way. The US nose panels have an indent in the plastic for the nissan emblem and I'd rather trade than fill with bondo.
Ah my bumper looks different since it is NA the TT model comes with a different bumper with holes at the bottom to allow air for the side mount intercoolers. But I do have a 99 Jspec bumper. I need to work on it though since I got it used :) pics will be posted of a few things I've been working on.
I know you guys love pics!
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Originally Posted by JessAlba452
PICS NOW!!! =p
great build, I can't wait to see the final pics. How is condition of the top?