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  1. 05-06-2010, 01:00 PM #1
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    Default New to the Import Tuner Scene...

    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.

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    (1980 Datsun 280zx. L28 SOHC 2.8 inline 6-cyl, 5 speed Trans. Completely Factory Stock)
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    what do you drive, welcome

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    1980 Datsun 280zx. L28 SOHC 2.8 inline 6-cyl, 5 speed Trans. Completely Factory Stock
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    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.
    FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE PIC!!!

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    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.
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    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.
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    Is there a web-site or something to let me know where and when these meets are?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RianTheBear View Post
    Is there a web-site or something to let me know where and when these meets are?
    It's this site, just explore!
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    Roger that... XP,
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    here are the much awaited pics of my car...







    let me know what you think...
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    dang, that's really clean. welcome!
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    welcome

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    Holy shit...is that Z Black Goooooooolddddd?

    http://jalopnik.com/cars/clips/class...old-210679.php
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    Quote Originally Posted by RianTheBear View Post
    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.
    FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE PIC!!!

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    Go to the OLD SCHOOL section. At the top will be the info. Later, QD.
    thanks already checked it out..
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    I wouldnt do anything but a fresh coat of paint and touch up the interior. Those cars looked amazing from the factory...
    I'm just that guy that spends all his time printing.... T-shirts, banners, vinyl, etc.

    "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary.... that's what gets you"
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    Quote Originally Posted by stillaneon View Post
    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.
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    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.
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