Ok thats awesome this will be fun! Here is what you should do sneak and take some pictures of the car and post them here so that we can look at them and see what he is missing or needing ect.. Also it wouldnt hurt to ask his friends what he talks about getting..

But most importantly what is your budget??

EDIT: An easy one will be his tailights are they:
RED on top and AMBER on bottom
OR
RED on top and CLEAR on bottom

There are tons of things you can buy him.
Exterior
99 Jspec tails - white on bottom as mentioned by 300zxttzman - $350-400
99 Jspec front fascia (bumper) - $450 (plus needs painted)
Exterior trim - door moldings, t-top moldings, window moldings - $400

Tires and wheels - talk to him about those, everyone is different

Interior -
Leather seat covers - $350
+ Interior panels - another $50
Leather wrapped steering wheel - $165 (have to send the wheel) to $350
Leather shifter - $65
Leather brake handles - $50

Stereo system ? Lots of dollars depending how nice you want it...

Go fast goodies -

Aftermarket Intercoolers - $700
2.5" piping plus intercoolers - $1800

Basically, pick your number that you want to spend and we can steer you in the right direction. However, make sure he doesn't have this stuff first. We can also help you ask questions so you don't look like your digging!

Ok cool deal damn its a shame he already got the 99 j-spec tail lights (thats what the red and clear tailights are called)
^^ Would have been real easy.

Let us know.

Why can't I find a girl able to do research like this?

sellin dual maf translator would be good too, or a 300zx rear glow panel. re-wrapped steering wheel. some oem mats

You don't want HID high beams. Waste of money and high beams are not designed to be used with HIDs.

IMHO, a great gift for him would be the ZSpeed Shifter bracket and HD throwout fork.

I'll make it easy for ya and throw you some links

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/300zx- ... SP1005.htm

That, plus this:

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/90-96- ... SP1007.htm

Would be an awesome gift. My wife gave them to me for my first father's day, and I'm finally installing them next weekend. Makes a world of difference in the way the car shifts.

The Selin people are talking about is this thing:

https://specialtyz.com/shop/selin-desig ... w-kit.html

You'd need to get it with the elbow kit, and the used (working) second MAF, totaling $504.90.

DanDrath wrote:sellin dual maf translator would be good too, or a 300zx rear glow panel. re-wrapped steering wheel. some oem mats

The OEM mats are no longer available in black, and the Z1 replicas are all that's available. Unless you find a set on eBay or something for 2x the original cost.

NolimitZ32 wrote:Why can't I find a girl able to do research like this?

I think maybe I'll take that as a compliment.

Thank you BigTDogg for all the links! Good idea on the shifter. I was actually looking at that the other day when I was in the car & thought Hmmmm I wonder if he wants a new one. I may have to feel him out some way on that one.

I did have another thought about things to look at. His old motor "blew up" (technical girl speak for I don't really know what happened to it). I have heard him recently talk about plans to rebuild the old one & then put it back in the car. He doesn't like the replacement motor he put in the car as much. I know motor stuff can get expensive, but are there any things I could look into for that project? Or would that be a little to brand specific?

Ooooh, I think I might know who it is if he's on this forum and yes it was a compliment.

As for the engine, you'd have to know what exactly "blew up" for us to be able to tell you what he needs, and most of the internal parts require sizing and measuring, basically it'll be hard for you to quiz him about it and not spoil the surprise. One thing for the engine would be a full Nissan gasket/seal kit, not flashy or pretty but costs enough to put a dent in a build budget and definitely needed on these old car. As 300zxTTMan said, give us a supposed budget and we will be better able to tell you whats out there. Everything that has been listed so far and I think everyone will agree have been great suggestions.

NolimitZ32 wrote:As 300zxTTMan said, give us a supposed budget and we will be better able to tell you whats out there.

Agreed. I mean, if you want him to love you forever I'd go with an IPP Stage 5 longblock, MSP manis, EXP-90 turbos and call it a day. But that'll set you back around $10K

BigTDogg (MA) wrote: Agreed. I mean, if you want him to love you forever I'd go with an IPP Stage 5 longblock, MSP manis, EXP-90 turbos and call it a day. But that'll set you back around $10K

NissanRN wrote:

NolimitZ32 wrote:Why can't I find a girl able to do research like this?

Thank you BigTDogg for all the links! Good idea on the shifter. I was actually looking at that the other day when I was in the car & thought Hmmmm I wonder if he wants a new one. I may have to feel him out some way on that one.

That, coupled with a JDM shift knob would be a great gift, IMHO. Or a new OEM shift knob:

http://www.importpartspro.com/ni30oemshkn.html

you can also email import parts pro and ask if they can order the JDM knob. Same as the original one with red stitching. Again, IMHO, don't get anything other than those two, because chances are they wouldn't be weighted properly, thereby making shifting more difficult.

BigTDogg (MA) wrote:

NolimitZ32 wrote:As 300zxTTMan said, give us a supposed budget and we will be better able to tell you whats out there.

