NC SC CHAT

[Zee]

dang Pat this is a first. i think your car looks alot better without a carbon fiber hood. i love the color blue of your car. ohhh for you guys that havent met Pat or seen his car in person the pictures dont really do it any justice because its one of those blues that will make you grin when you see it because it looks so cool.

I for some reason really believe you about that one because it keeps getting better and better looking each time I see more pictures it could blow my mind if I see it in person.

[gr8bryt]

Check your e-mail b4 you go.

Wuz up everyone, good to be back on the board. I've been out job hunting recently and for a moment I thought I was gonna be a BMW salesman..but that didn't work out. My boss must have ESP or something because he recently mentioned a promotion. I've been dabbling into a little bit of everything and it looks as if I'll just keep my current job and obtain something on weekends that I can pull about 18-20hrs. If I can stack an extra $500/month(net), I'll be ok I think.

Brandon, Congrats on your move, I think. I've been out of the loop for a while so I don't know what happened.

James, I think those Rota's will look nice on your car! I'm a 5-star fan anyway and I do plan on getting the LM GT-4's one day--in bronze of course

Ceasar's Head will be an adventure that I have to participate in one day...maybe after the baby boy gets a little older. I'll just be happy when I can start buying mods instead of buying replacement repair parts.

[Zee]

GR8 if I dont find anything then it will be between a few cars but I think I may have found my car.

92 300zx Twin Turbo Baby. Right down the street from my work they want 8800 but I will offer 8 even and see how it goes!

Everyone cross your fingers for me!

[E7-S14]

Well i bought--4 quarts Castrol Syntec 10w30--K&N oil filter--Circuit Sports magnetic oil drain plug--can of seafoam

total cost$66!!!! it woulda been 55 if it weren't for enjuku's shipping da**it

thanks for the helpscs13 and maxima278

[Black on Gold]

55? 66? Enjuku?

Why didnt you just go to Autozone?

[E7-S14]

the drain plug was 10$+7$ shipping and handlingeverything else was 45 dollers at advancedi checked autozones website and they had no magnetic oil drain plugs

[gr8bryt]

Well i bought--4 quarts Castrol Syntec 10w30--K&N oil filter--Circuit Sports magnetic oil drain plug--can of seafoam

total cost$66!!!! it woulda been 55 if it weren't for enjuku's shipping da**it

thanks for the helpscs13 and maxima278

Ok, let's break down this scenario:

5 qt Castrol Syn. Oil: $20

K&N filter: $10

Seafoam: $15

Magnetic drain plug: $15 Shipped or OEM plug: $5

[gr8bryt]

Good luck with that, I'd even offer him like $7500 as a starting offer on that z32.

[Black on Gold]

They want an Arm and a Leg for Z32's. They're just not worth it. Sure, they some are TT but you have to remember they Have roughly the same mileage, just as old and thats just for a STOCK Z. I see NA Z32's go for 6000..thats just ridiculous

[gnvarnadore]

let me quote the guys at Sport Compact Car real quick when it comes to Z32's.

"A common problem with all Z's are leaky brake master cylinders and warped rotors; the brakes were woefully undersized for the car's weight and speed potential."

they have a curb weigth of about 3,480 Lbs. so be sure to check the brakes and they also suggest getting a new ecu,exhaust,downpipes and air intake, as well as larger front brakes.

i mean come on a twin turbo has 300 hp and has the HICAS rear wheel steering not to mention that a fully loaded 300ZX TT was close to $45,000 in its final year of production.

Great find but if i was you i would offer less than what they are asking because at the end of the day it is still a 15 year old car.

[Zee]

let me quote the guys at Sport Compact Car real quick when it comes to Z32's.

"A common problem with all Z's are leaky brake master cylinders and warped rotors; the brakes were woefully undersized for the car's weight and speed potential."

they have a curb weigth of about 3,480 Lbs. so be sure to check the brakes and they also suggest getting a new ecu,exhaust,downpipes and air intake, as well as larger front brakes.

i mean come on a twin turbo has 300 hp and has the HICAS rear wheel steering not to mention that a fully loaded 300ZX TT was close to $45,000 in its final year of production.

Great find but if i was you i would offer less than what they are asking because at the end of the day it is still a 15 year old car.

I think I will offer 7500 and go up from there here is a rundown on what it has...

Rebuilt motor with 2 new turbos133000 miles on the car, 10000 on motornew paintnew interiorauto w/overdrive (which I will switch out for sure)power brakespower everythingpower driver seatdual bucketsAuto levelpositractionalarmT-top

[maxima278]

Hell, if you got the cash I say go for it. Other than being an auto, it sounds like a heck of a deal. What color is it?

