logan1 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just a lil update on the car got the hood liner installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'd run ~20% tint if you plan on driving it around daytime at all. Thats what i run on all my DD's and also my toys. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240z OC Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 OMG!! SEXY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 If you are going to race the car don't tint it if not and just showing and driving 20% tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luseboy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 how did you paint the car? using the high density foam roller method, real paint sprayer, rattle can (sure doesn't look like it... but thought i'd ask ) I ask because I plan on painting my car, probably with the roller method, but I wanted to know what you did? I may be PMing you for some more details on it... and what coilovers are you running? This car looks freaking clean. I really like what you did with it. I usually don't get excited by a lot of the parts you used... but wow they all go together great on your build. awesome job! have you driven it yet? I'm aching to drive my Z... but I've still probably got 4 or 5 months left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 how did you paint the car? using the high density foam roller method, real paint sprayer, rattle can (sure doesn't look like it... but thought i'd ask ) I ask because I plan on painting my car, probably with the roller method, but I wanted to know what you did? I may be PMing you for some more details on it... and what coilovers are you running? This car looks freaking clean. I really like what you did with it. I usually don't get excited by a lot of the parts you used... but wow they all go together great on your build. awesome job! have you driven it yet? I'm aching to drive my Z... but I've still probably got 4 or 5 months left. I was luck enough to be able to borrow a Devil Bliss GTI gun from a friends bother to paint my car. You are more than welcome to PM me with questions; i'll do my best to answer them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Just finished color sanding and buffing the car. Thought i'd share a few more picture. After And a few pictures of the interior: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I want to make Datsun babies with this car, and I don't even usually like red/orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) The car is looks good but needs a lil more power under the hood. I am strongly considering building a 350 SBC and swapping it in place of the current L24. The goal would be to have 300hp/300tq at the wheels. The only thing holding me back is the fact that i love the sound of my current straight 6 and am not sure I’d like the sound of the SBC as much. I'm currently debating between the high compression L28 motor or a 350 SBC. The HC L28 would only give me around 170hp at the wheels but would sound awesome; the 350SBC would give me 300hp but would sound like a truck motor. Edited November 17, 2011 by logan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z lion 71 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Looks mean as hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Any reason an L28ET or RB25 wouldn't work for you? Both will give you that wonderful straight six sound You could also consider a supercharged L28. I think that would come closest to meeting your goals of both sound and power. Edited November 19, 2011 by rturbo 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleadingbark Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The car is looks good but needs a lil more power under the hood. I am strongly considering building a 350 SBC and swapping it in place of the current L24. The goal would be to have 300hp/300tq at the wheels. The only thing holding me back is the fact that i love the sound of my current straight 6 and am not sure I’d like the sound of the SBC as much. I'm currently debating between the high compression L28 motor or a 350 SBC. The HC L28 would only give me around 170hp at the wheels but would sound awesome; the 350SBC would give me 300hp but would sound like a truck motor. Why not put an rb20 in? It all bolts in with stock z31 JDM motor mounts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) At this point I'm on a shoe string budget and cant really afford to do a RB or JZ swap. Edited November 22, 2011 by logan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 depends on where you are. If you were here in the southern states I'd vote for a dark tint, but where you are in OK, I'd suggest a light tint. just something to cut the glare. it'll be cheapest if you remove the old tent yourself. soapy water and a razor knife. it's not hard, but get a lifetime warranty pro job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litman Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wicked nasty stance. Love it!!! Nice job doing all of the work yourself. Gotta respect that. Since you don't have a build thread I'm going to let the questions fly: Front and rear rim size and offset? Front and rear tire size? What, if any, cutting/rolling did you do under the rear flares? How much clearance do you have in the rear at the pictured ride height? Thanks in advance for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippowit-z- Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hello!! I am saving this post as inspiration for what I would like my car to look like when it is finished. Good taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 quote name='Litman' timestamp='1322525050' post='968633'] Wicked nasty stance. Love it!!! Nice job doing all of the work yourself. Gotta respect that. Since you don't have a build thread I'm going to let the questions fly: Front and rear rim size and offset? Front and rear tire size? The rims are Rota RB's; 17x9 (-13 offset) front with 255/45/17 and 17x9.5 (-19 offset) rear with 275/40/17 tires. What, if any, cutting/rolling did you do under the rear flares? I had to do the standard cutting required to have functional ZG flares. I think there is a thread in the "body work" section with a step by step guide showing how to do the cutting. How much clearance do you have in the rear at the pictured ride height? I had 3/4" clearenc at the rear. I have since raised the rear up 1.5" I post some pictures of the car with its current stance soon. Thanks in advance for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hello!! I am saving this post as inspiration for what I would like my car to look like when it is finished. Good taste! thanx bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litman Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Logan, Many thanks for the response. I am running the exact same rim/tire combination as you so the real world feedback is helpful. I cut and flared my rear wheel arch in the hopes of avoiding tire rub. Sounds like I should be in the clear if you are not having any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sileightygx Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Very nice progress!! I personally vote against an SBC and vote for any flavor of Nissan straight six..but thats just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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