madmarco

Thanks everyone for the kind words. The short days and long working hours mean I am limited to working on it weekends only. I just want to get out there and start bolting new bits on!

Dont know if I will be able to make but this looks good. http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/default.aspx

Well, we've been through some tough times lately. I seriously mistreated my baby and she hasn't been speaking to me. :( Tonight I brought her a few gifts and all has been forgiven! HKS Hyper Exhaust Smithy/Leon N/A headers Powertrix upper arms Powertrix tie rods Stillen ARB front and rear Engine mounts Nismo transmission mount Wont be long now till she's back on the road! New wing and mirror are fitted, EGR and AIV removed. Old headers and all bent bits removed. Last of the new parts should arrive next week. :dance:

OK, removed the passenger side EGR feed from the plenum today. Dont think I will be happy with the coin trick, will make up some blank plates at work tomorrow.

Thanks guys, I will remove them today and see how the coin method looks.

Anyone know where I can get EGR blanking plates for the plenum? I'm installing Smithy/Leon headers with no EGR hook up so the EGR must go. Z1 has them in stock for $45 but it will cost another $40 for shipping. I know a few people have made their own, maybe someone made a couple extra or would be willing to machine a few. Failing that, do any local traders carry the 300 degree kit?

Thanks Z friends! Have had a perfect day so far. Slept in till 10:00, had breakfest in bed, followed by 2 hours of Halo 3, opened pressents, had a beer, 2 more hours of Halo 3. Just got back from a nice dinner and movie with the family. Now it's time to clean up and head out for a few beers! :duffer:

Merry Christmas! To all my fellow Z32 enthusiasts! My new ride for icy roads -

Way to go! Nice to see the Z getting respect!

Your Christmas wave greeting was missing one person Dave!

Right back at you Athene! Great job this year, just let me know what I can do to help in 2008. Merry Christmas and a great new year to everyone!

Agreed, you do have a nice ass!

Cant beat a VFR for doing everything well! Looks like you got an excellent example.

Happy Birthday big guy, make it a good one!

I voted 89-94 as to me it just fits the cars lines the best. Although some people may disagree, the only other one I would consider is a R34 wing like the one on the Pentroof Z.

Ewwww, culture... Nice job college boy! :bow: Thanks for single handedly raising the IQ of this forum by a few points!

Whoa, sorry to hear that. Does inbreeding increase the risk? :rofl: Get well soon Scotty!

I've had my fair share of embarasing moments, most so bad I wont describe them here. One that stands out is from when I was still living in California. Me and my friends used to go out to the desert to ride motocross. I had a Maico 440, which had a beast of a motor but was very heavy and had terrible suspension. One day we were tearing along a trail at the top of a ridge when I managed to slide off the road onto a very steep slope, no mater how hard I tried I could not get the bike back up to the trail. I finaly decided I would just ride straight down the slope while dragging my rear brake until I reached the bottom which ended in a creek bed. As soon as I turned down hill I knew I made a mistake as the ground was so loose I could not control my speed. The hill was dotted with Yucca (cactus) and I hit one head on, went over the bars, and knocked my self silly. After getting back on my feet and picking the bike up I jumped back on and of course plowed straight into the next Yucca, over the bars again with the bike landing on top of me this time. This exercise was repeated four more times before I reached the botom of the hill. As I sat there catching my breath and trying to find my feet I took a good look around at the surrounding area for the first time. Imagine my surprise when I spotted the 10 4X4's parked on the oposite ridge, all of the drivers out of their Jeeps and absolutly wetting themselves as they had watched the entire humiliating event. One of them had a video camera, they probably still watch the tape for laughs...

Why not? Hopefully mine will be back on the road by then, if not I can always come in the Primera or ride the bike.

Thanks for the offer Greg! I already have the car up on jack stands and most of the bad bits removed so no need to move it now. I'm feeling pretty comfortable with completing the repairs on my own but if I get stuck I will call on yourself and the other generous club members who have offered help. Definitly interested in the wing, I will put up a new post in the wanted section for the OEM parts I need to replace. Thanks again to everyone for your kind words and positive thoughts! :bow:

Today's update - Stripped the right side suspension, new KYB is shot, all the suspension arms are bent in one way or the other. Good news is the subframe looks fine and there are no signs of cracks or bends in the engine bay or anywhere else on the body. Your right about the motor mount Paul, it has definitly seperated and is sitting at a funny angle, but all the hard bits look OK. Time to start shopping!

Sorry Greg, missed your post while I was writing mine. Hope it turns out to be a simple repair, but to be honest I dont think I'm that lucky. The good news is parts seem to be easy to find!

Thanks Andy and Steve, that doesn't sound too bad. Before I rent an engine hoist and tear it all apart how can I be sure that it is necessary? Or is it just a case of being safe and removing the subframe is the only way to really see whats damaged?

Yes, I am a complete idiot. Andy I, Duffman, Dave, Pete, Paul, and Gaz, thanks for the offers of parts, your all stars. :bow: Looks like the first thing I need to do is confirm if the subframe is damaged. Is there a quick and dirty way to do this or do I need to pull the engine and get it on a jig? I'm pretty handy with the wrenches, but if the subframe needs replacing I'm guessing welding will be needed.

Spot on Nick, impact on the far side, motor up on the near side. It's hard to see in the pics but something is broken at or around the mount. I'm just hoping the block isn't damaged.