[gnvarnadore]

I think I will offer 7500 and go up from there here is a rundown on what it has...

Rebuilt motor with 2 new turbos133000 miles on the car, 10000 on motornew paintnew interiorauto w/overdrive (which I will switch out for sure)power brakespower everythingpower driver seatdual bucketsAuto levelpositractionalarmT-top

sounds like a good deal but does it have a chevy rearend in it? because positraction is a GM coined term for a a car having a LSD. if i was you i would go for it.

[Zee]

sounds like a good deal but does it have a chevy rearend in it? because positraction is a GM coined term for a a car having a LSD. if i was you i would go for it.

No I am a Chevy guy for life so it is positraction to me and it it red and a great looking car. Leather interior feels nice

[gnvarnadore]

just though i would post this because its car guy stuff.

Factory NamesIn the 1950s and 1960s many manufacturers began to apply brand names to their LSD units. The most famous of these was Chevrolet's "Positraction". Since then, Positraction (often shortened to "positrac" or merely "posi") has become a genericized trademark for LSDs.

Other factory names for LSDs include

Pontiac: Safe-T-Track Ford: Equa-Lock and Trac-Lok American Motors Corporation: Twin-Grip Mopar: Sure Grip Ferrari: E-Diff Fiat: Viscodrive TVR: Hydratrak

[Black on Gold]

****, for 4500 in RH, i can get you a Silver 5speed with 2 motors. One is the original and the other is a JDM VG...only needs some body work and motor put in.

[Zee]

just though i would post this because its car guy stuff.

Factory NamesIn the 1950s and 1960s many manufacturers began to apply brand names to their LSD units. The most famous of these was Chevrolet's "Positraction". Since then, Positraction (often shortened to "positrac" or merely "posi") has become a genericized trademark for LSDs.

Other factory names for LSDs include

Pontiac: Safe-T-Track Ford: Equa-Lock and Trac-Lok American Motors Corporation: Twin-Grip Mopar: Sure Grip Ferrari: E-Diff Fiat: Viscodrive TVR: Hydratrak

good find there good to know now but it will always be positraction for me!

[gnvarnadore]

yeah im always finding info like that online. im always researching info on cars and useless stuff. so mike did you talk to the person about the 300zx, you going to get it?

[Zee]

yeah im always finding info like that online. im always researching info on cars and useless stuff. so mike did you talk to the person about the 300zx, you going to get it?

I'm going to go drive it Monday during my lunch hour and if it drives good then I will be getting it on Tuesday, or possibly the same day if I can get the funds transferred in my bank account. Rest assured I will post pics as soon as I get it. You can be sure of that!

[Black on Gold]

Well **** there goes the Alternator

[Zee]

Well **** there goes the Alternator

Did I miss something because I am totally lost.

[Black on Gold]

Car didnt crank this morning

[Black on Gold]

Ya know Greg, we need to do some body work on your car and do a $100 paint job when you get her running

[gnvarnadore]

honestly Pat ive made up my mind and im going to sell it and buy a coupe

[Black on Gold]

I see...how much you looking for it?

[scs13]

DIBS!

[Zee]

well I drove the car today and lets just say that the thing is a BEAST the only thing wrong with it is some paint chips on the T-top and on the wing but I am going to take the wing off and fill the holes and paint it. (I have become a wingless guy makes cars look better.) Anyway I didn't get to drive it on the interstate today but I will on Wednesday, I would do it tomorrow but I have damn school. SUCKS but what can you do I have to go. If everything goes well I will get it Friday and I will get pics up time depending on Friday.

Oh and he brought and dyno sheet with him to let me see the numbers and guess what 375 HP!!!!!! Insane over what I have in my car now and that is 155 with some basic upgrades. So that is my update for now. Let's just say I can't wait for Friday.

Oh and do you guys know of a guy that will touch up the paint for my in those certain spots? Thanks for the help guys.

As always this is,ZEE

[gnvarnadore]

well im selling it without the carbon fiber hood or the 17" rims. i'll be putting back on the 300zx rims that i have and i'll be heading to the junkyard to get another hood for it. so e-mail me with an offer or send me a message on myspace or send an IM via AOL or AIM.

[gnvarnadore]

ok on kelly blue book they said that a 93 240sx automatic in fair condition is valued at $1800 but with my car needing a new motor and transmission what do yall think would be a good price???

[scs13]

ill give you 600 for it, when i get the money