BecauseRaceCar

Haha good to see you on here I follow your re-trimming exploits on FB. Always really impressed by your work, although I think you need one of those automated diamond stitching sowing machines as it seems like a lot of grief doing it just by manually operated machine. I was lucky enough to get a tour round Aston and couldn't get over how many automated sowing machines they had just turning out metres of diamond stitched leathers. ...But I digress.... I still love my GT- Four though, to use a dog metaphor, it's like a loyal little terrier, but I also want big ferocious rottweiler to add to the mix.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, really impressed and certainly gonna help with the search, might give my self a little longer, as it sounds like I'll need a good pot of cash to get one up and running for track use. Will probably avoid an autobox now and go manual as obviously I overestimated how strong the standard box is. Quite happy with manual. A lot of solid advice already :-) Will continue to do some research and look around the foums for builds and inspiration. Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to having that first key turn moment in a Z one day!

I actually live in Southsea now, also ex student. Oh dear well, the GT-four is a bit like that already, I was hoping Nissan had built less of a prima donna, than Toyota. I can see it being an equal money pit TBH. I had hoped they would be up for some more abuse than GT-Fours. Problem I have with the Four is I have spent loads of time and cash restoring it, and now I'm reluctant to thrash it or even mod it too much as it could affect it's value. I was planning to escape the OEM/value trap with a ZX and go to town on it. As for the auto box, I figured it may reduce driver error as I learn to drift and potentially save me from lunching clutches on luanches. Also the challenge of designing and fabricating a paddle interface is just a little bit alluring. It's early day, but I narrowed down a massive list and have come to the conclusion I need one of these cars in my life.

Hi All, Just trying to get some info on 300ZX Z 32. Currently own a Celica GT-Four, not planning to get rid, but merely add to the collection when I can muster up some spare cash. I am mainly interested in the twin turbo with an auto box. I'm aiming to purchase a cheap one by the end of next year and restore it to a a serviceable condition, so it can survive a thrashing on a track and a spot of drifting. I already have a solid relationship with my local Jap specialist garage. All I really need are tips, pointers and maybe some up to date buyers guides. My main questions: What are the major issues to look out for? How cheap can I go before I'll be buying a pup? Are there any specialist parts suppliers/breakers I should know about? Is the standard diff LSD? Is there an after-market "paddle shift" gear box available? Are they easy to daily? predictions on when they will start to appreciate? Loads of questions, but I would be grateful if I get any of them answered. Cheers BCR