A meet and greet with me, your Z moderator, & a history of m

[BK300ZX]

I read your story and i give you props for taking the time to keep it going. so many people start project cars and never finish them. I was wondering about your LED's all thoughout the car. I recently replaced my dash bulbs (i believe they were 198's) but was looking for a way to convert all my interior lights to LED without having the issues of hot spots. Could you create a post containing how you managed to pull that off? I know LED's will be much bright and are difficult to use on a dim setting, but the clarity they provide is what i am after.

Aslo, i was experimenting with the replacement bulbs and noticed that when you do not use the blue caps over them, they emit more of an orange color to the instruments. Is that just because of being so small and having a lower temperature range?

[Zman1]

Wow that is so cool.. I would love to put a Nos on my Z but it's a N/a an it probably won't take the stress huh??

[Mbenson1]

Dude, i love your car and your story. Ive always wanted a 300zx and soon i am getting one. Cant wait to make my story.

[TTZ32]

wow. To be honest the first time i, "read," through this forum the only things that caught my attention were the photos. But this time i really sat down and read every word of your story and WOW i must say very inspirational.

As a full time student i know its hard to work and go to school. It must have been harder on you having to hold down to jobs and going to school at the same time. But above all the hardest and most painful experience must have been dealing with your fathers death.

Your z is gorgeous. I love the red sparco seats, hks turbos, "old school tein"... etc. However my favorite detail are the ttops, "George Taylor #34." Its a small detail but with endless amout of meaning. Its quite inspirational. Thanks for your story

[NizmoNate]

hey guys, sup? I'm new to this forum. I'm 19 from the bay area CA. I own a '90 Z32 2+2. my dad and i bought it Aug 15 08. However just recently I just got in an accident with it in the rain. Now im just looking to fix it up my self.

[AAAnomalyyy]

Nice Z!!!

Hello, Im Arroyo from Anaheim, CA. New to the forum bought a "No engine/transmission" Z project car.

Been reading up on the forum for the last month decided to join today.

enjoyed "project slicktop" as im going the NA route.

[catnipple]

ehh, it's OKAY

when im asleep at night driving a car i know i will never have its is your white tt man!!!! it is just perfect like seriously everything i could ask for in a dream car

[nismoSIRCY_714]

speechless.... iv hadmy Z a lil over a month, id be happy if i even got close to the quality of your car

[USMC_300ZX]

great read! and actually make me want to put alot of time and effort and try to make my z a small piece of the amazing one you have.....awesome pics and read!

[300ZXttZMAN]

My Dad had cancer and my focus turned away from the Z. He was my best buddy and we were so close. He passed away from cancer August 21st 2004 and I was devistated. He never knew much about cars, but he supported what made me happy. Over the years he would come sit outside and watch me work on it or come to car shows and hang out, he just loved seeing me happy. He supported my car addiction 100% and contributed in any and all ways that he could. I had talked all through the build about the monster the car was going to be and all the things along the way. He was anxious to ride it in when it was finished. Then it hit me. He had never ridden in my Z. I never got a chance to share my passion with him. Here is my Dad with my Z.

He was my inspiration as he taught me to never settle, never to give up, and to achieve your goals. I loved him dearly and I was going to do just that. The Z wasn't going to sit and never get finished.

hey jerry, i feel you completely on that one... my father just passed away from a stroke on 20 october 2007 and i just realized after reading your post that my dad never got to ride in my Z either. he had always loved sports cars ever since he bought his first 1967 Triumph TR4 in 1967. since then, he has had many little sports cars which included his most recent 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder. i have inherited that Spyder and will continue to enjoy it along with my Z. i would have loved to take him up and down the canyons of utah in my little Z, but every time i drive that Z from now on... he will be riding with me. the death of a loved one is such a pain in the A$$ huh? thanks man and ill continue to enjoy the passion we call the Z32.

AMEN i dont think you could have set it anyyyy clearerr see we all just love our z no matter what trim package (turbo, NA, 2+2) although mine is a TT out of the box hah soon to be modded

[islandtuner242]

One Question.... HOW DID YOU GET YOUR GAUGES AND THE KEY RING TO LIGHT BLUE???!!! That's Sick Bro

[Ace2cool]

He had a write-up on here a long time back. Basically all you do is swap out the bulbs in the cluster and key ring for blue LED's.

[jsuzgzfst]

First, man, I am sorry to hear of your father. my condolensences! Second, im sure you're aware, but that Z is dope!!!! I just bought my 92 z32 back in October. just starting with mods. I will pass this car to my son one day. though i dont have a son yet. my wife and I will start trying soon. By the time he is old enough to drive, he is gonna have a kick a** Z like yours. I will be and am influenced by your list of mods, and to see the end result glimmering on your posts is impressive. best of luck bro...congrats to you and your new wife as well

[300ZXttZMAN]

Ok talked to T and he agreed that we should un pin this thread.

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