Coxy Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 G'day, My name's Coxy and I'm a 24 year old currently residing in Adelaide. I have just purchased my first zed and am currently awaiting its delivery from Mexico (Victoria ) Previously I have owned a couple R31 skylines (both ADM and JDM), and Evo VII, and my current bus is a jacked up '04 hilux. I have been thinking for ages of getting another 31 coupe as I love classic Jap styling, but I never really thought I would be going another 15ish years older again! The story goes that it belongs to my best mates girlfriends uncle. It is a 260z 2+2, 5 speed that was last rego'd in SA god knows how many years ago before it was taken across the border last year where began to be restored. The L26 was shagged so an L24 was installed, the car was rewired, new tyres fitted and other odds and ends to get it ready for road worthy. He decided to sell before it got a rwc so upon hearing the price I called dibs. I have yet to see the car in person and I have no idea the rust and everything is going to be, but he assures me it's drivable haha. Where it gets interesting is that I have just accepted a new job and I'll be moving to Darwin in 7 weeks, so by the time the car gets here (next week hopefully) I wont have a whole heap of time to have a play. The aim for the car is to do a pretty nice job or a restoration over a couple years. I want to keep the traditional '70's styling but upgrade suspension, brakes, lights and performance. Coilovers and bigger brakes will be first followed by body work (rust removed, guards cut and flares fitted), respray, wheels, then RB20DET most likely. But hey, at this stage these are all pipe dreams! I havent even seen the car yet and who knows how many times i'll change my mind over the years! while i'm in darwin the car will remain in adelaide. I wold love to keep it in running condition so my Dad can drive it when he wants, and run it in the bay to birdwood etc. I'll move this post to the journal section afteri get to see the car in person. thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEXZED Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 welcome mate enjoy your zed post a few pics when you get it Loui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedsabbath Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Welcome Coxy, keep an eye on Dad he doesn't commandeer your Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittie Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 G'day, Coilovers and bigger brakes will be first followed by body work (rust removed, guards cut and flares fitted), respray, wheels, then RB20DET most likely. Welcome! I'm only new to this forum too but seems to be a great bunch, very welcoming, fun and helpful! My only thought would be an SR20 over the RB20. Similar power and less weight, further back too. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBZ 260 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Welcome buddy good to see another local. Even for short time. I had a rb20det in my z and it was awsome till some ar$ehole failed to give way and destroyed it. If u need any tips with conversion let me know. As Whittie suggested sr20det has comparable power but lighter so overall it's better but u do loose 2cyl. Also I think it would be easier install. Also good u nicked a z back from Victorians. Quite a few went their way in recent times. Anyway u love the site and the crazy z nutcases that are here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted May 18, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 18, 2010 Another Welcome from here too....post pics +2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for the warm welcome fellas, it is appreciated! The reason I was thinking going the RB20 is that I am familiar with them after having one in my old skyline, and I just looooove the sound! However I am aware of the positives that the SR has, so a long way down the line when it is time for the engine swap I will be weighing up the options and going for the most practical. A quick question though about the flares that are sold by alpha fibreglass, are they the ZG style and will they fit a 2+2 no dramas? I would love to get some flares fitted, guards cut and new wheels before I'm back in town for a week in November. Can't hurt to start planning now can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh yeah, pics will come as soon as I get it! At the moment I'm just trying to take in as much information from this site as possible, there is so much to learn haha. The tech section is a credit to you guys though, much better than any other car related forum that I've been a member of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Welcome from Mexico Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBZ 260 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 RE ZG flares: they can fit but like with most fiberglass parts it will need bit of a trim. there is a guy in Adelaide that makes them. Mick (zzzzed) and I bought a set of him. very good price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh really? Any chance you would be able to PM the details? I would rather check them out in person than buy from interstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaygZ Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Welcome aboard the Zed train, an often long and expensive trip through some difficult terrain, up hills and down dales and ending in pure joy!! MaygZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 welcome mate.. Good to see another south ozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Welcome from Mexico Bruce I notice you are from Traralgon? Thats actually where I am buying mine from. I had never even heard of the place until the other week lol. In related news, The car is getting picked up today for transport! should be in adelaide on Tuesday - I cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaygZ Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 That's a long trip through some of the roughest parts of mexico (b'rat). It could easily go missing and as we say in mexico - "I see nothing, amigo." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 **waves to new guy** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Your car was seen being held up by a mexican bandit drive along the hwy If pay me the money we may let it go across the border. Was your car living in kay st by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Kay street doesnt ring a bell, but i cant actually remember what road it was on. got a phone call on tuesday saying the car had arrived, so i nicked off from work to go get it. the only thing more interesting than the car itself was the drive home. i'll get to that, but the car first! got to the depot and the guy went to go grab it. 10 mins later he finally pulls up in it saying "took me the entire time to work out how to start the bloody thing" then walked off. turns out the ignition has been relocated to the centre console and a start button has been added bonnet pins, a digital volt meter and a digital thermometer have also been installed which i was unaware of. driving home i couldnt see anything at all out the rear due to the amount of smoke bellowing out the back, and pulling into my drive i could smell rediculous amounts of fuel. i found a fuel leak from the carby pissing straight onto the extractors theres a whole heap more but i'll start a build thread when i get home and go into more detail, as well as add photos. long story short, in an hour im going to be on my way to pick up my freshly rebuilt carby and fiit it so i can *hopefully* go for a drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Good to hear that you have got it home in one peace regards Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hey mate, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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