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Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 9 2010, 03:16 PM | ||
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I freaking miss my old seats SO MUCH!!! Oh my god, if they find the 280Z and the seats are still there I'm SO keeping them and swapping them into the 240Z, holy crap. My current seats are uh... well, uh, remember Matt's seats? Yeaaaah... Car is currently in hock because it failed a Light/Brake Inspection as is required to turn it from a "Salvage" into a "Driveable" car. Boo. But no worries, it's being fixed right now and will be street legal by noon tomorrow. f**k year! Also, I fixed the b*tchin'-ass radio. It's so freaking awesome, seriously. The damn thing even knows what station name and song/artist are playing ON THE RADIO. How does that work!? I feel so old that this is my first time seeing such a function! However this means I don't feel that bad about having lost my ghetto-blaster $10 iPhone speaker when the 280Z got jacked. Screw it, I've got a REAL audio system now! Curiously missing is the cigarette lighter. Huh. I'll have to see what I can do about that, I need it to charge my phone. Anyway, more updates as they're available, as usual. One more thing... I got an e-mail from a guy on HybridZ today saying that my complete 300ZX engine management system was shipped today. It's a 1988 300ZXT ECU, a 200SX airflow meter, 200SX wiring harness and VG chopper wheel. Pretty much everything I need to use it as the engine management for the L28ET project. It should arrive Monday or Tuesday. Fufufufu. | ||
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sideways | Posted: Jul 9 2010, 03:52 PM |
We're the People's Front of Judea! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 13,123 Member No.: 1,355 Joined: Feb 28th 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Hey, seat. Singular My passenger is damn good save for the thinnest/smaller paper cut in one spot, otherwise it looks Aaaaaallmost as good as new. Ill have to snag some pics one of these days. Drivers? Ya it got eaten by a pitbull or something. Least its comfy enough Awesome on the car man, VERY very awesome. I cant wait to see you diving that thing with the turbo engine. With how far youve gone by all means youll have a Z as fast as mine, if not faster. Youre going to be limited by your injectors for the most part. That said however I wouldnt venture far past 350 whp, any higher and the pistons become a issue and the transmissions become glass. Well have to Z it up on the track very soon. Have any realistic expectations for when you hope to that the car finished or at least track worthy? |
Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 9 2010, 08:36 PM | ||
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Finished or track-worthy... well. The motor swap is first, and that'll hopefully be within a month or two. Fixing up the body, getting proper wheels and tires, getting proper suspension, that junk... that's gonna take a while. I have no idea, because it's mostly money-limited. With luck, not too long. It would be nice to have a sweet-ass Z by the end of the year. Like I said, we'll see. | ||
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r3d$unz | Posted: Jul 9 2010, 09:29 PM |
GRRRR...YO! Apachai daio~!! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,369 Member No.: 1,533 Joined: Mar 28th 2004 Location: Update Profile | I think its awesome you managed to gt one so quick! No real input since I don't know much about the car but congrats lol |
Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 02:57 AM | ||
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Thanks! I know I've said it before, but I just keep finding myself saying it... having the 280Z stolen was probably the best thing that could've happened. The 280Z was a learning experience. It taught me a lot about S30Z problems and fixes. It was my first RWD car. The actual process of it being stolen taught me things about theft prevention. But the car was trash. It taught me what trash was. It taught me what to avoid. This car is making up for that with leaps and bounds. Yes, it has some issues that need to be resolved. I'm working on that. The basic frame is solid, the instruments work, the motor runs, the transmission is good, the suspension's good, the tires are good... I actually feel I got my 2500 worth out of it rather than being disappointed. I've only had the car for three days (well... one and a half. I wasn't able to drive it much on day one, I took it into a shop on day two where it sat overnight getting work done, so today was the first time I really drove it) and it's put a smile on my face. Strap into the busted-up '71 seats, grip the woodgrain wheel and shift knob, crank the starter and prime the carbs... and be off. Hell, forget that. I'll just go through the day. Pics after storytime is over. 11:30 AM Woke up, got freshed, slapped on some comfy clothes and walked downtown. I figured rather than have the shop shuttle me over, I'd just get some exercise. This ended up being somewhat sad as I kinda forgot about that little thing called sunburning (hahaha oops, shows how much I've gone outside in the daytime lately eh?). The shop was 4 miles away, so it was a pretty good hike. On the way, I spotted this. B*tchin'. 