Who has the oldest & newest z32 on here? Mine is an import TT auto from 1989- chassis number 502236.

 

 

It's a version S, twin turbo, 5 speed. I have a '99 fascia ready to be painted and installed.

 

 

 

It's a version S, twin turbo, 5 speed. I have a '99 fascia ready to be painted and installed.

 

Very Nice :)

That is a thing of beauty. Love it!!

It is indeed. But, as there always is with Zeds, an oddity (the rear spoiler as well as the fascia as already mentioned) ). Take a butchers at the brochure (now I'm not claiming that the brochure is 100%, or that every option made it into the brochure):

http://www.nissan-global.com/GCC/Japan/NEWS/257a.htm

 

Gold clocks = 1999

Red Z Badge = 1999

red stitching = 1999 (I believe but I can't find the reference)

those red fabric seats = 1999 Version S

It's a SWB and the only one of those in the brochure is a Version S (but you could have NA or TT)

the factory HIDs which were only standard for TT (optional on NA)

 

that's not a 99 rear spoiler (or wheels or front bumper which I believe our Antipodean friends call a fascia)

not the factory steering wheel either.

 

Brochure Models:

Version R TT 2+2

Version R NA 2+2

Version S TT SWB

Version S NA SWB

Version S TT 2+2

Version S NA 2+2

300ZX NA 2+2

300ZX TT 2+2

 

Very nice. How did you get it into Oz - I thought they had really tightened up on imports or is it an age / model thing?

Apparently a older gentleman bought it new in Japan in 2000 & had it imported personally to Australia in 2004. I bought it from a friend who came across it in Western Australia sight unseen and had it shipped to me in Tasmania (other side of the country). At this point in time a lot had been changed from factory. It had the Stillen front bar/fascia, single exhaust, 320mm steering, fibreglass bonnet with vents, UAS SMIC's, & wheel & 17" ADVAN wheels.

 

In the time I have owned it have have some panel work done and paintless dent removal done. Replaced exterior trim/weather molds. I have replaced broken interior bits, installed the Momo wheel pictured & give it a full clean/detail. I have also installed a full alloy rad, adjustable tension rods and rear camber arms, Tein Flex coilovers, Selin dual pop intake & Ganador mirrors. I also have a forged race spec VG with GT2860RS turbos I plan to drop into it soon :)

Oh yes, the Bomex type 4 wing was already installed also. Looks like it once had side skirts too (signs of glue/discolouration). I am slowly trying to restore it to factory condition with a 600hp engine.

 

I've been a Z nut since the age of 10 or so & this would be the exact model of Z (white/slicktop/TT/5spd) I would order from factory given the chance. So very happy to have had to opportunity to buy such a rare example.

Apparently a older gentleman bought it new in Japan in 2000 & had it imported personally to Australia in 2004. I bought it from a friend who came across it in Western Australia sight unseen and had it shipped to me in Tasmania (other side of the country).

So someone else already had the headache of importing it. Nice find even though it is younger than mine :) I wonder why the Prod M/Y says 0003 - does it mean 0300 (eg March 2000)?

I like the way all the warning lights are in the clocks - small detail but there you go.

Very nice car......

 

Oh yes, the Bomex type 4 wing was already installed also. Looks like it once had side skirts too (signs of glue/discolouration). I am slowly trying to restore it to factory condition with a 600hp engine.

 

I've been a Z nut since the age of 10 or so & this would be the exact model of Z (white/slicktop/TT/5spd) I would order from factory given the chance. So very happy to have had to opportunity to buy such a rare example.

 

....And good man!!!

 

Richard:thumbup:

So someone else already had the headache of importing it. Nice find even though it is younger than mine :) I wonder why the Prod M/Y says 0003 - does it mean 0300 (eg March 2000)?

That's correct, for what ever reason with the late model they flipped the year/date.

 

I like the way all the warning lights are in the clocks - small detail but there you go.

Sorry, what do you mean? There is a lot of differences with the late model Z I am sure I'm unaware of. I recently removed the fuse for the electric HICAS. Lot easier to bypass than the hydraulic system!

Sorry, what do you mean? There is a lot of differences with the late model Z I am sure I'm unaware of.

The tell-tales for sidelights, high-beam, air-bag, power (for the auto) etc - the things that used to be in the panel on the dash to the left of the steering column that is now blanked out - are in the same panel as the clocks.

 

And yes, there are a lot of differences which aren't documented. As well as the ones that are (better brakes, more rigid structural members on S and other stuff on R). When Jeff did my cambelt, he discovered lightweight pulley, for example.

Oh, and the aircon should be the legal non CFC version because that got changed from S4 on.

The tell-tales for sidelights, high-beam, air-bag, power (for the auto) etc - the things that used to be in the panel on the dash to the left of the steering column that is now blanked out - are in the same panel as the clocks.

Oh I'm with you now, I think. You are referring to clocks as instrument cluster? I thought you were talking about the clock on the stereo surround! I did take the cluster apart and check it out, the speedometer is also driven differently and can not be wound back, unlike the early models that were very simple. My 2000 Z has just over 160,000k's & was clearly used as a daily commutator.

The B-pillar was bent out of shape on the drivers door and looks like someone tried to enter the vehicle. I have had all that kind of stuff, plus more repaired/fixed. The only plans left are to fit the '99 spec bumper (with lip), install built engine, gauges & Greedy boost controller. I'm looking at getting some 18" wheels for everyday use & keep the gold Advan wheels for the track. I also have Z1 BA SMIC's and 2.5" cooler piping to help the engine breathe. The engine has 88mm pistons and the heads have been extensively ported with larger valves and JWT 400+ cams. Also need the exhaust made up (3 inch), so plenty to do still. I'm hoping to make 400rwkw, but at the end of the day numbers aren't important to me. I just want it to be responsive and fun to drive.

I didn't know that they have a lightened drive pulley standard, so that's a bonus!

 

For anyone interested, I have a build thread @aus300zx.com HERE.

You are referring to clocks as instrument cluster?

Yes that's right - clocks = speedo + rev counter. A bit like your globes :) Jeff also advised, as you found, the latest odometer can't be would back like the older ones. That's one of the reasons I didn't get a kmh>mph converter and added an ECUtalk instead so there's a little bit of Oz in my Z.

My mate's 1989 SWB is 00041. Looks like the oldest so far:wheelchair:

My mate's 1989 SWB is 00041. Looks like the oldest so far:wheelchair:

 

Thats an early one Sev:thumbup1: