Official NICO Z picture thread

[cjrboy14]

100% stock 1992



















k done being a whore now

[cjrboy14]

I love the under hood pics of this z!!! any tips?

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[carcrazyguy]

Quote »I love the under hood pics of this z!!! any tips?[/quote]Simple...pull the motor, steam clean everything remaining, wash everything that can be removed in a parts washer, have every other part professionally painted, replace anything that doesn't look absolutely new, reassemble carefully...and most importantly - don't actually drive the car, lol. It's just a "simple" matter of a few thousand dollars / hours.

Quote »100% stock 1992 [/quote]Correction, 90% stock: chromed (after the fact) wheels, wood dash trim, 90-90 TT wing, etc. But seriously, it looks great (and would pass for as stock to most people). Best of all, in 10 years it will still look good while most externally modded Z's will look like dated.
Modified by carcrazyguy at 8:05 PM 7/4/2009

[300freekzx]

very nice!

[JDMZ32]

1. It's just good to hear that someone up there has the sense to park the Z in the winter...as I hear about so many kids (on forums) that drive them year round up north and get in snow related wrecks, and have rust forming on them, etc. I try to tell them that $1000 will buy a decent 80's DD Camry/Stanza, and will pay for itself in gas / insurance savings...and keep the Z nice. Too easy, huh?

2. The only problem with that is most college graduates from major northern cities are already heading to Phoenix, Orlando, Atlanta, etc...for example the latter already having more than 50% of the metro population being first generation residents. At some point there will be no work left, lol. But since you own a Z, we will make room for you.

you quoted the wrong person. i didn't say that lol. that was zwicked. you quoted him and entered my name.

[cjrboy14]

oh well I only assumed it was all stock because it was bought new with the z chrome rims and spoiler....still learning the history. Im sure the dealer did that right? And the dash I did but I was basing my stock post on the engine lol

Simple...pull the motor, steam clean everything remaining, wash everything that can be removed in a parts washer, have every other part professionally painted, replace anything that doesn't look absolutely new, reassemble carefully...and most importantly - don't actually drive the car, lol. It's just a "simple" matter of a few thousand dollars / hours.

Correction, 90% stock: chromed (after the fact) wheels, wood dash trim, 90-90 TT wing, etc. But seriously, it looks great (and would pass for as stock to most people). Best of all, in 10 years it will still look good while most externally modded Z's will look like dated.

Modified by carcrazyguy at 8:05 PM 7/4/2009

[carcrazyguy]

Only 95 and 96 TT's had a factory option for chrome wheels. Otherwise they came from the various "chrome wheel exchange program" aftermarket sources. But it is possible that a dealer could have bought or swapped for chrome to add cost or boost sales.

The wing only came on early TT's, but it was likely ordered from Nissan and put on at a later point in this case. But if you look really close, you will notice those wings are not a perfect fit on 2+2's as the angle of the mounting point is slightly different. Furthermore, you may notice how much (even) longer it makes the 2+2 look...once again solidifying that it was not designed for that body style.

[phanatikz32]

some pic whorage, my newly swapped drift beater z32

[carcrazyguy]

You swapped and drift a slicktop (on purpose)? Talk about not knowing (or caring about) the history and heritage of Z cars...

[zinistr]

You swapped and drift a slicktop (on purpose)? Talk about not knowing (or caring about) the history and heritage of Z cars...

What's your issue? He posted pictures saying the Z was rough. At least it's being DRIVEN.

Post some pics or go sit in your Z for a while and remember what "heritage" you're speaking of. Or better yet...take your Z for a drive and take a break from bashing folks kind enough to share pics of their cars.

Your constant belittling of folks' cars isn't adding anything to the Nissan / Datsun Z "Heritage".

[300freekzx]

What's your issue? He posted pictures saying the Z was rough. At least it's being DRIVEN.

Post some pics or go sit in your Z for a while and remember what "heritage" you're speaking of. Or better yet...take your Z for a drive and take a break from bashing folks kind enough to share pics of their cars.

Your constant belittling of folks' cars isn't adding anything to the Nissan / Datsun Z "Heritage".

[phanatikz32]

You swapped and drift a slicktop (on purpose)? Talk about not knowing (or caring about) the history and heritage of Z cars...

talk about not knowing the proper way to use parenthesis.

[babyjesus]

[cjrboy14]

Ah good to know... I just spoke with the 1st owners-my god father- and they said they went in and said what they wanted on it and they got it delivered from the factory new so I am guessing when it was delivered to the dealer they had it sent away for some add ons? Oh well idk I just like the way it looks but I will prolly rip the wing off and put the one on youtube that everyone has been guaking at on it :-) thx guys

Only 95 and 96 TT's had a factory option for chrome wheels. Otherwise they came from the various "chrome wheel exchange program" aftermarket sources. But it is possible that a dealer could have bought or swapped for chrome to add cost or boost sales.

The wing only came on early TT's, but it was likely ordered from Nissan and put on at a later point in this case. But if you look really close, you will notice those wings are not a perfect fit on 2+2's as the angle of the mounting point is slightly different. Furthermore, you may notice how much (even) longer it makes the 2+2 look...once again solidifying that it was not designed for that body style.

