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that is so kick ass. i love top gear, too bad i dont get it through my cable.

that is so kick ass. i love top gear, too bad i dont get it through my cable.

yeah me either...it sucks but anytime i miss something good i an always download it. :D

yeah top gear's awesome... i think i like 5th gear just a little bit better tho... it's all good

ugghhh why haven't I upgraded from 56K yet...

ugghhh why haven't I upgraded from 56K yet...
WTF is wrong with you? i dont know how you do it....i don't even have enough patience to wait for it to connect.

there are people that still have 56k? wow, i didnt know that. i remember a few months ago i was at somebodies house that had 56k, i connected, tried to go to yahoo, and i just got off the computer.

i love that commercial.

i have a datsun 510/ nisssan DVD with all kinds of old nissan/datsun commercials
it has some old U.S. datsun commercials - "drive a datsun, then decide."
even some old japanese commercials for the "bluebird coupe" (510)

that 300zx tt commercial was one of my favorites

My favorite Nissan commercial is the one where GI Joe goes and steals Barbie from Ken while Van Halen is blaring in the background. Fuckin awesome.

Although, the newest 350Z commercial is cool as hell. The one where the cars keep going through smoke and whatnot and going from a roadster to a black one to a red Nismo and all. That one's cool as hell.

I dunno what I'd do without my wireless highspeed...probably wouldn't use the net much anymore...I've had broadband too long...going back to dial up would just blow.

i haven't seen that 350z one llz, is it anywhere on the net?

My favorite Nissan commercial is the one where GI Joe goes and steals Barbie from Ken while Van Halen is blaring in the background. Fuckin awesome.

Although, the newest 350Z commercial is cool as hell. The one where the cars keep going through smoke and whatnot and going from a roadster to a black one to a red Nismo and all. That one's cool as hell.

I dunno what I'd do without my wireless highspeed...probably wouldn't use the net much anymore...I've had broadband too long...going back to dial up would just blow.


That's my fav z commercial too, I rememberd seeing it when I was younger, and thinking that it was pretty funny. One day at work last summer I was doing an altavista search for a 300zx dyno, and that commercial came up... I'd never realized it was a 300zx till I saw GI Joe jump in...

the new 350z commercial's pretty cool, I've seen it about 3 or 4 times

I remember thinking it was cool as hell when I saw it as a kid, too. It's just so cool.

Vids (http://www.yadamnfool.com/Z_Commercials2.htm)

That's a kick ass site with a bunch of commercials that you can download. This is the site that I got that one GI Joe commercial off of a while back...I've had it on my computer for a while now.

I don't know if the newest one that's cool (God the new Z sounds so bad...) probably isn't out there yet. I dunno.

Dude! The PSP fucking ROCKS! My mom was pestering me today to get me to tell her something I wanted for Christmas. I gave them a big list of automotive-related books that I wanted, but apparently she wanted me to tell her something bigger. I didn't really give it a ton of thought and one of the first things that came to mind was a PSP. Well...I'm bored right now so I dug up a bit of info on it...oh my GOD is that thing bad. It does SO much shit! The newest update for it allows you to take advantage of the LocationFree TV technology! For those of you unfamiliar with this, think about being able to stream not only live TV, but also DVDs and music (I think) from your home collection to your PSP no matter WHERE YOU ARE as long as you have access to a wireless connection!

For more info, go here. (http://products.sel.sony.com/locationfreetv/owners/psp_how.html)

the PSP is pretty kick ass, i would love to have one, but they cost too much.

yag is this the guy with the bazookafold? http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=33784DD2-D46A-44DC-AAC0-8501B6A49C0F&t=top&p=1

Nope, that isnt tristan. he always has "WTF Auto" in red and black down the side of his car. and he doesnt have a side mounted exhaust. That car belongs to Jeffery Burke.

RWHP RWTQ Engine Turbo PSI Owner
807.8 629.9 3SGTE GT4245r 33 Jeffrey Burke


there are people that still have 56k? wow, i didnt know that. i remember a few months ago i was at somebodies house that had 56k, i connected, tried to go to yahoo, and i just got off the computer.

Yeah, im still 56k. But im not going to upgrade and get broadband now cuz im going away for 6 months and when i get back, i intend to buy a house soon after. Ill try and get broadband in that house.