Agreed. I mean, if you want him to love you forever I'd go with an IPP Stage 5 longblock, MSP manis, EXP-90 turbos and call it a day. But that'll set you back around $10K

HE better put a ring on that finger!!!

NolimitZ32 wrote:Ooooh, I think I might know who it is if he's on this forum and yes it was a compliment.

As for the engine, you'd have to know what exactly "blew up" for us to be able to tell you what he needs, and most of the internal parts require sizing and measuring, basically it'll be hard for you to quiz him about it and not spoil the surprise. One thing for the engine would be a full Nissan gasket/seal kit, not flashy or pretty but costs enough to put a dent in a build budget and definitely needed on these old car. As 300zxTTMan said, give us a supposed budget and we will be better able to tell you whats out there. Everything that has been listed so far and I think everyone will agree have been great suggestions.

Yes it was a compliment i agree completely

NissanRN wrote: OK. The "Love me forever package" is definitely out of the budget! How about $200-300 for birthday & at least that much maybe a little more for Christmas. I figured motor stuff might be hard since I don't know specifics. Maybe I'll wait on that until he actually starts working on it & that could always be a Valentine's present. Keep the ideas coming!

Now that you have listed a budget be prepared to be loved forever we are going to set you up right!!! He is going to be like wtf how did you know thats something I want!!! Please have one of your friends video his reaction I would love to see the reaction...

I cant imagine what I would do if I had a girlfriend and she gave me a gift and i would start opening it thinking it was clothes ya know... But if i open it and see some brand new J-spec's MY MOUTH WOULD DROP!!! I may even pass out! Who knows.. Possibly cry tears of joy! HONEYMOON SUITE HERE WE COME!!

You really need to try and sneak some pictures then PRIVATE MESSAGE one of us (Ill volunteer to be the message boy) I will share it with the ppl that commented on the thread.. ALSO in the pm (pm private message) say his screen name (if you know it, if you dont then that will be alright we will limit the ideas to like the first 5 ppl that replied in this thread) that way he doesnt get the message that would suck if he saw his own car but we wont let it happen...

FIgure out his screen name!!!

NolimitZ32 wrote: One thing for the engine would be a full Nissan gasket/seal kit, not flashy or pretty but costs enough to put a dent in a build budget and definitely needed on these old car.

Is this what you're talking about?

http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_in ... cts_id=505

300ZXttZMAN wrote: I cant imagine what I would do if I had a girlfriend and she gave me a gift and i would start opening it thinking it was clothes ya know... But if i open it and see some brand new J-spec's MY MOUTH WOULD DROP!!! I may even pass out! Who knows.. Possibly cry tears of joy! HONEYMOON SUITE HERE WE COME!!

Yes exactly, pretty sure my g.f plans on getting me something z realted for christmas(keeper), by the way mark, i got that part, i have brake lights again .
(sorry for the thread jack)

yes thats the full gasket rebuild set we are talking about

If you PM me his email address I can figure out his SN, and get more info on his car for you

NissanRN wrote:Ok, need a little car speak lesson....

OEM?
JDM?

Huh??

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. This is a part made by or explicitly for Nissan.
JDM = Japanese Domestic Market. These are parts made by or for Nissan only originally offered in Japan.

BigTDogg (MA) wrote:
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. This is a part made by or explicitly for Nissan.
JDM = Japanese Domestic Market. These are parts made by or for Nissan only originally offered in Japan.

Thank you!

If your really sure your boyfriends into Z's for the long haul, I would say get a new engine harness if he doesnt have one already... maybe you could ask one of his friends to check if you go down this route



This wire 'harness" gets corroded at the plugs overtime and can cause some headaches as to what the problems is if it disrupts the cars performance.



oooor, you can get him a custom kit for both of you to enjoy


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A Photo Guide to the Z32 300ZX Parts
http://www.z32photoguide.com/

VigorousZX wrote:If your really sure your boyfriends into Z's for the long haul, I would say get a new engine harness if he doesnt have one already...

Quite possibly the smartest goddamn thing you've ever said on this forum, impressive!

+1, I'm shocked

BigTDogg (MA) wrote:

VigorousZX wrote:If your really sure your boyfriends into Z's for the long haul, I would say get a new engine harness if he doesnt have one already...

Quite possibly the smartest goddamn thing you've ever said on this forum, impressive!

I had to read it a couple of times to make sure I was not losing my mind haha.

LMFAO! Man, Vig no disrespect or anything but jeez, lmao everytime you magically pop out, and the comments people make always make me laugh! lmao


Hmm, things i would love my woman to get me, Shall i make a list....

Well, any suspension piece would do quite nicely, such as....

Front and Rear upper control arms,

Coilovers,

Hicas elimination bar, (if its TT)

Etc. Etc..

Another very nice thing i would love is the sexy mission lip/spoiler...

You can find all this info all in one page...

http://www.powertrix.com/z32.htm

Hope this helps

Heres some piks of the mission lip





Good luck

+1 on the mission spoiler, I love mine.