[Taking over someone else's project.]

Hey, since I've been a member for some time now and have yet to make any contributions, I figured I would now.  I bought a beautiful 83 280zx with an 81 l28et installed in it.  The previous owner had put a lot of love in to this car and I plan on continuing.  It's going to take a looong time to finish I'm sure, but it's going to be fun.  Here is the sales description of what has been done to it already:

 

Engine: 
-Isky Racing turbo grind cam shaft
-440cc injectors
-Megasquirt II Stand alone ECU
-Garrett hybrid T3/T4 GT30 turbocharger currently @ 18psi
-Large FMIC
-SPEC lightweight flywheel
-COMP Clutch
-Aeromotive Rising rate fuel pressure regulator 
-Innovate LC-1 wideband O2 sensor
-HKS SSQVIII BOV

Wheels/Suspension
-Rota RB-R wheels 17x9.5 with -19 offset on all corners
-brand new Hankook Ventus V12 tires with about 500 miles on them
-Upgraded sway bars
-rear GODSPEED RS coilovers w/ adjustable dampers
-front Eibach springs with Tokico blue dampers. I have a set of 240sx front coilovers ready to be retrofitted that are included.
-New wheel bearings
-Just replaced all break pads and rear rotor

 

That takes care of a lot of what I wanted to do.

 

Other things I want to do/ am in the process of doing:

 

 

I know little about engine work, but I know a lot about doing interiors, so this will happen faster than any engine mods:

Carbon fiber trim (weight savings would probably not be worth the pita to make molded parts, so Ill probably cover most parts.

Vinyl trim (black of course)

Get more speed hut gauges for volts/oil pressure/coolant temp/gas level

remake the dash to accept a double din cd player and then install my plethora of JL audio equipment.

Install an alarm system....probably soon, already bought it.

redo the door panels.

remake the center console with.......CUP HOLDERS!!

different seats, looking for something that has a little more updated look but is still comfy for a fat guy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Function of vents in roof panel in 280zx with t-tops]

Cool, thank you, I couldn't remember if my slicktop had it or not...then again it was missing much of the interior anyway. 

[Function of vents in roof panel in 280zx with t-tops]

Hey guys, new to the forum world, I generally just peek out from dark corners...watching, judging...but this time, I have a question.  In the t-top zx I have, I have removed the interior roof plastic piece that is just behind and above the seats. There are vents in it and my question is: What are these vents for? They are little slits, I noticed there are holes under them (well, technically above them, but it is covering the holes).  The reason I want to know is I am doing some interior modifications now and it would be easier to go through with my plans if those vents could be blocked off with no consequences.  There's probably nothing to worry about, but I just wanted to ask to see if someone knew.  Thank you! (I did use the search button...and a haynes manual...nothing)

[Post Your Interiors!]

Man, you guys have some clean azz interiors. Good for inspiration. I plan on going 4x4 twill cf and diamond stitch vinyl. Can't wait to get started. Love the console docaam!

[Sign in if you own an s130!]

83 with 81 L28et, just purchased today. Interior is complete but in rough shape, engine is heavily modded. So glad to be back in the Z world!