buying an 85zx

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josh0224
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Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:54 pm
Car: '95 Nissan Altima GXE 5 Speed

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SUP YA'LL!!! after months and months of searching for the perfectly priced z I've finally found it... a NA 85 300zx that runs and drives for $500... WOOT! I'll post pics and whatnot... from what I understand from the owner the body and interior are alittle rough, but the engine runs good. that's what I'm lookin for cuz eventually, I will redo the whole thing back to stock... 'cept... maybe leather interior... and... vgt... but... yeah... aiight... later


josh0224
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Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:54 pm
Car: '95 Nissan Altima GXE 5 Speed

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I bought and picked up the car on sat. and it's just likethe previous owner said. it has interior problems and the exterior just needs a paintjob. engine is fresher than fresh... and it's got alotta power opposed to my alti that I drive around...

now.. quick question.. as I hit bumps and water the *** end flies sideways about a foot, then goes back straight... would this be a swaybar? or what could it be?

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evildky
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Car: 71 240ZT, 87 300ZXN/A-T, 06 350Z GT, Tundra TRD RW
Location: Louisville, KY
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sounds like blown rear struts as well as rear crossmsmber bushings, the trailing arms bolt to a crossmsmber that goes across the bottom of car right behind the end of the doors, there si a large rubber bushing at each end and when it goes out you can a lot of play back there

josh0224
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Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:54 pm
Car: '95 Nissan Altima GXE 5 Speed

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I've got shocks ftw... =p but thansk for the advice... I'll give it a look


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