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

Will have to do an Irish meet when its back on the road Richie.

 

Hell yeah :thumbup:

Quick update ....

 

Pulled the trigger on my engine parts, decided to just replace everything again:scared: It’s a scary feeling hitting the “confirm order” button:whistling:

So the list goes...

 

87.5 Wiseco Forged Pistons

Eagle Forged Rods

ACL rod & main bearings

Complete OEM gasket kit

OEM Nissan oil pump

OEM 120k Timing Kit to include genuine OEM Nissan tensioner, pulleys, thermostat, crank sprocket, seals, springs, water pump, idler studs & belt etc.

OEM intake valves x 12

 

I also decided to get...

 

Whiteline FUCA kit,

Z1 metal door lock actuators,

BDE billet engine mounts,

Upgraded clutch fork kit with Chromoly pivot ball & Nismo crank pilot needle bushing,

Kaminari door fillers to match the skirts.

 

I think that’s just about everything :innocent:

Total not including shipping.....

 

 

:scared:$3038.92:scared:

 

Think I might go lie down for a bit

Does look scary Richie but think of the end product and what a great Z it will be.

Crikey Moses, you’re not messing about are you? Good stuff.

 

 

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Quick update ....

 

Pulled the trigger on my engine parts, decided to just replace everything again:scared: It’s a scary feeling hitting the “confirm order” button:whistling:

So the list goes...

 

87.5 Wiseco Forged Pistons

Eagle Forged Rods

ACL rod & main bearings

Complete OEM gasket kit

OEM Nissan oil pump

OEM 120k Timing Kit to include genuine OEM Nissan tensioner, pulleys, thermostat, crank sprocket, seals, springs, water pump, idler studs & belt etc.

OEM intake valves x 12

 

I also decided to get...

 

Whiteline FUCA kit,

Z1 metal door lock actuators,

BDE billet engine mounts,

Upgraded clutch fork kit with Chromoly pivot ball & Nismo crank pilot needle bushing,

Kaminari door fillers to match the skirts.

 

I think that’s just about everything :innocent:

Total not including shipping.....

 

 

:scared:$3038.92:scared:

 

Think I might go lie down for a bit

 

So what's this week's ETA? :whistling:

So what's this week's ETA? :whistling:

 

Still hoping for Summer 2018:innocent::yes:

Nismo crank pilot needle bushing

 

I know it's a small part, but you may not be aware of the pros and cons of using one particularily when installing

the bearing itself and then the gearbox:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2081396/Is-Nismo-Pilot-Bushing---Needle-Bearing-an-upgrade-.html

I know it's a small part, but you may not be aware of the pros and cons of using one particularily when installing

the bearing itself and then the gearbox:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2081396/Is-Nismo-Pilot-Bushing---Needle-Bearing-an-upgrade-.html

 

Thanks for the "Heads up" Andrew, I thought it would've been an upgrade seeing as it was the more expensive option available to me, I'll send them a message to leave it as OEM instead so :thumbup1:

 

**Update**

 

Nick has credited the $13 odd and has switched to the OEM brass bushing:thumbup1:

Edited February 6, 20187 yr by Richie K

So today I finally got a call regarding my custom wheel centres :innocent:

Quite pleased with the result if I’m honest :punk:

 

 

 

 

 

PS. Before anyone says it....I know they need a bloody good polishing:whistling::wink:

Edited February 7, 20187 yr by Richie K

So today I finally got a call regarding my custom wheel centres :innocent:

Quite pleased with the result if I’m honest

 

As pleased as punch I would imagine! Very nice work and it's all in the details that count.

Today myself and Jo are off on a little road trip in the X-Trail (she won't go in my newly acquired '06 Renault Megane). We're heading over to County Wicklow with a pair of Z32 driveshafts and a wodge of cash to finally complete my set of 19" :innocent: (Joely) :innocent: Genuine Work Equips:clap::punk::thumbup:

These are now the wheels for ole "Blue Thunder":whistling:(FunkySi):whistling: with the Veilsides going on "Redzer" :innocent:(FunkySi):innocent:

I'll try and get a few Genuine JDM Wheel pics for the purists while I'm there:yes:

 

Quick question for the experts out there, are the Z32 driveshafts identical to the GTR driveshafts??? Trading in a set or two towards my Works:innocent:

Anyone any idea about the driveshafts guys??

Had a great day down in Wicklow, picked up my remaining Work Equips, the guys even threw in a set of 235/35/19 and a set of 275/30/19 Tyres to use for fitment and rolling around on till I can afford some good rubber. Took a few pics, put a few sets of wheels on the account:innocent::yes:

 

Firstly, I grabbed a set of Veilside Andrew Racing Dish wheels in a 9.5 and 10.5 x 18” fitment, et28 all around so should be a good fitment for a Zed

 

 

Managed to get my hands on a set of :innocent:Nismo LMGT1’s 9.5 x 18”:innocent::punk:

 

 

And then snapped a few other wheels for you guys to drool over :tt2:

Enjoy!!

 

 

 

Edited February 13, 20187 yr by Richie K

Few more:whistling:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow wow wow I never seen so many nice alloys in the one place :drool: Where is this place Richie?

Wow wow wow I never seen so many nice alloys in the one place :drool: Where is this place Richie?

 

This my friend, is JDM Distro’s Irish HQ, they don’t usually let people in here but I’m a preferred customer :innocent::whistling:

This my friend, is JDM Distro’s Irish HQ, they don’t usually let people in here but I’m a preferred customer :innocent::whistling:

 

Just checked there website :tt1:

Just checked there website :tt1:

 

Let me know what you’re after and I can have a chat with Dave matey :yes:

Let me know what you’re after and I can have a chat with Dave matey :yes:

 

Yes mate and will do the lotto this week :biggrin:

This my friend, is JDM Distro’s Irish HQ, they don’t usually let people in here but I’m a preferred customer :innocent::whistling:

 

They don't? I've lost count of how many times I've seen lads taking selfies in there on Instagram :lol:

Those Nismo LM GT1’s good Lord. Best wheel for a Z if you can find them in the right size.

 

 

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They don't? I've lost count of how many times I've seen lads taking selfies in there on Instagram :lol:

 

Must've been blowing smoke up my *ss so. Mentioned it to Rob yesterday and he said they'd be quite picky at who they let inside their doors as they mostly sell on the internet.:thumbup1:

Organised for the Equips to go down to my buddy Brendan at Team Chihuahua for a full refurb, going to keep them original with a fresh lick of silver and get the rims polished up:thumbup:

3rd in the queue, so won't see them for a while:scared:

Those Nismo LM GT1’s good Lord. Best wheel for a Z if you can find them in the right size.

 

 

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9.5 x 18 et 14 all around??

Oh my god, wheel heaven!!

 

Love these dished Works wheels.