1:00 PM So I get into the shop and the car's still up on the rack, apparently getting the last bit of brake work done. Car gets done, I'm given the keys and I'm off. The new brakes are good--the work was much better than the work on the 280Z was. The fronts still squeal and pull right (but apparently this isn't a problem with California since they issued a brake certification anyway), but the rears are rock-solid. The pedal is rock-solid. The parking brake is rock-solid. It's awesome. I'll have to get the fronts looked at sometime (or shit, replace them myself! they're just disc brakes, I can do that), but for now it works and it passed the state inspection for recertification. The car is road legal again! Woo! 2:00 PM I figured I'd stop by Motorsport Auto and pick up some ignition points, a rotor and cap. They're pretty close by. However, they closed at 1 and it was just past 2. Crap. This ended up being a blessing in disguise but more about that later. So instead I drove the car back towards home, took it to my usual oil place, had the oil and other fluids and crap done, then went home to get ready for and go to work. 8:00 PM After work it was off to get the car inspected by the Sidewayses. On the way up there was a guy in a (censored) who got up behind me and wanted to (censored) so I (censored) around (censored) until he exited and I kept on going. It was pretty cool, though it kinda proved to me that either something was up with my motor or the L24 really is gutless. I hope it's the former, hopefully carbs being not right or timing or something. I swear I've seen videos of stock 240Zs sounding more mean than mine does. I dunno. However, the ride was nice and my radio working helped too. 8:45 PM Pulled in and got a teardown just like back with the 280Z the first time. Here's what we 'learned'.
Woo! Tomorrow I think there'll be some shop time involved, which will also be the first time I've seen my motor since the work was done on it. Bwahahahaha! 10:30 PM All went to Denny's for dinnerish gathering. Stayed for over an hour and a half chatting up all sorts of crap and watching as some overzealous motorcycle cops pulled over everyone who so much as dared to go a single mile-per-hour over the limit. Hell, it was so bad that I ended up walking out of the Denny's so I could snap this picture. 12:30 AM Afterward I had to get to the freeway but there was a police checkpoint in my way. Frickin' balls. For those who aren't aware, it's a place where police close off the road and stop you to request your driver's license and ask you questions about if you've been drinking or doing drugs and where you're going and all that shit. So there were bike cops pulling people over at the intersection right before a police checkpoint? Now, I know I've heard cops say that they don't have quotas... but that's BS. What explanation is there for that much police activity? Jesus. I mean, it was crazy! So I pull in, give them my license, tell them I'm on my way home from visiting friends and all that junk. I get my license back and they wave me on. As I start to pull away, another cop jumps out and flags me down. I'm thinking oh shit, this is it. They ran the plates. They know it's not registered yet. I just bought it! Don't I have a 10-day grace period!? Oh f**k. The cop tips his visor and glances over the car. "Hey there. What year's this?" he asks casually. "It's a '71," I reply, trying not to give away that I'm sweating bullets at the thought of not making it home. "Sweeeeet. A'ight, get outta here," he says, waving me on and walking back to the rest of his teammates. I love this car. Now then, for the new pics! Here's the interior. The seats were like that when I bought it. Bleh. I miss my old seats. The dash is cracked but you know, the rest of the interior's pretty damn cool. Shouldn't be too hard to fix up. Certainly easier than my old car! Driver's side of the motor. I don't think those hoses are up to spec, especially the one coming out the side of the thermostat housing. The hell is that? Oh, and the dark black hose running along the far fender? A/C hose that goes nowhere. Condenser is still there. The hell? I love the ghetto oxidized screw blocking something off between the carbeuretors, too. Ooh, a ceramic resistor!