Ok guys, probably should of started this last year when I decided to resurrect my 1993 JDM 300zx Twin Turbo Auto. I said I call the car "Blue Thunder" (mostly just to annoy everyone:tt2:) as it will be loud and blue:thumbup:.

You'll have to bear with me as I'm going to use previous posts off this forum for most of the current bits and I'm not "computer super proficient" with adding images etc

I'll start at the very beginning if I can remember back that far:lol: (No pics in this quick update) (This is for the benefit of anyone joining after '09)

Bought the car in the summer of 2005, a low mileage (42K) 1993 300zx TT auto, within a few months the timing belt had stripped some teeth, luckily no engine damage. Replaced belts, series 2 PTU and bought my 19" TSW Catalunyas. Had to get the rear wheels custom made to 9.5" as they weren't available in this size:thumbup1:. Went on to buy a Pioneer Avic X1R single DIN touchscreen Sat-Nav stereo to liven up the sounds and my Brembo Big Brake kit.

July 2006 - Engine had a ticking noise, nothing major, diagnosed as sticky lifters, recommended solution was an oil change. Bought 2 4.5 litres of Castrol Edge 10W60, oil filter and an engine flush, brought it to a "garage" and asked them to drop the oil, using the engine flush, refill with the fresh Castrol oil heat it up, flush it out, fit the new filter and refill with the other container of Castrol Edge...Simples:innocent:

Collected the car and went home, got to the house and the engine turned into a tractor, lifted the bonnet, oil everywhere, they'd put the full 9 liters into the car and wrecked the engine.:scared::thumbdown: After a few arguments and the backing of the Motor Factors owner where the oil was bought, the "Garage" eventually admitted responsibility. They sent the car to another "Garage" who was fitting the new engine from API, more drama, Radio was stolen in their care and engine lasted a day, oil sump had been damaged and suction pipe couldn't get enough oil in, another knackered engine:scared::thumbdown:.

2007 - Sued the "Garage" and got the car back 2008.:thumbup1:

2008 - 2009 Went to a decent bloke who sorted the engine, did the manual conversion, fitted a brand new Exedy street performance clutch with an RPS Lightweight Flywheel, BuddyClub Racing Spec Coilovers, Z1 hardpipes and HKS Induction kit. November '09 Hydrolocked the engine driving into a puddle:scared::thumbdown:

2010 - After getting "Ripped off" on a Border Fuel Rail, 555 injectors and Japanese "UK" Clocks (meant to be UK but had been converted) and with a 9% pay deduction and extra Levies / charges on Civil Servants (totalling a 60% deduction of my already diminished gross pay), I called it a day on the Z:thumbdown:

Edited January 8, 20169 yr by Richie K

Quick update, Keith has prepped the car for paint, fitted the rear spoiler and front bumper splitter:clap:

 

Few pics :thumbup:

 

 

 

 

My caliper decals have arrived also, so I'll be finishing them off after I've had a few hours sleep:thumbup1:

All four wheels polished and bolted up:punk:

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All looking very nice Richie! Can I ask where u got the wheels refurbished? Just picked up the same set for mine.

All looking very nice Richie! Can I ask where u got the wheels refurbished? Just picked up the same set for mine.

 

Veilsides?? I have a guy over here in Ireland, we've become fairly good friends, he hand sanded and hand polished them up, I bought new bolts and hardware for them and he built them up for me:thumbup1:

I probably have a full set of build pics if you want?

More updates from Keith, colour sanding coat now applied :punk:

 

 

 

 

Genuine Kaminari skirts going on:clap:

 

 

 

Keith reckons she'll be getting her first coat of paint later today or Thursday :punk:

Keith reckons she'll be getting her first coat of paint later today or Thursday :punk:

 

Look forward to seeing it in its final pink coat!

Very nice Richie......not long now eh?

Very nice Richie......not long now eh?

 

Bodywork is nearly finished, then it's down to Jimmer for all the mechanical work to be done properly (if funds allow)

 

Got this today ....

 

 

Wasn't expecting anything, so a HUGE thanks to Gaz for sending me his spare under bonnet guard/ sound deadener thingy :clap::whistling:

Posted it late Tuesday afternoon so that was a quick delivery mate. If you need new clips for the insulation http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Hood-Insulation-Retainer-Plastic-Clip-Fits-For-Nissan-65832-F5000-65846-30F00-/361262817849?fits=Make%3ANissan%7CModel%3A300ZX&hash=item541cf12239:g:Dc4AAOSwgQ9VuuPi&vxp=mtr

It's getting near that time:punk:

 

 

Quick question, fog ducts and indicator surrounds in dark grey or blue??

I'm thinking doing the grey inserts to match up with the front splitter and mirror plates etc

 

Here's what I mean, only on a red car

 

You mean a blueish one...

You mean a blueish one...

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Thanks Alic, I was trawling through Google trying to find one in blue:thumbup:

 

I'm really liking this, opinions please.

It definitely adds a unique touch to set it aside so its a +1 from me :)

It definitely adds a unique touch to set it aside so its a +1 from me :)

 

You want to try another angle?? :whistling:

 

I vote yes, a nice subtle touch.

It's factory.

I gave up :sad:

Edited May 4, 20178 yr by Alic

Yes from me, love the colour.

Dark satin grey, dark gloss grey or satin black??

I'd say satin or gloss black. Looks like OEM is gloss black

I'd say satin or gloss black. Looks like OEM is gloss black

 

It's a lightish grey, not black. The image Stephen posted doesn't make it easy to tell.

 

 

Excuse the woman - it's actually hard to show in picture.

It's a lightish grey, not black. The image Stephen posted doesn't make it easy to tell.

 

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Excuse the woman - it's actually hard to show in picture.

Ah okay I was just looking at Stephens picture

As for an opinion: dark black looks good, but it won't go quite as well with the stock pinstripe.

What pinstripe:whistling:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keith has done the first stage colour coat, the bumpers are actually blue but look grey in the pics due to the light angle hitting the pearl:clap::clap::punk::thumbup:

Another update from Keith, I love this time of the evening :punk:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm delighted with my decision to go Gunmetal grey on the diffuser, splitter, fog ducts, and indicator surrounds :thumbup:

 

Keith is a Master Craftsman and a true professional :punk: