darkfusion42 : 1993 Nissan 300zx

[darkfusion42]

Got rid of the CB (gave it to my sister) and finally got me another Z. This is my 3rd one, but first z32. It's gone a long way in a short time, but still have so many more plans. I got it for a steal and it barely ran, one injector and a ton of cleaning of corrosion on almost all the engine connections and she purrs. Synced the throttle bodies and other basic maintenance. Wrapped her twice, and reupholstered the torn seats. Everything at this point has all been done by my own hands.

Engine:
Stock 3.0 VG30DE, popcharger intake

Exterior:
Previously 3m gloss deep blue metallic Vinyl
now Avery Dennison Gloss white pearlescent
07 STI lip
DIY side splitters
Carbon fiber wrap on third brake light panel
DIY Jspec tails
TwinZ Type 1 nose panel
TwinZ fog light ducts
Smoked front and rear corner lights
Retrofit Source 55 watt digital ballasts and 4.3k bulbs
gloss black wrapped roof panels

Shoes:
previously G35 sport 18's
Now 35th anniversary 350z wheels

interior:
thickened and re-wrapped leather/perforated leather steering wheel
Custom stitched red fairlady Z leather seats
new black leather center console lid and boots
reconditioned OEM suede
New Z1 300zx floor mats

ICE:
pioneer Appradio 3
Pioneer D series 6 1/2 with custom panel made in doors to replace smaller bose units
pioneer crossovers with tweeters stealth mounted in door vents
5" pioneer d series in rear custom panels in stock locations
Viper 5900 alarm/remote start with smart start
Full dynomat
Polk 500w amp and honestly I forget what sub (I change frequently) 10" in custom box for 300zx corner section in hatch

Future plans:
Get body straight and full paint
99 jspec front bumper
TwinZ lip
TwinZ wide body and side splitters
TwinZ hood
TwinZ rear bumper for 2+2 and diffuser
finish the 5 speed swap
350z Nismo wheels
eventually LS6 swap

Some pics of the progress

now



day I got her


adding foam


wrapping the wheel


with g35 wheels




some of our local group


ZNationals, when blue




finished wheel


a small taste of the condition of the original seats




before I got most of the wrinkles out
















getting rid of the blue, some more paint fixing and re-wrapping

[darkfusion42]

Also if one of the Admins could move this to the other automotive members ride section, I'd appreciate it. Didn't find it earlier.

[sonikaccord]

Lots of progress.
How long did it take you to do your wraps?

[darkfusion42]

It was about a full days worth of work. I broke it up over a few days.

[F22Chris]

Wow that wrap job came out great! I'm kinda surprised I don't see this car more often.

[AccordWarrior]

Moved the thread for you.

Looks great! I've actually been on the lookout for a Z32 TT myself to potentially replace my STi. I'm trying to find a 100% original, 100% rust-free black on black on black, or TK3 on black TT 5MT pre-big spoiler car. It's proving to be somewhat of a challenge. I'm still kicking myself I didn't take a look at a local one last year that appeared to be perfect.

[darkfusion42]

Moved the thread for you.

Looks great! I've actually been on the lookout for a Z32 TT myself to potentially replace my STi. I'm trying to find a 100% original, 100% rust-free black on black on black, or TK3 on black TT 5MT pre-big spoiler car. It's proving to be somewhat of a challenge. I'm still kicking myself I didn't take a look at a local one last year that appeared to be perfect.

Yeah, the 90-93 spoilers are much better looking than the 94 plus. I was looking for a TT, but found this one for WAY too good of a deal. Figured I'd swap it when the time is right. Then the LS bug bit me. We shall see. I wanted tk3 originally myself lol.

If you are willing to travel, the atl area is saturated with z32's. Doesn't hurt Z1 is nearby. Lol

[darkfusion42]

Wow that wrap job came out great! I'm kinda surprised I don't see this car more often.

I work from home these days so I'm not out and about very much. I usually only drive her on weekends, and usually only to the Z Atlanta meets, although I've brought it to some of the other meets out there. There are a lot of z32's in the area but yeah as far as cars go, they are still pretty rare, or at least like mine, rarely driven. Lol

Wrapping isn't too difficult. The blue was my first ever, and had some flaws but the white I took what I learned and did much better. It's still not perfect, but I plan on it being temporary anyway.

[92LxCoupe92]

love those seats they look incredible man wicked job!!