--wait...it's not wired into anything. WTF? What's with all those wires coming off the ballast? They look like they go out in front of the car someplace, where the bumper is... Oh. Uh. Hi there. Yes, the ignition module for the electronic ignition is ziptied to the underpanel just behind the front bumper, next to the horns. What the...what the jesus? Why?! WHY!? I'm so moving this back into the engine bay. I'm worried it'll get knocked loose and leave me stranded, personally. Passenger's side of the motor. Yay for ghetto-looking hoses! More of the ghetto-looking hoses! And a sad-looking alternator which seems to have problems keeping the lights bright when the motor's idling. After fixing the fusebox on the 280Z, that problem went away. I'm wondering if it's a fuse/wiring thing or if the alternator on this thing is just plain old. Last shot. That's it for now. See you guys tomorrow, I gotta get some sleep. | ||
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Tessou | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 03:56 AM | ||
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Yes, I read that post. I was just wondering if there was any update from the police regarding it. Also I love it when people flag you down to ask about the car. Zeta got a few questions back in the day, mostly along the lines of whether or not it was turbocharged and how fast it accelerated. Nobody commented on the wing, which was surprising. This post has been edited by Tyrael on Jul 11 2010, 03:59 AM | ||
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DCC #77 | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 04:22 AM |
IDW Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 91 Member No.: 30,757 Joined: Oct 2nd 2008 Location: Adelaide Hills, Touge Country | Over here in Aus we generally refer to them as RBTs, or Random Breath Test stations. Same deal, they flag down drivers on the road, quick breatho, another cop gives your car a quick once over and generally sends you on your way after a few minutes. Happened to me yesterday, and I'd passed by the spot going the other direction only 20mins beforehand, so it's kinda hard to predict when it happens. I considered myself lucky since the front left tire on mine is just about down to the wear markers. I have a set of brand new 165s on steelies to swap straight over from the 205s so it might be a sign to get it over with already, I'm not keen on getting defected anytime soon. I haven't followed this thread from the start, but you're doing an awesome job from what I've seen. Sucks about the 280 but I'm sure you're loving the new acquisition right now rather than lamenting it's loss. I'm lucky enough to know someone with an original 240K (KPGC110 Skyline if I remember correctly) and it's made me want to own 6 cylinder Datsun years from now, though it'd most likely be an S30 chassis as I do love the shape and the sound of an L series. Keep up the great work, do it proud! |
Möbius | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 06:39 AM |
IDW Top Poster Group: Advanced Members Posts: 33,844 Member No.: 3,524 Joined: Oct 2nd 2004 Location: Update Profile | It's like the guy who had it before tried to use the cheapest hoses possible, those are a single step up from using green garden hose. |
Drew | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 09:12 AM |
Bought not Built Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,941 Member No.: 12,733 Joined: Sep 23rd 2005 Location: Driving through the night, down the hills... | Good GOD is that awesome!!! Not nearly as clean looking, but still awesome in it's own uniquely cool way. And then there's the slot mags...oh jesus those mags. Good luck with it and all Don! You'll need it. |
MetalMan777 | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 11:45 AM |
Snooping as usual Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,780 Member No.: 32,588 Joined: Apr 13th 2009 Location: what are you doing in my swamp? | When you relocate that electronic ignition module be sure to keep it away from the hot parts of your engine. Put it on the far side of your air cleaner or somesuch. Particularly with turbo motors, there's a lot of heat under that hood, you want to keep your important electronics safe. I've seen electronic water pumps and HID headlight ballast fry. That's not something you want to deal with. |
Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 11 2010, 11:29 PM |
ShiMACHaze Group: Advanced Members Posts: 19,542 Member No.: 5,394 Joined: Feb 5th 2005 Location: Drydock | Roger that! Today was productive as expected. Went up to the shop and got to chill for a while, talk with everyone, watch cars get tuned and fixed up, all that delicious junk. Breakdown of the memorable moments are as follows.