[cjrboy14]

oh and I 2nd this

[carcrazyguy]

Quote »What's your issue? He posted pictures saying the Z was rough.[/quote]Yep, and only getting rougher. If you think my car looks dumb because it's "factory" for example, then I won't cry if you say so. Heck, bring it on. Freedom of speech, ya' know.

Yes, I thought drifting was somewhat amusing 7-10 years ago when people were still doing it (and using primarily 240's). But I think drifting a Z in 2009 is a whole different scenario. That being the case, I have no words strong enough for drifting in a slick top - the one version true Z enthusiasts want, or at least try to obtain. It's just MY opinion (and likely anyone else over 25). By comparison, if you think it's dumb to restore or at least leave rare Z's alone, say it. Sure, I may be thinking"grrrr" but that's America...

Quote »alk about not knowing the proper way to use parenthesis.[/quote](You) (told) (me) (lol). Note how many parenthesis I used above for your next dig.

[Future_gohan]

[phanatikz32]

Yes, I thought drifting was somewhat amusing 7-10 years ago when people were still doing it (and using primarily 240's). But I think drifting a Z in 2009 is a whole different scenario. That being the case, I have no words strong enough for drifting in a slick top - the one version true Z enthusiasts want, or at least try to obtain. It's just MY opinion (and likely anyone else over 25). By comparison, if you think it's dumb to restore or at least leave rare Z's alone, say it. Sure, I may be thinking"grrrr" but that's America...

here comes a wall...

you make alot of assumptions, 1st of all i dont think its dumb to restore z's or leave rare z's be, i dont feel that all slicktops and z32's in general should be made into drift cars just because i drift and modify mine. i like the look of a propperly modded z over a stock z any day but that doesnt mean i dont respect stock z's. 2nd of all i know my slicktop is rare and i know that i have somthing alot of z enthusiasts would want but just because i have one doesnt mean i have to hide it in my garage like some holy sacred artifact, i like to enjoy and use things i own. drifting is a sport that i enjoy and i use my car for my enjoyment that is why i bought it. as far as drifting a z in 09' why not? i'm obviously younger than you so its new to me or atleast it was when i started. it doesnt make a differance whether its 99 or 09 drifting is drifting the sport is still active and still fun to do. you dont like the fact that i drift my slick top... fine your opinion doesnt matter to me... but dont try to act like you're better than me and talk down to me... fact is we are both z enthusiasts in our own seperate ways.

[ztommyx]

post your Z pic or STFU

[spad87]

Not great pics but I was anxious to get em up. I will definitely update pics as I update the car. Should have my sound system in next saturday which will be my first update. Also, I need to clean the engine and engine bay then I will post pics of under the hood.

[300freekzx]

sweet

[Sgt]

[300freekzx]

nice

[pintovit]

Some pics after a coffee with some friends with common interests...Mine is the blue one.



Modified by pintovit at 5:49 PM 7/8/2009
Modified by pintovit at 10:56 AM 7/9/2009

[OUKNO]

like seeing the Z's over theirSgt that Z is such mean looking ride

[zinistr]

Yep, and only getting rougher. If you think my car looks dumb because it's "factory" for example, then I won't cry if you say so. Heck, bring it on. Freedom of speech, ya' know.

Yes, I thought drifting was somewhat amusing 7-10 years ago when people were still doing it (and using primarily 240's). But I think drifting a Z in 2009 is a whole different scenario. That being the case, I have no words strong enough for drifting in a slick top - the one version true Z enthusiasts want, or at least try to obtain. It's just MY opinion (and likely anyone else over 25). By comparison, if you think it's dumb to restore or at least leave rare Z's alone, say it. Sure, I may be thinking"grrrr" but that's America...

Everyone is entitled to an opinion and I will agree with you on one thing...slick-tops are a bit rare.

However, so are a variety of versions of Z cars I've seen drive cross-country to a Z meet or come out to a track event. I'd suggest to anyone wanting to see museum pieces they should check out the Datsun Heritage Museum in California or search for some of the photos posted of Nissan's Zama Storage Facility in Japan. Some of Zama's best cars are highly customized...some are stock.

IMO, true Z enthusiasts Enjoy The Ride in their Z. Stock or modded, independent of whether it's a 260z 2+2, a 370Z Nismo or Z32...

Slicktops are lesser-featured Z32s in my opinion - bread to be driven and raced by their leaner physique. Personally, I'll take the memories from the driving adventures rather than revel in the rarity in a car...that's why I go to museums. Besides, folks interested in rarity often to have a plan to sell their car in the future.

...BTW, I passed the 25 mark a decade back and drive my Z regularly...on road, track events and autocross.

[cory300z]

Here's a couple more




Modified by cory300z at 11:55 PM 7/8/2009

[300freekzx]

very clean Z Bro!

[takethewall]

Rolling shot from a camera phone. Hopefully a photoshoot coming soon.

[300freekzx]

very nice