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Hello again everyone. It's been quite a while since I've actively posted here. I started posting here back when I bought my first 280zx about 7 years ago. Since then I've moved from western Canada down to the eastern US, and with the hassle that came with the move the Z hobby had to be put on hold. Now that I'm settled in though, I'm hoping to get started on another project.
My '81 280ZX made the trip with me from Canada down to Maryland. Unfortunately it has not faired well in the Maryland climate, so I was forced to decide between spending the money on bodywork to make it pass inspection here, and buying something new. In scanning the ads on this site I came across a car that pretty much made the decision for me. I found a gorgeous 280zx up in Connecticut, and after a few very rushed trips up there to check it over, the car is now mine.
The car is an '82 Turbo 5-Speed with 98,000 miles on it. The previous owner had made a few modifications to the car, but I liked them all, which made the car even more perfect.
At present the modifications to the car include;
MSA Type II bodykit
Konig 16" wheels(/w adapters)
HKS catback exhaust
Stainless Steel brake lines
CNC seats
Corsa Steering wheel
Also sitting on the floor in my house not on the car yet;
Tokico Illumina shocks
Eibach Springs
Polyurethane Bushing set
The car has treated me great so far. It passed Maryland inspection on the first try. Now I'm looking forward to getting the suspension installed. After that I think a little more boost will be in order. From there, I'm not entirely sure, I'll have to ponder what direction to take the car in.
I did want to give a big thanks to the car's previous owner, Mike S. for taking such great care of the car, and for being so helpful in the sale process. He was a great guy to deal with. I know he makes it to this site every now and then, so hopefully he'll be happy to see the car back up here.
On a side note, the black 280 in the pictures is my old '81. I doubt I'm going to be able to keep it, so if there's anyone in the Maryland area that would be interested in a parts car, shoot me an e-mail and we can discuss it.
Now for the pictures;
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That's a clean ZXT!
It's going to look even better once it is lowered a little...
Mario
1976 280Z - Dad's Z (turbo swap?)
1978 280Z - Stock Rebuild | 5 Speed | Twice Pipes | Gutted
1982 280ZX - Turbo | MSnS-E | 5 Speed | Large NPR IC
BROKE: Will build computers, webpages, networks, MS units, troubleshoot computers for money
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looks great!!!
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More pics of the black one plz......
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'74 260Z
'88 300ZX GLL
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nice!
Z's are like woman maintenance,maintenance,maintenance!
1971 240Z gunmetal metalic 5sp 4:11 gears in the rear
illuminas and purchased from the original owner w/136k original miles
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Thanks for the kind words folks, I'm definitely looking forward to working on the new car.
I'll try to get you some pictures of the black one tomorrow Zoobee. It's got several ugly rust spots, but it was my daily driver up until I bought the new one. I hate to see it go as it's been very good to me, but I just don't have anywhere to keep it, and I'm not in a position to be working on two cars.
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As per Zoobee's request, here are a few more pictures of the old Z.
Anyone with an aversion to seeing z cars suffering from cancerous rust issues is advised to look away now. You have been warned.
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penguinzx,
Thanks for posting. I really like all the old ZXs, especially the black and tan models. I had an '83 Black/Tan/Gold Turbo and I cringe every time I remember doing my Bill Elliot impersonation, bouncing it off a retaining wall during a high-speed highway FUBAR.
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'74 260Z
'88 300ZX GLL