In other news, I should have a parts list of what remaining parts need to be acquired for the motor within the next few days so I can price out the remainder of my swap. I'm like this close to having that L28ET in my car. This close! It's killing me! Tomorrow I go to try again at getting the car legal, as well. Wish me luck, I suppose. The 300ZX ECU components should arrive tomorrow too. Woo! That's it for today. See you all later! |
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Kiroshino | Posted: Jul 12 2010, 04:41 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 2,453 Member No.: 34,203 Joined: Oct 22nd 2009 Location: NJ, USA | A bit late, but sorry to hear about your old Z. Nice find on the new one, though. I've said this before, but I really like the styling of these older Datsuns. If only I didn't live in such a rust-prone region... |
Alex | Posted: Jul 12 2010, 10:01 AM |
OG Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 9,054 Member No.: 111 Joined: Nov 26th 2002 Location: Atlanta | Looks like some sick nasty Viper on the lift next to you. Is that Sideways' shop? |
Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 12 2010, 05:48 PM |
ShiMACHaze Group: Advanced Members Posts: 19,542 Member No.: 5,394 Joined: Feb 5th 2005 Location: Drydock | Hey, hey! Time to update this psuedo-blog again. Alex: Indeed, that's the shop sideways worked at. And yes, that is indeed a very sick-ass Viper on the rack there. Kiroshino: No worries on the old Z, and thanks for the props on the new one. Move out to California! Plenty of cars here to enjoy! Today I got to drive the thing around some more and figured out the fine art of getting my synchroless transmission working right. If you clutch in for a few seconds before dropping it into first from a stop, it gives the transmission time to spin down so it doesn't grind first. I've got the double-clutch into second from first down pat, but it's still troublesome going from third to second that way. I have trouble remembering to clutch out in neutral while doing the rev-match before going to second. My reflexes aren't used to the extra step, so it'll take a few days before I get that part down. The DMV trip was... interesting to say the least. After lots of going back and forth with the paperwork it was decided that there was indeed a way to legally register the car with what paperwork I had. See, the whole problem stems from the fact that someone tried to buy the vehicle from Jimmy before I did, began to register it then dropped it and gave the car back. Because he had started to register it, it still shows in the system as being the other guy's car. That's a problem, as I've never met the other guy. So they figured out a way to make him the official seller and have me buy it from him instead, eliminating the need for any further signatures, papers or any other mess. The problem now was that I'd been at the DMV for two hours and so it was too late to do anything more than process paperwork. As such, the car is 98% legal to drive. What's left on it is a final DMV inspection as well as surrendering the license plates. That'll be done tomorrow, and thankfully can be done without paying money and without standing in line. Thank god for that. DMVs suck. Once those two things are done, the car will officially be mine to own, so I can contact my insurance company and complete the transfer. Woo! I'm almost there! Just one day away! As expected, the 300ZX engine management parts showed up today as well, so there's that. Once I have a parts list ready for the new motor I can start chipping away at the few things between me and having a sweet-ass Z. Speaking of which, I talked to my dad's friend about restoration shops and was pointed towards a guy who does classic car restoration over in Fullerton. I'm gonna stop by and see what he thinks about the damage and what the cost would be to restore it. It'll be expensive, that's for sure... but I want to know just how far I'm getting into this thing. That's it for today's update, more tomorrow night as usual. |
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Rudy | Posted: Jul 12 2010, 10:25 PM |
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MattW | Posted: Jul 12 2010, 10:56 PM | ||
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I can find clean Datsuns all day on Craigslist up here in CT. | ||
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Nomake Wan | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 02:29 AM | ||
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A first-gen 300ZX... t-top... with no turbo. I'm not sure you could get much further away from what most people would consider 'desireable' but I suppose to each their own... Anyway, thanks for the info on the alternator. I won't bother spending money on it now--I'll leave it as a 'quirk' as you said. The new motor will have a nice, shiny new alternator that should solve the problem nicely. | ||
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Drew | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 04:22 AM | ||
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Z31? Enjoy your automotive fail. *snickers at poor car choice* Hell to the yes on the dyno runs with the weaksauce L24 Don. Now get to work on the L28 so we can see some awesome shit. | ||
Kiroshino | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 05:13 AM | ||
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Here in NJ, a 240z in this shape would probably go for $8k+... if you can find one. A running, restored 280zx is like $6k+. Anything below $3k tends to be a major rust bucket or bondo king. Drifter: You still looking for a 2+2? | ||
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peemyTNBow | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 10:36 PM |
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Shirogane | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 10:43 PM | ||
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At least there has been a "feasibly ideal" Z31... ...If you have the means of acquiring on an RB26 block. Like everyone else has dreamed up for. This post has been edited by JZX100 on Jul 13 2010, 10:44 PM | ||
Sensation! | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 11:03 PM |
As expected of country grown vegetables Group: Special Snowflake Posts: 2,330 Member No.: 19,520 Joined: Aug 14th 2006 Location: Redondo Beach, CA. | fine fine! i guess its my turn to take a jab at drifter i wonder, how long will the z31 last before it dies of pre-mature engine failure like that cars thats come before it? i remember telling s12 drifter that MD and him were almost the same person... this continues to prove it.... my suggestion to drifter? buy a z31 that DOESNT run, and fix it until it does run. for one, your're building rebuilding a motor with hopefully brand new parts, and second, its the exact opposite of what you've BEEN doing with cars, its time to change things up lol This post has been edited by Sensation! on Jul 13 2010, 11:06 PM |
Shirogane | Posted: Jul 13 2010, 11:06 PM | ||
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'Cept one lives in NJ and the other lives in Florida lol | ||
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