You can find them on eBay, NIB (new in the box), for ~250 bucks...maybe even closer to 200 if you look around a bit and get lucky. I just wish my mom and dad weren't...like..."buying stuff off the internet" - aphobic...cuz I'd rather have this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Parker-P38-custom-Buy-it-Now-Special_W0QQitemZ7375333749QQcategoryZ2384QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)...it's just so bad...just...so bad. I'm current high bidder now and I contacted the guy asking him what he wanted for it...he said he'd end the auction for 475 and he'd throw in an effects pedal. Price is a little steep for me so I'm gunna ride the auction out for now and see what happens.

llz i'm assuming you've seen this (http://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=248&category_id=c465b7eab92d9d9004ef81d85a6df856&;) by now?

i wish i had tons of money.

but on a much better note, my girlfriend let me take a very nice picture of her, i couldnt believe she let me take the pic.

llz i'm assuming you've seen this (http://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=248&category_id=c465b7eab92d9d9004ef81d85a6df856&;) by now?
save yourself some money and install some Z32 rods...forged rods, about as strong as you are gonna get from the factory. will hold more power than our motors will probably ever produce. :D

just trying to save you guys some money...

Went to the D1GP: USA vs. Japan event yesterday.... somehow a new '05 Mustang won. WTF? Anyway it was fun... they hada mini Tokyo Auto Salon and I took pix of the new OPTION Steam Z and I took a pic with Daijoro Inada... oh he is only the founder of all the OPTION mags and mastermind behind D1 just in case you are unaware!

I'll post some pix later...

That's pretty cool, D. No, I hadn't seen that. I may be the "resident Z31 guy", quote/unquote, but I don't see everything. That's an awesome set...just REALLY expensive. Considering what it is, that price isn't too bad, but it's a tad tough to shell all that out at once. If I bought the rods one month, then the pistons a couple months later, then the bearings a couple months after that...it's MUCH easier to digest. That kit kinda seems to me that it's for someone who just needs to build a VG30ET and get it done QUICK.

What I AM looking for is a bearing/gasket kit. I wanna replace all that shit when I put the engine back together.

Good eyes,

That's pretty cool, D. No, I hadn't seen that. I may be the "resident Z31 guy", quote/unquote, but I don't see everything. That's an awesome set...just REALLY expensive. Considering what it is, that price isn't too bad, but it's a tad tough to shell all that out at once. If I bought the rods one month, then the pistons a couple months later, then the bearings a couple months after that...it's MUCH easier to digest. That kit kinda seems to me that it's for someone who just needs to build a VG30ET and get it done QUICK.

What I AM looking for is a bearing/gasket kit. I wanna replace all that shit when I put the engine back together.

Good eyes, D.

That's pretty cool, D. No, I hadn't seen that. I may be the "resident Z31 guy", quote/unquote, but I don't see everything. That's an awesome set...just REALLY expensive. Considering what it is, that price isn't too bad, but it's a tad tough to shell all that out at once. If I bought the rods one month, then the pistons a couple months later, then the bearings a couple months after that...it's MUCH easier to digest. That kit kinda seems to me that it's for someone who just needs to build a VG30ET and get it done QUICK.

What I AM looking for is a bearing/gasket kit. I wanna replace all that shit when I put the engine back together.

Good eyes, D.

uses the same parts as a Z32TT...yes?

i am still trying to decide on what kind of main bearings to put in my motor. Z31 or Z32? what do ya think DZ?

uhm... i believe the 86.5+ bearings are close to, if not the same as the z32 bearings... i'd go with the ones that are 'made' for the z32... like that kit says, it's made for the z32 but will fit the z31T...

yeah i was thinking about the z32 stock rods, but i think those eagles are lighter... just depends on availability i guess... weisco pistons look like the way to go tho... i wonder what compression they'll net on the z31... upping the compression and running moderate boost compared to high boost would be kind of cool...

GOD DAMN IT MOTHER FUCKING SON OF A BITCH. i was getting in my Z and whoops, patch of ice right by my door and i slip. as i fall, of course im trying to catch myself and in the process, i hit the blinker stalk and it fucking breaks off. I HATE FUCKING SNOW/ICE.

uhm... i believe the 86.5+ bearings are close to, if not the same as the z32 bearings... i'd go with the ones that are 'made' for the z32... like that kit says, it's made for the z32 but will fit the z31T...

yeah i was thinking about the z32 stock rods, but i think those eagles are lighter... just depends on availability i guess... weisco pistons look like the way to go tho... i wonder what compression they'll net on the z31... upping the compression and running moderate boost compared to high boost would be kind of cool...
yeah...should be about 8.7:1 because they will be bored to the same clearances as the Z32 would.

well, the Z31 bearings fit in the Z32 but they are made of a harder metal...good for performance, bad for longevity and everything must be perfect. i think i will just go with OEM Z32 or Toga's. :D

freak: just think, it could have been worse. you could have been driving and hit a telephone stalk while in the 300zx. that part shouldn't too expensive beings it isnt a multi-switch.

