Project Z

[Eye of the Tiger]

BMW motors require a dry sump oiling system, because the sumps don't clear the front crossmember.

It's complicated and expensive to do, but it can be done.

Complicated and expensive... I seem to run into that same problem quite often.

10 dollars.

Wow, less than $1 a cylinder; but then you have to install that complicated and expensive dry sump system, that will probably run you about $10,000.

[Raza]

Complicated and expensive... I seem to run into that same problem quite often.
Wow, less than $1 a cylinder; but then you have to install that complicated and expensive dry sump system, that will probably run you about $10,000.

That's how they get you.  It's always the batteries. 

[280Z Turbo]

I posted this in the Chat and maybe you saw it but it seems like a good way of getting a near-pro paint job for $50. It's a long read though.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1

I think I might just end up doing this. Possibly in the spring.

I like the idea of running out to Lowe's and getting 12 oz. cans of touch-up paint for $5.

I'm getting real tired of not having paint for this car. I need to do something.

[280Z Turbo]

A friend of mine just posted these up.

This was on Labor day. That's me in the brown 280Z, a guy from the Z club in the 350Z and my friend who posted the pics is in the 240Z.
















And in case you were wondering, this is the inspiration for the 240Z:

[JYODER240]

Nice pics. It looks like that is a base 350Z so it doesn't have an LSD

[280Z Turbo]

Hehehe...

You guys and your LSDs. The car is still drivable, you know.

LSDs are good, but I think some people obsess over them.

[JYODER240]

Of course but if i was autocrossing i'd definently opt for the enthusiast trim that has one or get the Nismo LSD.

[J86]

Sweet pics.

Good luck with the paint choice btw.  The orange (new one) would be cool because it would be sticking with heritage, but at the same time painting the same color as the vette would be pretty badass.

[280Z Turbo]

Of course but if i was autocrossing i'd definently opt for the enthusiast trim that has one or get the Nismo LSD.

I don't know what trim his car is. I know he got the manumatic gearbox.

The Z in your new sig looks nice.

[JYODER240]

Thats a shame, i wish it was offered manual only like the S2000.

Thanks but it should only be temporary. I went to a 350Z meet today and a lot of pics were taken if there are any good ones i'll use one for my sig.

[AutobahnSHO]

A friend of mine just posted these up.

This was on Labor day. That's me in the brown 280Z, a guy from the Z club in the 350Z and my friend who posted the pics is in the 240Z.

Your car is my childhood dream.? If you want to paint it then sell it (Dirt cheap) let me know.?
I don't even care that the wheels don't match. 

[Raza]

You have a lot of hair. 

Also, seeing pictures of the Z33 makes me think I need to give it another chance.  How can something so pretty be so shallow?

[The Pirate]

Cool stuff man, I almost bought a '72 240Z a year back, but it burned a lot of oil, had a moderate amount of rust and the guy was firm on a price that was a bit optimistic.  Reading this makes me want to take another look though.

[93JC]

Cut your damned hair, hippie!

[JYODER240]

You have a lot of hair.?

Also, seeing pictures of the Z33 makes me think I need to give it another chance.? How can something so pretty be so shallow?

They really do grow on you. I love my car more the more i drive it. The problem is the 06's are softened up. The suspension is a little softer, rides a little higher, lighter more vague clutch, more sound deadening, and a heavier car. The 07 looks to be even worse than the 06, it even gets this ugly hood because of the new VQ35HR.



Thats why i wanted the 35th anniversay edition. It is the only way top get the "rev-up" motor with 300hp, leather seats, brembos, and still has the low weight.

[280Z Turbo]

Cut your damned hair, hippie!

Hey, give me a break, it looks worse with helmet head!

[93JC]

I was going to ask how you get the damned helmet on.

[Raza]

I was going to ask how you get the damned helmet on.

I was thinking the same thing.  I figured he didn't need to, since it's like wearing a pillow.

[footoflead]

I was thinking the same thing.  I figured he didn't need to, since it's like wearing a pillow.

Hell, up until recently i had roughly that much hair...maybe a little less, not so much anymore, Chicks dig pimp hair like mine 

[280Z Turbo]

I'm gonna get it cut Friday, it's starting to bother me.

[heelntoe]

wuss, i have longer hair than you.

nice pice btw.

[Rupert]

It seems the Z cars dance the line between serious and awesome GT, and overweight and underwhelming pig.

But I dig the 240 and your 280.

[Raza]

Once I can feel my hair touching my ears, I start to go nuts.

[footoflead]

Once I can feel my hair touching my ears, I start to go nuts.

My hair covers my ears almost completely....then again, i have slightly odd ears so it looks better this way

[280Z Turbo]

Alright, after much deliberation, I think this is going to be the color of my Z. 1969 Chevrolet Dusk Blue.



This color is so multi-dimensional in different light. And it's the exact same color as my dad's Corvette.

I wanted to go orange, but it's $370 a gallon vs. ~$230 a gallon. Red pigment is expensive.

[280Z Turbo]

it even gets this ugly hood because of the new VQ35HR.

Looks like they tried to make it look like the bulge on the first gen cars.

[JYODER240]

Looks like they tried to make it look like the bulge on the first gen cars.

It kinda reminds me of a dolphin.

[280Z Turbo]

UPDATE:

I almost forgot about this thread.

This winter storage season began with me checking out my squeeling (okay...barking) brakes. The brakes always stopped and even felt pretty good, so I didn't think much of it. Unfortuneatly, it turns out that 3 of the 4 pistons in the front calipers were seized up. Also, the brake pad pins were rusted and rough, there were no shims at all, the brake pads had spider cracks, the brake fluid was filthy, the brake master cylinder is deeply pitted (therefore it is trash), the rear brake hoses were cracked, one of the springs in the drum brake came loose and consequently ruined the brake shoe and spider cracked it as well. I also replaced the seals in my rear wheel cylinders as one of them developed a huge leak this fall.

So far, I've bought two Bendix remanufactured calipers, Raybestos rear brake shoes, Hawk HPS front brake pads, two rear wheel cylinder rebuild kits, new Valvoline synthetic brake fluid, and one genuine Nissan front brake hardware kit.

I'm going to buy a Bendix remanufactured brake master cylinder, Beck-Arnley drum brake hardware kit, Dupli-color caliper paint kit, and MSA stainless steel braided brake hoses.

I may also have the front rotors turned and replace one of the rear brake drums. The only major thing I won't have touched is the brake booster, which I hope still works!

I never thought the braking was bad before, but now, it's gonna be great!

I also got a carpet kit for the car (which it desperately needed). I haven't put it in yet, but I will before spring. I also had to modify my aftermarket shock boots as they were rubbing against the spring perch at every turn.

[S204STi]

I'm torn between one of these or a SVX for my future "fun" car.

[S204STi]

Alright, after much deliberation, I think this is going to be the color of my Z. 1969 Chevrolet Dusk Blue.



This color is so multi-dimensional in different light. And it's the exact same color as my dad's Corvette.

I wanted to go orange, but it's $370 a gallon vs. ~$230 a gallon. Red pigment is expensive.

And doesn't it require a lot of maintenance as well?  I see a ton of crappy looking red paint on older cars.