Skib Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Hey guys, a little intro to myself and my Z. I live in OR, about midway between Salem and Portland and im a member of NorthWestZ. The 240 is my second Z and Iv had it about 5months with alot of work done and alot more to go lol. Performance Mods: ZX 5 speed, header/full exhaust, stripped emisstions, L26 with 4screw round tops (for now), K&N cone filters, stiffer/lower springs Interior Mods: radar/lidar detector, 2 6x9 boxes, CD/AUX, custom fiberglass cup holder directly replacing the ash tray:D Exterior Mods: shaved emblems, shaved pass mirror, hand stenciled hood emblem and rat graphics just rattled flat black for now, i just wanted it one color. not to bad for $30. shaved pass. mirror. the 240 and AE86 making the ZX look good:lol: PO had glued the hood emblem on so i just painted a new on insted. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 sweet toys what are the future plans for all 3 lol Quote Link to comment
stilltwisted Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 looks like a fun ride!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 cool 240Z. that 280ZX looks really good Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 The ZX is a daily for my dad for now and the AE is still waiting for a motor/trans and gastank. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 you should come up for a tuesday night event, we have corrola people and datsun people. best of BOTH worlds! peace. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 cool 240Z. that 280ZX looks really good Hugh and I cruised over to Bluelake and I brought the ZX. Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 yeah, I remember you! You were walking around with hugh the whole time. I introduced myself as Kyle but I cant for the life of me remember your real name. lol! Anyway, catch you guys at the next meet. peace. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 haha hugh was like is "nismopu" kyle? i think so but i dont want to call him kyle if im wrong. good to meet you man, ill have the 240 out next time. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 showin the love from the Z's :D (cell pics sorry) 10pts if you know that rat lol theres one on the pass. side to. Iv also since shaved my side markers and make an LED light up Z hood emlem out of a stock 280zx hood emblem. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) this is a bit out dated so heres the major updates: the LED emblem is on and comes on with the running lights and headlights shaved the side markers still taking shape :D at the NWZ show n' shine mmmm L28et build:lol: Ill be ordering some ARP rod bolts, main bearing set, rod bearing set, piston rings and some gaskets in the near future. So then Ill be abel to get the bottom end together and move on to pulling the valves from the P90 so it can get a good cleaning, lap the valves, and some gasket matched porting. and Im waiting for the ZX snowflakes and few other bits to come back from the bead blasters. Edited October 16, 2008 by Skib Quote Link to comment
J.C_620 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Master Splinter? Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 hahahaha almost, by a graffiti artist known as Banksy Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 so that is the Anarchist Rat? Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 so that is the Anarchist Rat? not an anarchist rat, he started painting rats and its what he became known for. lol i had the design and was to lazy to make my own at the time. and in new news :D got my stuff back from the blaster Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 mmmmmmm raw aluminum Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 mmmmmmm raw aluminum :D indeed the front cover and wheels are getting clear coated and the cam cover is getting a wrinkle black with pollished "nissan" and ridges 1 Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've heard powder coating the front cover helps prevent water pump cavitation. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 and in new news :D got my stuff back from the blaster What are your plans for the wheels? I painted the centers on mine bronze, and polished the lips to an almost mirror finish. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 What are your plans for the wheels? I painted the centers on mine bronze, and polished the lips to an almost mirror finish. sounds like a nice combo, pics:D I just just shot them with some clear coat yesterday and Im going to get the tires mounted today. The clear darkend up the rougher aluminum, think it came out nice :D Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I've heard powder coating the front cover helps prevent water pump cavitation. interesting, anymore details on this? Quote Link to comment
agentalpha Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Looks fun, Bro!:D Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 :mad: I had to spend 3.5hrs in court today for crap that was sposta be like 30min and lost all my time to have my tires mounted. :cursing::cursing::cursing: Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I went to a baby shower Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I went to a baby shower I wasted my day at the eye doctor. Quote Link to comment
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