HOLY SHIT! coz wants $172 for the blinker stalk thingy.

lol..."blinker stalk thingy"...is that the official part name? lol

That sucks, man. I hate winter, too. But, with winter comes Christmas...and I must say that this is the first Christmas in years that I can honestly say I'm kinda excited about. Getting a new guitar...probably getting a PSP...getting some work done on the Z in the VERY near future (brakes and a full tokico shock and spring set...:biggrin:)...all in all good shit.

yes, blinker stalk thingy is the official name, lol.

yes, blinker stalk thingy is the official name, lol.
turn signal switch?...

yeah...should be about 8.7:1 because they will be bored to the same clearances as the Z32 would.

well, the Z31 bearings fit in the Z32 but they are made of a harder metal...good for performance, bad for longevity and everything must be perfect. i think i will just go with OEM Z32 or Toga's. :D

kickass, that'll be a solid jump over the stock 7.8...

yeah i'd go with some aftermarket ones for the z32... heard anything about the JUN bearings?

kickass, that'll be a solid jump over the stock 7.8...

yeah i'd go with some aftermarket ones for the z32... heard anything about the JUN bearings?
no...most people use the OEM bearings. makes me wonder...and yes, that would make for a much better power band with that compression ratio.

what the fuck mate...

http://www.amzperformance.com/z32/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=567&;

and

http://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=248&category_id=c465b7eab92d9d9004ef81d85a6df856&;

that seems kind of off to me... anyone else think that's kind of weird? that's the Exact same kit to my knowledge.. the z32 bearings are even more expensive than the z31 bearings.. (for the toga's anyway)

k3 get on mitch about that

well, its cuz Z32 people are better, so they get a discount.

what the fuck mate...

http://www.amzperformance.com/z32/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=567&;

and

http://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=248&category_id=c465b7eab92d9d9004ef81d85a6df856&;

that seems kind of off to me... anyone else think that's kind of weird? that's the Exact same kit to my knowledge.. the z32 bearings are even more expensive than the z31 bearings.. (for the toga's anyway)

k3 get on mitch about that

:lol: what did i tell you about supply and demand? economics man, economics.

if less companies offer Z31 parts, the companies that do can sell them for cheap. Mitch has to compete with Z1, SGP, IPP, etc so he has to lower his price to lure customers away from the others. you have to remember, Mitch has alot of respect to still built while companies like Z1 and SGP are already a the tip of everyone's tongue. sorry...sometimes it sucks and sometimes it helps you out. why do you think civic parts are so cheap? so many companies out there offering them...someone has to make the lower price.

fuck economics, they're the EXACT same parts aside from the cheaper z31 bearings... whatever, when it comes time i'll order the z32tt kit and get him to change the bearings and charge me less :smokin: lol

fuck economics, they're the EXACT same parts aside from the cheaper z31 bearings... whatever, when it comes time i'll order the z32tt kit and get him to change the bearings and charge me less :smokin: lol
yeah, i think i am gonna have him build my motor unless i can find someone to offer me a better deal locally.

Anyone use synthetic oil around here?

I thought MOTUL was good but I'm hearing great stuff about TORCO....

Anyone use synthetic oil around here?

I thought MOTUL was good but I'm hearing great stuff about TORCO....
WTF? TORCO...never even heard of it. i think i was gonna use Mobil Synthetic.

http://www.redz31.com/temp/exhaustmanifolds/greddy1.jpg


yyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!!

soooo, it's like -10 celcius here and it's raining... i don't even understand how that's possible lol...

i use mobil 1 synthetic oil. i have been since july of last year. I FIXED MY BLINKER!!! now i dont have to choke up $172 for a new one.

Wussup bitches, hows everyone doin. Ive been busy as all hell, i havent been able to stop in as often as id like to these days.
Freak: good to hear you fixed the blinker
Btw: i also use mobile 1 synthetic
DZ: thats a good lookin motor, whos exhaust is that your using?

WTF? TORCO...never even heard of it. i think i was gonna use Mobil Synthetic.

