New to NICO

[DRZ32]

Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and my Z.

I grew up wrenching on cars, and up and 'til now was a muscle car kind of guy. However, my dad has has 4 Z's (240Z, Z31, Z33 '06 Roadster, and currently Z33 '07 coupe loaded with Nismo mods).

So I had a chance to pick up a pretty clean and cheap Z32 2+2 (Have kids that I love to take with me) and I decided to jump in. I LOVE IT. It doesn't have gobs of power, but it handles like a beast... so I love it. Also, since I am in the Tech industry, I love the history of the technology that went into the car and its design.

Here are a few shots:






It came with an aftermarket leather kit... I am assuming based on the overall quality in a few areas and that I don't think this color combo was ever done by the factory. Other than that it was totally stock.

I have added:
-'03 Z33 17" staggered wheels. I like the OEM sleeper look, plus I want to upgrade the brakes since the stock ones are pretty awful.
-NT05 rubber. 255/40/17 in the rear, 235/45/17 in the front. Cheap and super sticky. HUGE performance upgrade.
-New clutch kit, seals, PCV's
-Z1 Aluminum Solid transmission Mount
-Z1 Brass Shifter Bushings
-Z1 Polished Competition Shift knob and finisher.
-Custom Fabbed H-Pipe replacing resonators.

Future Plans:
-Eventually an engine swap. The VG30DE isn't bad, but not that exciting, and I have read that they don't really handle upgrades well. So I am thinking between the TT swap, VG45DE, or a LS7 from a Z06. (Don't persecute me for the last idea...it may not be true to JDM, but it would still be badass).
-Bigger brakes. Prob just Z1's 13" upgrade with the Baer discs.
-Short throw shifter.
-All new exhaust. -No idea which route want to go.
-Coil overs - No idea yet.
-New interior- Thinking Cardinal red leather fronts, black leather sides and rears with cardinal red stiching (ala 2014 f-150 limited interior), new center dash panels with the double DIN mod, black alcantera steering wheel re-wrap and side panels. Polished Z1 gauge rings.
-JDM Tails and front bumper cover with shaved license plate mount.
-TT rear spoiler.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting some awesome ideas for the future.

[nissanfreak12]

Welcome, love the interior!! Don't underestimate the VG engine, the TT can be a very powerful engine. Honestly I love my swap, 2+2 TT, but I still wish I would have VH45de. Something about the V8 just makes me smile.

Very clean car, just keep us updated on any changes.

[AZhitman]

Welcome home!

I'm a sucker for a black car with a tan interior... SO SEXY!!!

[Ziggy1621]

Very nice dude. Black and tan interior... love it. Did the same to mine earlier this year.

[DCaff300ZX]

Very nice Z, welcome!
LOVE the interior, I wouldn't change a thing as it's unique and really fits the car well.
Engine? Sounds from your plans that a TT swap would make you smile, I guarantee! Even stock is plenty fun, and you get some BB turbos on it with a few mods and 450HP/450TQ is EASILY available and under 10 grand.
Suspension? Go with Powertrix SS coilovers, good price and plenty good for casual fun and daily use. You can get that whole setup (coilovers and adjustable parts) for under $1,700 in a group buy, about $2K otherwise.
The rest looks good and should make you happy, and BTW Powertrix also offers a cool spoiler (cf or fiberglass to paint) that you just may want to consider rather than a TT spoiler.
Keep us posted!