My TT Project - Build Thread (Shibui)

[DCaff300ZX]

Nice!
You planning on matching the center console color too?

[stm37s]

Ok, seats are in.. and yes they are VERY comfortable. I'm picking up a new seat control box because mine doesn't work, and with the new foam, I sit so high my head almost touches the Ttop cover

glad they are comfortable, next question are you going to redo your interior the same color or leave it as is?

[Ziggy1621]

Dcaff, the console is staying black. The lid, boots and knobs are already new as well as the steering wheel.

STM, all tweed will be the tan leather. Then I am redoing the carpet in the rear, building a custom amp rack, and building a sub into the spare tire hole.

[stm37s]

STM, all tweed will be the tan leather. Then I am redoing the carpet in the rear, building a custom amp rack, and building a sub into the spare tire hole.[/quote]


That baby should be off the chain once you are finished with her

[Ziggy1621]

Thanks dude.

[DCaff300ZX]

Dcaff, the console is staying black. The lid, boots and knobs are already new as well as the steering wheel.

STM, all tweed will be the tan leather. Then I am redoing the carpet in the rear, building a custom amp rack, and building a sub into the spare tire hole.

OK, got it you're going tan leather on the inserts and door panels like mine- NICE!
I really like the smooth leather feel instead of the rough tweed or cloth, and it cleans SO much easier.
Should be a great combo, can't wait to see that when done!

[Ziggy1621]

Sweet! Yeah me too dude

[Ziggy1621]

Today I got the hood in primer and the few dings fixed on it. Hoping to have the front cap in primer this/next week with all gaps set correctly. Made an order from CZP (hopefully my last big one). It comes in Friday!



CZP Order:
Nissan OEM 300ZX Hood Bump Stop
Nissan OEM 300ZX Hood Prop Rod Grommet
Nissan OEM 300ZX Hood Prop Rod Clip
Nissan OEM 300ZX Weatherstrip - Door LH (Driver)
Nissan OEM 300ZX Weatherstrip - Door RH (Passenger)
Nissan OEM 300ZX Radio Bezel Top Cover
Nissan OEM 300ZX Radio Bezel Top Cover
Nissan OEM 300ZX Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit

[DCaff300ZX]

Kinda fun ordering stuff, just less fun paying...

Just spent $422 at Z1 myself, got a ceramic 6-puck clutch and HD clutch fork coming to go in with my replacement turbos and a new rear main seal.
Can't WAIT to be boosting again...and this time on ball bearings!!!

[Ziggy1621]

Mmmm ball bearings!!!

[DCaff300ZX]

SMZ300ZX was kind enough to still have his 530bb's, and sell them to me with DP's for a fair price...thanks, Hank!

[Ziggy1621]

[Ziggy1621]

Not a lot done lately that will show. I've got a pic below of the panel under the steering wheel, I wrapped it a couple of days ago. Friday I'm getting my new door panels so I can do the trim on them as well as new hard pipes to replace the silicone boost/intake ones because dust and crap sticks to them too much. I'm also going for the dyno tune at Harrys (http://www.ztuner.com).

Other little things I've done lately:
- Got the driver's seat controls working
- Got the speedometer working
- Replaced the AC pod mount
- Rebuilt the master cylinder and replaced all the brake fluid with Amsoil

[DCaff300ZX]

I'm liking it!!

[stm37s]

looking good man

[Ziggy1621]

Thanks fellas! Got my cruise control working yesterday and installed my new door seals. Heading to get tuned in a couple of hours!!

[Ziggy1621]

Went to Harry's yesterday (http://www.ztuner.com) for a tune. Still have an issue with one side a little leaner than the other, but I think I have it figured out. Still was able to put down 376whp/408tq at 16psi on 93 octane. So after I fix the AFR issue, I'm hoping to jump over 400. But all in all, I'm stoked!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwdIX65F0JM[/youtube]

[DCaff300ZX]

Nice splits, looks like we both are looking for the same type of setup with a little more TQ than HP.
GL getting the AFR worked out!

[Ziggy1621]

Just got the Dyno graph.



Also took the time today to finish up the driver's door panel. I'm no pro by any stretch, but its coming along pretty decent

[DCaff300ZX]

So how did you enjoy doing the arm rest and lower back area?
Total PITA IIRC...

[stm37s]

Just got the Dyno graph.



Also took the time today to finish up the driver's door panel. I'm no pro by any stretch, but its coming along pretty decent

Not to bad numbers bruh, she looking good

[Ziggy1621]

So how did you enjoy doing the arm rest and lower back area?
Total PITA IIRC...

Yeah it was a pain. Passenger side should be easier.

Thanks STM. I'll be putting it back on the dyno after Zdayz. Once I've got the lean bank fixed and manual cams in, I'll be right where I want to be!

[Ziggy1621]

So, my dad came in for a visit for a few days and we jumped on the bodywork together. Check out the progress!













The next few days will be finishing the work on the rockers, deleting the antenna, then block, block, block, block... you get the picture!

[300ZXttZMAN]

<3

[Ziggy1621]

Gonna be moving quick now bro!

[DCaff300ZX]

I love the Leopard look with the primer.
Extra points for help from Dad, awesome!

[stm37s]

good job, can't wait to see the finish product

[Ziggy1621]

Thanks fellas! Getting close.. hope to be jamming it out this weekend if work permits enough time to block it between now and then

[Ziggy1621]

So I've been block sanding my brains out the past couple of days. The car is pretty much done, with the exception of a couple of shallow spots and around the door handles once I pull them Monday. I also re-did the texture today. And the last pic is after I've pulled the front bumper for paint, fenders and doors for jamming the beginning of the week! This week is the week of COLOR!!!

[Ziggy1621]

Alrighty! Some paint pics!!!!

Here are some shots when I was jamming it:

Here it is taped up, painting in my neighbor's garage because I had not setup my DIY booth yet


She's a bit naked


Here is a shot of the color in the sun. Looks black in the shade


Here is a shot of my makeshift paint booth. I wrapped my carport in 6 mil visqueen. Put a filter at one end and a fan at the other.


Some shots during base coat:




Pulling the tape off!


Here's a shot of the carport. I was given lemons, so I made lemonade


Here are a couple of shots while I was buffing.




Here is my favorite pic. This is the driver's door reflection Not bad for a makeshift booth, Harbor Freight Paint gun and buffer. I'm pretty stoked!


Today I'm finishing the buffing and hopefully putting a few trim pieces back in because I'm about to leave for vacation for a week and want to see it in the sun!