Yeah... it's been around but supposedly it's better than MOTUL which I was going the originally use. Curently I use MOTUL RBF 600 Brake Fluid and it seems to work better than the traditional fluid.

What-up, probe?

i need to change my brake and clutch fluid one of these days.

Change your clutch fluid? Why?

That TT Z31 kit is pretty cool, but way overkill. I'd rather do one big turbo. That seems to me to be more for show than anything else.

You obviously saw the new FAQ on Z31.com...they have some pretty cool stuff on there. Can't wait till it's done.

I always use mobil 1 synthetic as well...

because clutch fluid can get dirty, and then it could clog up the clutch lines.

^ how many miles on your z and how much did you pay for it????

it has almost 150k miles on it right now, and when i bought it for $6200 it had 129k miles on it.

Hellllls yeah, got my Type-R Block back from R&R Machining... She's now capable of taking revs into 12,500RPM safely. :D

Even better news, I met a guy today who has a perfect condition '94 Twin Turbo Zed with 36,000 original miles on her! We started BS'in about his beautiful car, and it came up about how much he misses his Hondas... Oooh... "I have a Type-R Civic, want to trade?" He looks up... "Mind if I take a look?"

So we went back to my house, and he got a good look at her, I told him once she's out of the paint shop, and we have the motor running perfectly, I'd like to trade him straight up.

He said if the car looks as good as I'm saying it will... HE'LL TRADE STRAIGHT UP!!!!

I'm almost considering selling my current Zed32 project to speed the Type-R's progress up a bit... God Damn you guys wouldn't believe how nice this thing is, I only found 3 dents on the entire body, engine bay's a bit dirty, but nothing some Simply Green can't take care of. Interior is flawless, aside from a bit of wear on the normal spot of the driver's seat. Other than that, it's just going to need some new tires, and some basic maintenance, and Hell, I've got myself a pretty Zed!

I've just got to bust my Ass and get this Type-R done... It's still going to be a few months, but I'll keep you guys posted.

Oh, in case you're at all interested, here's what's in store for the Type-R:

-Monday it's going into COLOR PROS to get painted BMW Metallic Silver, on the Exterior, Engine Bay, and Interior, the Black on the Roof, Underbody, and Fender Wells... Total cost for me: Set of Integra Type-R seats. :D My buddy who works there is doing the entire job for a set of $800 seats, which is partially why he's taking about a month on it.
-The engine is being fully rebuilt. The block was balanced to 12,500RPM, replaced Bearings, replaced Rings, and fully micropollished all internals... Original billl was $1,000, but they gave me half price... With them being my new sponsor and all. :D Haha. The head got hot tanked, had the valve seals replaced, and other than that, she's good to go. We replaced the 6-Puck Clutch with an OEM Type-R Clutch ($350), and had the Flywheel resurfaced for $35. Then they hot tanked the Intake Manifold, and bead blasted it back to a good finish. It's being sent out Monday to get powder coated Dolphin Grey. The Throttle Body is being honed, and cleaned up, I'm waiting on the Comptech Ice Box, and the RMF Race Header to come in the mail. After that, I've got a suspension in mind, which is going to have to wait a while, as I've not $1,200 lying around at the moment, and then it's a matter of bits and pieces... Then hopefully this guy will still be interested, I think I'm getting one Hell of a deal here.

Anyway, I'll post up some pictures tomarrow.

-Wes

you better post up some pictures of the Z you say you have.

yeah, that'd be a Bitch to try and change the oil filter tho.. lol..

probe, that's not my motor... but goddamn i wish it was lol... those are some fancy ass equal length mani's!

haven't seen the new z31 faq.. i try to stay away from there as much as possible :p

Yeah... I haven't even seen any pix of this suppossed Z32 you got, Wes! PIX! NOW! STAT!

I try to stay away from Z31.com, too, but I go over there sometimes to check it out. The new faq is cool. That exact same pic is on there...that's why I said that.

i see...


well i got accepted into SAIT for mechanical engineering today W00T!!

congrats... does this mean you'll stop bitching about your clutch???

hahaha fuck no, i'll never stop

congrats D, now we both will be mechanical engineers.

i see...


well i got accepted into SAIT for mechanical engineering today W00T!!
Congrats dude!

Im assuming that SAIT is a college/university kind of thing?

yeah it's sort of a tech/buisiness college... my dad actually went to NAIT which is just the northern campus of the same school type thing... actually now that i think of it 3 of my extended family members went there... that's pretty cool lol...

anyway, thanks all