Hey guy's. Here are a few pictures to get you up to speed with my swap/build

 

Here is a link for more pictures http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/nismo300zxjdm/library/Project%20-%20Not%20So%20Fairlady%20Z

http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/nismo300zxjdm/library/PerformanceVH%20Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I completely agree with you Eggs. My favorite part about the Winfactory CSL-R is that from the front you can't even tell there's a spoiler on my car. Then when you view the car from the side or the back it is surprisingly aggressive. We have bronze and blue factory tint over here. My glass is blue but I have installed 20% charcoal tint on the rear and quarter windows. I will probably get the front windows done as well but not as dark.

 

Thanks Sir Charles. I am actually going to get a lower offset wheel. There is a 25mm wheel spacer in there right now with the current 18x10.5 +5. I am probably going to change to a 19x11+0 for the same fitment and no spacer.

Progress at the machine shop.

 

Engine is bored +.5mm and ready for honing!

 

I'll be bringing home the Z from the paint shop this weekend.

Alright guys! I brought my Z home from the body shop this weekend. Here are some pictures with the bumper placed on the front splitter. Not bolted up, but I had to see what she was going to look like! Enjoy!

 

 

 

Started to remove the body harness so I can start fresh. Still have a long road ahead of me. Getting the project to this point has really brought back my motivation. More updates to follow!

Cool

Nice workshop too :thumbup:

That is properly nice - well done.

I personally think there are two ways to have a Zed, original with a few tasteful mods (and there are some stunning ones like that owned by forum members) or loud and shouty.

I am a loud and shouty man and I really like that

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Can't wait to see that paint 'pop' in the sunlight!

 

Stick with it

That side shot from the rear looks awesome! Which skirts?

Thanks guys!Groover, that's my body shop's garage and it's an awesome garage! Here's a picture of my shop before it got messy right after I epoxy'd the floor

 

I guess am a loud shouty man now Pebkau! They are TBO side skirts Eggs.

 

Started full steam on the interior as soon as she came home. Pulled out and labeled the rear body harness. Doing the same to the front. I ordered some carpet samples, and some other things I need for the interior. More to come!

Here are some progress pictures

I have to say I LOVE that, well done buddy :)

Loving this build thread!

Your zed is going to be a proper stunner when it's finished.

I know alot of people prefer the original rear lights but I personally love your skyline inspired ones!

This is growing on me, looks better and better!

Thanks guys! More updates!

 

I took an old set of Z tail harnesses and spliced them into the R32 tail light harness. I had to test them out!

 

 

Now working on the interior harness, wire by wire. Removing anything I don't want or need. I am not sure about anyone else, but wiring is very relaxing for me.

Thanks guys! More updates!

 

I took an old set of Z tail harnesses and spliced them into the R32 tail light harness. I had to test them out!

 

 

Now working on the interior harness, wire by wire. Removing anything I don't want or need. I am not sure about anyone else, but wiring is very relaxing for me.

 

This pic has a kind of Lotus Esprit look to it, Very cool :thumbup:

Interesting observation Richie, thanks for the thumbs up!

 

I finished up the rear body harness, now on to the front body harness and then the dash harness. It is annoying trying to trace the SB kickdown signal wire from the driver side front harness to the passenger side harness then into the passenger side dash harness to the gas pedal! Talk about the long way around! Anyways, it is very nice to see all of the automatic transmission wiring removed from the vehicle as well as many other unnecessary systems.

 

Wiring update! So for the past week I've been going through the wiring and removing anything that I didn't want/need.

 

Systems/Modules Removed:

-E.C.C.S.

-Automatic Transmission/Shift Lock

-Power Steering

-Cruise Control

-Air Conditioning

-Seat Belts

-Fuel Pump Module

-Rear Wiper/Washer

-Fog Lights

-Rear Power Antenna

(I'm sure I'm missing others)

 

I was able to finish the front body harness, and I am about 90% complete with the dash harness. I hope to have all of the harnesses complete by this week. Then install the new carpet and start going back together with the interior!

 

Here's a picture of what all was removed... I am so glad I did it!

Wowza. Thats on my list but wasnt confident it would be ready for this year

 

Good job eric

Thanks Hollings! It really wasn't that bad, getting started was the hardest part. Once you get rolling, it goes pretty quickly. I used www.ttxtz.com/tech/lee/ for wiring. 95% of the info was clearly called out on his wiring diagrams. The Nicoclub FSMs are a bit blurry.

 

PS. your flanges are on their way to the shop, I should be able to start making good progress on your manifold very soon!

Looks like a rats nest :)

Thanks Hollings! It really wasn't that bad, getting started was the hardest part. Once you get rolling, it goes pretty quickly. I used www.ttxtz.com/tech/lee/ for wiring. 95% of the info was clearly called out on his wiring diagrams. The Nicoclub FSMs are a bit blurry.

 

PS. your flanges are on their way to the shop, I should be able to start making good progress on your manifold very soon!

 

This sounds guuurd, make sure you dont hog them for yourself!

 

Adam.

No worries Hollings I got 5 sets made lol Plenty to go around!

 

Gaz 300 - At least now the rats nest is out of the car!

Updates!

 

I made some great progress. The harnesses are almost all complete, some odd's n ends that I need to straighten out but nothing major. I started putting the dash back together & added some insulation to keep some of the heat away from my feet.

 

Then started the roll bar install. I decided to go with a Jegsters 4PT kit from a fox body mustang. It fit quite nicely after some measuring and cutting.

 

 

 

 

Painted and ready for install:

 

Works perfectly with the rear panels. I am going to recover all the plastic panels in the back eventually. I just want to get everything back together for now.

 

 

 

Next I will be tackling the new carpet, and re-upholstering the OEM seats. WISH ME LUCK!

Some more progress.

 

I removed the old material from the door panels. It was a bit of work but ended beautifully. All the original foam stayed in place. Now time to shave the seat belt holes and then install the new material!

 

I've been searching around for 3" Stainless universal X-Pipes and I stumbled upon brand new Melrose C5 3" 304 X-Pipe on eBay $75 shipped. Most budget friendly purchases made for this project to date! Not quite ready to put it on but I'm always looking out for deals I'll need in the future.

Made some progress this weekend with the interior pieces, I also started installing the new carpet. What a pain!

 

The rear trim pieces are all notched out for the roll bar and strut brace.

 

You are going to be bored when this build is finished :) Nice work :thumbup: